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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Avon, CT
Breaking News
Avon Daycare Worker Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child: Police Avon Daycare Worker Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child: Police
Avon Daycare Worker Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child: Police A now-former staff member at a Connecticut child care center has been charged with sexually assaulting a child earlier this week, police said.  Jan Carlos Berrios-Otero, 29, of Avon, was arrested after police were called to BrightPath Avon Early Learning and Child Care Center on Tuesday, March 31, when an administrator raised concerns about their behavior, authorities said.  The staff member told Avon police they believed Berrios-Otero may have had inappropriate contact with one of the children at the facility the day before.  Avon police arrested him on Wednesday, Apri…

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by Josh Lanier
Bridgeport, CT
Obituaries
Young Sons Of Slain Bridgeport Firefighter See Support From Community He Served Young Sons Of Slain Bridgeport Firefighter See Support From Community He Served
Young Sons Of Slain Bridgeport Firefighter See Support From Community He Served A Connecticut community is stepping up to support the young sons of a Bridgeport firefighter who was killed in a violent shooting.  Terrence Cramer, 41, was shot and killed on Sunday, March 29, at a Stratford home of a woman he was seeing.  Police said Jabari Bush broke into the house in a jealous rage after finding the woman with another man. Investigators said he punched her and shouted, "You're here with another man," before shooting Cramer in the upper leg. Cramer later died from the injury. Related: Firefighter Dad Shot Dead In CT Home; Suspect Arrested After Chase Bus…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
Breaking News
Waterbury Man Busted With Nearly 9 Pounds Of Cocaine, Loaded Gun, Feds Say Waterbury Man Busted With Nearly 9 Pounds Of Cocaine, Loaded Gun, Feds Say
Waterbury Man Busted With Nearly 9 Pounds Of Cocaine, Loaded Gun, Feds Say A Connecticut man is now facing serious federal charges after investigators say they uncovered a large-scale drug operation inside his home. Enrique Dellvalle-Perez, 39, of Waterbury, was indicted by a federal grand jury in New Haven on March 24, 2026, on charges including possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut. Dellvalle-Perez was arrested as part of a multi-agency Homeland Security Task Force initiative aimed at rooting out criminal cartels, gangs, and trafficking networks operating in the …

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by Josh Lanier
Westport, CT
Breaking News
NY Man Stole More Than $33K In Massage Chairs From Westport Store: Police NY Man Stole More Than $33K In Massage Chairs From Westport Store: Police
NY Man Stole More Than $33K In Massage Chairs From Westport Store: Police A New York man is accused of stealing more than $33,000 worth of massage chairs from a Westport business, authorities said.  Alberto Gracequis-Nunez, 28, of the Bronx, is accused of carrying out the scheme, according to Westport police. The case began on Nov. 7 when staff at Mike’s Factory Direct on Kings Highway North flagged a suspicious online order. An employee reported that the order included four massage chairs totaling $33,136. Police said two chairs were picked up in Westport. The other two were collected at a related location in Elmsford, New York. Investigators said the it…

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by Josh Lanier
Stamford, CT
On Your Side
Stamford-Based Synchrony Named Best Workplace in US, Beating Out Major Brands Stamford-Based Synchrony Named Best Workplace in US, Beating Out Major Brands
Stamford-Based Synchrony Named Best Workplace in US, Beating Out Major Brands Stamford-based Synchrony has been ranked the No. 1 place to work in the nation, according to a new survey from Fortune magazine. Headquartered on Long Ridge Road, the financial services firm earned the top spot on Fortune’s 2026 “100 Best Companies to Work For” list, which was released on Wednesday, April 1. The company is the nation’s largest provider of store credit cards and has more than 20,000 full-time employees worldwide. More than 500 of those workers are based in Stamford. In a company survey used for the list, 94 percent of Synchrony employees said it is a “great place to work.” …

