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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.

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Police & Fire

Axe-Waving Robber Steals Juice, Bottled Water From Boston Whole Foods An axe-wielding man who said he could take whatever he wanted from a Boston grocery store made good on his threats as he ran off with some juice and bottled water, authorities said. Alan Badgett, 33, of Boston, was arrested and charged with armed robbery following the Wednesday afternoon, July 17, heist, Boston police said. Police were called to the Whole Foods Market at 27 Austin Street in Charlestown just after noon to reports of an axe-wielding man threatening someone. The store security said the man claimed he could take whatever he wanted from the store and left with…

07/18/2024

Police & Fire

Man Killed In 2-Car Crash In Western Mass A man was killed in a two-car crash Wednesday night in Wilbraham, authorities said. The crash happened just after 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Boston Road. One of the drivers was airlifted to Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, where they were pronounced dead, Wilbraham police said. The man's name was not released. Other people in the crash received serious injuries, but police did not release an update on their conditions Thursday. Police closed the intersection for several hours as they cleaned, cleared, and investigated the scene. It was reopen…

07/18/2024

Police & Fire

Body Of 14-Year-Old Found At Western Mass Pond; Presumed Drowned Police are investigating after a 14-year-old was found unresponsive at Benedict Pond in Berkshire County, authorities said. Great Barrington police were called to the Beartown State Forest recreation area just before 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, after the child was found unresponsive in the water, officials said. Police and witnesses pulled the child from the water and began CPR immediately. Responders rushed the teen to Fairview Hospital, but doctors were unable to save their life. The child's name was not released. Police are investigating the circumst…

07/18/2024

Police & Fire

Central Mass Teacher Charged With Raping Children: Police A 54-year-old Worcester County man who has been accused of multiple counts of child rape involving more than one victim served as a high school teacher for nearly a decade, police said. Shawn Baillargeon, of Rutland, is charged with aggravated rape of a child, rape of a child, and indecent assault and battery on a child younger than 14, Rutland police said. Detectives received a report of previous sexual assaults on May 30 that took place several years ago and involved more than one complainant, police said. After more than a month-long investigation, officers arrested&nb…

07/17/2024

Lifestyle

Boston-Born Actress Helps 'The Bear' Set Emmy Awards Record Ayo Edebiri, the Boston-born actress who became a breakout star in the culinary comedy "The Bear," was nominated for her second Emmy Award in as many years. The show collected 23 nominations, setting a new record for most ever for a comedy series in a single year. Edebiri, who plays chef Sydney Adamu in the series, was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. She won the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series last year, but her profile and role in the FX series have grown. Jeremy Allen White, who plays the manic chef Carmen "Carmy" …

07/17/2024

Obituaries

Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Groton Collision Remembered For His Compassion, Love Of Animals The family and friends of a 27-year-old man killed in a head-on collision earlier this month in Groton said he was a kind and loving young man with an accomplished past and bright future. Cody Trudel, of Ayer, was killed just after 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, when a car drifted over the center line on Boston Road and collided with him, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said. An email to the prosecutor's office on Wednesday, July 17, for updates on the investigation or any potential charges for that driver was not immediately returned. Memorials have flooded social media sinc…

07/17/2024

Police & Fire

Western Mass Man Admits To Sending Nudes To Agent Posing As 14-Year-Old Online: Feds A 37-year-old Berkshire County didn't realize the 14-year-old girl he was sending nude photos to and begging her to reciprocate was a federal agent until he was arrested, authorities said. Paul J. Bruzzi, of Lenox, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, July 16, to one count of attempt to transfer obscene material to a minor, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Bruzzi began a conversation online with someone he believed to be a 14-year-old girl in September 2022. During their talks, he sent nine photos and videos of his genitals to the girl in an attempt to have her send him simila…

07/17/2024

News

$1M Lottery Jackpot: New Bedford Man Eyes New Home With Windfall A New Bedford man said he knows how he'll spend the $1 million he won playing the Massachusetts State Lottery: A new house. Solano Perez won the seven-figure check playing the “Billion Dollar Extravaganza," the state's first $50 scratch-off game. Three $2 million prizes and two $1 million jackpots remain in circulation for the game. Related: Cape Cod Woman Uses Son's Birthday To Score $1 Million Lottery Prize Perez chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He bought the ticket at Sam’s Food Stores at 367 Ashley Blv…

07/17/2024

Police & Fire

Investigators ID Cause Of Fatal Revere Fire The fire that killed an 80-year-old man in Revere on Monday, July 15, was likely sparked by a cigarette, investigators said. Firefighters were called to the 104 Patriot Parkway home at about 5:45 a.m. to find heavy smoke pouring out of the house. Crews were told the elderly man had limited mobility and was trapped inside, the state Fire Marshal's Office said. Firefighters were able to get the man out of the house and to a hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. An initial investigation of the blaze led the State Fire Marshal's Office to conclude the fire began with smoking…

07/16/2024

Police & Fire

No Jail Time For Ex-Mass. Officer Who Punched Handcuffed Man 13 Times: Feds A former Weymouth police officer who was caught on video camera beating a handcuffed suspect will not serve any jail time, federal authorities said. Justin Chappell, 43, was sentenced to two years of supervised release, with the first six months to be spent under house arrest, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said on Tuesday, July 16. He must also complete 40 hours of community service each year of his supervised release. Chappell pleaded guilty in May to a single count of deprivation of rights under color of law, the prosecutor said. The assault happened on July 2,…

07/16/2024

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