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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
Woodbridge Man Caught Breaking Into Building: Police Woodbridge Man Caught Breaking Into Building: Police
Woodbridge Man Caught Breaking Into Building: Police Police said they caught a Woodbridge man red-handed earlier this week when they found him skulking inside a business in the middle of the night.  Hernandez Fuentes, 21, tripped the alarm when he broke into Nationwide Security in Woodbridge a little after 3 a.m. on Sunday night, May 22, Prince William County police said in an incident report. When officers arrived they found Fuentes inside the building. Police called out to him and Fuentes turned himself in to police without incident.  Investigators discovered that Fuentes was able to get inside the building at 4320 Princ…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Lorton Drug Dealer Who Caused Woman's Overdose Sentenced To 22 Years In Prison Lorton Drug Dealer Who Caused Woman's Overdose Sentenced To 22 Years In Prison
Lorton Drug Dealer Who Caused Woman's Overdose Sentenced To 22 Years In Prison A Lorton man was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for causing a woman to die from a drug overdose, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia said.  Julian Velasquez, 36, distributed counterfeit Xanax containing fentanyl to the woman, labelled as a 29-year-old E.M., who accidentally overdosed in August 2020, the office reports.  Velasquez, who gave E.M. the fake pill, did not call for help after finding her unresponsive on August 9, 2020. Instead, he called his friend and drug customer, 27-year-old Enoel Comsti of Vienna, to help …

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by David Cifarelli & Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Fredericksburg Police Searching For Missing Teenager Fredericksburg Police Searching For Missing Teenager
Fredericksburg Police Searching For Missing Teenager Police in Fredericksburg are asking for the public's help in finding a missing teenager.  Nevaeh Theresa-Gayle Epps disappeared from the Forest Village Apartment Complex at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25. She was last seen wearing tan or leopard pajamas, a red jacket, and white and blue shoes, Fredericksburg police said in a Facebook post about the disappearance.  Anyone with information should contact the Fredericksburg Police Department at 540-373-3122. To send an anonymous tip text  “847-411” and text “FPDtip” followed by your message. 

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Suspect Pistol Whips Victim During Crystal City Armed Robbery: Police Suspect Pistol Whips Victim During Crystal City Armed Robbery: Police
Suspect Pistol Whips Victim During Crystal City Armed Robbery: Police A person was seriously injured when an armed robber pistol whipped them earlier this week, police said.  Three friends were walking along a sidewalk in Crystal City on Monday night, May 23, when two men approached them from behind, pulled a gun, and demanded money, Arlington County Police said in an incident report.  The suspects stole their cash, some items of clothing, and electronics. But to add injury to insult, one of the robbers pistol whipped one of their victims before running off, the report said. The person's injuries were considered serious but not life threatening.&nbs…

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by Josh Lanier
Traffic
Police Close Highway In Prince William County After Multi-Car Wreck Police Close Highway In Prince William County After Multi-Car Wreck
Police Close Highway In Prince William County After Multi-Car Wreck A multi-car wreck closed a portion of Jefferson Davis Highway in Dumfries on Tuesday night, May 24. Police tweeted out just before 8 p.m. that the highway would be closed near the intersection of River Heritage Boulevard because of the crash. Police did not release any information on the crash.  As of 9 p.m. the road remained closed as police worked the scene. It's unclear when traffic will return to normal so anyone traveling in that area should find a detour and expect delays.  *TRAFFIC ALERT: #Crash | #Dumfries; Jefferson Davis Hwy. is closed in all directions near River Heritage Bl…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Virginia Band Director Had Inappropriate Relationship With Ex Student: Police Virginia Band Director Had Inappropriate Relationship With Ex Student: Police
Virginia Band Director Had Inappropriate Relationship With Ex Student: Police Police arrested a 41-year-old high school band director last week for having an inappropriate relationship with a then 15-year-old student in 2020, authorities said. Ryan Addair, the former band director at Chancellor High School in Fredericksburg and current band leader at a Henrico County High School, met with the student at two locations during their month-long relationship in March 2020, the Spotsvylvania Sheriff's Office said. The victim gave evidence of the relationship to detectives, who were tipped off by an anonymous source, authorities said. Henrico County police arrest…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Woodbridge Teen Crashes Into Car During High-Speed Chase With Police Woodbridge Teen Crashes Into Car During High-Speed Chase With Police
Woodbridge Teen Crashes Into Car During High-Speed Chase With Police A Woodbridge teenager led police on a high-speed chase Monday that ended in a crash and sent two to the hospital, authorities said.  Alex Hall, 19, was pulled around noon for running a stop sign in the Breezewood area of Spotsylvania while driving an acquaintance's Dodge Charger, the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office said. He explained to the deputy that his license was suspended, but when the deputy turned to walk back to his patrol car, Hall hit the gas and sped away.  This kicked off a high-speed chase that ended soon after when Hall crashed his car at the intersection of…

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by Josh Lanier
News
16-Year-Old Missing Woodbridge Boy May Need Help: Police 16-Year-Old Missing Woodbridge Boy May Need Help: Police
16-Year-Old Missing Woodbridge Boy May Need Help: Police Authorities are asking for help finding a missing 16-year-old Woodbridge boy who may be in danger.  J'shaun Zomari Williams left his home in the Corbin Court area at about 5 p.m. on Monday, May 23. On Tuesday, he sent a family member some concerning comments, Prince William County police said in a news release.  Police did not disclose what he said but added that he may be in need of help and is considered endangered.  J'shaun Williams is 6-feet tall, weighing 155 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He has earrings, a nose piercing, and tattoos. He was last seen wearing a…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Bomb Squad Called To Loudoun County School For Science Project Gone Wrong Bomb Squad Called To Loudoun County School For Science Project Gone Wrong
Bomb Squad Called To Loudoun County School For Science Project Gone Wrong A science project at an Ashburn high school ended with the bomb squad evacuating students this week.  On Monday, May 23, administrators at Independence High School contacted the school's resource officer about some scorch marks on the sidewalk outside of the school, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said.  During the investigation, the deputy found a suspicious-looking device and contacted the Loudoun County Bomb Squad and the Fire Marshal's Office, an incident report said. They evacuated the school for 30 minutes until they knew it was safe.  Deputies later dete…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Deputies Investigating Second Suspicious Death in Ashburn (DEVELOPING) Deputies Investigating Second Suspicious Death in Ashburn (DEVELOPING)
Deputies Investigating Second Suspicious Death in Ashburn (Developing) Authorities say they have found a second dead body at a home in Ashburn.  First responders called Loudoun County deputies out to the home in the 200060 block of Old Line Terrance just after 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24. They found the body of a man outside, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said. Later that day, investigators say they've found the body of a woman inside the house.  Police are not releasing any details about the bodies at this time.  Deputies do not believe there is any threat to the community. There are no other injuries reported.  UPDATE 1 (May 24 / 3:00 pm) The…

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