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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

Boston Police Searching For Man Wanted In Roxbury Broad Daylight Attack Boston police are asking the public to help identify a man they say attacked someone in broad daylight earlier this month and ran away. The attack happened around 11 a.m. July 10 near 2275 Washington Street in Roxbury, Boston police said. The suspect ran away down Zeigler Street toward Harrison Avenue. Investigators believe he frequents the Nubian Square area. Police did not release any information about the assault. Investigators ask anyone who knows this man or any more about the attack to contact Boston Police District B-2 detectives at 617-343-4275.

by Josh Lanier

07/19/2022

Police & Fire

Homophobic Boston Man Threw Liquid At Woman, Dog At Train Station; Police Say Transit police are asking for the public's help to identify a man they say attacked a woman earlier this month at the Park Street Station in Boston. The incident happened July 9 at 4 p.m. on a platform for the Green Line. Police say the man called the woman a homophobic slur and threw his drink at her and her dog. He then walked away. It's unclear what sparked the confrontation. Police ask anyone who recognizes the man to call investigators at 617-222-1050. You can send an anonymous by texting 873873

by Josh Lanier

07/19/2022

Police & Fire

Four Men Arrested In Cambridge Stabbings That Sent 2 To Hospital: Police Police in Cambridge arrested four men this week who they say took part in stabbings that left two people seriously injured earlier this month. Officers found evidence of the first attack around 4 a.m. on July 10, in Central Square near the intersection of Mass Avenue and Pleasant Street following a fight, Cambridge Police said. The victim in that attack walked into a nearby hospital with stab wounds. Doctors treated him and he was released later that day. Later that day, that same man was attacked and stabbed again around 8 p.m. near 5 Western Ave., police said. Another man…

by Josh Lanier

07/19/2022

Weather

Here's How You Can Stay Cool During Boston's Heat Emergency Temperatures in Boston are expected to stay in the mid-90s all week as a heat wave bears down on the East Coast. In response, Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency in Boston that's in effect until Sunday, July 21. That said finding ways to stay cool isn't just important, it could be a lifesaver. Boston Centers for Youth and Families will offer cooling stations across the city where you can get out of the sun and cool off. Click here to see these locations and when they will be open. Boston city officials warned residents to stay indoors as much as possible. That's especially impo…

by Josh Lanier

07/19/2022

Police & Fire

Police ID 48-Year-Old Man Stabbed To Death In Boston Neighborhood Boston Police say they've identified the 48-year-old man who was stabbed to death over the weekend. Urvin Gerald, of Dorchester, was found bleeding out on the ground in the area of 110 Harvard Street just after 1 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, police said. Responders rushed him to a local hospital, where he died of his wounds. Police are still investigating the attack and ask anyone with information to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470. Anonymous tips can be sent to the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (…

by Josh Lanier

07/18/2022

News

Mspca Putting In The Hard Work For 4,000 Beagles Rescued From Virginia Research Lab Authorities rescued 4,000 beagles from a Virginia breeding facility, Envigo, last week over reports of horrible living conditions. The pups lived in cramped spaces with unsanitary conditions and many were mistreated and abused, reports said. But thanks to the hard work of legislators and animal activists, these dogs have a new 'leash' on life. Now the hard work of finding them new healthy homes begins. While this won't be an easy task, the MSPCA-Angell and Northeast Animal Shelter are stepping up to do their part. 4,000 beagles were rescued from Envigo, an inhumane breeding facili…

by Josh Lanier

07/18/2022

Business

GoFundMe Created For Hyde Park Family Saved By Off-Duty Boston Firefighter A family in Hyde Park could have lost their lives in house fire on Sunday, July 17, if it weren't for an off-duty firefighter who lived nearby to rescue them. Now they're asking the public to help them rebuild all they lost. The blaze broke out at 22 Norton Street just after 7 a.m. and quickly spread throughout the house. It was all so sudden that Luzmar Centeno had no choice but to drop her 1-year-old daughter from a second-story window into the arms of an off-duty fireman below. Centeno, her daughter Sophia, son Fernanda, and husband Tito Esteban escaped the conflagration with minor in…

by Josh Lanier

07/18/2022

Business

Popular Cambridge Book Store Opening Second Location In Downtown Boston The Harvard Book Store announced on Monday, July 18, that it plans to open a second location five times larger than its store in Cambridge. Leaders of the iconic bookstore said it would open a 30,000-square-foot space in the Prudential Center in Boston next spring. The extra floor space will provide space for things for things they can't at the Cambridge location. That includes a large section dedicated to children's literature and an event space where the store can showcase art, host speakers, and teach classes, a press release said. Owners will release more information …

by Josh Lanier

07/18/2022

Police & Fire

Somerville Man Threatens To Hit Bus Driver With Chock Block For 'Driving Too Slowly' A 22-year-old Somerville man must have been late to an important meeting because he berated an MBTA bus driver for not going fast enough and threatened them with a heavy wooden block, authorities said. Wakell Steele hopped on the bus at Davis Square around 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 15, but pressed the request stop button moments later, Transit Police said. When the driver pulled over, Steele began shouting at them for "f**king driving too slowly" and demanded his money back, authorities continued. Steele grabbed a chock block, a five-pound hunk of wood drivers put behind t…

by Josh Lanier

07/18/2022

News

Loudoun County High Basketball Star, 18, Recent Grad Killed In Car Crash: Police An 18-year-old star basketball player who recently graduated from Loudoun County High School died overnight in a car crash involving a tractor-trailer, authorities said. George Mwesigwa was rushed to the hospital after a 3 a.m. crash on Leesburg bypass near Edwards Ferry Road in Leesburg, where he later died of his wounds, Leesburg police said. Investigators are still piecing together what happened. Police said when they arrived at the crash site, Mwesigwa's SUV and a tractor-trailer that was also involved in the wreck were on the side of the road near the Tractor Supply. Officers haven't…

by Josh Lanier

07/16/2022

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