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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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News

Southbury Couple Must Pay $600K After Removing Almost 150 Trees At $1.1M Lakefront Mansion A judge has ruled that a Southbury couple must pay the town $598,476 in penalties and restoration fees after they reportedly removed nearly 150 trees near their $1.1 million mansion overlooking Lake Lillinonah. Alan and Teresa Salzman were ordered to pay for the restoration of the trees cut and damaged near their Kuhn Street home, the ruling stated. The Salzmans told the court they paid two day laborers $300 to trim and prune trees on their property. They claimed the large-scale removal of trees occurred without their knowledge or permission, but Judge Joseph Pellegrino rejected that defens…

04/22/2025

Schools

‘Oscars Of Teaching’: Norwich Teacher Turns College 'Pipe Dreams' To Launchpad For Students Jessica Chapman, a dedicated social studies teacher at Norwich Free Academy (NFA), has been nationally recognized with the 2024 Milken Educator Award—and a $25,000 cash prize—for her outstanding work in the classroom and beyond. The award celebrates Chapman’s innovative teaching and her ability to inspire students from all backgrounds to aim higher. Chapman was honored in Los Angeles by Milken Educator Awards Founder Lowell Milken during a special event for this year’s awardees. Each winner receives an all-expenses-paid trip, access to a nationwide network of over 3,000 top educators, and pr…

04/22/2025

Police & Fire

Not a Bright Idea: Duo Shined Laser Beam Into Cars On I-84 In Manchester, Police Say Drivers on I-84 had a scare when a green laser beam was seen flashing into vehicles near Exit 61 in Manchester. A 911 caller told police someone inside a black Toyota Prius was pointing a laser at passing cars on Monday night, April 21 — a dangerous distraction on a busy road. A witness called police around 8:30 p.m. to report the light show and followed the Prius while directing dispatchers and helping troopers track the vehicle as it headed west onto I-91 south. Troopers stopped the vehicle near Exit 27 in Hartford, Connecticut State Police said. Manuel Dominguez-Liz, 25, of Ca…

04/22/2025

Police & Fire

Newtown Repeat Sex Offender Ran Accounts With 100K Followers That Targeted Kids: DOJ A Newtown man with a troubling criminal past is facing serious new charges after federal authorities say he used fake social media profiles to contact minors and collect child sex abuse material. Donald S. Hammalian Jr., 50, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Hartford on multiple child exploitation charges, the US Attorney for Connecticut reported. Authorities say he managed about a dozen social media accounts and had more than 100,000 followers online, some of whom were underage. Officials allege he posed as a 16-year-old boy while communicating with minors on TikTok, Instagram,…

04/22/2025

Police & Fire

Jose Morales Guilty Of Grisly 2019 Ansonia Murder Of Baby's Mom; Child Remains Missing A Connecticut jury has found Jose Morales, 28, guilty in the 2019 slaying of his then-girlfriend and the mother of his 1-year-old daughter, bringing to a close a five-year ordeal. Morales was convicted of murder on Tuesday, April 22, and faces 25 to 65 years in prison when he is sentenced on July 8, authorities announced. Prosecutors alleged Morales killed 43-year-old Christine Holloway at their Ansonia apartment in December 2019, then disposed of evidence the next day, CT Post reported. Their daughter, Vanessa, has not been seen since that night. Morales, however, has not been …

04/22/2025

Police & Fire

Quick-Thinking Son Rescues Family From Smoke-Filled Hamden House Fire A quick-thinking son helped his family escape an overnight house fire in Hamden, Connecticut, that could have turned deadly, according to authorities. Firefighters were called to a residence on Troiano Road in Hamden at approximately 11:30 p.m. Monday, April 2. A family of four lived at the home. Their son detected smoke early and managed to lead everyone out of the smoke-filled home to safety without injuries, Hamden firefighters said. The extent of the damage has not been determined, but the blaze displaced the family. The American Red Cross is assisting them. Hamden fire officials are …

04/22/2025

Lifestyle

Kanye West Admits To Incestuous Relationship With Cousin Kanye West claimed on X that he had an incestuous relationship with a male cousin until the age of 14. The 47-year-old rapper made the admission Monday, April 21, to his 33 million followers on the social media platform. He was teasing his forthcoming song called "Cousins." He said the sexual contact began after he and his cousin would re-enact what they saw in adult magazines that belonged to his parents. The Chicago native said his cousin was 6 when it began, and West was 14 when the relationship ended. It's unclear how long it lasted. Perhaps in my self centered me…

04/22/2025

Police & Fire

Twice-Deported Man With Violent History Captured Again in Brockton: Police Federal agents arrested a 40-year-old man in Brockton after discovering he had entered the country illegally for the third time, despite two prior deportations and a history of violence. Oscar Lopez-Perez, a Honduran national, was taken into custody last week by officers with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Boston, working alongside the FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. ICE officials say Lopez-Perez has a criminal history that includes a conviction for assault and battery and a drunk driving charge. Federal records show that Lopez-Perez was fir…

04/21/2025

Police & Fire

Teen Charged In I-91 DUI Crash That Killed Branford High School Senior: Police A Connecticut teenager has been arrested and charged in the death of Isabela Jane Osler, a Branford High School senior who died in a drunk-driving crash on Interstate 91 last year, authorities said. The teen, whose name has not been released due to his age, is facing charges of manslaughter, driving without a license, operating under the influence, reckless driving, and multiple traffic violations, according to Connecticut State Police. The fatal crash happened on April 10, 2024, when a 1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport began swerving into the right-center lane near Exit 7 Southbound on I-91, where …

04/21/2025

Police & Fire

Woman Smashes Windshields, Speeds Away With Kids In Car After Fight In Ledyard: Police A late-night argument in Ledyard ended with broken glass, a frantic search, and multiple charges, police said. Sharandah Dockery, 33, of New London, was arrested after the incident around 11:45 p.m. Sunday, April 20, according to authorities. Officers responded to a home in Ledyard after a woman reported that Dockery had "smashed the front and rear windshield out" of her vehicle during a heated argument, police said. The woman told officers the dispute escalated before Dockery took her children and drove off. She also said Dockery "was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage" before l…

04/21/2025

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