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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Simsbury, CT
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2 Hartford County Restaurants Named Among OpenTable’s Top 100 Most Romantic In America 2 Hartford County Restaurants Named Among OpenTable’s Top 100 Most Romantic In America
2 Hartford County Restaurants Named Among OpenTable’s Top 100 Most Romantic In America If you're looking to lock in a Valentine’s Day reservation that is sure to impress, two Connecticut restaurants have been named among the most romantic in the nation. OpenTable released its "Top 100 Romantic Restaurants" for 2026 this week, with J. Gilbert’s — Wood Fired Steak & Seafood in Glastonbury and Millwright’s Restaurant in Simsbury made the list. OpenTable called the restaurants "certifiably swoon-worthy spots people choose when the night matters most." What makes these restaurants so sexy? Attention to detail, cozy and welcoming atmospheres, and food delicious enough to end a…

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by Josh Lanier
Orange-Athol, MA
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Athol Man Guilty Of 10 Charges In Child Sex Abuse Case; Wife Convicted In Cover Up: DA Athol Man Guilty Of 10 Charges In Child Sex Abuse Case; Wife Convicted In Cover Up: DA
Athol Man Guilty Of 10 Charges In Child Sex Abuse Case; Wife Convicted In Cover Up: DA A Massachusetts man has been convicted on 10 charges after a jury found he sexually abused a young child in his care for years while he and his wife pressured her to tell no one about the rapes, authorities announced. Kenneth Johnson, 63, of Athol, was found guilty of multiple charges on Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Franklin County Superior Court after a three-day trial and half a day of deliberations, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. Johnson was convicted of: Aggravated rape and abuse of a child (two counts) Indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 years old (five …

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by Josh Lanier
Groton, CT
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4 Puppies Found Dead In U-Haul At Groton Motel 6: Police 4 Puppies Found Dead In U-Haul At Groton Motel 6: Police
4 Puppies Found Dead In U-Haul At Groton Motel 6: Police A 34-year-old man was arrested after police said they found four dead puppies and three other dogs alive inside a storage van in Connecticut. James Williams was arrested Tuesday after police responded to the Motel 6 on Bridge Street in Groton for an animal welfare check, authorities said. Police arrived to find a 19-year-old woman inside a U-Haul. She told them Williams had physically abused her, Groton authorities said. A search of the U-Haul uncovered three live dogs and four dead puppies, police said. The animals had no food, water, or proper ventilation. Police also said the condition…

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by Josh Lanier
Windham-Willimantic, CT
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Willimantic Man Arrested In Near-Fatal Stabbing After Months-Long Investigation Willimantic Man Arrested In Near-Fatal Stabbing After Months-Long Investigation
Willimantic Man Arrested In Near-Fatal Stabbing After Months-Long Investigation A Connecticut man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing last year that nearly killed the victim, authorities said.  Edgardo Machavelo Santos, 59, of Willimantic, was charged with first-degree assault on Thursday, Feb. 5, Willimantic police Lt. Joshua Clark said in a news release. Santos is accused of attacking a man in November on Pleasant Street in Willimantic after the two got into an argument, authorities said. The victim was stabbed multiple times.  Police provided medical aid when they arrived at the scene, and paramedics rushed him to Hartford Hospital with multip…

