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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New Haven, CT
Breaking News
Man Drove Into 2 Pedestrians At New Haven Park On Christmas After Fight: Police Man Drove Into 2 Pedestrians At New Haven Park On Christmas After Fight: Police
Man Drove Into 2 Pedestrians At New Haven Park On Christmas After Fight: Police A Connecticut man faces serious charges after police said he hit two people with his car at a New Haven park. Anthony Salan-Ortiz, 24, of East Haven, was arrested on Christmas night at Fort Hale Park, according to the New Haven Police Department. Officers responded to the park on Woodward Avenue around 8:05 p.m. after reports of a pedestrian strike and an assault. Police said Salan-Ortiz tried to leave the area in his car when officers arrived. Investigators said Salan-Ortiz came to the park with his girlfriend and several friends in two cars. An argument broke out after his girlfriend ref…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
Breaking News
Iconic Bethel Diner Closes After Nearly 80 Years In Business: 'An Era Has Come To An End' Iconic Bethel Diner Closes After Nearly 80 Years In Business: 'An Era Has Come To An End'
Iconic Bethel Diner Closes After Nearly 80 Years In Business: 'An Era Has Come To An End' A popular Connecticut diner closed its doors for good on Christmas Eve after operating for more than 75 years.  Owners of the Syncamore Drive-In in Bethel announced the closure on social media, saying the restaurant's lease hadn't been renewed. They thanked the community, customers, and staff for their support over the decades.  "We are proud to have been a part of Bethel's history and the longest owners of the famous Sycamore for the past 28 years," the post said. "We are grateful to all our loyal customers and the many friends we have made along the way. Your continued supp…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
Weather
Storm Could Dump Foot Of Snow; CT Gov. Lamont Urges Drivers To Stay Off Roads Storm Could Dump Foot Of Snow; CT Gov. Lamont Urges Drivers To Stay Off Roads
Storm Could Dump Foot Of Snow; CT Gov. Lamont Urges Drivers To Stay Off Roads As a powerful snowstorm pummels Connecticut, Gov. Ned Lamont is asking people to stay off the roads unless it's necessary.  Lamont issued the warning on Friday, Dec. 26, the same day weather forecasters predicted between six inches and up to a foot of snow to fall across Connecticut. The state remains under a winter storm warning until Saturday morning.  While most of the state is being hit with flurries, conditions are expected to worsen between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Snowfall rates could top two inches per hour. Total accumulations may reach 6 to 12 inches by the time it tapers off n…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
Breaking News
Man Dragged Rocky Hill Officer, Led Police On 100 MPH Chase Christmas Morning: Cops Man Dragged Rocky Hill Officer, Led Police On 100 MPH Chase Christmas Morning: Cops
Man Dragged Rocky Hill Officer, Led Police On 100 MPH Chase Christmas Morning: Cops A Connecticut man on probation with a car full of drugs dragged a police officer before leading state troopers on a high-speed chase that topped 100 mph on Christmas morning, authorities said. Tyshawn Jermiane Adams, 46, of Middletown, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies following the incident, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers were alerted shortly before 2:30 a.m. that Adams had dragged a Rocky Hill police officer during a traffic stop before speeding away, authorities said. A trooper spotted Adams’ Ford Edge entering Interstate 91 near Exit 27 in Hartford and picked up …

