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Josh Lanier

Assistant Managing Editor

jlanier@dailyvoice.com

Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.

Josh Lanier's Contributions

Politics

Luigi's Law: Proposed Ballot Measure Sparked By Alleged Murderer Targets Insurance Industry A proposed California ballot measure aimed at limiting how much control insurance companies have over doctors’ treatment plans is drawing criticism after being named for the man accused of fatally shooting a healthcare CEO in New York last year. The “Luigi Mangione Access to Health Care Act” initiative would make it illegal for insurers to “delay, deny or modify any medical procedure or medication” recommended by a doctor if the patient could suffer serious consequences—including “disability, death, amputation, permanent disfigurement, loss or reduction of any bodily function,” according to …

03/30/2025

Police & Fire

Milford Suspect Turns Himself In After Stabbing Elderly Man, Police Say A 24-year-old Connecticut man turned himself in to police after allegedly stabbing someone during a confrontation, authorities said. Adonis Jenkins was charged with first-degree assault, assault of an elderly person, and breach of peace in connection with the Salem Walk stabbing, Milford police said. Officers were called to 41 Salem Walk in Milford on Friday, March 28, where they found a man suffering from a stab wound to the upper abdomen, police said. The victim's injuries were non-life-threatening, and he was taken to a local hospital, where he remained as of Saturday afternoon. While o…

03/29/2025

Politics

Amber Ruffin Dropped From White House Correspondents’ Dinner Amid Political Backlash This year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner will be no laughing matter. Organizers of the annual gala — meant to honor journalists covering Washington — announced Saturday, March 29, that comedian Amber Ruffin had been pulled as the April 26 event’s headliner. Ruffin, a writer and performer for "Late Night with Seth Meyers," had her invitation rescinded following backlash from Republicans and right-wing commentators. White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) President Eugene Daniels said in an email Saturday that the evening should focus on rewarding journalism — not “politics of d…

03/29/2025

Business

Mislabeled Decaf Coffee Recalled For Giving Drinkers That Caffeinated Jolt This Traverse City coffee hits different. That's what some customers were saying after brewing the brand's cherry-flavored decaf coffee — only to discover it packed a serious caffeine punch. That's because the bags were mislabeled, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. In a consumer alert, the agency said that Our Family Traverse City Cherry Artificially Flavored Decaf Light Roast Ground Coffee, distributed by Coffee Roasters, was incorrectly labeled as decaffeinated but actually contained caffeine. Related: Tostitos Recalls Chips Sold in 13 States Suffolk, Virginia-based Ma…

03/29/2025

Lifestyle

5-Time Grammy Nominee To Retire, Citing Age, Memory Issues: Final Show Set For May It's getting "Misty" in here. Johnny Mathis, the legendary jazz and pop vocalist known for his romantic ballads, announced this week that he will retire because of his advancing age and memory loss. The 89-year-old “Chances Are" singer made the announcement via his official Facebook page. “As many of you may already be aware, Johnny Mathis is approaching his 90th birthday this year. "So, it’s with sincere regret that due to Mr. Mathis’ age and memory issues, which have accelerated, we are announcing his retirement from touring and live concerts.” The Texas-born Mathis is currently …

03/29/2025

Police & Fire

Driver Killed 3 Road Workers On I-91 In West Springfield, Held On $1M Bail: DA A West Springfield man is being held on $1 million bail after a deadly crash on I-91 killed three road workers and sparked an intense manhunt across town, authorities said. Bilal Griffith, 29, was arraigned in Springfield District Court on three counts of manslaughter and one count of leaving the scene of personal injury and death, the Hampden District Attorney said. Police say he was behind the wheel during a high-speed crash that took the lives of three men working overnight construction near the Exit 10A ramp to Riverdale Street. Massachusetts State Police said the crash happened …

03/28/2025

Police & Fire

Ex-Stamford Cop Busted in Prostitution Sting Amid Human Trafficking Probe A former Stamford police officer who was arrested during a New Canaan traffic stop in January now faces additional charges following a prostitution sting, authorities said. Stephane Smarth, 40, was arrested this week after police said he was caught on camera soliciting sex from a sex worker at the Stamford Suites Hotel. Officers were investigating a potential human trafficking operation when they encountered Smarth, Stamford police said. Police said he was filmed twice entering a hotel room used by sex workers. He was charged with two counts of soliciting a sex act, authorities said. This…

03/28/2025

Police & Fire

Comedy Of Errors: Felon Asleep At Wheel Drops Gun During Milford Drug Bust, Cops Say It’s been a rough week for a Connecticut felon who is facing a long list of charges after police say he backed into one cruiser, crashed into another, ran from officers, and dropped a gun on the street during a wild early-morning drug arrest. Nathan Araujo, 36, of Naugatuck, was found asleep behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Corvette that was still in drive at the Schoolhouse Road and Bridgeport Avenue intersection in Milford around 1 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, police said. A 911 caller told police there was a man passed out in a car. When officers tried to wake him and asked him to put the v…

03/28/2025

Police & Fire

UConn Student Brutally Beaten In Unprovoked Attack Over Seat In Mansfield: Police A 22-year-old Connecticut man was arrested and charged this week in an unprovoked, violent attack on a University of Connecticut student who refused to give up his seat, authorities said. Trent Love, of Willington — also a UConn student — was arrested Thursday, March 27, in connection with the alleged Feb. 23 assault in Mansfield, according to Connecticut State Police. The incident was captured on surveillance video. The victim told police he had ordered food around 2 a.m. and was sitting outside waiting for it when a stranger — later identified as Love — approached and demanded he move, a…

03/28/2025

Police & Fire

Wrong-Way Drunk Driver On Route 8 In Torrington Nabbed After Multiple 911 Calls: Police A Connecticut man is facing several serious charges after police said he was driving drunk and going the wrong way on Route 8, putting multiple other drivers at risk. Matthew Thompson, 44, of Torrington, was arrested just after 12:30 a.m. Friday, March 28, after multiple people called 911 to report his Honda CR-V traveling south in the northbound lanes of Route 8 in Torrington, Connecticut State Police said. Police caught up with Thompson near Exit 46 after he had turned around and started driving in the correct direction, authorities said. Thompson smelled strongly of alcohol, had glassy …

03/28/2025

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