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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Adams Foster Parents Sentenced In 10-Month-Old's Death, Will Serve Prison Terms Back-To-Back Adams Foster Parents Sentenced In 10-Month-Old's Death, Will Serve Prison Terms Back-To-Back
Adams Foster Parents Sentenced In 10-Month-Old's Death, Will Serve Prison Terms Back-To-Back A Berkshire County couple will serve prison time for the death of their 10-month-old foster child, with the judge ordering their sentences to run one after the other. On Thursday, April 2, Superior Court Judge Tracy Duncan sentenced Matthew Tucker and Cassandra Barlow-Tucker, of Adams, to three to five years in state prison after their convictions for involuntary manslaughter and reckless child endangerment, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said.  The case centers on the death of 10-month-old Kristoff Zenopolous. Prosecutors said the couple ignored clear signs the child need…
Berlin Bank Robbery On New Year’s Eve Leads To Charges For Man On Supervised Release Berlin Bank Robbery On New Year’s Eve Leads To Charges For Man On Supervised Release
Berlin Bank Robbery On New Year’s Eve Leads To Charges For Man On Supervised Release A Connecticut man accused of robbing a local bank while already under federal supervision is now facing new federal charges, authorities said. Thomas Marra, 55, of North Haven, was indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with a bank robbery in Berlin, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut David Sullivan announced Thursday, April 2. Police say Marra robbed Webster Bank on Webster Square Road on the morning of New Year’s Eve. Investigators say Marra entered the bank wearing a mask and handed a teller a note demanding money. The note stated he had a firearm and would use it if …
Substitute Teacher Sexually Assaulted Hamden Student; Probe Expands To Branford School: Cops Substitute Teacher Sexually Assaulted Hamden Student; Probe Expands To Branford School: Cops
Substitute Teacher Sexually Assaulted Hamden Student; Probe Expands To Branford School: Cops A Connecticut substitute teacher is accused of sexually assaulting an elementary school student in a classroom, authorities said. Jack Gill, 24, of New Haven, is accused of assaulting a second-grade student while working at Shepherd Glen Elementary School in Hamden, according to police. The investigation came to light in late January after officials learned of the alleged incident in December 2025. Police arrested Gill and charged him with fourth-degree sexual assault and illegal sexual contact with a victim under 16, authorities said. Gill is accused of touching the student inappropriatel…
Newtown Man Nabbed In ‘Predator Poachers’ Sting Faces New Child Porn Charges: Police Newtown Man Nabbed In ‘Predator Poachers’ Sting Faces New Child Porn Charges: Police
Newtown Man Nabbed In ‘Predator Poachers’ Sting Faces New Child Porn Charges: Police A Connecticut man already behind bars is now facing more serious charges after investigators uncovered a large cache of child sexual abuse material, authorities announced. Paul Melnick, 48, was first arrested in February after an online group called “Predator Poachers Long Island” contacted Newtown police with evidence they said showed they had been in contact with Melnick, posing as an 11-year-old girl, and that he had attempted to meet up with them to have sex, officers said. Detectives moved quickly. The Newtown Detective Bureau, with help from patrol officers, launched an investigation.…
Deported Twice, Back Again: Peruvian Man Arrested In West Springfield Faces 20 Years In Prison Deported Twice, Back Again: Peruvian Man Arrested In West Springfield Faces 20 Years In Prison
Deported Twice, Back Again: Peruvian Man Arrested In West Springfield Faces 20 Years In Prison A man deported twice from the United States is now facing a new federal charge after authorities say he returned again and was arrested in Massachusetts. Cesar Ruben Yllescas, 52, a citizen of Peru, has been charged with unlawful reentry of a removed alien, according to the Department of Justice.  The latest arrest happened on March 20 in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Police took Yllescas into custody on motor vehicle-related charges and an outstanding warrant tied to a 2015 failure to appear in court for a probation violation. Just days later, on March 23, ICE agents arrested him a…
