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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Fairfield, CT
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Masked Gunman Robs Fairfield Store; Bridgeport Man Arrested Masked Gunman Robs Fairfield Store; Bridgeport Man Arrested
Masked Gunman Robs Fairfield Store; Bridgeport Man Arrested A masked gunman robbed a Fairfield convenience store and fled with cash, leading detectives to a suspect in Bridgeport. Wesner Thelamour, 40, of Bridgeport, was arrested after detectives tied him to the robbery, Fairfield police said. The robbery happened around 9 p.m. on March 2 at News Express on Tunxis Hill Road. Employees told police a masked man entered the store with a handgun and demanded money. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash and ran away, authorities said.  No injuries were reported. Detectives followed several leads and found similarities between th…

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by Josh Lanier
New Britain, CT
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Drug Ring Run From New Britain Car Dealership Lands Bristol Man 11 Years In Federal Prison Drug Ring Run From New Britain Car Dealership Lands Bristol Man 11 Years In Federal Prison
Drug Ring Run From New Britain Car Dealership Lands Bristol Man 11 Years In Federal Prison A Connecticut man who ran a drug trafficking operation from a New Britain car dealership will spend more than a decade in federal prison. Wilfredo Ortiz, 45, of Bristol, was sentenced this week to 11 years and three months behind bars after he pleaded guilty to several drug charges, according to the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut.  Prosecutors said Ortiz led a narcotics operation that operated out of Supreme Automotive on Main Street in New Britain. Federal investigators tracked the group during a major probe in 2024. The investigation used court-authorized wiretaps, surv…

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by Josh Lanier
Bloomfield, CT
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Body Found After House Explosion, Fire Rips Through Bloomfield Home Body Found After House Explosion, Fire Rips Through Bloomfield Home
Body Found After House Explosion, Fire Rips Through Bloomfield Home Authorities have retrieved a body following a Connecticut home explosion.  The explosion happened after 6 p.m. Monday, March 9, at a home on Banbury Lane in Bloomfield, the fire marshal said. Neighbors told reporters the boom rattled windows and shook their houses.  Firefighters arrived to find the house completely engulfed in flames.  Crews recovered the body a little after 1 a.m. Tuesday, but they had not identified the victim.  The blast and ensuing fire caused a power outage that left nearly 1,000 homes without electricity, according to Eversource. Power has since …

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by Josh Lanier
Norfolk, MA
Obituaries
Cape Cod Tragedy: Community Rallies After 2 New Bedford Fishermen Killed In Boat Sinking Cape Cod Tragedy: Community Rallies After 2 New Bedford Fishermen Killed In Boat Sinking
Cape Cod Tragedy: Community Rallies After 2 New Bedford Fishermen Killed In Boat Sinking The Massachusetts fishing community is mourning the loss of two fishermen killed when their boat sank off Cape Cod last week. Angel Luis Nieves, 37, and Truitt Holcomb Jr., 61, both of New Bedford, were aboard the scallop boat Yankee Rose about two miles off Provincetown on Thursday, March 5, when it capsized and sank, state authorities said. There were no survivors. Nieves was an engaged father of four, according to a GoFundMe created to support his family. "He loved the ocean; it was his passion," the fundraiser said. "But more than that, he loved God and his family. He worked so hard ev…