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by Josh Lanier
Stratford, CT
Breaking News
Stratford Man With 27 Arrests Charged Again After Gun, Fentanyl Bust: Police Stratford Man With 27 Arrests Charged Again After Gun, Fentanyl Bust: Police
Stratford Man With 27 Arrests Charged Again After Gun, Fentanyl Bust: Police A man with a long arrest history is now facing serious gun and drug charges after a coordinated police operation, authorities said. Ernest Samuel is accused in connection with a Thursday morning raid carried out by the Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice and Intelligence Unit. Around 6:30 a.m., officers executed three search warrants targeting a home on Enrica Rita Way, a unit inside the Bridgeport Innovation Center, and Samuel. Police said Samuel has 27 prior arrests, many tied to narcotics. That history played a key role in the investigation. During the searches, officers recov…

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by Josh Lanier
Hudson, MA
Breaking News
Hudson Man Beat Grandmother, 90, To Death With Skateboard; Sister, Dad Also Hurt In Attack: DA Hudson Man Beat Grandmother, 90, To Death With Skateboard; Sister, Dad Also Hurt In Attack: DA
Hudson Man Beat Grandmother, 90, To Death With Skateboard; Sister, Dad Also Hurt In Attack: DA A Massachusetts man is accused of beating his 90-year-old grandmother to death inside the home they shared, authorities said. Devin Dube, 29, of Hudson, was charged with the brutal death of his grandmother, Elaine Dube, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Hudson Police Chief Richard DiPersio. The violence broke out on March 31, around 3:10 p.m. at a Munson Street home where multiple family members lived together. Police say a woman inside called 911 and reported she was being attacked with a skateboard. A second call came in moments later from another resident who…

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by Josh Lanier
Stamford, CT
Breaking News
Fiery Merritt Parkway Crash Kills 1 In Stamford, Second Collision Sets Police Cruiser Ablaze Fiery Merritt Parkway Crash Kills 1 In Stamford, Second Collision Sets Police Cruiser Ablaze
Fiery Merritt Parkway Crash Kills 1 In Stamford, Second Collision Sets Police Cruiser Ablaze A deadly crash and a second fiery collision shut down part of the Merritt Parkway in Stamford overnight, leaving one person dead and multiple people hurt. The northbound lanes reopened Wednesday morning, April 1, after hours of closures that stretched into the early commute. The chaos began around 10:20 p.m. Tuesday near Exit 13, according to officials, where a single vehicle crashed, killing one person and seriously injuring another. The vehicle became engulfed in flames.  Authorities did not release the victim's name.  While emergency crews worked the scene, a second crash mad…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
Breaking News
Intoxicated Wrong-Way Driver Speeds Against I-91 Traffic In Hartford Before Troopers Stop Him Intoxicated Wrong-Way Driver Speeds Against I-91 Traffic In Hartford Before Troopers Stop Him
Intoxicated Wrong-Way Driver Speeds Against I-91 Traffic In Hartford Before Troopers Stop Him An intoxicated wrong-way driver sparked chaos on I-91 overnight, forcing Connecticut State Police to scramble to stop the car before it caused a serious crash. Kyle David Bishop, 55, of East Granby, was arrested just after midnight on Wednesday, April 1, after multiple people called 911 to report a vehicle driving northbound in the southbound lanes of I-91 in Enfield, state police said. Troopers quickly responded, but the situation escalated. The vehicle continued for several miles. Authorities said the driver ignored multiple attempts by state police to stop. The pursuit ended on I-91 sou…

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by Josh Lanier
Meriden, CT
Breaking News
Elementary School Struck In Shooting; Meriden Man Had Fentanyl, Cocaine, Stolen Weapons: Police Elementary School Struck In Shooting; Meriden Man Had Fentanyl, Cocaine, Stolen Weapons: Police
Elementary School Struck In Shooting; Meriden Man Had Fentanyl, Cocaine, Stolen Weapons: Police A Connecticut man is facing serious charges after a shooting that left bullet damage near a Massachusetts elementary school, police said. Javier Nieves, 30, of Meriden, was arrested last week after an investigation into a March 15 shooting in Springfield, authorities said.  Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert on Maple Street and found two cars hit by gunfire. A window at a nearby elementary school was also damaged. No injuries were reported. Investigators said the case was tied to a domestic violence incident. Detectives later identified Nieves as a suspect. A warrant was issued f…

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