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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Berlin, CT
Breaking News
New Britain Man Admits To Berlin Hit-Run Crash That Killed Reverend, Dad Of 5 New Britain Man Admits To Berlin Hit-Run Crash That Killed Reverend, Dad Of 5
New Britain Man Admits To Berlin Hit-Run Crash That Killed Reverend, Dad Of 5 A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to a deadly hit-and-run last year that killed a pastor who also served as a Connecticut State Police chaplain, a report said.  Gabriel Figueroa, 26, of New Britain, admitted to one count of evading responsibility resulting in death in the September 2024 crash on Route 9 in Berlin, a court report said. Police arrested him in July 2025. Related: CT State Police Chaplain Killed In Crash Remembered For His 'Heart Full Of Kindness' State police said Dr. Reverend Paul Krampitz, 65, of Cromwell, was riding a Harley-Davidson in the left lane on Rout…

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by Josh Lanier
Wallingford, CT
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CT Felon Arrested On Domestic Charges, Released, Busted Again 30 Minutes Later: Police CT Felon Arrested On Domestic Charges, Released, Busted Again 30 Minutes Later: Police
CT Felon Arrested On Domestic Charges, Released, Busted Again 30 Minutes Later: Police A Connecticut man is back behind bars after police said he violated a court-ordered no-contact order with his alleged victim just minutes after getting out on bond. Michael Barnes, 47, of Wallingford, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2026, in connection with a domestic violence incident, authorities said. Barnes, a convicted felon, allegedly assaulted an elderly victim and coerced the victim into giving him a check to cash so he could buy drugs, police said. Barnes then sped away from the home in the victim’s vehicle. Officers were still investigating when Barnes returned to the residenc…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Springfield Native Dr. Seuss’s SoCal Estate Hits Market For $10M With Breathtaking Views Springfield Native Dr. Seuss’s SoCal Estate Hits Market For $10M With Breathtaking Views
Springfield Native Dr. Seuss’s SoCal Estate Hits Market For $10M With Breathtaking Views The California estate of Dr. Seuss has hit the market for $9.95 million. Dr. Seuss, Theodor Geisel, as he was known growing up in Springfield, Massachusetts, bought what would become the 5,000-square-foot, four-bedroom, four-bathroom hilltop estate in La Jolla, California, in 1948 with his first wife, Helen, according to the New York Post. She died in 1967. Redfin The estate was designed in 1950 by master architect Thomas Shepherd, craftedfrom a pre-existing Spanish Revival observation tower dating back to 1923-24, the Post reported. That gave the estate sweeping views of the surrounding …

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by Josh Lanier
Cheshire, CT
On Your Side
New Cheshire Whole Foods Offering Giveaways For Grand Opening At Shops At Stone Bridge Location New Cheshire Whole Foods Offering Giveaways For Grand Opening At Shops At Stone Bridge Location
New Cheshire Whole Foods Offering Giveaways For Grand Opening At Shops At Stone Bridge Location After months of waiting, Whole Foods Market will open its 13th location in Connecticut this week, and early shoppers can earn some special perks.  The 42,000-square-foot store, located at 1985 Highland Ave. in Cheshire, opens on Thursday, Feb. 5. The new store is part of the Shops at Stone Bridge, a new retail center owned by Regency Centers. Other tenants include TJ Maxx, Barnes & Noble, and Chipotle. Whole Foods plans to offer opening-day perks. "Opening morning, customers will enjoy samples from local suppliers," the company said. "The first 300 customers in line will…

