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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

Real Estate
Herndon's ManTech Acquired For $4.2B by DC Firm Herndon's ManTech Acquired For $4.2B by DC Firm
Herndon's ManTech Acquired For $4.2B by DC Firm ManTech International, a Herndon-based defense contractor with more than 9,000 employees, will be acquired by Washington DC equity firm Carlyle Group for a cool $4.2 billion, the company announced. “This announcement is an important milestone for ManTech and a testament to our growth and the leadership position we have built since our founding by George Pedersen more than 50 years ago,” said ManTech CEO and President Kevin M. Phillips in a press release.  ManTech provides analytics and cybersecurity to the country's defense and intelligence agencies.  The all-cash deal received t…

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Obituaries
Shock, Sadness Spread Following Death Of Fredericksburg's Spencer Sullivan Shock, Sadness Spread Following Death Of Fredericksburg's Spencer Sullivan
Shock, Sadness Spread Following Death Of Fredericksburg's Spencer Sullivan Condolences are pouring in for 28-year-old Spencer Sullivan of Fredericksburg. A world traveler who longed for his next adventure, Sullivan visited 44 countries during his life died on May 11, according to his obituary. Family and friends were stunned at the news and memorials and remembrances flooded in across social media.  Sullivan is survived by his mother and father, maternal and paternal grandparents, and the love of his life, girlfriend Alexis Killebrew.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 19, at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel from 5-7 p.m…

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Obituaries
Fairfax Mom Susan Medina Survived By High School Sweetheart, Daughters Fairfax Mom Susan Medina Survived By High School Sweetheart, Daughters
Fairfax Mom Susan Medina Survived By High School Sweetheart, Daughters Susan Baker Medina who friends called "a bright light in a dim world," died unexpectedly at her Fairfax home earlier this month, according to her obituary. She was 46 years old. The Woodbridge native married her Gar-Field High School sweetheart Jay Medina in 2000, and share teenage daughters, Allison and Olivia.   Medina was a dedicated clinical educator at Inova Alexandria Hospital, but she always put family first, her obituary reads. They treasured their trips to Hilton Head, S.C.  "Susan was a beautiful light and spirit in this world. Just one look at her twinkl…

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Police & Fire
Suspect Sought In VA Jiffy Lube Incident Suspect Sought In VA Jiffy Lube Incident
Suspect Sought In VA Jiffy Lube Incident Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person who commit fraud at a Jiffy Lube earlier this month in Fredericksburg. Police did not provide specifics on what happened at 3300 Plank Road. Can you identify this person? On May 10th, he was involved in a fraudulent incident at the Jiffy Lube located at 3300... Posted by Fredericksburg Police Department on Friday, May 13, 2022 Contact police at 540-373-3122 if you know this person. You can make an anonymous report by texting 847-411 with “FPDtip” followed by your tip. 

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Police & Fire
Woman Suffering Medical Emergency Assaults Officers: Prince William PD Woman Suffering Medical Emergency Assaults Officers: Prince William PD
Woman Suffering Medical Emergency Assaults Officers: Prince William PD A 24-year-old woman attacked police officers and paramedics who were trying to get her help on Friday, May 13. Prince William County police arrested Anna Lee Gulich just after 6:30 p.m. at a home on Lost Creek Court in Woodbridge. Rescue workers called the officers to the home because Gulich was violently resisting treatment for a medical emergency, police said.  The officers helped paramedics subdue Gulich, but during the scuffle she punched, kicked, and tried to bite them, police said. She was arrested and charged with three counts of assault and battery of a law enforcement off…

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Police & Fire
Details Released About 'Suspicious Deaths' Investigation In Fairfax: Police Details Released About 'Suspicious Deaths' Investigation In Fairfax: Police
Details Released About 'Suspicious Deaths' Investigation In Fairfax: Police Police have released the names of the victims and some of the grizzly details of a murder-suicide that happened in Fairfax County over the weekend.  The bodies of Madeline Bregman, 76, and Michael Bregman, 77, were found inside their home in the 10400 block of Stallworth Court, Fairfax County Police said.  Police called it a "domestic-related incident" at the time. After an initial investigation, however, detectives now believe Michael Bregman shot his wife and turned the gun on himself.  Officers found bullet cases and the weapon they believe was used in the killi…

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Police & Fire
Police Subdue Elderly Arlington Woman Who Fired Gun: Police Police Subdue Elderly Arlington Woman Who Fired Gun: Police
Police Subdue Elderly Arlington Woman Who Fired Gun: Police Police restrained an elderly woman last week after she fired several shots into an Arlington home, authorities said. Neighbors called Arlington County police just after 9 p.m. on Friday, May 13, to the 3900 block of 26th St. N., saying an elderly woman had gotten into an argument with someone inside the home before pulling a gun and firing several times into the front door.  When police arrived they demanded the woman drop the weapon, but she refused.  Officers stunned her with a TASER device after she began walking toward them. Paramedics took the woman to an area hosp…

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Police & Fire
Unruly Virginia Woman Tries Disarming Officer Helping Her: Police Unruly Virginia Woman Tries Disarming Officer Helping Her: Police
Unruly Virginia Woman Tries Disarming Officer Helping Her: Police Police arrested a woman they'd arrived to help after she tried to steal an officer's gun on Sunday, May 15, authorities said. Madeline Elizabeth Smith, 23, had run into the road at the 1900 block of Opitz Boulevard, bringing Prince William County police to the scene, they said. When officers arrived, someone was holding Smith down to keep her from running away or hurting herself.  As police took over, Smith reached back and tried to wrench one of the officer's pistols from its holster, police said.  The officers were able to restrain her after a scuffle. They arrested …

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Obituaries
Leesburg's Quinn Gorman, 13, Didn't Let Cancer Define Him Leesburg's Quinn Gorman, 13, Didn't Let Cancer Define Him
Leesburg's Quinn Gorman, 13, Didn't Let Cancer Define Him Though Quinn William Gorman battled osteosarcoma, it did not define him.  The 13-year-old Leesburg boy died earlier this month after a valiant three-year fight, his obituary said.   He rarely complained about his disease. Rather, the teenager loved to hunt, fish, and play sports. He's survived by his parents, Peter and Nikki Gorman, and sisters Ava, Chloe, and Kate, as well as many extended family members.  The family will hold calling hours on Tuesday, May 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg. The Mass of Christian Burial will take …

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Police & Fire
Virginia Man Caught Driving Drunk With 2-Year-Old In Backseat: Police Virginia Man Caught Driving Drunk With 2-Year-Old In Backseat: Police
Virginia Man Caught Driving Drunk With 2-Year-Old In Backseat: Police A Woodbridge man was driving drunk with a 2-year-old family member in the backseat, police said on Monday, May 16. Officer stopped Danny Jose Sarabia, 39, on Thursday, May 12, after he ran a red light just after 11 p.m., Prince William County police said. After speaking with Sarabia, police determined he was driving drunk and took him into custody without incident. That's when they realized a 2-year-old boy was in the backseat of the car. The toddler was not secured in the seat. The police didn't say how they were related. The child wasn't harmed, police said, and he was turned over to a …

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