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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 is a native of Charlotte, NC, where he is a member of a sketch comedy group in his spare time.

Josh Lanier's Contributions

Police & Fire

Man Found Shot Dead In Springfield ID'd As 49-Year-Old A 49-year-old man has been identified as the victim of a shooting on Friday, May 10, in Springfield, authorities announced. Gustavo Cartagena, of Springfield, was found shot in the 60 block of Locust Street just after 1:35 a.m. after police were called to the area for reports of gunshots, Springfield police said. Cartagena was dead when officers arrived. Police are investigating the slaying. Officers ask anyone with information about the slaying to contact Springfield detectives at 413-787-6355.

05/13/2024

News

$1M Lottery Jackpot: Mass Man Turns In Winning Ticket Bought In Foxborough A trust has claimed the $1 million prize purchased last week at a Foxborough gas station. The Regional Magnet Nominee Trust of West Bridgewater collected the check from the "100X Cash" $10 scratch-off ticket. The winner's name was not released, but Scott Bradley, a trustee, picked up the check. The ticket was purchased at Mobil gas station at 123 Central St. in Foxborough. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale.

05/13/2024

Police & Fire

Alleged Kidnapper Shot Victim While Trying To Restrain Them In Western Mass Basement: DA A Berkshire County man is accused of attempting to kill a man he had kidnapped on Thursday evening, May 9, authorities said. Nicholas Lighten, 35, of Dalton, faces 10 major felonies from the alleged violent attack, the Berkshire County District Attorney said. He is being held without bond pending a dangerousness hearing. If he is given bail, it will be set at $500,000, the prosecutor said. Police were sent to Lighten's home at 43 Housatonic Street in Dalton on Thursday after his alleged victim drove himself to Berkshire Medical Center and explained that he had been kidnappe…

05/10/2024

Lifestyle

See Inside Bill Belichick's New $4.8M Nantucket Home Bill Belichick won't be on an NFL sideline this year, but that doesn't mean he's taking it easy. The future Hall of Fame coach has signed on to appear on multiple outlets such as ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show" and the "Manningcast" as a recurring football analyst and commentator. To deal with this hectic new schedule he'll need somewhere he can unwind and relax, and it appears he's solved that problem with his recent purchase of a $4.8 million home on Nantucket. The Nantucket Current reported earlier this week that an LLC owned by Belichick had bought the house on Fair Stre…

05/10/2024

Police & Fire

Teen, 2 Others Charged In Stabbing Death Of Robbie Wright-Day At Central Mass Apartments Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old Central Massachusetts man outside of a Leominster apartment earlier this week, authorities announced on Friday, May 10. Juan Diaz Contreras, 19, of Fitchburg, is charged with murder in the death of Robert "Robbie" Wright-Day on Tuesday, the Worcester County District Attorney said. He was arrested at his home without incident on Thursday night. Related: GoFundMe Created For Family Of Leominster Man Stabbed To Death Edgar K. Perez-Tuero, 21, of Gardner, and Christian Joel Santiago…

05/10/2024

News

Newly Minted Millionaire: $1M Lottery Winner From Winthrop Has Big Plans For Money It must feel like a dream when you scratch off a $1 million prize on a Massachusetts State Lottery ticket. One Winthrop man knows that feeling, and he's not ready to wake up. That's why he's shopping for his dream car and planning to take his dream vacation with his newfound windfall. Charles Moran won the prize playing the lottery's new "$4,000,000 Lion’s Share" game. The $10 scratch-off ticket launched on April 16. a Related: Malden Man Wants To Buy A House With $2 Million Lottery Jackpot Moran chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. …

05/10/2024

News

$2M Lottery Jackpot: Malden Man Eyeing Home With His Winnings A Malden man who won $2 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he knows what his first big purchase will be: a new home. Yumei Zhu won the grand prize playing the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” $10 scratch-off ticket. He won the final grand prize in that game. Zhu chose to take the lump sum payment of $1.3 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He bought the ticket at Route 85 Liquors at 274 Maple St in Marlborough. The store will get a $20,000 bonus for the sale.

05/10/2024

Police & Fire

Police ID Man Wanted In Fatal Shooting Of Worcester Man; Fundraiser For Victim Nears Goal Worcester police have released a wanted poster for the man investigators say fatally shot and killed 24-year-old Bob Nuah last month. Lino Menjivar, 30, of Worcester, is wanted in connection with the deadly shooting on April 13 on Allendale Street, Worcester police said. He faces charges of armed assault to murder, carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded gun, and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling. Police say Menjivar should be considered armed and dangerous. His last known location was Virginia, but it's unclear if he's returned to the Worcester …

05/09/2024

Police & Fire

Teen Charged With Shooting Driver Who Crashed Into Worcester House A 16-year-old was arrested and charged with shooting a driver last month causing them to crash into a home in Worcester, authorities said. The teen, whose name was not released because of his age, is charged with armed assault to murder, possession of a loaded firearm without a license, and possession of ammunition without an FID card, Worcester police said. The crash happened just after 9 p.m. on April 30, when a car slammed into a home on Paine Street. The driver was suffering from a gunshot wound, causing the wreck. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, where he is bein…

05/09/2024

News

$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Foxborough One lucky lottery player walked away with a jackpot worth $1 million after picking up the ticket at a Foxborough gas station. The winner collected the seven-figure check playing the "100X Cash" $10 scratch-off ticket on Wednesday, May 8. They bought it at a Mobil gas station. Related: Mass Dad Wins $5.37M Jackpot; Plans To Spend Money On Kids' Futures The winner's name was not released. They were among the 548 people who won $600 or more in the Massachusetts State Lottery on Wednesday. Click here to see the winners. The gas station will collect a $10,000 bonus for…

05/09/2024

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