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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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Police & Fire
Brothers Show Up Armed After Fight At Meriden Father's Day Party, Police Say Brothers Show Up Armed After Fight At Meriden Father's Day Party, Police Say
Brothers Show Up Armed After Fight At Meriden Father's Day Party, Police Say A Connecticut Father's Day celebration ended with two brothers facing criminal charges after police say one of them returned to the gathering armed following a fight. Miguel Roman, 37, became involved in an altercation with another man during a Father's Day gathering at 109½ West Main St. in Meriden on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The two were not related. Miguel suffered a non-life-threatening wound to his head. According to police, Miguel left but returned about 30 to 40 minutes later with his brother, Michael Roman. Investigators said the brothers were looking for the man involved in the earli…

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New London Driver Had BAC More Than 3 Times Legal Limit At I-95 Crash: Police New London Driver Had BAC More Than 3 Times Legal Limit At I-95 Crash: Police
New London Driver Had BAC More Than 3 Times Legal Limit At I-95 Crash: Police A New London man is facing multiple charges after police said he drove drunk, parked in a travel lane on Interstate 95, and caused a crash that seriously endangered his passenger. Julio Osario Santos, 51, was charged with operating under the influence, unsafe parking on a highway, operating with a suspended license, reckless use of a highway by a pedestrian, and other motor vehicle offenses, according to Connecticut State Police. The charges stem from a crash on the night of Feb. 3 on I-95. According to an arrest warrant, first responders arrived to find a man lying in the roadway. Investi…

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Police ID 2 Men Killed In New Haven Shooting Police ID 2 Men Killed In New Haven Shooting
Police ID 2 Men Killed In New Haven Shooting Authorities have identified two men who were killed earlier this week outside of a Connecticut condominium complex.  Jayden Martinez, 20, of Ansonia, and 18-year-old Malakai Caraballo of New Haven, were shot around 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22, at Fort Hale Garden Condominiums in New Haven, police said.  Police later met the victims at Yale New Haven Hospital on York Street. Martinez was in a vehicle with a 24-year-old Waterbury man who also suffered a gunshot wound and another person who was not injured, according to police. Caraballo was taken to Smilow Cancer Hospital, wh…

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CT Man Charged In Marlborough Girlfriend's Death Says She Threw Herself Down Stairs: Warrant CT Man Charged In Marlborough Girlfriend's Death Says She Threw Herself Down Stairs: Warrant
CT Man Charged In Marlborough Girlfriend's Death Says She Threw Herself Down Stairs: Warrant A Connecticut man who has been accused of abusing his partners in the past said his girlfriend died at his home after she threw herself down a set of stairs, authorities said. Cole Werhan, 28, of Burlington, was arrested Tuesday, June 23, and charged with murder in the killing of Janina Brooke Murphy, a Massachusetts woman whose death had been under investigation for months. Murphy's body was found at Werhan's Burlington home on March 29. Connecticut State Police immediately described the death as suspicious, but released few details as the investigation unfolded. According to the arrest w…

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'Beautiful Soul': Community Rallies For Family Of Dorchester Woman Killed By Alleged Carjacker 'Beautiful Soul': Community Rallies For Family Of Dorchester Woman Killed By Alleged Carjacker
'Beautiful Soul': Community Rallies For Family Of Dorchester Woman Killed By Alleged Carjacker A grieving family is turning to the community for support after a 32-year-old Massachusetts woman was killed when an accused carjacker crashed into her on a Boston sidewalk, police said. Mabinty Janneh, of Dorchester, had stepped off an MBTA bus around 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20, on Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan when a car police said was stolen jumped the curb and crashed into her. She was dragged several hundred feet beneath the vehicle and died at the scene. Police say 37-year-old Ibraim Matos had gotten into a crash nearby, jumped out of his car, carjacked another vehicle, and struck Janne…

