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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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'Full Of Life': Family Of Teen Killed In Chaplin Head-On Crash Seeks Help As Community Mourns 2 'Full Of Life': Family Of Teen Killed In Chaplin Head-On Crash Seeks Help As Community Mourns 2
'Full Of Life': Family Of Teen Killed In Chaplin Head-On Crash Seeks Help As Community Mourns 2 The family of a Connecticut teenager killed in a violent Chaplin crash alongside another young man is asking the community for help as they cope with the unexpected tragedy. Geovani "Geo" Aponte Jr., 18, of Willimantic, and Jaiden Pacheco, 20, of North Windham, were killed Friday, June 26, when the car they were in was involved in a head-on crash in Chaplin at the intersection of Willimantic Road and Phoenixville Road, Connecticut State Police said. The two people on the driver's side of the Hyundai, ages 19 and 18, suffered serious injuries. First responders pulled them from the car, provi…

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Mass State Trooper, Father Of Infant Daughter, Killed In Grafton Off-Duty Motorcycle Crash Mass State Trooper, Father Of Infant Daughter, Killed In Grafton Off-Duty Motorcycle Crash
Mass State Trooper, Father Of Infant Daughter, Killed In Grafton Off-Duty Motorcycle Crash A 31-year-old Massachusetts State Police trooper died after an off-duty motorcycle crash over the weekend, leaving behind a wife and infant daughter.   Trooper Jacob Mick was riding his motorcycle around 6 p.m. Sunday, June 28, on Providence Road near Route 122 in Grafton, when his bike collided with a car, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said.  The Northborough native was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car that crashed with Mick was taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.  Mick graduated from the…

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Police & Fire
Dog, 5 Puppies Die In Enclosure, Coventry Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty Dog, 5 Puppies Die In Enclosure, Coventry Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty
Dog, 5 Puppies Die In Enclosure, Coventry Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty A Connecticut woman is accused of the deaths of a dog and five puppies after police say she left them inside a small enclosure for long periods of time.  Anai Martinez-Cortes, 45, of Coventry, was arrested last week and charged with seven counts of animal cruelty, police said.  Coventry police began investigating Martinez-Cortes in April after authorities discovered a pit bull and six pit bull puppies inside a 4-by-6-foot wooden structure with little to no ventilation.  Authorities did not say how the dogs died.  One puppy survived. Police said one of&nb…

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'She Was A Star': Family Mourns Teen Dancer Killed In Waterford Crash Just Days Before Birthday 'She Was A Star': Family Mourns Teen Dancer Killed In Waterford Crash Just Days Before Birthday
'She Was A Star': Family Mourns Teen Dancer Killed In Waterford Crash Just Days Before Birthday A Connecticut community is rallying around the family of an 18-year-old woman who was killed in a single-car crash last week just days before her 19th birthday.  Leilani Robinson, of Norwich, was killed in a Thursday, June 25, crash on the Route 32 (Montville Connector) on-ramp to Interstate 395 North in Waterford, according to Connecticut State Police. Investigators said her vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.  Loved ones said Robinson was a talented young woman who'd recently graduated from New London High School, where she was a standout cheerleader. She was also a …

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Police & Fire
Bronx Man Accused Of Firing Gun Into Air In Waterbury, Police Say Bronx Man Accused Of Firing Gun Into Air In Waterbury, Police Say
Bronx Man Accused Of Firing Gun Into Air In Waterbury, Police Say Authorities allege that a New York man fired multiple shots into the air during an incident in Connecticut over the weekend.  William Pichardo, 51, of the Bronx, New York, was arrested following the incident just before 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, in the area of Chase Avenue and Cooke Street in Waterbury, police said.  Waterbury police were called to that area to reports of gunshots, but when they arrived, no one was there. Officers found three shell casings on the ground. There was no property damage, and no one was hurt, authorities said.  Police said they connected Pi…

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Bridgeport Man, 71, Struck By Car In Critical Condition; Police Searching For Witnesses Bridgeport Man, 71, Struck By Car In Critical Condition; Police Searching For Witnesses
Bridgeport Man, 71, Struck By Car In Critical Condition; Police Searching For Witnesses A 71-year-old Connecticut man who was hit by a car while crossing the street on Friday morning, June 26, is fighting for his life, officials said.  The crash happened around 6:52 a.m. near the intersection of Water Street and John Street in Bridgeport. A 29-year-old man was driving a Honda Civic north on Water Street when the vehicle passed through the intersection and struck the pedestrian, police said. Emergency crews arrived to find the victim lying in the roadway. They provided medical aid before transporting him to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition, autho…

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Rehoboth Man Accused Of Driving To Meet 15-Year-Old Girl Who Was Actually Undercover Officer Rehoboth Man Accused Of Driving To Meet 15-Year-Old Girl Who Was Actually Undercover Officer
Rehoboth Man Accused Of Driving To Meet 15-Year-Old Girl Who Was Actually Undercover Officer A Massachusetts man was arrested after police say he drove to Rhode Island under the belief he would meet a 15-year-old girl with whom he'd exchanged sexually explicit messages.  Richard Lallier, 34, of Rehoboth, was arrested on June 17 as part of Operation Red Card, a child exploitation and human trafficking enforcement initiative led by the Rhode Island State Police and the FBI, the US Attorney for the District of Rhode Island said.  Lallier was charged with attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, attempted interstate travel for illicit sexual conduct …

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'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In Guilford: Police 'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In Guilford: Police
'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In Guilford: Police A burglary crew accused of targeting Indian and Asian families across several states has been linked to a Connecticut home break-in after police say stolen jewelry was recovered during traffic stops in New York City. Robinson Jean Paul Moncado-Patarroyo, 19, Yeison Estivan Gonzalez-Rodriguez, 20, Emerson Johan Rodriguez-Gomez, 25, and Daniel Alejandro Garcia-Arenas, 24, were arrested as part of the alleged burglary crew, Guilford police said.  The alleged quartet of crooks is accused of smashing the back windows of a home in Guilford while the family was away on a day trip, police said…

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Waterbury Father Of Young Daughter Dies Unexpectedly Weeks After Home Burns Down Waterbury Father Of Young Daughter Dies Unexpectedly Weeks After Home Burns Down
Waterbury Father Of Young Daughter Dies Unexpectedly Weeks After Home Burns Down A 34-year-old Connecticut father who died unexpectedly last week is being remembered for his sense of humor, outgoing personality, and deep love for his young daughter. His death came just weeks after he lost everything in a house fire, marking a second devastating blow for his family, according to an online fundraiser. Leonardo "Bebo" Feliciano Jr., of Waterbury, died Friday, June 19, at St. Mary's Hospital, according to his obituary. His family did not disclose a cause of death. The Brass City native graduated from Crosby High School and worked as a car detailer for years before finding h…

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Norwalk Man Accused Of Exploiting Multiple CT Girls Through Snapchat, Faces Federal Charges Norwalk Man Accused Of Exploiting Multiple CT Girls Through Snapchat, Faces Federal Charges
Norwalk Man Accused Of Exploiting Multiple CT Girls Through Snapchat, Faces Federal Charges A Connecticut man already serving a prison sentence in New York now faces federal charges after investigators say they uncovered evidence that he exploited multiple girls through the social media app Snapchat.  Marcos Francisco Javier Gomez, 23, of Norwalk, was charged with production of child pornography, receipt or attempted receipt of child pornography, possession or attempted possession of child pornography, and transfer of obscene materials to a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.  According to court documents, Gomez was arrested by the Putn…

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