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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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Willimantic Sex Offender Gets 50-Year Sentence For Brutal Murder Of Beloved Nurse Willimantic Sex Offender Gets 50-Year Sentence For Brutal Murder Of Beloved Nurse
Willimantic Sex Offender Gets 50-Year Sentence For Brutal Murder Of Beloved Nurse A 40-year-old Willimantic man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the 2023 murder of Joyce Grayson, a well-loved visiting nurse from Brooklyn, Connecticut, authorities said.  Michael Reese pleaded guilty to the charge of murder on Friday, Aug. 8, after he killed Grayson, 63, while she was providing care to him at a halfway house for sexual offenders on October 28, 2023, the Office of State's Attorney said. Grayson, a dedicated mental health nurse for over two decades, had gone to Reese’s residence to provide her usual nursing care when she was tragically attacked, investigators said…

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Body Of 6-Year-Old Stratford Boy Found In Housatonic River Days After Fall Body Of 6-Year-Old Stratford Boy Found In Housatonic River Days After Fall
Body Of 6-Year-Old Stratford Boy Found In Housatonic River Days After Fall Searchers have recovered the body of a 6-year-old boy who fell into the Housatonic River earlier this week. Dive teams retrieved the boy's body on Friday, Aug. 8. The child fell into the river around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Birdseye Boat Ramp in Stratford. Police have not yet identified the child, but confirmed he is from Stratford and his father lives in Bridgeport. Previous Report: Search Suspended For 6-Year-Old Who Fell In Housatonic River The boy's body will be taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy to determine any contributing factors to his …

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Greenwich Murder-Suicide: Police ID Mom, Son Found Dead In Home Greenwich Murder-Suicide: Police ID Mom, Son Found Dead In Home
Greenwich Murder-Suicide: Police ID Mom, Son Found Dead In Home Authorities say the bodies found inside a Greenwich home earlier this week were the victims of a murder suicide, police said Friday, Aug. 8.  Suzanne Adams, 83, and her son, 56-year-old Stein Erik Soelberg, were found dead on Tuesday inside a home in the Old Greenwich section of town, Greenwich police said.  The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has released its autopsy report on the double killing. They found that Soelberg died by suicide. His cause of death was "sharp force injuries of neck and chest," according to the report.  His mother died by homicide from "bl…

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Ex-Mass State Trooper Guilty In CDL Bribery Scandal Gets Month In Prison: Feds Ex-Mass State Trooper Guilty In CDL Bribery Scandal Gets Month In Prison: Feds
Ex-Mass State Trooper Guilty In CDL Bribery Scandal Gets Month In Prison: Feds A former Massachusetts State Police trooper has been sentenced for his involvement in a scheme to falsify records related to Commercial Driver’s License applicants, impacting public safety in the process. Perry Mendes, 64, of Wareham, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani to one month in prison, followed by one year of supervised release, with the first two months on home confinement. The government had recommended a year behind bars.  In July 2025, Mendes pleaded guilty to several charges, including conspiracy to falsify records, falsifying records, and making fals…

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News
Rare Manatee Sighting Off Northeast Coast Is First Time In A Decade Rare Manatee Sighting Off Northeast Coast Is First Time In A Decade
Rare Manatee Sighting Off Northeast Coast Is First Time In A Decade A rare sighting of a manatee off Cape Cod has locals buzzing, marking the first time the gentle sea creature has been spotted off the Massachusetts coast since 2016. The manatee was first seen in Popponesset Bay off Mashpee on July 26, then again on July 29 in Mattapoisett. In Mattapoisett, the manatee briefly got stranded on tidal flats, but quick-thinking locals helped it back into the water, ensuring its safety, according to the Cape Cod Times.  Manatees, known for their large size and gentle nature, usually live in warmer waters like those off Florida and the Gulf Coast, according …

