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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Stamford, CT

Breaking News

Man Who Fled CT With 14-Year-Old Stamford Girl Caught States Away With Child Porn: Feds A man who's been on the run for months after police say he sexually exploited an underage Connecticut girl and left the state with her was captured in Minnesota this week, authorities said. Jose Israel Tenesaca Mejia, 21, an Ecuadorian national who lived in West Haven, was charged with multiple felonies relating to a monthslong investigation, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. Stamford police began investigating Tenesaca Mejia in April 2025 on allegations of felony risk of injury to a child and interfering with police, but he escaped the state with a 14-year-old gir…

by Josh Lanier

12/31/2025

Norwalk, CT

Breaking News

Racial Slur Allegation Sparks Fight At Norwalk Nail Salon, Man Arrested: Police A woman is accused of hitting a Connecticut nail salon employee after he allegedly used a racial slur during an argument, police said. Hai Bin Zu, 26, a nail technician at Bling Bling Nail Salon in Norwalk, was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 30, after officers responded to a disturbance at the business, police said. Police said a woman and Hai Bin Zu got into an argument over payment for services. During the dispute, the woman told police that Hai Bin Zu made a racial insult, and she slapped him on the head, according to police. He was not injured, police said. Norwalk detectives took over the inv…

by Josh Lanier

12/31/2025

East Haven, CT

Breaking News

Child Pulled To Safety As Barricaded East Haven Man Arrested In Deadly Apartment Stabbing Police in Connecticut arrested a 21-year-old man after authorities said he fatally stabbed a woman inside an East Haven apartment on Tuesday morning, Dec. 30. Officers rescued a young child during the standoff. Tyreek Black, 21, is accused of a violent attack that police said unfolded inside an apartment building on Old Foxon Road in East Haven and ended with a woman dead and a child pulled to safety, police said. East Haven officers were called to the apartment complex around 8:10 a.m. after multiple people called 911 to report a man beating a woman in a hallway. When police en…

by Josh Lanier

12/30/2025

North Branford, CT

Breaking News

Youth Hockey Game At Northford Rink Erupts Into Fight Over Playing Time; Coach, Parent Busted A youth ice hockey coach and a parent got into a fight after a game this week, ending with both men in handcuffs, police said. North Branford police were called to the Northford Ice Pavilion at 24 Firelite Place on Monday, Dec. 29, around 6:29 p.m., after receiving reports of a physical altercation outside a locker room following the game. Police said the argument stemmed from dissatisfaction over playing time. The parent was upset about how much ice time their child received during the game. The dispute escalated from a verbal argument into a physical confrontation, police said. Authoritie…

by Josh Lanier

12/30/2025

National Interest

(Update) Patriots Star Stefon Diggs Charged With Felony Strangulation In Mass Stefon Diggs, one of the New England Patriots’ top offensive weapons, is facing serious criminal charges in Massachusetts. After news broke about the charges, more details about the alleged assault have come to light. The 32-year-old wide receiver is accused of felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery from an alleged incident that took place on Dec. 2, according to Boston 25. The charges were filed Tuesday, Dec. 30, in Dedham District Court, according to multiple reports. A police report obtained by People said Diggs and an employee, believed to be …

by Josh Lanier

12/30/2025

Waterbury, CT

Breaking News

Waterbury Man Fatally Stabbed In Apartment Fight ID'd; Suspect Has 30-Year Criminal History Authorities have identified the 57-year-old victim who police say was killed over the weekend by a convicted felon with a criminal history spanning more than three decades. Ricardo Maldonado, of Waterbury, was fatally stabbed during a fight Saturday, Dec. 27, inside an apartment building at 144 Grove St. in Waterbury, police said Tuesday. Waterbury police said Maldonado became involved in a fight with 47-year-old Kendren Barnes around 7:15 p.m., which escalated when one of the men pulled an "edged weapon." Related: Police Charge Ex-Con With Extensive Criminal History In Waterbury Killing …

by Josh Lanier

12/30/2025

Waterbury, CT

Breaking News

Man Found Dead Inside Burning Waterbury Building After Early-Morning Fire Waterbury firefighters said they found the body of a man inside a burning building early Tuesday morning, Dec. 30. Crews were called to a structure fire on Mark Lane shortly after 6 a.m., authorities said. Heavy smoke was pouring from the building as firefighters worked to battle the blaze. Once firefighters were able to get inside, they found the man’s body on the first floor, officials said. He had not yet been identified as of Tuesday afternoon. Crews remained at the scene for hours, extinguishing hot spots and searching through the debris. The cause of the fire is under investigation.…

by Josh Lanier

12/30/2025

East Lyme-Niantic, CT

Breaking News

East Lyme Police Need Help Finishing Santa’s Final Route After Finding Roadside Gifts Police in a Connecticut community are swapping their squad car for a sleigh this week after discovering wrapped presents on the side of the road — and they’re asking the public to help finish Santa’s route. East Lyme police said the gifts were discovered on Monday, Dec. 29, near the entrance to Cini Memorial Park, close to the Waterford town line. The presents are wrapped and have names written on the tags, but they were soaked by the heavy snow and rain that have hit Connecticut this week. Despite the damage, the gifts are salvageable thanks to a Good Samaritan who called police to report …

by Josh Lanier

12/30/2025

East Longmeadow, MA

Obituaries

‘People Looked Up To Him’: East Longmeadow Native, WPI Student Mourned As Intelligent, Caring A 20-year-old Massachusetts man is being remembered for his intelligence, kindness, and promising future following his sudden death this month. Jack Harold Forsyth, of East Longmeadow, died on Dec. 13, according to his obituary. He was studying aerospace engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute at the time of his death. He attended the university on an Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps scholarship and was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. “Jack was someone people genuinely looked up to,” a GoFundMe created in his memory states. “He was incredibly smart, hardworking, and …

by Josh Lanier

12/30/2025

Montville, CT

Breaking News

Montville Man Killed In Route 32 Crash ID’d; Police Investigating Authorities have identified the 66-year-old man who was killed earlier this month in a crash on Route 32 in Montville. Alfred J. Krajewski, of Montville, was killed on Dec. 18 around 5:30 p.m. when his car struck a guardrail and crashed into a wall, traffic light post, and utility pole, police said. It's unclear what caused his car to leave the road and crash. Paramedics rushed Krajewski to Backus Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Montville police are investigating the crash.

by Josh Lanier

12/29/2025

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