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Josh Lanier

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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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$1M Lottery Winner: Lynn Man Lands Major Payday $1M Lottery Winner: Lynn Man Lands Major Payday
$1M Lottery Winner: Lynn Man Lands Major Payday A Lynn man recently won $1 million playing the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Camilo Bamaca Pojoy won the seven-figure prize playing the “$5,000,000 100X Cashword” scratch-off game.  Bamaca Pojoy chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He bought the winning ticket at Hines Liquors at 518 Western Ave. in Lynn. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket.

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Police & Fire
'A Life Could Have Been Saved': Ludlow Man Out On Bail Now Accused Of Murder 'A Life Could Have Been Saved': Ludlow Man Out On Bail Now Accused Of Murder
'A Life Could Have Been Saved': Ludlow Man Out On Bail Now Accused Of Murder A 28-year-old Hampden County man with an extensive criminal history and was out on bail for two gun-related charges has been accused of gunning down a Springfield man, police said.  Ethan Fitzgerald, of Ludlow, is charged with murder, carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, and discharging a gun within 500 Feet of a building, Springfield police said.  Authorities arrested Fitzgerald on Thursday, Jan. 25, around 10 a.m. during a sting involving multiple police agencies when they stopped him near the intersection of Jefferson Avenue an…

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He's Won The Mass Lottery 80 Times; Here's What He Says To Do Before Claiming Your Prize He's Won The Mass Lottery 80 Times; Here's What He Says To Do Before Claiming Your Prize
He's Won The Mass Lottery 80 Times; Here's What He Says To Do Before Claiming Your Prize So you've just won the lottery. Now what?  "Call me," David Spillane says with a laugh. The Quincy-based attorney should know. He's collected 80 lottery checks over the past several years. He specializes in creating trusts for lottery winners to protect their identities.  Related: Pittsfield Trust Claims $1M Lottery Jackpot  State law requires large lottery winners to identify themselves. That includes a photo op holding the giant check with the dollar amount printed in bold, black letters. This makes them a ripe target for scammers, money-grubbing "friends," and people be…

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Obituaries
Billerica Woman ID'd As Person Killed In NH Snowmobile Crash Billerica Woman ID'd As Person Killed In NH Snowmobile Crash
Billerica Woman ID'd As Person Killed In NH Snowmobile Crash A 56-year-old Middlesex County woman was identified as the person who was killed in a snowmobile crash in New Hampshire on Tuesday, Jan. 23.  Stacey McGarry, of Billerica, was piloting the rented craft on Corridor 12 in the town of Berlin, New Hampshire, when she failed to make a right turn, hit a large rock, and was sent airborne, New Hampshire officials said. The snowmobile then struck a tree, killing McGarry and ejecting the passenger on the back of the craft.  The crash was reported just before 3:30 p.m. The passenger was not injured. New Hampshire wildlife officia…

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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Springfield Man Has Plans For His Big Win $1M Lottery Jackpot: Springfield Man Has Plans For His Big Win
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Springfield Man Has Plans For His Big Win A Springfield man who won $1 million in the state lottery said he already knows the first thing he will buy with the money.  Kenneth Bernard won the six-figure prize playing the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” $10 scratch-off game.  He chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Bernard said he plans to buy a new car with the money. He didn't specify what kind.  He bought the ticket at Pride Station & Store at 13 N. Main St. in East Longmeadow. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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Police & Fire
Sex Offender Admits To Child Porn Charges In Western Mass: Feds Sex Offender Admits To Child Porn Charges In Western Mass: Feds
Sex Offender Admits To Child Porn Charges In Western Mass: Feds A Berkshire County registered sex offender has pleaded guilty to child porn and weapons charges, federal authorities said.  Brian Hohman, 60, of Sandisfield, admitted to one charge of possession of child pornography and one charge of receipt and possession of an unregistered firearm on Wednesday, Jan. 24, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He remains in federal custody.  Police arrested Hohman in September after they found a sawed-off shotgun not registered to him at his home and a laptop, two phones, and a sim card containing child sexual abuse material, the prosecutor said.…

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Police & Fire
2 Teens Sparked 4 Fires In Western, Central Mass Using Explosives: Arson Investigators 2 Teens Sparked 4 Fires In Western, Central Mass Using Explosives: Arson Investigators
2 Teens Sparked 4 Fires In Western, Central Mass Using Explosives: Arson Investigators Arson investigators busted two teenagers who they say are responsible for setting multiple fires in Hampden and Worcester counties using explosives.  Nathan Asselin, 19, of Sturbridge, and Camron Lamarche, 19, of Southbridge, are charged with four counts of possession of a destructive device, placing an explosive device, vandalism, and other offenses, the State Fire Marshal said.  Investigators said the duo placed explosive materials in mailboxes and outdoor sites on Town Farm Road in Brookfield, Sturbridge Road in Holland, Boston Road E in Monson, and New Boston Road in Stur…

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Police ID Western Mass Cop Shot In Shootout; Fundraiser Tops $20,000 Police ID Western Mass Cop Shot In Shootout; Fundraiser Tops $20,000
Police ID Western Mass Cop Shot In Shootout; Fundraiser Tops $20,000 Police in Hampden County have identified the officer who was shot and seriously injured during a shootout with a suspect over the weekend.  Cameron Prosperi, 29, had been with the Wilbraham Police Department for eight months when he was wounded in the line of duty on Saturday, Jan. 20, the department announced on Facebook.  Related: Michael Ortega ID'd As Man Who Shot 29-Year-Old Wilbraham Cop: Police Prosperi and two other officers exchanged fire during a standoff after a man barricaded himself inside a home at 11 Old Carriage Drive in Wilbraham around 8 p.m. Three peo…

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$120K Keno Win: Central Mass Man Decided To 'Win Big' $120K Keno Win: Central Mass Man Decided To 'Win Big'
$120K Keno Win: Central Mass Man Decided To 'Win Big' Mark Hall said he had just sat down to enjoy a hamburger and a drink when the Keno numbers were read aloud. All of his numbers hit, including the bonus multiplier.  What would have been a $40,000 win turned into a $120,000 win after the 3X multiplier ball was drawn. Hall said he always chose to pay the extra $1 for the multiplier because if he was going to win, he wanted to "win big." Hall said his lucky numbers are an assortment of birthdays and random numbers.  Hall bought his ticket at Charlie’s at 5 Meadow Road in Spencer. The store will receive a $1,200 bonus for the sa…

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Obituaries
'Another Beautiful Soul Gone': Family, Friends Remember 19-Year-Old Gunned Down In Springfield 'Another Beautiful Soul Gone': Family, Friends Remember 19-Year-Old Gunned Down In Springfield
'Another Beautiful Soul Gone': Family, Friends Remember 19-Year-Old Gunned Down In Springfield As news spreads about the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old Springfield woman, memorials have flooded social media for her.  Isabel Alcaide was gunned down around 9 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, in the 0-100 block of Stevenson Street, Springfield police said. Officers found her inside a car, suffering from a bullet wound.  Police have released few details about what led up to the shooting, but the slaying remains an open and active investigation, authorities said. She is the first homicide in Springfield of 2024.  Related: Isabel Alcaide ID'd As Woman Fatally Shot In Spr…

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