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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Montville, CT
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CT Man Killed After Subaru Crashes Across Lanes On I-395 In Montville: Police CT Man Killed After Subaru Crashes Across Lanes On I-395 In Montville: Police
CT Man Killed After Subaru Crashes Across Lanes On I-395 In Montville: Police A 50-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a morning crash on I-395 in Montville, authorities said. Edward Mascola, of Haddam, was identified as the driver of a Subaru Legacy that struck the right guardrail near Exit 6 shortly before 7 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, Connecticut State Police said. The impact sent the car across the highway, where it crashed into a concrete barrier in the center median, authorities said. Paramedics rushed Mascola to an area hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. The crash is still under investigation. Troopers are asking anyone who has information or video…

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by Josh Lanier
Stonington-North Stonington, CT
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Pawcatuck Man, 35, Ejected, Killed In Groton Rollover I-95 Crash On Thanksgiving Pawcatuck Man, 35, Ejected, Killed In Groton Rollover I-95 Crash On Thanksgiving
Pawcatuck Man, 35, Ejected, Killed In Groton Rollover I-95 Crash On Thanksgiving Authorities have identified a 35-year-old Connecticut man who died after being ejected from his vehicle in a crash in Groton on Thanksgiving. Derek Curtis, of Pawcatuck, was involved in an 11:30 a.m. crash on I-95 near Exit 89, Connecticut State Police said. Investigators say Curtis crashed his BMW X3 into multiple road signs, a light pole, and several other objects, causing the car to roll over and eject him. Curtis was the only person in the vehicle. State police are investigating the cause of the crash. Troopers ask anyone with information that could assist them to contact Connecticut …

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Babson College Student Deported As She Flew Home To Surprise Family For Thanksgiving: Reports Babson College Student Deported As She Flew Home To Surprise Family For Thanksgiving: Reports
Babson College Student Deported As She Flew Home To Surprise Family For Thanksgiving: Reports A Massachusetts college freshman trying to surprise her family for Thanksgiving was instead deported to Honduras after she was stopped at Boston Logan International Airport, according to multiple news reports. Her attorney says the move violated a federal court order and has left the 19-year-old’s future in doubt. Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, who was enrolled at Babson College in Wellesley, had already cleared security when officials pulled her aside on Nov. 20, the Boston Globe reported. Her lawyer, Todd Pomerleau, said she was told there was a problem with her boarding pass. She was detained …

