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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

Cruise Line Worker Accused Of Sex Assault On Ship Bound For Boston: Report An employee of a Norweigan Cruise Line ship accused another worker of sexual assault as the boat was heading to Boston, a news report said. CBS Boston reported that the FBI working with Massachusetts State Police met with employees aboard the Norwegian Breakaway on Tuesday evening, Sept. 13, while it was docked at the Black Falcon Terminal in Boston. "Their investigation revealed the alleged assault took place previously while the ship was making way somewhere between Providence and Boston," State Police spokesman Dave Procopio told the news station. "The suspect and victim…

09/14/2022

News

Accused Quincy Serial Rapist Had Charge Dropped In 2003: Report A news report said that police in 2003 arrested a Quincy man accused of multiple violent rapes, but prosecutors dropped the charges. Ivan Cheung, 42, is charged with four counts of rape — two against children — that allegedly happened in 2003, 2005, and 2006, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Investigators arrested Cheung on Monday, Sept. 12. He did not appear at his initial hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 13, but his attorney entered a not guilty plea on his behalf, the prosecutor said. Cheung, who was being held on a $1 million bail, will return to court …

09/14/2022

Police & Fire

$1M Bail For Quincy Man Accused Of Violently Raping Children Nearly 20 Years Ago A 42-year-old Quincy man accused of violently raping two young girls and an two more adult women at knifepoint nearly 20 years ago pleaded not guilty in a Boston court Tuesday, Sept. 13. Ivan Cheung is charged with four counts of aggravated rape, two counts of rape of a child with force, two charges of aggravated rape of a child with force, and two counts of statutory rape of a child, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. A judge issued a $1 million bail, $250,000 for each rape count. Cheung did not appear in court, but his attorney entered the not guilty plea on his behalf. Prosecu…

09/13/2022

Police & Fire

Police Investigating Threat Made Against Manchester-By-The-Sea School Police said they are investigating a threat a student made against Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School, but parents, teachers, and students should not be worried. A parent approached a school resource officer on Tuesday, Sep 13, to say that sometime during the past week, a student had made concerning and possible violent threats against the school. That sparked an investigation, and officers quickly identified the suspect, who is no longer a student there, school and police authorities said in a joint statement. The probe is ongoing, but officials do not believe there i…

09/13/2022

Police & Fire

18-Year-Old Arrested In North Andover Shooting At Fieldstone Court Police in North Andover said they arrested an 18-year-old man in the Sunday shooting, Sept. 11., at Fieldstone Court. Lewis Aquino of Lawrence turned himself in to investigators on Monday, and he was scheduled to be arraigned on attempted murder and assault charges Tuesday. Though, official charges and bail information were not immediately available Tuesday afternoon. Police said Aquino shot a 40-year-old man in the leg at Fieldstone Court just after 9 a.m. Officers searched the area but did not find the shooter. Police said Aquino and the victim are known to each other and that…

09/13/2022

Police & Fire

Former FedEx Driver Stole Guns Out For Delivery, Sold Them To Undercover Agent: Feds A 39-year-old ex-FedEx driver stole several packages he knew had guns inside and sold them, but what he didn't know was the buyer was an undercover officer, federal authorities said. Frank P. O’Toole of Middlesborough was indicted recently on two counts of possession or sale of a stolen firearm after police arrested him on Aug. 12, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. Federal officials said that while O'Toole worked as a FedEx delivery driver from October 2021 until June, he swiped three packages he was supposed to deliver. Each of them was from known federal firearm dealers and had…

09/13/2022

Police & Fire

Lowell Nurse Pleads Guilty To $100M Medicare, MassHealth Fraud, Kickback Scheme: Feds A 42-year-old Lowell nurse pleaded guilty in federal court earlier this month to a scheme that prosecutors say defrauded at least $100 million from Medicare and MassHealth. Winnie Waruru admitted in court on Sept. 8 to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, aiding and abetting healthcare fraud, conspiracy to pay and receive kickbacks, and multiple counts of lying to federal investigators, the U.S. Attorney's Office. Waruru worked as a licensed practical nurse for Arbor Homecare Services LLC, where investigators said she and a co-owner of the business, Faith Newton, failed to train staff,…

09/13/2022

News

Anti-Semitic Signs Hung Over Route 1 In Saugus Likely Linked To Neo Nazi Group EDITOR'S NOTE: This story contains images that feature hate language. Drivers taking Route 1 in Saugus this weekend in were greeted with a hate-filled sign hanging from the Walnut Street overpass that blamed Jewish people for the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 a day before the anniversary. Photos of the signs that quickly made the rounds on social media showed three masked men standing proudly behind the anti-semitic graffiti. A similar sign appeared in Danvers on an overpass on Route 114 Sunday, the 21st anniversary of the attacks. No group has officially taken credit for the stunt, but w…

09/12/2022

News

Shark Spotted Off Coast Of Nahant Beach, Swimmers Warned The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is warning beachgoers at Nahant to be aware after a shark was spotted near the beach on Monday, Sept. 12. The agency tweeted that purple flags are up at the Nahant Beach Reservation to warn swimmers about the danger as the lifeguard service has ended for the season. The MCR did not give any description of the shark or what species it could be. DCR advises beachgoers that a shark has been spotted off of Nahant Beach Reservation in Nahant. Purple flags have been posted in warning, but we urge caution as lifeguard services have c…

09/12/2022

Police & Fire

Man Who Killed 1, Injured 2 More In Boston DUI Crash Gets 4 To 5 Years In Prison: DA A Bellingham man who was high on drugs when he crashed into three people last year in Boston, killing one, will spend at spend between four and five years in prison, authorities said. Kevin McCaffrey, 47, pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide while under the influence of drugs and driving under the influence of drugs in the 2021 crash, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Judge Michael Doolin also sentenced McCaffrey to seven years probation once he's released from prison. Prosecutors said McCaffrey's 2012 Honda Civic careened off Theodore Glynn Parkway in Roxbury just befo…

09/12/2022

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