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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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Drunk Driver Accused Of Crashing Into Trooper's Car In Peabody Arrested By ICE After Release Drunk Driver Accused Of Crashing Into Trooper's Car In Peabody Arrested By ICE After Release
Drunk Driver Accused Of Crashing Into Trooper's Car In Peabody Arrested By ICE After Release A man accused of driving drunk the wrong way on Route 1 and crashing into a Massachusetts State Police cruiser is now in ICE custody after being released from jail, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Lucas Gustavo Di Benedetto, 41, of Newburyport, faced multiple charges from the early morning Sunday, May 31, crash in Peabody, but he was arrested again when he arrived at the Essex County Superior Court building on Tuesday.  DHS officials shared a video of his bust on social media.  WATCH: @EROBoston ARRESTS a criminal illegal alien who was RELEASED by M…

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Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There
Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There Hunter Biden says he smoked crack at a notorious Connecticut highway hotel while battling drug addiction and alcoholism. The 56-year-old son of former President Joe Biden made the admission in a Thursday, June 4, post on X, where he also claimed a widely shared shirtless photo of himself was taken at a former Super 8 motel off I-95 in West Haven when he was in the throes of that addiction.  Biden was sparring with a critic over his comments that politicians and the wealthy use divisive politics as a distraction tactic. He believes they are getting "fat and rich" while the country tears…

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NYU Student From Fairfield Accused Of Raising Swastika Flag Above Building During Commencement NYU Student From Fairfield Accused Of Raising Swastika Flag Above Building During Commencement
NYU Student From Fairfield Accused Of Raising Swastika Flag Above Building During Commencement A Connecticut-born New York University student is facing hate crime charges after authorities say he raised a flag featuring swastikas above a campus building during commencement ceremonies. Alexander Stepnowsky, 23, of Fairfield, Connecticut, was arrested Tuesday afternoon, June 2, on Manhattan's Lower East Side. According to the New York City Police Department, he is charged with one count of hate crime burglary, two counts of aggravated harassment, and one count of criminal trespassing in a hate crime. Authorities allege Stepnowsky raised a flag depicting a Star of David, two s…

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Shelton CFO Admits Stealing More Than $739K From Danbury Software Company: Feds Shelton CFO Admits Stealing More Than $739K From Danbury Software Company: Feds
Shelton CFO Admits Stealing More Than $739K From Danbury Software Company: Feds A Connecticut woman who served as chief financial officer for a Danbury software company has admitted stealing more than $739,000 from her employer in a years-long fraud scheme, federal authorities said. Pamela Aguilar, 65, of Shelton, pleaded guilty to wire fraud Wednesday, June 4, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut. She faces up to 20 years in prison. Aguilar worked as the CFO for a Danbury-based software company identified in court documents as "Company A." Federal prosecutors said Aguilar defrauded the company between approximately 2018 and 2025. Au…

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Seymour Man Accused Of Using Fake Checks To Scam Food Suppliers Out Of Hundreds Of Thousands Seymour Man Accused Of Using Fake Checks To Scam Food Suppliers Out Of Hundreds Of Thousands
Seymour Man Accused Of Using Fake Checks To Scam Food Suppliers Out Of Hundreds Of Thousands A Connecticut man is facing federal fraud charges after prosecutors say he used fraudulent checks to obtain food shipments from wholesale suppliers, leaving companies with losses totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. Michael Salvaggi, 61, of Seymour, faces 10 federal criminal charges, including eight counts of wire fraud, one count of mail fraud, and one count of interstate transport of property taken by fraud, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut said.  According to court documents, Salvaggi allegedly told suppliers he owned trucking and wholesale food businesses …

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Plainville Man Accused Of Armed Bank Robbery After Months-Long Investigation Plainville Man Accused Of Armed Bank Robbery After Months-Long Investigation
Plainville Man Accused Of Armed Bank Robbery After Months-Long Investigation A Connecticut man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he robbed a local bank and threatened employees while displaying a weapon. Jeffrey Thibeault, 58, was arrested on Wednesday, June 4, following a months-long investigation into a robbery at M&T Bank on East Street in Plainville, according to police. He is charged with robbery, threatening, and larceny. Investigators said a man walked into the bank on Feb. 20, pulled a weapon, threatened the teller, and demanded cash, Plainville police said. The suspect then fled with an undisclosed amount of money. No one was…

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Beloved Nantucket Dad Fighting For Life After Being Pulled From Harbor Beloved Nantucket Dad Fighting For Life After Being Pulled From Harbor
Beloved Nantucket Dad Fighting For Life After Being Pulled From Harbor A Nantucket husband and father of two is fighting for his life after he was pulled unresponsive from the waters of Nantucket Harbor earlier this week, authorities said. Now, friends and family are rallying support for his loved ones as he remains hospitalized. Farruh Nunuzov, 48, was found in the harbor just off the town pier on Monday, June 1. He was rescued from the water by the Nantucket Moorings crew, and paramedics rushed him to Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Authorities said Nunuzov had been kiteboarding in Nantucket Harbor at the time of the incident. The emergency triggered a large re…

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Hopkinton Man Held Disabled Boater Underwater During Violent Lake Maspenock Fight: Police Hopkinton Man Held Disabled Boater Underwater During Violent Lake Maspenock Fight: Police
Hopkinton Man Held Disabled Boater Underwater During Violent Lake Maspenock Fight: Police A 70-year-old man has been arrested after police say he held an injured man's head underwater during a fight over access to Lake Maspenock in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Steven Dana, of Hopkinton, is charged with attempted murder, two counts of strangulation/suffocation, and assault and battery on a disabled person following the alleged attack on Wednesday, June 4, police said. According to police, surveillance video showed Dana slap the man across the face before the two began struggling in the water. The footage allegedly showed Dana forcefully holding the younger man underwater until peopl…

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2 Children Seriously Hurt During Route 81 Chain-Reaction Crash In Haddam 2 Children Seriously Hurt During Route 81 Chain-Reaction Crash In Haddam
2 Children Seriously Hurt During Route 81 Chain-Reaction Crash In Haddam Two children suffered severe injuries, and three adults were hurt in a three-vehicle crash on Route 81 in Connecticut that remains under investigation, according to authorities. The crash happened around 3:23 p.m. Monday, June 1, near the intersection of Killingworth Road (Route 81) and the Dollar General driveway at 958 Killingworth Road, Connecticut State Police said. Investigators said a Honda HR-V was exiting the Dollar General driveway and attempting to turn left into the southbound lane of Route 81 when it struck the left rear of a southbound Scion TC. The impact sent the Scion spinn…

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Ex-New Britain Mayor Sought $205K Severance Payout; Report Says She May Have Broken Laws Ex-New Britain Mayor Sought $205K Severance Payout; Report Says She May Have Broken Laws
Ex-New Britain Mayor Sought $205K Severance Payout; Report Says She May Have Broken Laws Former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart sought more than $200,000 in severance pay she was not entitled to receive when she left office, according to a new investigative report that accuses her of a pattern of seeking taxpayer-funded benefits beyond what city rules allowed. The Hartford-based Crumbie Law Group released a 91-page final report on Thursday, June 4, alleging that Stewart repeatedly bypassed required approval processes while seeking compensation and benefits far above what she was owed. Investigators called her actions "shocking" and "egregious" and urged New Britain leaders to tig…

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