Plainville Murder-Suicide: Community Rallies To Support Heartbroken Dad After Daughter's Death Plainville Murder-Suicide: Community Rallies To Support Heartbroken Dad After Daughter's Death
Plainville Murder-Suicide: Community Rallies To Support Heartbroken Dad After Daughter's Death A Connecticut community is rallying around a grieving father whose 12-year-old daughter was killed in a senseless, violent tragedy. Kenneth Burnham Jr. is the father of 12-year-old Mileena Burnham-Matthews, who was killed alongside her mother, Felisha Matthews, and younger sister, Ava, in an apparent Plainville murder-suicide on Friday, March 27. Police say Felisha’s boyfriend, Patrick King, executed them before taking his own life. Loved ones have created a GoFundMe for Burnham to give him time to grieve and recover. “The last thing a grieving father should have to worry about is how to …
Driver Killed, 2 Others Hurt In Violent Tolland Crash, Police Investigating Driver Killed, 2 Others Hurt In Violent Tolland Crash, Police Investigating
Driver Killed, 2 Others Hurt In Violent Tolland Crash, Police Investigating Authorities have identified the driver who was killed in a two-car crash that sent two others to the hospital. Emmanuel Damboragian, 85, of Tolland, was driving a Nissan Murano that collided with a Subaru Legacy at the intersection of Slater Road and Old Stafford Road in Tolland just before 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, Connecticut State Troopers said. The impact sent both vehicles off the roadway and into a utility pole. Damboragian was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger suffered suspected serious life-threatening injuries and was airlifted by Lifestar to Hartford Hospital. The …
Sword-Wielding Great Barrington Man Who Threatened To Kill Trump Arrested At His Home Sword-Wielding Great Barrington Man Who Threatened To Kill Trump Arrested At His Home
Sword-Wielding Great Barrington Man Who Threatened To Kill Trump Arrested At His Home A Massachusetts man is facing federal charges after authorities say he made repeated threats online to kill U.S. President Donald Trump, leading to a tense standoff at his home. Andrew Emerald, 45, of Great Barrington, was arrested by FBI agents last week after he allegedly made several Facebook threats, vowing to harm Trump, the US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts said.  "Either Trump is dead and in the ground by 2026 or I am hunting him down and putting him there," Emerald wrote in May 2025, according to the indictment. "Do you hear that FBI and any other organization …
Good Samaritan Slashed With Box Cutter Protecting Woman Under Attack In Bristol Park: Police Good Samaritan Slashed With Box Cutter Protecting Woman Under Attack In Bristol Park: Police
Good Samaritan Slashed With Box Cutter Protecting Woman Under Attack In Bristol Park: Police A man who stepped up to stop a woman being assaulted in a Connecticut park was slashed across the chest with a box cutter. Police are now searching for the woman.  Joseph Cupe, 60, was arrested following the violent altercation in Bristol's Bracket Park a little before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, police said.  Authorities said Eric Redman saw Cupe attacking a woman and rushed over to intervene, Bristol police said. That's when authorities said Cupe slashed him with a boxcutter.  Several witnesses called 911. When police arrived, they found the two men fighting, but the wom…
NJ Man Gets 14 Years For Sexually Exploiting CT Child On Snapchat, Giving Her Cocaine: Feds NJ Man Gets 14 Years For Sexually Exploiting CT Child On Snapchat, Giving Her Cocaine: Feds
NJ Man Gets 14 Years For Sexually Exploiting CT Child On Snapchat, Giving Her Cocaine: Feds A New Jersey man who used social media to target a young Connecticut girl, exchanged nude photos, and later gave her drugs will spend more than a decade behind bars, authorities said.  Miguel Francisco Guzman, 31, of Woodbridge Township, was sentenced Wednesday, April 1, to 14 years in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut said.  The case centers on a Connecticut girl under the age of 13. Prosecutors said Guzman used Snapchat to contact her and request sexually explicit images. He also sent explicit images of him…
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