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by Josh Lanier
Stamford, CT
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Police ID Man Hit, Killed By 4 Cars On I-95 In Stamford; Key Question Remains Police ID Man Hit, Killed By 4 Cars On I-95 In Stamford; Key Question Remains
Police ID Man Hit, Killed By 4 Cars On I-95 In Stamford; Key Question Remains Authorities say they have identified the man who was struck by four vehicles as he walked along I-95 earlier this month. Three of the drivers sped away.  Jose Daniel Martinez-Perez, 34, was killed on Nov. 19 as he walked along the north side of the interstate near Exit 6 in Stamford shortly before 6:30 a.m., Connecticut State Police said. Investigators still haven't said why he was walking on the interstate.  Martinez-Perez lived in Stamford, but his address is unknown.  Connecticut State Police said the first vehicle struck Martinez-Perez and threw him onto the left si…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
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24-Year-Old ID'd As Man Killed In Norwalk Cemetery Crash 24-Year-Old ID'd As Man Killed In Norwalk Cemetery Crash
24-Year-Old ID'd As Man Killed In Norwalk Cemetery Crash Authorities have identified the driver who was killed after crashing into a wall of a Connecticut cemetery.  Anthony Martinez, 24, was found inside a wrecked car just after 2 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, at the East Norwalk Historical Cemetery at East Avenue and Van Zant Street in Norwalk, police said.  He had slammed into the stone wall of the cemetery, Norwalk police said.  Norwalk firefighters had to cut him from the vehicle so paramedics could rush him to Norwalk Hospital, where he died of his injuries.  The crash remains under investigation.  Authori…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Golfer Fuzzy Zoeller Dies At 74; Remembered For Major Wins, Lasting Controversy Golfer Fuzzy Zoeller Dies At 74; Remembered For Major Wins, Lasting Controversy
Golfer Fuzzy Zoeller Dies At 74; Remembered For Major Wins, Lasting Controversy Fuzzy Zoeller, one of golf’s most colorful and well-known players with a legacy marred by a racist joke about Tiger Woods, has died at 74.  His cause of death was not available. Zoeller won two majors during his illustrious career. He was the last player to win the Masters on his first try. He did it in a playoff in 1979. He also won the 1984 US Open after another tense playoff.  But he's best known for easy charm and quick jokes on and off the course. “The PGA Tour is saddened by the passing of Fuzzy Zoeller,” said PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan to CBS Sports. “Fuzzy wa…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Alleged DC Ambush Shooter Worked With CIA In Afghanistan; Wounded National Guard Troops ID'd Alleged DC Ambush Shooter Worked With CIA In Afghanistan; Wounded National Guard Troops ID'd
Alleged DC Ambush Shooter Worked With CIA In Afghanistan; Wounded National Guard Troops ID'd Two West Virginia National Guard troops remain in critical condition a day after they were shot just blocks from the White House. Authorities have identified the shooter as an Afghan native who previously worked with the CIA. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, is accused of ambushing troops on Wednesday, Nov. 26, as they stood guard outside the Farragut West Metro station, authorities said. US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro on Thursday identified the victims as 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom and 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe. She said Lakanwal shot them with a .357 handgun after driving…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Guy Fieri Rushed Into Emergency Surgery After Leg Muscle 'Exploded' In Freak Accident Guy Fieri Rushed Into Emergency Surgery After Leg Muscle 'Exploded' In Freak Accident
Guy Fieri Rushed Into Emergency Surgery After Leg Muscle 'Exploded' In Freak Accident Food Network star Guy Fieri is recovering after he was rushed into emergency surgery to repair a torn muscle he suffered in a fall while filming his new show.  The chef and restaurateur told Fox News Digital that he is now in a wheelchair and using crutches for the foreseeable future as he mends a torn quad muscle following the fall on a set of stairs on Monday, Nov. 25. "[I] slipped down a set of steps, and one foot went forward, and the other foot got caught on the threshold," he told the news outlet. "So, you know, it extended me out. I looked like I was probably doing the…

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by Josh Lanier
Old Saybrook, CT
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Motorcyclist Dies After Early-Morning Crash In Old Saybrook: Police Motorcyclist Dies After Early-Morning Crash In Old Saybrook: Police
Motorcyclist Dies After Early-Morning Crash In Old Saybrook: Police A motorcyclist was killed overnight in Old Saybrook in a single-vehicle crash, authorities said.  The crash happened a little after 1:15 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27, along School House Road, Old Saybrook police said.  First responders raced to the scene and performed CPR, but the rider's wounds were too severe.  Police have not released the rider's name.  Old Saybrook police are investigating the cause of the crash.  Authorities ask anyone with information that could help in that investigation to contact Officer Charles Moriarty at (860) 395-3142.

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by Josh Lanier
Bristol, CT
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Police ID Bristol Man Killed After Crashing Into Utility Pole Police ID Bristol Man Killed After Crashing Into Utility Pole
Police ID Bristol Man Killed After Crashing Into Utility Pole Authorities say a 31-year-old Connecticut man has died after crashing his car into a utility pole in Bristol. Jonathan Edward Whittle, of Bristol, was driving on Broad Street just before 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, when he drove off the road and struck the pole, authorities said. It's unclear what caused him to crash. Bristol police were quick to the scene and found an unresponsive Whittle in the wreckage. Officers performed CPR until paramedics arrived and rushed him to Bristol Health, where doctors pronounced him dead, officials said. Authorities have notified Whittle's family. Brist…

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