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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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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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Police & Fire
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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Willimantic Man Nearly Killed In Motorcycle Crash Days After Birthday; Another Rider Hurt Willimantic Man Nearly Killed In Motorcycle Crash Days After Birthday; Another Rider Hurt
Willimantic Man Nearly Killed In Motorcycle Crash Days After Birthday; Another Rider Hurt A 35-year-old Connecticut motorcyclist is in critical condition after a three-vehicle crash sent him to the hospital just days after celebrating his birthday, authorities said. Another person was also hospitalized following the collision, which happened around 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, near Club Road and Route 14 in Windham, according to Connecticut State Police. The motorcyclist, a Willimantic man, was riding a Suzuki GSX alongside another rider on a KTM Super Duke and a third individual on a motorized scooter, police said. While taking a curve at a high speed, the Suzuki rider lost contr…

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New DNA Tech Convicts Man In 25-Year-Old Rape Case In Western Mass New DNA Tech Convicts Man In 25-Year-Old Rape Case In Western Mass
New DNA Tech Convicts Man In 25-Year-Old Rape Case In Western Mass More than two decades after a woman on a walk in Western Massachusetts was pulled into the woods and raped, justice has been served, authorities said.  Jamie Dodge, now of Maine, pleaded guilty to aggravated rape and kidnapping in a 2000 sexual assault, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said.  He was sentenced to 12 to 15 years in state prison, followed by three years’ probation. “This resolution brings a long-overdue measure of justice and accountability,” said Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni. “For 25 years, the victim in this case lived without answers…

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6-Year-Old Missing After Falling Into Housatonic River At Stratford Boat Ramp 6-Year-Old Missing After Falling Into Housatonic River At Stratford Boat Ramp
6-Year-Old Missing After Falling Into Housatonic River At Stratford Boat Ramp A 6-year-old boy who fell into the Housatonic River in Stratford remained missing late Wednesday after several hours of intense search efforts, authorities said. The child had been walking near the Birdseye Boat Ramp around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, when he fell into the river, police said. A United Illuminating employee who saw the boy fall jumped into the water in an attempt to rescue the child, but was unable to reach him. The boy has not been seen since.  Police in Stratford, working in coordination with departments from Bridgeport, Fairfield, Westport, Shelton, Trumbull, Guil…

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Stolen $300K Truck From Berlin Torched; Body Shop Caught Using Parts Stolen From It: Cops Stolen $300K Truck From Berlin Torched; Body Shop Caught Using Parts Stolen From It: Cops
Stolen $300K Truck From Berlin Torched; Body Shop Caught Using Parts Stolen From It: Cops A stolen tractor-trailer worth more than a quarter-million dollars has led police through a complex investigation across multiple towns and ended with an arrest at a local auto body shop. The truck, a brand new Peterbilt valued at $300,000, was taken from a lot in Berlin and later found burned out on Interstate 91 in North Haven. Several parts had been removed before the vehicle was torched, police said. Berlin police launched what they called a "lengthy and complicated investigation," which pointed them to New Haven Truck & Auto Body in East Haven. There, officers executed a search war…

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Police ID Braintree Man Killed Crossing Street In Randolph Police ID Braintree Man Killed Crossing Street In Randolph
Police ID Braintree Man Killed Crossing Street In Randolph A 49-year-old Braintree man was killed after a pickup truck crashed into him while walking in Randolph, authorities said. Leonard McStevens was crossing the road near 650 Mazzeo Drive (Route 139) around 9:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, when the truck crashed into him, the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office said. Paramedics rushed McStevens to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the truck, a 28-year-old man from Canton, remained at the scene, according to the DA’s office. No charges had been filed as of Wednesday evening, and the crash remains under invest…

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From Cape To Cuffs: Superman Actor Dean Cain Says He's Joining ICE From Cape To Cuffs: Superman Actor Dean Cain Says He's Joining ICE
From Cape To Cuffs: Superman Actor Dean Cain Says He's Joining ICE Former Superman actor Dean Cain says he’s not done being a superhero. He’s suiting up for a new mission with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to help former President Donald Trump “save America.” Cain, who played the Man of Steel in the 1990s television series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” announced his new role in a video posted Tuesday, Aug. 5. He urged others to join him in the one-minute clip, which resembled a recruitment ad for ICE. “For those who don’t know, I am a sworn law enforcement officer, as well as being a filmmaker, and I felt it was important to …

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