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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Easthampton-Southampton, MA
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Boyfriend Abuser: Southampton Man Gets 20 Years For Sexually Abusing, Harming Exes, DA Says Boyfriend Abuser: Southampton Man Gets 20 Years For Sexually Abusing, Harming Exes, DA Says
Boyfriend Abuser: Southampton Man Gets 20 Years For Sexually Abusing, Harming Exes, DA Says A Western Massachusetts man found guilty of nearly two dozen charges, including rape, sexual battery, kidnapping, strangulation, and stalking, will spend up to 20 years behind bars, authorities announced.  Mathieu J. Tebo, of Southampton, was sentenced on Wednesday, Nov. 20, after a jury found him guilty of 22 violent crimes against former girlfriends, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. He was convicted following a three-week trial last week.  Prosecutors said the attacks happened in Southampton in 2022, Northampton in 2017, and Orange in 2016-2017. Three of his for…

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by Josh Lanier
Revere, MA
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Massachusetts Communities Step Up To Keep Thanksgiving Hope Alive Massachusetts Communities Step Up To Keep Thanksgiving Hope Alive
Massachusetts Communities Step Up To Keep Thanksgiving Hope Alive Thanksgiving has a funny way of sneaking up on us.  One minute you’re debating Halloween candy, the next you’re knee-deep in turkey talk and wondering if you bought enough potatoes. But while many of us fuss over gravy lumps and pie crusts, others worry about something much more basic. This season reminds us that giving back is not just a holiday slogan. It’s a real chance to lift up neighbors who could use a hand. Across Massachusetts, people are stepping forward with full hearts and busy hands. Their goal is simple. Share a good meal. Share hope. And make Thanksgiving count. Here are…

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by Josh Lanier
East Hampton, CT
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East Hampton Teen Going 127 MPH Crashes Into Elderly Driver On Route 6: Police East Hampton Teen Going 127 MPH Crashes Into Elderly Driver On Route 6: Police
East Hampton Teen Going 127 MPH Crashes Into Elderly Driver On Route 6: Police A Connecticut teenager is accused of crashing into an elderly driver after speeding past a police officer at more than 120 miles per hour, nearly double the speed limit, authorities said. Elliot Galovich, 18, of East Hampton, was arrested and charged with several offenses after the Nov. 20 crash along Route 6 and after giving officers two fake IDs to hide his real identity, Connecticut State Police said. The teenager blew past a state trooper going 127 mph in the 65-mph zone around 10:30 p.m. The officer turned on their emergency lights and began pursuing the speeder, but soon after, the tr…

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by Josh Lanier
Manchester, CT
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Intoxicated Driver Crashed Into State Trooper's Cruiser On I-84 In Manchester: Police Intoxicated Driver Crashed Into State Trooper's Cruiser On I-84 In Manchester: Police
Intoxicated Driver Crashed Into State Trooper's Cruiser On I-84 In Manchester: Police A Connecticut man is accused of crashing into a Connecticut State Trooper's vehicle while intoxicated earlier this week, authorities said.  Eric Essuman, 54, faces multiple charges linked to the Monday, Nov. 24, crash on I-84 in Manchester, State Police said.  Authorities allege that Essuman crashed into the back of a state trooper's cruiser near the I-384 on-ramp in the westbound lanes just before 5 p.m. Essuman was not hurt, but the officer was taken to an area hospital for minor injuries. Doctors treated and released him.  Troopers who responded to the crash noted that Es…