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by Josh Lanier
Suffield, CT
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CT Police ID Inmate Who Died At MacDougall-Walker Prison; Authorities Investigating CT Police ID Inmate Who Died At MacDougall-Walker Prison; Authorities Investigating
CT Police ID Inmate Who Died At MacDougall-Walker Prison; Authorities Investigating A 67-year-old inmate serving a decades-long sentence for sexual assault died over the weekend inside a Connecticut prison hospice unit, reports said. Charles Fullenwiley, of Waterbury, died Sunday night, March 8, at MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution from metastatic colon cancer, according to CT Insider, citing state officials. Fullenwiley had several serious health problems, authorities said. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy on Monday and found he also suffered from emphysema and other serious health issues.  Connecticut State Police were cal…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterford, CT
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Waterford Driver Killed After Crashing Into Multiple Road Signs On I-395 Ramp In Montville Waterford Driver Killed After Crashing Into Multiple Road Signs On I-395 Ramp In Montville
Waterford Driver Killed After Crashing Into Multiple Road Signs On I-395 Ramp In Montville Connecticut State Police have identified the 37-year-old driver who died after crashing into multiple road signs on Interstate 395 over the weekend. Ted Dickson, of Waterford, crashed his 2019 Infiniti Q50 on the Exit 6 off-ramp around 7:40 a.m. Saturday, March 7, according to state police. Investigators said the cause of the crash remains unclear. Police said Dickson struck four road signs before the vehicle came to rest near the tree line along the shoulder. Paramedics transported him to William W. Backus Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Connecticut State Police said the crash re…

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by Josh Lanier
West Hartford, CT
Obituaries
Community Rallies For West Hartford Mom After Teen Son's Death: 'Our Turn To Show Up For Her' Community Rallies For West Hartford Mom After Teen Son's Death: 'Our Turn To Show Up For Her'
Community Rallies For West Hartford Mom After Teen Son's Death: 'Our Turn To Show Up For Her' A Connecticut community is rallying to protect a grieving mother after her teenage son was shot and killed while standing nearby when gunfire broke out in downtown Hartford last month. Camden Siegal, 17, of West Hartford, was waiting for a rideshare with friends near PeoplesBank Arena when gunfire erupted around 1:50 a.m. Feb. 22, police said. He died two days later from his injuries. The senseless killing left his friends and loved ones distraught, especially his mother, Liz Fisher. Her friends have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help give Fisher time and support as she grieves the loss …

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by Josh Lanier
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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Trumbull Man Admits To Scamming Amazon Out Of $3.5M, Faces Up To 20 Years In Prison: DOJ Trumbull Man Admits To Scamming Amazon Out Of $3.5M, Faces Up To 20 Years In Prison: DOJ
Trumbull Man Admits To Scamming Amazon Out Of $3.5M, Faces Up To 20 Years In Prison: DOJ A Connecticut man has admitted to running a fraud scheme that stole more than $3.5 million from Amazon. Ameer Nasir, 25, of Trumbull, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in federal court in Bridgeport last week, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut announced. He faces up to 20 years in prison when he's sentenced on May 29.  Prosecutors say Nasir exploited Amazon’s logistics system by creating fake trucking companies and billing the retail giant for transportation jobs that never happened. According to court documents and statements made in court, Amazon Logistics contracts with in…

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by Josh Lanier
Watertown, MA
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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Watertown Man Has Big Plans For Big Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Watertown Man Has Big Plans For Big Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Watertown Man Has Big Plans For Big Payday A Watertown man who won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery says he already knows how he'll spend the money. Ahmed Abualsebah landed the seven-figure payday playing the lottery’s “$2,000,000 Stacked” game. The $20 scratch-off ticket went on sale Feb. 17. Related: Massachusetts Convenience Store Just Sold Its Fourth $1M+ Lottery Ticket Abualsebah chose the lump-sum cash prize of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid the full amount over several years. He plans to put that money to work. Abualsebah told lottery officials he plans to invest the wind…

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by Josh Lanier
Manchester, CT
Obituaries
Manchester Man, 31, Killed After Car Slams Into Hartford Retaining Wall Manchester Man, 31, Killed After Car Slams Into Hartford Retaining Wall
Manchester Man, 31, Killed After Car Slams Into Hartford Retaining Wall A 31-year-old Connecticut man was killed over the weekend in an early morning crash when his car crashed into a retaining wall, authorities said.  Shahlique Payne, 31, of Manchester, crashed his 2013 Hyundai Sonata into the wall near the intersection of Elizabeth Street and North Beacon Street in Hartford shortly after 1 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, police said.  He suffered critical injuries in the crash. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, but doctors were unable to save his life.  It's unclear what caused Payne to crash, but Hartford police are investigating. …

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