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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Stratford, CT
Your Community
Stratford School Principal Resigns Suddenly, Social Media Wiped Clean Stratford School Principal Resigns Suddenly, Social Media Wiped Clean
Stratford School Principal Resigns Suddenly, Social Media Wiped Clean A Connecticut elementary school principal abruptly resigned this week. Principal Daniel Hicks of Second Hill Lane Elementary School in Stratford issued a statement Monday, Dec. 8, informing staff he was stepping down “effective immediately.” He did not provide a reason for the sudden departure. A call to the school system was met with a response that officials do not comment on personnel matters. Reporters contacted Stratford police, who said there were no pending charges. An email to Hicks from Daily Voice on Tuesday was not returned, and a call to his number went to voicemail. In his l…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
Breaking News
Waterbury Woman Aimed Rifle At Kids Playing In Delaware Hotel Lot: Police Waterbury Woman Aimed Rifle At Kids Playing In Delaware Hotel Lot: Police
Waterbury Woman Aimed Rifle At Kids Playing In Delaware Hotel Lot: Police A Connecticut woman faces multiple charges after police in Delaware said she pointed a rifle at three children who were playing football in a hotel parking lot in Delaware. Rachel Dinorscia, 50, of Waterbury, is charged with three counts each of aggravated menacing, carrying a concealed weapon, and one count of carrying a concealed weapon — all felonies, Delaware State Police said.  Police were called to a Hilton in Newark, Delaware, on Friday, Dec. 5, around 8 p.m., to reports of someone pulling a weapon on a group of children, authorities said.  Dinorscia, who was dri…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
Your Community
Fairfield Native John Mayer Mourns Dog Who Appeared On 2013 Album As Puppy Fairfield Native John Mayer Mourns Dog Who Appeared On 2013 Album As Puppy
Fairfield Native John Mayer Mourns Dog Who Appeared On 2013 Album As Puppy John Mayer is grieving a loss that cuts deep.  The musician and Fairfield Warde High School grad shared that his dog Moose, a loyal companion who helped steady his life when he says he needed it most, has died. The black Labrador retriever was 14 years old.  Mayer's fans will recognize Moose, as the retriever appeared on the cover of Mayer's 2013 "Paradise Valley" album.  “We said goodbye to Moose yesterday,” Mayer wrote in a heart-rending Instagram post. He shared photos of Moose from puppyhood to his gray-faced senior years. The images showed the dog’s life with Mayer in M…

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by Josh Lanier
Middletown, CT
Breaking News
CT Dad Gets 70 Years For ‘Inhumane’ Killing Of Kids' Mother In Front Of Them In Middletown: DA CT Dad Gets 70 Years For ‘Inhumane’ Killing Of Kids' Mother In Front Of Them In Middletown: DA
CT Dad Gets 70 Years For ‘Inhumane’ Killing Of Kids' Mother In Front Of Them In Middletown: DA A Connecticut man will likely never breathe free air after a judge sentenced him to seven decades in prison following a jury conviction for killing the mother of his children in front of them during a home invasion, authorities announced. William Bigaud, 42, of Cromwell, was found guilty in October of murder, home invasion, first-degree burglary, and risk of injury to a child, the Connecticut State’s Attorney's Office said. Judge Laura F. Baldini sentenced him to 70 years in prison on Monday, Dec. 8. Judge Baldini called the killing "cruel, inhumane, and unconscionable," according to the pr…

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by Josh Lanier
Springfield, MA
Breaking News
Double Murder-Suicide: CT Man Kills Woman, Springfield Man In Massachusetts Slaying, DA Says Double Murder-Suicide: CT Man Kills Woman, Springfield Man In Massachusetts Slaying, DA Says
Double Murder-Suicide: CT Man Kills Woman, Springfield Man In Massachusetts Slaying, DA Says A Connecticut man is accused of fatally stabbing a man and a woman inside a Massachusetts home before taking his own life, authorities said. Kung Kedjumnong, 43, of West Hartford, is believed to have murdered the two inside a Springfield home on Nov. 25 before killing himself, the Hampden District Attorney's Office announced Monday, Dec. 8. The victims were identified as Khamkieo Chingvacha, 67, of Springfield, and Sachivanh Phomphanh, 47, of West Hartford, the prosecutor's office said. The district attorney's office offered no further details, and officials declined to say whether or how …