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by Josh Lanier
Bristol, CT
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Ex-Bristol Lawmaker Admits To Bribe Scheme To Kill Medicaid Audit For Fiancee: Feds Ex-Bristol Lawmaker Admits To Bribe Scheme To Kill Medicaid Audit For Fiancee: Feds
Ex-Bristol Lawmaker Admits To Bribe Scheme To Kill Medicaid Audit For Fiancee: Feds A former Connecticut state representative took a plea deal in a federal corruption case and admitted to fraud and extortion charges over his interference in a Medicaid and Medicare billing audit of his fiancée, a Bristol optometrist, authorities said.  Christopher Ziogas, of Bristol, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 26, to multiple felonies tied to a scheme that ran from January through June 2020, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. His fiancée, Helen Zervas, previously pleaded guilty in the case.  Prosecutors said Zervas, who ran Family Eye Care in Bristol, turned to Ziog…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
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CT Man Sentenced To 40 Years After Gunning Down Rival On Hartford Street: State CT Man Sentenced To 40 Years After Gunning Down Rival On Hartford Street: State
CT Man Sentenced To 40 Years After Gunning Down Rival On Hartford Street: State A Connecticut man learned this week that he will spend decades in prison after he was convicted of gunning down a man on a Hartford street seven years ago, authorities said. Vincent Jonathan Etwaroo, who was found guilty in April of the 2018 killing of 28-year-old Randolph Paidama, has been sentenced to 40 years behind bars by a Superior Court judge, the Office of the State's Attorney said. At trial, prosecutors said Etwaroo and Paidama were riding in a car when they began to argue. They pulled over near 592 Garden Street, and both men got out. Evidence showed Etwaroo then fired several sho…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
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Waterbury Detective Justified In Firing Back At Suspect Who Shot Him: State Waterbury Detective Justified In Firing Back At Suspect Who Shot Him: State
Waterbury Detective Justified In Firing Back At Suspect Who Shot Him: State A Connecticut police detective was justified when he returned fire at a man who shot him in the thigh during a shootout earlier this year, according to the state Office of the Inspector General. Waterbury Detective Ronald Sackett had been investigating two attempted armed carjackings after someone called 911 on February 13 to report armed men trying to break into cars on America Street, the report said.  When they arrived, the men ran. Sackett caught up to one suspect, later identified as  Arian Perez-Feliciano, who turned and fired multiple shots at the detective with a hand…

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by Josh Lanier
Meriden, CT
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Meriden Teen Missing For More Than Week; CT Police Asking For Help To Find Her Meriden Teen Missing For More Than Week; CT Police Asking For Help To Find Her
Meriden Teen Missing For More Than Week; CT Police Asking For Help To Find Her Police are asking for the public's help to find a Connecticut 14-year-old who has been missing for more than a week.  Emiya Muniz, of Meriden, went missing from her Meriden home on Nov. 17, authorities said. She is believed to have run away and may be in Hartford.  She was last seen wearing a Nike hoodie, black Hello Kitty pajama pants, and white shoes. Muniz is 5 feet tall, 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  Meriden police ask anyone who has information on her whereabouts to contact Det. Hadir at [email protected] or call the police departme…

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by Josh Lanier
East Lyme-Niantic, CT
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East Lyme Man Chased Driver Through Streets Before Trying To Break Into Car After Crash: Police East Lyme Man Chased Driver Through Streets Before Trying To Break Into Car After Crash: Police
East Lyme Man Chased Driver Through Streets Before Trying To Break Into Car After Crash: Police A Connecticut man is accused of chasing another driver, causing the driver to crash into a pile of rocks, and then trying to get into the victim’s vehicle, authorities said. Michael Bonelli, 37, of East Lyme, is facing several charges following the alleged chase on Tuesday, authorities said. Witnesses called East Lyme police around 8:30 a.m. to report two vehicles speeding through local roads. The victim’s car smashed through a fence and swerved around multiple pedestrians before slamming into rocks on Beach Avenue, where it became disabled, authorities said. Bonelli, who was in the traili…

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by Josh Lanier
Mansfield-Storrs, CT
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UConn Football Coach Jim Mora Leaving For New Position UConn Football Coach Jim Mora Leaving For New Position
UConn Football Coach Jim Mora Leaving For New Position The University of Connecticut's football program is bracing for a major change after head coach Jim Mora announced he's leaving after leading the team to some of its best years in Huskie's history.  Mora, who finishes with a 9-3 record, has accepted a head coaching position at Colorado State University, UConn Athletic Director David Benedict announced in social media posts Wednesday morning, Nov. 26.  “Coach Mora brought energy and a winning culture back to UConn Football and put our program back on the national stage," he said in a statement.  Mora took over in 2022…

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