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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Colchester, CT
Breaking News
Colchester Man Shared Child Porn Featuring Victims As Young As 6: Police Colchester Man Shared Child Porn Featuring Victims As Young As 6: Police
Colchester Man Shared Child Porn Featuring Victims As Young As 6: Police Connecticut State Police said they traced child sexual abuse material to a Colchester home after receiving a national tip. Jason Cenotti, 27, of Colchester, was charged with first-degree possession of child sex abuse material following an investigation, police said. Authorities said they began investigating Cenotti after receiving a report that child sexual abuse material was being shared on the messaging app KIK. The account shared multiple videos involving children as young as 6, police said. Investigators executed a search warrant at Cenotti’s home in June, police said. The National Ce…

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by Josh Lanier
East Windsor, CT
Breaking News
CT Trooper Survives After Car Crashes Into Cruiser Parked On I-84 In East Windsor CT Trooper Survives After Car Crashes Into Cruiser Parked On I-84 In East Windsor
CT Trooper Survives After Car Crashes Into Cruiser Parked On I-84 In East Windsor A Connecticut State Trooper narrowly avoided serious injuries this week when a car slammed into the back of the trooper’s vehicle at highway speeds while the trooper was making a traffic stop. The crash happened Thursday night, Dec. 18, in East Windsor. The trooper was outside the vehicle near Exit 45 when another vehicle slammed into the rear of the trooper’s SUV. The driver who hit the cruiser was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and received a citation for the crash. State police released a photo of the smashed cruiser hoping it would remind other drivers to slow down and move …

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by Josh Lanier
Farmington, CT
Breaking News
Farmington Man Who Threatened Congress Members Claimed He Was Jesus, Superman-Like Alien: Feds Farmington Man Who Threatened Congress Members Claimed He Was Jesus, Superman-Like Alien: Feds
Farmington Man Who Threatened Congress Members Claimed He Was Jesus, Superman-Like Alien: Feds A Connecticut man sentenced after admitting he posted violent threats against members of Congress, police, and other public officials told police he was the second coming of Jesus and an alien like Superman, court records show. Kasey Charles Haworth, 30, of Farmington, was sentenced to time served of about two years earlier this month after posting threats to kill or maim members of Congress, the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut said. He was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release. Haworth made the statements on X in October 2023. U.S. Secret Service agents and U.S. Capitol Pol…

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by Josh Lanier
Plainville, CT
Breaking News
Police ID Bristol Pedestrian Killed In Plainville Crash Police ID Bristol Pedestrian Killed In Plainville Crash
Police ID Bristol Pedestrian Killed In Plainville Crash Authorities have identified the 32-year-old Connecticut man who was killed while walking along Route 72 on Thursday night, Dec. 18, authorities said.  Rondell Chamell Ager, of Bristol, was struck around 10:30 p.m. near the 4A-B exit, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers said it's unclear what caused the 42-year-old Terryville driver to crash into him.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.  The crash remains under investigation.  Troopers ask anyone with information or videos that could assist in the investigation to contact Trooper Christopher Shayler at 860-53…

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by Josh Lanier
Montville, CT
Breaking News
Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On Route 32 In Montville Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On Route 32 In Montville
Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On Route 32 In Montville A driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Connecticut on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. Montville police said a car was traveling south on Route 32 near the Route 163 intersection when it went off the right side of the road. The vehicle struck a guardrail, a rock wall, a building, and a utility pole before coming to a stop. Paramedics rushed the driver to Backus Hospital in Norwich, where the driver later died from their injuries, police said. Police have not released the driver’s name while they notify their next of kin. The crash remains under investigation. Police are as…

