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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Naugatuck, CT
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Naugatuck Gamer Sexually Exploited 90 Children, Hoarded Thousands Of Child Porn Images: Feds Naugatuck Gamer Sexually Exploited 90 Children, Hoarded Thousands Of Child Porn Images: Feds
Naugatuck Gamer Sexually Exploited 90 Children, Hoarded Thousands Of Child Porn Images: Feds A 22-year-old Naugatuck man is facing sweeping federal charges after investigators say he targeted dozens of children online and collected thousands of explicit images and videos. Sean Sayer was charged in a 15-count federal indictment returned in Bridgeport, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  Federal prosecutors say the investigation began with an encounter involving an 8-year-old boy in Oregon. Court records allege the child contacted Sayer by text message on March 20, 2025, asking if he was “@fornight_legends” on TikTok. Investigators say Sayer said yes. Over the next three da…

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by Josh Lanier
Orange-Woodbridge-Bethany, CT
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Orange Man Threatens To Kill Paramedics Outside His Home, Chases Them After They Leave: Cops Orange Man Threatens To Kill Paramedics Outside His Home, Chases Them After They Leave: Cops
Orange Man Threatens To Kill Paramedics Outside His Home, Chases Them After They Leave: Cops A Connecticut man was arrested this week after allegedly threatening to murder paramedics who had parked their ambulance outside his home while responding to an unrelated call, police said. Keith Trapasso, 73, of Orange, began yelling and swearing at the crew on Wednesday, Jan. 7, after they were sitting in the ambulance outside his home on Indian Hill Road while completing paperwork, police said. After a few minutes, the crew finished their work, but Trapasso continued, police said. He got into his car as they pulled away and threatened that he would "blow their brains out," along with ma…

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by Josh Lanier
Tolland, CT
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Newly Minted Millionaire: Tolland Man Claims $4M Lottery Win Thanks To Last-Minute Change Newly Minted Millionaire: Tolland Man Claims $4M Lottery Win Thanks To Last-Minute Change
Newly Minted Millionaire: Tolland Man Claims $4M Lottery Win Thanks To Last-Minute Change A routine drive to work took a sharp turn and paid off in a big way. A Tolland man won a $4 million scratch-off lottery jackpot after stopping at a different gas station than normal when he decided to take a different route to work, according to Connecticut Lottery. The winner collected his prize this week.  The winner said he needed a gas station that could handle a “larger-than-expected trailer tow,” according to a Connecticut Lottery news release. That detour led him to Gulf Convenience Mart on the Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Cheshire. There, he bought a $4,000,000 Fort…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Man Killed In Hinsdale Police Shooting Identified As Authorities Release New Details Man Killed In Hinsdale Police Shooting Identified As Authorities Release New Details
Man Killed In Hinsdale Police Shooting Identified As Authorities Release New Details Authorities have identified the man killed in a police shooting in Berkshire County as investigators continue to review what led up to the deadly encounter. Biagio Kauvil, 27, a resident of New York state, was identified as the civilian killed in an officer-involved shooting in Hinsdale on Wednesday, Jan. 7, according to Berkshire District Attorney Timothy Shugrue. A Hinsdale police sergeant and the police chief were also shot and are expected to survive. Shugrue addressed the case during a press conference on Friday, cautioning that the investigation remains in the early stages and is subj…

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by Josh Lanier
Oxford, CT
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CT Woman Killed In Head-On Oxford Crash With Dump Truck Remembered For 'Boundless Generosity' CT Woman Killed In Head-On Oxford Crash With Dump Truck Remembered For 'Boundless Generosity'
CT Woman Killed In Head-On Oxford Crash With Dump Truck Remembered For 'Boundless Generosity' A Connecticut woman was killed Thursday morning after a head-on collision with a dump truck in Oxford, authorities said. Shari Sirkin, 63, of Stratford, was driving north on Oxford Road (Route 76) just north of Rich Farm when her Subaru Crosstrek crossed the center line and struck an oncoming dump truck around 11 a.m., Connecticut State Police said. Oxford firefighters had to cut her from the vehicle, and paramedics rushed her to Waterbury hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead.  Police did not say if the dump truck driver was injured in the crash.  Sirkin was a longtime Realtor in C…

