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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Naugatuck, CT
Breaking News
Naugatuck Teen Opens Fire On Car, Sending It Crashing Into Guardrail, Injuring 2: Police Naugatuck Teen Opens Fire On Car, Sending It Crashing Into Guardrail, Injuring 2: Police
Naugatuck Teen Opens Fire On Car, Sending It Crashing Into Guardrail, Injuring 2: Police Police have arrested a teenager they say fired into a car, striking someone, and causing a crash earlier this week.  Alam Flores, 19, of Naugatuck, was identified as the suspect in a Naugatuck shooting near the intersection of Route 63 and Mill Street around 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, police said.  Naugatuck officers responded to the scene after a car crashed into a guardrail. Someone in the vehicle told police that someone had shot at them near Mill Street and Baummer Pond moments before. Two people were taken to an area hospital for minor injuries. One for the cr…

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by Josh Lanier
Stamford, CT
Your Community
Your Ugly Room Could Be Famous: Secret Home Makeover Show Searching For Stamford-Area Families Your Ugly Room Could Be Famous: Secret Home Makeover Show Searching For Stamford-Area Families
Your Ugly Room Could Be Famous: Secret Home Makeover Show Searching For Stamford-Area Families Families in Connecticut looking to surprise a loved one by finishing that long put-off DIY project or home renovation plan can make that a reality, thanks to a new television show.  The new ITV home makeover show is casting Connecticut residents for a surprise renovation that promises big emotions and even bigger transformations. Producers have cast a wide net, but said they prefer to find families within an hour of Stamford.  Casting directors say they’re “looking for families with a room in their house that’s unfinished, outdated, or simply driving everyone crazy.” The show’s pr…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
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Former State Budget Official Kosta Diamantis Guilty On All Counts In Federal Corruption Trial Former State Budget Official Kosta Diamantis Guilty On All Counts In Federal Corruption Trial
Former State Budget Official Kosta Diamantis Guilty On All Counts In Federal Corruption Trial A federal jury has found former deputy state budget director Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis guilty on all charges in his corruption trial. Diamantis was convicted of two counts of extortion, two counts of bribery, four counts of conspiracy, and several counts of making false statements. Prosecutors said he used his powerful position overseeing Connecticut’s school construction program to demand bribes and secure a job for his daughter in exchange for steering work to contractors. Diamantis admitted to taking payments but claimed they were for work outside his state role. He denied breaking …

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by Josh Lanier
Bridgeport, CT
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Bridgeport Police Open Homicide Probe After Woman Found Dying Next To Unattended Child Bridgeport Police Open Homicide Probe After Woman Found Dying Next To Unattended Child
Bridgeport Police Open Homicide Probe After Woman Found Dying Next To Unattended Child Police in Connecticut have opened an investigation into the death of a woman who was found dying on a Bridgeport street with her child nearby on a home's porch.  Evelyn Rayo-Mairena, 24, of Bridgeport, was found with severe wounds at a home in the 200 block of Black Rock Avenue around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, police said. Police responded to the house for a report of a child left unattended.  Paramedics rushed Rayo-Mairena to an area hospital, but doctors were unable to save her life, Bridgeport police said.  Responders took the child to the hospital for evaluatio…

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by Josh Lanier
Mansfield-Storrs, CT
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Woman Killed In Mansfield Fire ID'd; Firefighter Hurt After Rushing Into Building To Save 3 Woman Killed In Mansfield Fire ID'd; Firefighter Hurt After Rushing Into Building To Save 3
Woman Killed In Mansfield Fire ID'd; Firefighter Hurt After Rushing Into Building To Save 3 Authorities have identified the woman who was killed in a Mansfield farmhouse fire earlier this week.  Carol Dauphin, 79, was pulled from a burning home at an alpaca farm at 441 Warrenville Road just after 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Paramedics rushed her to an area hospital, where doctors later pronounced her dead.  Mansfield Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Danielson was hospitalized after he rushed into the burning building to save three people. He remained in an area hospital on Wednesday in stable condition.  Connecticut State Police said they are investigating the cause…

