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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

Police & Fire

Police Searching For Hit-Run Driver In Western Mass Chicopee police are asking for the public's help identifying the driver of a vehicle they say was involved in a hit-and-run last week. Authorities say a grey Infiniti crashed into a car near Montgomery and Grattan streets on Thursday, June 15, before speeding away. Luckily, no one was injured. Investigators say the Infiniti has damage to the driver-side rear fender from the crash. Officers released multiple photos of the car taken by surveillance video near the crash site. Chicopee police ask anyone who recognizes the car or knows the driver to contact Officer…

by Josh Lanier

06/20/2023

Schools

Western Mass School Staffer On Leave Over Misconduct Allegations A staff member at Four Rivers Charter Public School in Greenfield was placed on administrative leave last week after being accused of misconduct, a letter from administrators said. Four Rivers Principal Jenni Manfredi sent a letter to parents on Friday, June 16, to alert them to the investigation. She noted that everyone affected had been notified, but Manfredi stopped short of detailing the allegations against the staffer. We recently received a report regarding alleged misconduct involving a Four Rivers staff member. Upon receiving the report, impacted families were contacted,…

by Josh Lanier

06/20/2023

Police & Fire

Man Dies Day After Being Shot In Western Mass; Police Seeking Tips A man who was shot Monday afternoon, June 19, has died of his wounds, authorities said. Police have not publicly identified the man yet until they notify the family. The man was shot in the 600 block of State St, police said. Officers found him bleeding from a bullet wound after responding to a ShotSpotter alert just after 5 p.m. Responders rushed him to an area hospital for treatment, where he later succumbed to his wounds. Update: The gunshot victim from the 600 block of State St. succumbed to his injuries at Baystate on Monday. The SPD Homicide Unit under the direction of Cap…

by Josh Lanier

06/20/2023

Obituaries

'Taken Way Too Soon': Teen Killed By Tractor Trailer In Palmer; Support Swells For Her Family A 16-year-old girl was killed when a tractor-trailer truck crashed into her SUV on Tuesday, June 13, in Palmer. As the community grieves its loss, hundreds have donated to a fundraiser for the girl's family, which has raised tens of thousands of dollars. Mary Collins, of South Hadley, was leaving Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School around 2:20 p.m. when the truck crashed into the driver's side of her 1998 Chevrolet Suburban on Sykes Street, authorities said. The truck driver remained on the scene and cooperated with police. Authorities have not releas…

by Josh Lanier

06/16/2023

Police & Fire

Prostitution Sting: 10 Men Busted Offering To Pay Undercover Springfield Cops For Sex An undercover prostitution sting in Hampden County earlier this week ended with 10 men being arrested for soliciting sex, authorities said. Springfield police officers posed as prostitutes on Thursday, June 15, in the High Street area and South End neighborhood, where neighbors had complained of "quality of life" problems such as sex workers and drugs. The "Anti-John" campaign only lasted about four hours, but police arrested nearly a dozen men on the charge of paying for sexual conduct, Springfield police said. Those arrested as part of the sting include: Joel Ot…

by Josh Lanier

06/16/2023

News

Neighbors Tip Off Cops About Man Selling More Than Just Snacks At Western Mass Bodega A 33-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday, June 14, after neighbors complained he was selling drugs out of a bodega in Hampden County. Carlos Tejada is charged with trafficking fentanyl — 200 grams or more, Springfield police said. Officers arrested him with than 840 grams of the synthetic opioid, 100 rounds of ammo, $5,500 in cash, and another $1,000 worth of Canadian and Dominican currency, authorities said. The investigation into Tejada began after people tipped off police to alleged drug deals happening at the Tejada-Gonzalez Market at 21 Locust Street, authorities sa…

by Josh Lanier

06/16/2023

Police & Fire

Children Caught Speeding At 90 MPH In Stolen Cars In Western Mass A group of 15-year-olds and 14-year-olds went are lucky to be alive after taking a joyride early Thursday morning, June 15, in stolen Hyundais at speeds over 90 miles per hour before crashing in Hampden County, authorities said. The four teens in four stolen cars were clocked around 3:45 a.m. speeding down Boston Road in Springfield, police said. The vehicles weaved across the yellow line multiple times, and two of the cars didn't have their headlights on, meaning they were practically invisible to oncoming traffic, authorities added. Police found one of the cars crashed on…

by Josh Lanier

06/15/2023

Police & Fire

(Update) Most Wanted Man Crashes Into Innocent Bystander While Trying To Escape Mass Police One of Massachusetts' most wanted was captured on Thursday, June 15, but not until he crashed into multiple police cars and slammed into an innocent bystander as he tried to escape capture, authorities said. David K. Lynch, 24, is wanted in connection with a Brockton murder in November and multiple gun and drug charges, Massachusetts State Police said. The chase began around 3 p.m. when troopers spotted Lynch sitting in a BMW X1 SUV in the parking lot of a Holiday Inn in Middleborough. Police attempted to block him in, but Lynch rammed two patrol cars and sped away down Rou…

by Josh Lanier

06/15/2023

Police & Fire

Police Investigating Shooting In Springfield; Victim Expected To Survive Police in Hampden County are investigating a late-night shooting Wednesday, June 14, that sent a man to the hospital. Springfield police responded to the shooting around 11:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Dwight Street, where they found a man with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. Responders took him to an area hospital for treatment. Police secured the area, but they did not find any suspects. Springfield detectives are investigating. Around 11:30pm Wednesday officers responded to the 200 block of Dwight St. for a report of a gunshot victim. Officers located an adult m…

by Josh Lanier

06/15/2023

Police & Fire

Western Mass Road Closed After Head-On Collision; 1 Person Seriously Injured Officers in Greenfield have shut down Route 2 Bypass near Adams Road after a head-on collision Thursday afternoon, June 15. Drivers should avoid the area as police investigate the crash and clean up the scene. Authorities say it will remain shut down for several hours, which will cause delays for evening commuters. Police responded to the crash between two trucks around 2 p.m. The driver of one vehicle had to be cut from the cab and was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Photos from the scene show two smashed trucks in the center of the road with debris littering the asphalt.…

by Josh Lanier

06/15/2023

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