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New Charge Added For Woodstock Man Accused In Marijuana Deal Shooting: Police New Charge Added For Woodstock Man Accused In Marijuana Deal Shooting: Police
New Charge Added For Woodstock Man Accused In Marijuana Deal Shooting: Police A Connecticut man accused of shooting and robbing a person during a self-identified drug deal is facing a new criminal charge after investigators determined the gun used in the case had been stolen. King Michael Adoty, 20, of Woodstock, was charged with possession of a stolen firearm on Tuesday, June 23, Connecticut State Police said. The charge stems from a Sept. 27, 2025, shooting on Mill Bridge Road in Woodstock that left a victim with a serious leg injury. Police said the victim was first taken to a local hospital before being airlifted to a trauma center in Worcester because of the sev…

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Ex-Trumbull Middle School Teacher Sent Inappropriate Texts To Student, 13, For Months: Police Ex-Trumbull Middle School Teacher Sent Inappropriate Texts To Student, 13, For Months: Police
Ex-Trumbull Middle School Teacher Sent Inappropriate Texts To Student, 13, For Months: Police A former Connecticut middle school teacher is facing criminal charges after police said he exchanged inappropriate text messages with a 13-year-old student.  Ryan LaSella, 34, of Milford, who formerly worked as a science teacher at Madison Middle School, turned himself in to Trumbull police on Tuesday, June 23, authorities said.  The arrest stems from an investigation that began in March 2026. Trumbull school administrators notified the town's School Resource Officer about a complaint involving LaSella, according to police. Investigators said the complaint alleged that LaSel…

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New Britain Shooting Involving SUV With 2 Kids May Have Started Over 'Smoke And Chill': Police New Britain Shooting Involving SUV With 2 Kids May Have Started Over 'Smoke And Chill': Police
New Britain Shooting Involving SUV With 2 Kids May Have Started Over 'Smoke And Chill': Police A Connecticut man is accused of firing two shots into an SUV carrying two children younger than 10 during a confrontation on Route 9, according to Connecticut State Police. One of the alleged victims told investigators she believes the dispute stems from her husband no longer wanting to "smoke and chill" with the alleged gunman, his former friend.  Angel Manuel Cruz, 33, was arrested Wednesday, June 18, following an investigation into a June 6 shooting on Route 9 South near Exit 38, state police said. He was charged with attempted first-degree assault, carrying a pistol without a permit…

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Teen Charged After Graduation Party Punch Leaves Man Unconscious In Wallingford: Police Teen Charged After Graduation Party Punch Leaves Man Unconscious In Wallingford: Police
Teen Charged After Graduation Party Punch Leaves Man Unconscious In Wallingford: Police A Connecticut graduation party began with congratulations but ended in handcuffs after an 18-year-old allegedly punched a man, leaving him unconscious in a driveway, police said. Adam Harper, 18, faces a second-degree assault charge following the alleged incident in Wallingford on June 17, police said. Authorities were called to a home just after 12:30 a.m. after receiving a report of an unconscious man who had been assaulted. Wallingford police said Harper, who attended the graduation party, punched the man, causing him to fall backward and hit his head on the driveway. Police have not sa…

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Police Hunt Armed Murder Suspect After Pittsfield Man Killed, Second Victim Shot Police Hunt Armed Murder Suspect After Pittsfield Man Killed, Second Victim Shot
Police Hunt Armed Murder Suspect After Pittsfield Man Killed, Second Victim Shot A man facing a murder charge remains at large after a deadly shooting in Pittsfield, and police are warning the public that he should be considered armed and dangerous. Terry Martizna, 35, is wanted on a murder charge in connection with a shooting that left 29-year-old Pittsfield resident Justin Crawford dead and another person wounded, according to Pittsfield police.  The shooting happened near the intersection of Pleasure Avenue and Tyler Street on Thursday, June 18. On Tuesday, June 23, members of the Pittsfield Police Department obtained an arrest warrant charging Martizna with on…

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