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Worcester Man Convicted Of Murder In Shooting Over Restaurant Bill Dispute: DA Worcester Man Convicted Of Murder In Shooting Over Restaurant Bill Dispute: DA
Worcester Man Convicted Of Murder In Shooting Over Restaurant Bill Dispute: DA A Worcester County Superior Court jury has found a man guilty in the fatal shooting of Joshua Lopez in 2020. Leroy L. Thompson Jr., 30, of Worcester, was convicted of second-degree murder and reckless endangerment of a child on Thursday, Aug. 7, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said.  The shooting occurred early on July 5, 2020, when Lopez, 24, was shot while sitting in the backseat of a car on Almont Avenue in Worcester. A child was also in the vehicle at the time. Lopez succumbed to his injuries on July 6, 2020. The deadly incident followed an argument between Thompso…

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Police & Fire
Search Suspended For 6-Year-Old Boy Who Fell In Housatonic River At Stratford Boat Ramp: Report Search Suspended For 6-Year-Old Boy Who Fell In Housatonic River At Stratford Boat Ramp: Report
Search Suspended For 6-Year-Old Boy Who Fell In Housatonic River At Stratford Boat Ramp: Report The Coast Guard announced it will suspend its search for a 6-year-old boy who fell into the Housatonic River while walking with his mother, according to reports. The boy was at the Birdseye Boat Ramp on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 6, when he fell into the fast-moving river. A utilities worker dove into the water to rescue the child, but was unable to reach him. Original Report: Boy, 6, Falls into Housatonic River, Disappears The search lasted for more than 24 hours, with rescuers covering more than 500 nautical miles. Authorities say they have exhausted all options. "We are fathers. This is…

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Man Intoxicated In Fiery Lisbon Crash That Killed Pregnant Girlfriend On I-395: Police Man Intoxicated In Fiery Lisbon Crash That Killed Pregnant Girlfriend On I-395: Police
Man Intoxicated In Fiery Lisbon Crash That Killed Pregnant Girlfriend On I-395: Police A Connecticut man has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly crash that killed his pregnant girlfriend on Interstate 395 in August 2024. Authorities say he was intoxicated at the time and was driving on a suspended license. Rafy Torres, 35, Wallingford, was taken into custody Thursday, Aug. 7, in New London, following a lengthy investigation by Connecticut State Police. He faces multiple charges, including second-degree manslaughter with a motor vehicle and operating under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The crash occurred late at night in August 2024, when Torres was dri…

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Armed, Masked Meriden Man Threatens Waterbury Courthouse Marshals, Sparks Chase: Police Armed, Masked Meriden Man Threatens Waterbury Courthouse Marshals, Sparks Chase: Police
Armed, Masked Meriden Man Threatens Waterbury Courthouse Marshals, Sparks Chase: Police A Connecticut man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he threatened marshals at a Waterbury courthouse while carrying a pistol with live ammunition, police said.  Jose Torrez, 30, of Meriden, was arrested Wednesday morning, Aug. 6, after a chaotic chain of events at the Connecticut Superior Court on Grand Street in Waterbury, Connecticut State Police said. He had reportedly set off the metal detector at the courthouse entrance and refused to comply when Marshals asked him to empty his pockets.  Instead, officials say, he became aggressive and verbally threatened them.…

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New Haven Man Hit Crossing Road Dies From Injuries; Driver Initially Fled Scene: Police New Haven Man Hit Crossing Road Dies From Injuries; Driver Initially Fled Scene: Police
New Haven Man Hit Crossing Road Dies From Injuries; Driver Initially Fled Scene: Police A 58-year-old man struck by a vehicle while crossing a New Haven street has died from his injuries, police said. Jaime Melendez-Martinez, of New Haven, was hit around 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, as he crossed Foxon Boulevard after walking from the Walmart parking lot, according to the New Haven Police Department. Melendez-Martinez was rushed to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he later died from his injuries, police said. The driver fled the scene but later went to the New Haven Police Department to report the crash, authorities said. Officers did not release their name. No arrests h…

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