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by Josh Lanier
Annapolis, MD
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Massachusetts Man Killed Hundreds Of Miles From Home In Maryland Intersection Massachusetts Man Killed Hundreds Of Miles From Home In Maryland Intersection
Massachusetts Man Killed Hundreds Of Miles From Home In Maryland Intersection A 53-year-old Massachusetts man was killed early Thursday morning after being struck by a car while walking on a Maryland road, police said. Benjamin Kirchmyer, of Franklin, Massachusetts, was struck by a 1998 Honda Civic at the intersection of Aviation Boulevard and Amtrak Way in Hanover shortly before 1 a.m., Anne Arundel County authorities said. Kirchmyer died at the scene. The 43-year-old driver, of Baltimore, was not injured in the crash, police said. The crash is under investigation. The intersection is near the site of another tragedy last week, when a security guard inside the No…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
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Waterbury Police Sgt. Arrested, Charged With Interfering With Investigation Waterbury Police Sgt. Arrested, Charged With Interfering With Investigation
Waterbury Police Sgt. Arrested, Charged With Interfering With Investigation A Connecticut police officer found himself on the other side of a pair of handcuffs after he was arrested following a state investigation, authorities said. Waterbury Police Sgt. Donald Robinson was charged Thursday, Feb. 5, with interfering with an investigation and computer crimes in the fifth degree, police said. Robinson was released from custody on a promise to appear, Waterbury police said. Waterbury police placed Robinson on administrative leave while the investigation continues. Police have not said whether he will continue being paid. Waterbury police said the department has open…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwich, CT
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2 Armed Robberies Hit Norwich, Montville 30 Minutes Apart: Robber Appears To Be Same Person 2 Armed Robberies Hit Norwich, Montville 30 Minutes Apart: Robber Appears To Be Same Person
2 Armed Robberies Hit Norwich, Montville 30 Minutes Apart: Robber Appears To Be Same Person Two Connecticut armed robberies in neighboring towns that happened just 30 minutes apart appear connected, authorities said. Norwich police responded to reports of an armed robbery at a Shell gas station at 564 West Main Street around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, authorities said. The robber wore a ski mask and a black hoodie with a distinctive Carhartt logo on the sleeve. He demanded cash and ran away, Norwich police said. No one was hurt in the robbery. About 30 minutes later, Montville police received a report of an armed robbery at Labella Wine and Spirit in the Uncasville section of t…

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by Josh Lanier
Manchester, CT
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Gun Found At Manchester High School, Student Arrested, Classes Dismissed Early Gun Found At Manchester High School, Student Arrested, Classes Dismissed Early
Gun Found At Manchester High School, Student Arrested, Classes Dismissed Early A Connecticut high school was dismissed early on Thursday, Feb. 5, after a student was found to have a gun inside the building, authorities said.   Manchester High School administrators contacted police around 9:30 p.m. after a student reported hearing another mention having a gun magazine while leaving a bathroom, Superintendent Matt Geary said in a message to parents.  Police and school administrators quickly located the suspected student and found the gun.  The student was placed in police custody. Authorities did not release their name or whether they had any i…

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by Josh Lanier
South Windsor, CT
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Manchester Man Threatened To Kill Victim, Family, Burn Down Home In Multiple Texts: Police Manchester Man Threatened To Kill Victim, Family, Burn Down Home In Multiple Texts: Police
Manchester Man Threatened To Kill Victim, Family, Burn Down Home In Multiple Texts: Police A Manchester man was arrested after authorities said he threatened to burn down someone’s home and kill the victim’s family. James Burr, 43, of Manchester, was arrested by South Windsor police on Wednesday, Feb. 4.  Police said Burr sent the victim multiple harassing text messages threatening violence.  South Windsor police said they charged him with first-degree harassment. He was held on a $55,000 bond. 

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by Josh Lanier
Newington, CT
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Newington Firefighter Under Criminal Investigation, Placed On Leave Newington Firefighter Under Criminal Investigation, Placed On Leave
Newington Firefighter Under Criminal Investigation, Placed On Leave A Connecticut volunteer firefighter was placed on leave while police conduct a criminal investigation, according to authorities.  Newington Deputy Fire Chief Craig Stegmaier said the department put the volunteer on leave as soon as they learned of the investigation, but that probe has nothing to do with the fire department. The firefighter's name was not released.  Police responded to Newington Volunteer Fire Department Company 2 on Tuesday, Feb. 3, as part of the ongoing probe, Stegmaier said. Officials have not disclosed what that investigation is about, and Stegmaier told repo…

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