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by Josh Lanier
Enfield, CT
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Man Charged With Sexual Assault, Strangulation In Enfield Christmas Day Attack Man Charged With Sexual Assault, Strangulation In Enfield Christmas Day Attack
Man Charged With Sexual Assault, Strangulation In Enfield Christmas Day Attack Authorities say a 30-year-old man sexually assaulted a woman he knows at her Connecticut home on Christmas Day. Another woman has also been charged in the alleged attack. Irell Smith was charged with two counts of sexual assault, robbery, larceny, strangulation, assault, possession of a dangerous weapon, unlawful restraint, threatening, and breach of peace, Enfield police said. A woman called 911 around 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, to report that a man she knows attacked her at her Pearl Street home in Enfield. Responders took her to a local hospital for treatment following the alleged assa…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
Breaking News
Police ID Pedestrian Killed In Waterbury Crash As 36-Year-Old Police ID Pedestrian Killed In Waterbury Crash As 36-Year-Old
Police ID Pedestrian Killed In Waterbury Crash As 36-Year-Old Authorities have identified the 36-year-old pedestrian who was hit and killed in a Waterbury crash earlier this week. Joseph Mackendy, of Haiti, was hit around 10:45 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 22, as he walked in the area of 581 Chase Ave. in Waterbury. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, but doctors could not save him from the severe head wounds he suffered in the wreck.  The driver remained at the scene.  Waterbury police are investigating the crash.  They urge anyone who can assist in the investigation to contact the Waterbury Police Crash Investigation Unit at&nbs…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
Breaking News
14-Year-Old Killed, 3 Others Hurt In Hartford Christmas Crash 14-Year-Old Killed, 3 Others Hurt In Hartford Christmas Crash
14-Year-Old Killed, 3 Others Hurt In Hartford Christmas Crash A 14-year-old boy was killed, and three other people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Christmas night, police said. Officers were called to Cornwall Street, just south of Hebron Street, in Hartford shortly after 9:15 p.m. for a reported crash involving a Toyota Camry and a Tesla Cybertruck with multiple people injured, authorities said. Police arrived to find both vehicles heavily damaged in the middle of the roadway. Four people inside the Camry were hurt, and firefighters had to cut them free from the wreckage, Hartford police said. All four occupants of the Camry were ta…

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by Josh Lanier
Guilford, CT
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CT Woman Sold Drugs That Led To Fatal Overdose: Police CT Woman Sold Drugs That Led To Fatal Overdose: Police
CT Woman Sold Drugs That Led To Fatal Overdose: Police Police in Connecticut say they've arrested a woman this week accused of supplying the drugs in a 2024 overdose that left a 54-year-old dead.  Norma Ortiz, of Guilford, 45, of Guilford, faces multiple charges linked to the death of the woman last year, authorities said.  Guilford police allege that Ortiz provided the woman with fentanyl and a drug called xylazine, an animal sedative often called "tranq." The unnamed woman was found dead on May 3, 2024, from acute intoxication.  Police said detectives spent months building the case. Items from the scene were sent for fore…

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by Josh Lanier
New London, CT
Breaking News
Police ID Waterbury Woman Found Dead In New London Police ID Waterbury Woman Found Dead In New London
Police ID Waterbury Woman Found Dead In New London Authorities have identified the 56-year-old who was found dead behind a New London store on Christmas Eve.  Kelly Anne Lewis, formerly of Waterbury, was found at 393 Williams St. around 9:15 a.m. Several people called 911 to report an unresponsive woman.  New London police responded to the area and found Lewis. She was pronounced dead at the scene.  Police did not say if she showed any injuries.  Authorities are investigating the death.  Officials ask anyone with information that could assist in that investigation to contact New London police detectives at 8…

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by Josh Lanier
Needham, MA
Breaking News
1 Killed In Fast-Moving Christmas Eve Fire At Needham Home 1 Killed In Fast-Moving Christmas Eve Fire At Needham Home
1 Killed In Fast-Moving Christmas Eve Fire At Needham Home A 21-year-old was killed in a fast-moving fire in Needham on Christmas Eve.  The fire broke out shortly before 5 a.m. at a three-story home on Woodworth Road, the State Fire Marshal's Office said.  Needham firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and flames pouring from the home. Crews tried to get inside but could not push through the intense wall of flames.  Two adults escaped the home, but a third person was later found dead inside, the fire marshal said.  The fire drew a four-alarm response. About 75 firefighters from around the region worked for more than seven ho…

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