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by Josh Lanier
Southington, CT
Breaking News
Police ID Southington Man Hit, Killed While Crossing Road Near Shopping Center Police ID Southington Man Hit, Killed While Crossing Road Near Shopping Center
Police ID Southington Man Hit, Killed While Crossing Road Near Shopping Center Authorities have identified the 70-year-old man who was hit and killed by a car in Southington over the weekend.  Ralph Gulla, 70, of Southington, was walking along Queen Street near Walmart around 9:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, when the car struck him, police said. He died at the scene.  Investigators believe Gulla was trying to cross the street when the car struck him.  The driver remained at the scene and is working with investigators. No charges have been announced.  But the crash remains under investigation.  Authorities ask anyone with information that could ass…

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by Josh Lanier
Bristol, CT
Breaking News
Bristol Teenager Missing For Several Days; Police Ask For Public's Help To Find Him Bristol Teenager Missing For Several Days; Police Ask For Public's Help To Find Him
Bristol Teenager Missing For Several Days; Police Ask For Public's Help To Find Him Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing Connecticut teenager after he left his family's Bristol home last week and did not return. Kenya Brown, 16, left his home around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4. His mother has not seen him since.  Brown is described as having short, dreadlock-style hair, standing five feet six inches tall, and weighing 170 pounds. He does not have any distinguishing tattoos or marks.  His mother said he left the house wearing a gray sweatshirt and sweatpants.  Brown has run away from home in the past, police said.  Officials ask…

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by Josh Lanier
Westport, CT
Obituaries
Westport Grieves Loss Of Former Police Chief Alfred Fiore; Memorial, Funeral Services Set Westport Grieves Loss Of Former Police Chief Alfred Fiore; Memorial, Funeral Services Set
Westport Grieves Loss Of Former Police Chief Alfred Fiore; Memorial, Funeral Services Set Authorities in Westport have announced the funeral arrangements for former police chief Alfred R. Fiore, who died last week.  A public visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Harding Funeral Home, 210 Post Road East in Westport. A funeral mass is set for 11 a.m.Friday at Assumption Church, 98 Riverside Avenue.  A police motorcade will gather at 10:30 a.m. Friday and travel south on Imperial Avenue, west on Jesup Road and Post Road East, and west on Riverside Avenue.  Westport police announced Fiore's death over the weekend.&nb…

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by Josh Lanier
Rocky Hill, CT
Breaking News
Rocky Hill Man Barricades Himself In Apartment During Police Standoff: Cops Rocky Hill Man Barricades Himself In Apartment During Police Standoff: Cops
Rocky Hill Man Barricades Himself In Apartment During Police Standoff: Cops A man barricaded himself in an apartment for hours over the weekend and refused to come out after police responded to a report of a domestic dispute, authorities said. Kyrell Thaxter is accused of keeping Rocky Hill Police at bay outside his unit at Forrest Park Apartments on West Street around 8 a.m. Saturday. Police said it was unclear if he had a weapon. Rocky Hill police evacuated the building as a precaution. Authorities arrested Thaxter around 1 p.m., five hours after police originally responded to the call. Thaxter was charged with two counts of disorderly conduct, interfering, brea…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
Breaking News
Masked Thieves Smash Jewelry Cases At Busy Waterbury Mall Masked Thieves Smash Jewelry Cases At Busy Waterbury Mall
Masked Thieves Smash Jewelry Cases At Busy Waterbury Mall Police are investigating a $10,000 smash-and-grab jewelry heist at a Connecticut mall and are asking the public for tips.  Waterbury Police said two masked men wearing all black approached the Banter Jewelry kiosk at Brass Mill Center around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. They began shattering the glass display cases with a hammer. The noise sent people scrambling as the suspects grabbed jewelry and sprinted away.  No one was hurt, but multiple people were left shaken. Many families were still inside the mall when the attack happened. Police are investigating the c…

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