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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

19-Year-Old Shot To Death Inside His Car in Alexandria: Police Police found a 19-year-old man shot to death inside his car parked on the road in the Hybla Valley area of Alexandria Sunday morning. Darren Davis of Alexandria suffered multiple gunshot wounds and later died from them at an area hospital, Fairfax County police said. A Dodge Charger pulled up alongside Davis' car in the 8000 block of Seaton Street just after 8 a.m. and fired multiple rounds before speeding off, police said. Investigators do not believe this was a random act. Detectives ask anyone with information on this shooting to call them at 703-246-7800, option …

by Josh Lanier

06/19/2022

Police & Fire

29-Year-Old Man Dies In Loudoun County Crash After Car Skids Off Road: Police A 29-year-old Ashburn man died Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Loudoun County, authorities said. The man was driving on Gloucester Parkway near Ringold Drive just before 5:30 a.m. when he lost control and slid off of the road, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said. His 2012 Honda Accord tumbled once it left the roadway, deputies said. Authorities pronounced him dead at the scene. Deputies did not release the man's name. Officials are investigating the crash. The Loudoun County Crash Reconstruction Unit asks anyone who witnessed the wreck to contact Inv…

by Josh Lanier

06/19/2022

Police & Fire

Shots Fired At Fairfax County Mall: Police (Developing) Police charged into a Fairfax County mall on Saturday, June 18, after someone fired a gun inside, police said. A fight broke out at the Tyson Corner Center Mall just before 3 p.m. after a fight broke out, the Fairfax County police said. Officers said they are still gathering details. No one was injured, police said, and there is no active shooter situation. Police cleared people from the mall as a safety precaution, authorities said. Video on social media shows people rushing out of the building after gunshots rang out. Every weekend there are shootings at malls in America that sen…

by Josh Lanier

06/18/2022

News

Ashburn Teacher Wins Lottery Without Buying A Ticket A Loudoun County teacher won a massive prize thanks to the Virginia Lottery earlier this month. Roumario Bector, a history teacher at Rock Ridge High School in Ashburn, won a Virginia-theme vacation courtesy of the lottery's Thank A Teacher program on June 1, the lottery said. He can choose between a winery and brewery vacation or one focused on health and wellness. The trip is worth $2,500 and comes with a gift card to pay for luggage or any incidentals he may need on his vacation. Rock Ridge High School will also get $2,500 for school supplies, the lottery added.&nbs…

by Josh Lanier

06/17/2022

Police & Fire

Spotsylvania Community Mourns Death of 23-Year-Old Father, T-Ball Coach Family and friends of a 23-year-old Spotsylvania County father are mourning the loss of the man following his sudden death earlier this month. Albert Preston “Buddy” Gregory III, of Spotsylvania, died on Friday, June 10, according to his obituary. He left behind a young daughter, Evangeline, and a large extended family. Along with spending time with his family and friends and riding his motorcycle, Buddy enjoyed coaching t-ball for the P&R Eagles. The Free Lance-Star reported Gregory died at the scene after his motorcycle crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a Che…

by Josh Lanier

06/17/2022

Police & Fire

Prince William Shoplifter Punches, Spits On Worker For Laundry Detergent: Police A shoplifter in Prince William County spat on an employee earlier this week after they tried to get back the stolen items, authorities said. Employees of Giant Foods in Gainesville said a man and woman packed their shopping cart full of items and walked out of the Linton Hall Road store without paying for them on Wednesday, June 15, an incident report said. But before they could get out of the door, an employee grabbed their cart to stop them. The man punched that worker several times and left, police said. A second employee confronted the couple in the parking lot. The man…

by Josh Lanier

06/17/2022

Police & Fire

Teen Responsible For 9 Smash-And-Grab Fairfax County Burglaries: Police Authorities in Fairfax County say a teenager is behind a slew of smash-and-grab burglaries over the past several weeks. And investigators caught him thanks to a keen-eyed employee, police noted. Juan Mancia Ramirez, 19, of Annandale, faces several burglary, destruction of property, and theft charges stemming from nine break-ins in Fairfax County that began last month, Fairfax County police said. Investigators said Mancia Ramirez smashed in the glass doors to the businesses, climbed through and stole cash, and then pedaled away on his bicycle. Police released a list of break-ins …

by Josh Lanier

06/17/2022

Schools

Fairfax School Nurse Stole Students' Pills, Gave Them Allergy Meds Instead: Report Parents at a Fairfax County elementary school learned recently that a school nurse had stolen their children's medication, a newspaper found. The Fairfax Times reported that the Greenbriar East Elementary School health worker was swapping out the meds with allergy pills. The Fairfax County Health Department, which employs school health workers, alerted parents through a letter. “The discrepancy in medication arose from a health department employee diverting medication belonging to students," the letter said, according to NBC4. "We have placed in the employee on admin…

by Josh Lanier

06/17/2022

Neighbors

These Celebrities Call Virginia Home When it comes to celebrities, Virginia boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the country's most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in the Old Dominion state or once called it home. Here are some of the most notable ones. Sandra Bullock (actor) — "Miss Congeniality" was born in Arlington before moving abroad with her family. She returned to the area as a teenager and graduated from what is now Washington-Liberty High School. Dave Grohl (musician) — The former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman is synonymous with the Seattle sound, but he'…

by Josh Lanier

06/17/2022

Police & Fire

Dumpster Fire Blocks Traffic in Stafford County Traffic in Fairfax County this week was an absolute dumpster fire. No really, a pile of trash caught fire and blocked traffic for an hour on Thursday, June 16, police said. Trash in a garbage truck caught fire along Simpson Road Thursday morning in Fredericksburg, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. Fire crews put out the trash fire, but it took an hour to clean the charred garbage, meaning the road was closed near Warrenton Road for an hour, deputies said. It's unclear what caused the fire. No one was injured — just inconvenienced.

by Josh Lanier

06/17/2022

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