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by Josh Lanier
Newtown, CT
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Danbury Teen Charged In Newtown Crash That Killed 19-Year-Old Mary Cordero Danbury Teen Charged In Newtown Crash That Killed 19-Year-Old Mary Cordero
Danbury Teen Charged In Newtown Crash That Killed 19-Year-Old Mary Cordero A Connecticut teen has been charged in a crash that killed a young woman and injured four others in Newtown. Alexis Salazar, 19, of Danbury, turned himself in to police this week on multiple charges linked to an early morning Aug. 24 crash that killed a teenager in Newtown, authorities said.  Newtown police allege that Salazar was driving a 2017 Ford Mustang at a high rate of speed around 2:40 a.m., when the sports car left the road and slammed into a tree with five people inside.  Mary Cordero, 19, of Danbury, died at the scene, police said. Four others were taken to the hospita…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
Obituaries
Waterbury Woman Killed In Head-On Crash ID'd As 34-Year-Old Waterbury Woman Killed In Head-On Crash ID'd As 34-Year-Old
Waterbury Woman Killed In Head-On Crash ID'd As 34-Year-Old A Connecticut woman was killed in a head-on crash on Route 64 in Woodbury that left others injured, authorities announced.  Marvia Morrison, 34, of Waterbury, was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, after another driver crossed into her lane and struck her vehicle head-on, according to Connecticut State Police. The driver heading east on Route 64 before Old Sherman Hill Road veered into the westbound lane and hit Morrison’s car. That driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Two other westbound drivers were involved in a sepa…

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by Josh Lanier
Webster, MA
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Webster Man’s 5-Month Crime Spree, Including Dudley Home Invasion, Ends With 29 Charges: Police Webster Man’s 5-Month Crime Spree, Including Dudley Home Invasion, Ends With 29 Charges: Police
Webster Man’s 5-Month Crime Spree, Including Dudley Home Invasion, Ends With 29 Charges: Police A Central Massachusetts man’s summer crime spree has come to an end after police said he racked up nearly 30 new criminal charges over five months. Gavin Barszcz, 30, of Webster, is accused of starting a run of crimes in April, when officers caught him breaking into two vehicles overnight, police said. Officers found stolen keys and cash in his pockets. He was charged with two counts of breaking and entering, three counts of receiving stolen property, possession of burglary tools, and trespassing, authorities said.  Weeks later, Webster Officer Nicholas Trinque took a report …

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by Josh Lanier
Stamford, CT
Breaking News
Stamford Police Nab Motorcyclist Who Taunted Officers In Chase: Cops Stamford Police Nab Motorcyclist Who Taunted Officers In Chase: Cops
Stamford Police Nab Motorcyclist Who Taunted Officers In Chase: Cops Officers said they stopped a motorcyclist who led them on a chase through the streets of Stamford while he recklessly weaved through traffic and "provoked" police.  Harry Vizcarrondo, 22, of Stamford, was first spotted by officers as he blew through a red light at high speeds, authorities said. Police followed him as he cut through traffic, taunting officers by slowing down, revving up, and skidding his motorcycle in front of other drivers.  Stamford police said they spotted him as he pulled up and got off the bike near Atlantic and Henry Streets. They waited and arreste…

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by Josh Lanier
Meriden, CT
Breaking News
6 Charged In $250K Meriden Lowe’s Theft Scheme; Police Say More Arrests Coming 6 Charged In $250K Meriden Lowe’s Theft Scheme; Police Say More Arrests Coming
6 Charged In $250K Meriden Lowe’s Theft Scheme; Police Say More Arrests Coming Police say six people are facing charges after a major theft scheme inside a Meriden Lowe's Home Improvement store that cost the business more than $250,000. Meriden police said two suspects were employees of the store and worked with the others to boost mostly appliances from the Meriden Lowe's Outlet Store for about a year. Lt. Darrin McKay said investigators expect to make “at least one more arrest" in the case.  Lowe's loss prevention employees noticed the alleged scam and contacted police in July 2024, sparking a "long-term" investigation. Along with appliances, thieves also …

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