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by Josh Lanier
Danbury, CT
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CT State Trooper Resigns After Arrest Over Alleged Fake Hit-Run I-84 Crash: Police CT State Trooper Resigns After Arrest Over Alleged Fake Hit-Run I-84 Crash: Police
CT State Trooper Resigns After Arrest Over Alleged Fake Hit-Run I-84 Crash: Police A Connecticut State Police trooper has resigned after being arrested for allegedly lying about a hit-and-run crash in October, sparking a massive response from fellow officers, authorities said. Former Trooper Samantha Stella, 28, was arrested Thursday, Jan. 8, Connecticut State Police said. Investigators said Stella reported that a Mazda hatchback crashed into her patrol cruiser on Interstate 84 in Danbury and sped away. The claim triggered a major police response, as troopers and officers attempted to track down the driver.  However, troopers now say her story was completely fabrica…

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by Josh Lanier
Bristol, CT
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Police ID Bristol Bicyclist Killed After 2 Cars Crash Into Him Police ID Bristol Bicyclist Killed After 2 Cars Crash Into Him
Police ID Bristol Bicyclist Killed After 2 Cars Crash Into Him Police have identified a 36-year-old bicyclist who was killed after being struck by two vehicles Thursday evening, Jan. 8. The driver of the first SUV that hit him fled the scene and has not been identified. Tomek Paluch was riding his bicycle on Birch Street in Bristol at about 5:31 p.m. when he was struck by a vehicle believed to be a gray or silver SUV, police said. The driver did not stop. Another driver, who didn't see Paluch, hit him. The bicyclist became trapped beneath that vehicle, Bristol police said. That driver remained at the scene, called 911, and is cooperating with investiga…

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by Josh Lanier
West Hartford, CT
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2 Busted In Viral, Violent Assault On West Hartford Chipotle Employees 2 Busted In Viral, Violent Assault On West Hartford Chipotle Employees
2 Busted In Viral, Violent Assault On West Hartford Chipotle Employees A viral video showing a chaotic brawl inside a West Hartford Chipotle has led to criminal charges against two customers accused of attacking workers, authorities said. Imani Joseph, 26, of Ansonia, and Chad McKoy, 26, of Waterbury, were taken into custody Thursday for the brawl that happened on Dec. 13, 2025, at the Chipotle restaurant at 1457 New Britain Ave., police said. Video of the fight quickly spread across social media and broadcast news, drawing widespread attention. West Hartford police said the fight began over an argument about an order.  @nypost Shocking video show…

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by Josh Lanier
Danbury, CT
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Police ID Man Wanted In Danbury Neighbor Killing; Victim Remembered As Talented Barber Police ID Man Wanted In Danbury Neighbor Killing; Victim Remembered As Talented Barber
Police ID Man Wanted In Danbury Neighbor Killing; Victim Remembered As Talented Barber Authorities have identified the man they say fired a gun through his wall and killed a neighbor in Danbury.  David "Davicito" Grullon is wanted for the fatal shooting of Victor Quispe at a townhome on Lake Avenue in Danbury when a bullet blasted through a wall of the home and struck him in the chest on Wednesday morning, Jan 7, police said. Grullon ran away before police arrived, and authorities have not been able to track him down. Officials ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact Danbury police.  Loved ones said Quispe was a talented barber who re…

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by Josh Lanier
Norfolk, MA
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Scituate Man Sentenced For Role In Graphic Global Animal Torture Ring: Feds Scituate Man Sentenced For Role In Graphic Global Animal Torture Ring: Feds
Scituate Man Sentenced For Role In Graphic Global Animal Torture Ring: Feds A South Shore man will spend time in federal prison for his role in a disturbing online animal abuse ring. Garrett Fitzgerald, of Scituate, was sentenced to 30 months behind bars. He will also face three years of supervised release and must complete 100 hours of community service, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Prosecutors said Fitzgerald admitted to conspiring to create and share videos known as “animal crush videos.” "Crush videos are recordings which typically depict women in stilettos or bare feet literally crushing, stomping on, or impaling small, helpless animals to sa…

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