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by Josh Lanier
Meriden, CT
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Meriden Police Hunt Down Armed Robbery Suspect 2 Years Later, Charge Him Meriden Police Hunt Down Armed Robbery Suspect 2 Years Later, Charge Him
Meriden Police Hunt Down Armed Robbery Suspect 2 Years Later, Charge Him Police say a suspect is now in custody more than two years after an armed robbery at a local convenience store. Chico Arnaldo Cardona faces multiple charges linked to the heist at Sam’s Food Stores in Meriden on Aug. 15, 2023, authorities said.  Meriden police were called to the 343 West Main St. store following a report of a man entering with a gun and demanding cash.  Meriden investigators later identified a suspect as Cardona, police said. An arrest warrant was issued, but authorities could not locate him. That changed on Thursday, Jan. 30.  Cardona was finally cap…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Firefighters Put Their Necks On The Line To Rescue Swan Frozen In River Norwalk Firefighters Put Their Necks On The Line To Rescue Swan Frozen In River
Norwalk Firefighters Put Their Necks On The Line To Rescue Swan Frozen In River There's a cliche that firefighters save cats stuck in trees, but Norwalk firefighters proved that rescuing animals can be far more dangerous. Fire crews were called to the Norwalk River on Tuesday morning, Feb. 3, after a swan found itself frozen beneath the Wall Street Bridge. Firefighters donned cold-water rescue suits and carefully crawled across the frozen river to reach the bird. Aside from the fear of falling in, responders also had to worry about being pecked or attacked. But the swan cooperated, and crews rescued the bird and brought it to shore without incident. Rescuers took the…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
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Fairfield House Fire Causes More Than $200K In Damage; Family Of 3 Escapes Unhurt Fairfield House Fire Causes More Than $200K In Damage; Family Of 3 Escapes Unhurt
Fairfield House Fire Causes More Than $200K In Damage; Family Of 3 Escapes Unhurt Three people survived a Fairfield house fire that caused more than $200,000 in damage thanks to their smoke alarms, authorities said. Someone inside the home on Figlar Avenue called 911 around 11:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, to report a blaze had started in the living room. All three occupants escaped before firefighters arrived, Fairfield authorities said. Crews arrived to find flames pushing through multiple windows, and firefighters moved quickly to stop them from spreading. While firefighters say the blaze caused more than $200,000 in damage, they also estimated that $232,000 in property wa…

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by Josh Lanier
Tolland, CT
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Tolland Community Helping Family Rebuild After Fire Destroys Home, Kills Beloved Grandfather Tolland Community Helping Family Rebuild After Fire Destroys Home, Kills Beloved Grandfather
Tolland Community Helping Family Rebuild After Fire Destroys Home, Kills Beloved Grandfather The man who was killed following a fire last week was a caring father and grandfather who is being remembered for his sense of humor and deep love for his family, loved ones said. Mike Washom was killed following a Tuesday, Jan. 27, fast-moving fire that destroyed a 2,700-square-foot family home on Bonair Hill Road in Tolland around 11:30 p.m. Responders found him outside suffering a medical emergency and rushed him to an area hospital, where he died. A GoFundMe says five people lived in the home and lost everything in the blaze. "Now, the family faces the long road ahead — grieving a cher…

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by Josh Lanier
Darien, CT
Breaking News
Darien Teacher Arrested After Student Alleges 'Inappropriate Conduct'; Placed On Leave Darien Teacher Arrested After Student Alleges 'Inappropriate Conduct'; Placed On Leave
Darien Teacher Arrested After Student Alleges 'Inappropriate Conduct'; Placed On Leave Police have arrested a high school teacher in Connecticut following a months-long investigation after a student accused him of "inappropriate conduct," authorities said. Sean Boardman, a math teacher at Darien High School, turned himself in last week after police secured an arrest warrant, authorities said. A student accused Boardman of behaving inappropriately toward them during a before-school math review session on Nov. 21, 2025, a police report said. Authorities did not provide additional information on what allegedly occurred in the classroom. Darien Superintendent of Schools Dr. Eri…

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by Josh Lanier
Foxborough, MA
Your Community
Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Snubbed In NFL Hall Of Fame Vote, Joining Bill Belichick Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Snubbed In NFL Hall Of Fame Vote, Joining Bill Belichick
Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Snubbed In NFL Hall Of Fame Vote, Joining Bill Belichick New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was not selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. The five members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be revealed Thursday, Feb. 5, in San Francisco, but it's the names not on the list that are making the most headlines.  Kraft and former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick both learned they were not selected despite creating modern football's greatest dynasty. Since Kraft bought the team in 1994, the Patriots have appeared in 10 Super Bowls, winning six. The team hopes to win its seventh on Sunday …

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