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by Josh Lanier
Greenwich, CT
Breaking News
Greenwich Hedge Fund Manager Admits To Tax Evasion In $5M Investor Scheme: Feds Greenwich Hedge Fund Manager Admits To Tax Evasion In $5M Investor Scheme: Feds
Greenwich Hedge Fund Manager Admits To Tax Evasion In $5M Investor Scheme: Feds A Greenwich hedge fund manager admitted in federal court that he dodged taxes after taking millions meant for investors, federal authorities said.  Jeffrey Arsenault, 63, pleaded guilty to tax evasion during a hearing in New Haven this week, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. As part of his plea, Arsenault agreed to repay the IRS the $2 million in back taxes, as well as nearly $4.6 million to victims in a separate civil case brought by federal regulators. Federal prosecutors tied the case to a long-running embezzlement scheme linked to a local investment fund. Authorities said Arse…

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by Josh Lanier
Greenwich, CT
Breaking News
Greenwich Art Dealer Stole Nearly $1M From Dead Victim's Estate: DOJ Greenwich Art Dealer Stole Nearly $1M From Dead Victim's Estate: DOJ
Greenwich Art Dealer Stole Nearly $1M From Dead Victim's Estate: DOJ A Greenwich antiques dealer faces federal charges after prosecutors say he drained hundreds of thousands of dollars from a person's estate after they died and named him an executor of their will.  David L. Johnson, 66, was charged in a five-count indictment, linked to an alleged 2018 embezzlement scheme, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.  Prosecutors allege that Johnson, who ran the Stamford-based businesses, Antique Treasures LLC and Greenwich Auction, was named the executor of an 87-year-old's estate after they died in 2018.  …

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by Josh Lanier
Shelton, CT
Breaking News
CT Man Who Asked Adult Performers To Abuse Their Children Gets 12 Years In Prison: Feds CT Man Who Asked Adult Performers To Abuse Their Children Gets 12 Years In Prison: Feds
CT Man Who Asked Adult Performers To Abuse Their Children Gets 12 Years In Prison: Feds A Connecticut man who was arrested with more than 3,000 images of child sexual abuse material will spend more than 12 years behind bars, authorities announced.  Burnest Geyer Jr., of Shelton, was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison on Thursday, Dec. 18, after he pleaded guilty to receiving and distributing child pornography in July, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. He must also serve 10 years of probation once released.  According to court documents, Geyer admitted to communicating with others about his disturbing collection of child pornography through encrypted messag…

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by Josh Lanier
Cromwell, CT
Obituaries
'Simply A Great Guy': Cromwell Mourns Death Of 'MasterChef' Contestant, Dad Of 2 'Simply A Great Guy': Cromwell Mourns Death Of 'MasterChef' Contestant, Dad Of 2
'Simply A Great Guy': Cromwell Mourns Death Of 'MasterChef' Contestant, Dad Of 2 A close-knit Connecticut town is rallying around the family after the sudden death of a beloved local father and former national TV contestant. Matt Gagnon, of Cromwell, died unexpectedly. He was 42. He is survived by his wife and two children. His family did not disclose the cause of death. Gagnon worked in construction but found his true calling in the kitchen. That passion took him to national television, where he competed on Gordon Ramsay’s “MasterChef” Season 11. Locals followed his journey with pride through six episodes before he was eliminated, according to his obituary.  Alon…

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by Josh Lanier
Ashford-Willington, CT
Breaking News
Police ID Putnam Man Killed After Crashing Through Dollar General Parking Lot In Ashford Police ID Putnam Man Killed After Crashing Through Dollar General Parking Lot In Ashford
Police ID Putnam Man Killed After Crashing Through Dollar General Parking Lot In Ashford Authorities have identified the driver who was killed after their car careened through an intersection and into a shopping center parking lot.  Roy Anderson, 51, of Putnam, was killed when his Subaru Outback crashed around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, along Nott Highway in Ashford, Connecticut State Police said.  It's unclear why, but Anderson's vehicle went through the intersection with Squaw Hollow Road and crashed into cars parked at a Dollar General and several safety bollards before rolling over, police said. Anderson was partially ejected from the vehicle.  He died…

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