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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Bridgeport, CT
Breaking News
Bridgeport Man Convicted Of Double Murder, Standoff With Police Now Faces Life In Prison Bridgeport Man Convicted Of Double Murder, Standoff With Police Now Faces Life In Prison
Bridgeport Man Convicted Of Double Murder, Standoff With Police Now Faces Life In Prison A Bridgeport man has been found guilty of killing his girlfriend and a family friend, but a jury acquitted him of trying to kill two police officers, officials said.  Tarik Francis, 29, was convicted of murder with special circumstances on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the Office of the State's Attorney announced. He now faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole.  Francis was accused of killing his 19-year-old girlfriend, Candace Goodwin, and his best friend's father, Austin Burgher, 59, at a Bridgeport home on Sept. 9, 2021. He barricaded himself inside for more than …

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by Josh Lanier
East Haven, CT
Breaking News
Sex Offender Followed Women While Masturbating Inside East Haven Hobby Lobby: Police Sex Offender Followed Women While Masturbating Inside East Haven Hobby Lobby: Police
Sex Offender Followed Women While Masturbating Inside East Haven Hobby Lobby: Police A Connecticut registered sex offender is accused of masturbating under his clothing while following women inside an East Haven Hobby Lobby, authorities said. Dylan Alexander Derosa, 34, of New Haven, was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 30, after store employees reported the behavior to police. Witnesses said he was following women around the store and touching himself, authorities said. Video evidence confirmed the reports, according to East Haven police. Officers found Derosa at his workplace in the same shopping center. He was arrested without incident and charged with second-degree breach of pe…

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by Josh Lanier
Bristol, CT
Your Community
School Bus With 14 Students Crashes In Bristol School Bus With 14 Students Crashes In Bristol
School Bus With 14 Students Crashes In Bristol A school bus carrying 14 high school students was involved in a crash with a passenger vehicle on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 1.  Police were called to Stafford Avenue in Bristol, just south of Farmington Avenue, after a bus from Bristol Eastern High School just before 2 p.m. No one on the bus was injured, Bristol police said. The driver of the other vehicle complained of minor injuries and was evaluated by medical personnel. The Bristol Board of Education sent representatives to the scene. They will contact the parents of the students on the bus. Representatives from Fir…

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by Josh Lanier
New Haven, CT
Breaking News
State Launches Connecticut Pizza Trail: Here Are The Top 20 Slices In CT State Launches Connecticut Pizza Trail: Here Are The Top 20 Slices In CT
State Launches Connecticut Pizza Trail: Here Are The Top 20 Slices In CT Connecticut has proclaimed itself the Pizza Capital of the United States, and state officials have unveiled a new map of its most popular pizzerias for locals and visitors to test that title.  The Connecticut Pizza Trail features 100 restaurants across the Nutmeg State that run the gamut from a crispy "ah-peetz" to a deep-dish delight. State leaders unveiled the map on Wednesday, Oct. 1.  “For more than a century, our apizza has been a source of pride, community, and economic strength," said Anthony Anthony, the state's chief marketing officer. "The Connecticut Pizza Tra…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Stamford Woman's $1M Jackpot Is Biggest In ‘Wheel of Fortune' History: Watch The Moment Stamford Woman's $1M Jackpot Is Biggest In ‘Wheel of Fortune' History: Watch The Moment
Stamford Woman's $1M Jackpot Is Biggest In ‘Wheel of Fortune' History: Watch The Moment A Connecticut woman just spun her way into television history. Stamford's Christina Derevjanik walked away with $1,035,155 on “Wheel of Fortune” Tuesday night, Sept. 30. It was the largest prize in the game show’s 50-year history. The marketing manager had already pocketed $35,155 in cash and trips to Montana and Japan before advancing to the bonus round. Christina Derevjanik celebrates with host Ryan Seacrest after solving a $1 million puzzle on "Wheel of Fortune" Tuesday night, Sept. 30. Wheel Of Fortune The final puzzle clue was "Living Things," and Derevjanik correctly guesse…

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by Josh Lanier
Hebron-Marlborough, CT
Obituaries
Marlborough Teen Killed In Crash Remembered For Kindness, Ambition Marlborough Teen Killed In Crash Remembered For Kindness, Ambition
Marlborough Teen Killed In Crash Remembered For Kindness, Ambition A soft-spoken 19-year-old Connecticut man killed in a crash is being remembered for his ambition, compassion, and the bright future he left behind. Bryce Anthony Tarallo, of Marlborough, died in a Sept. 11 crash. While details about the wreck remain limited, the outpouring of community support has been immediate. Dozens of people have donated to a GoFundMe created to help Tarallo's family as they grieve. The campaign has raised more than $4,000 of its $5,500 goal as of Tuesday, Sept. 30. "Bryce was an incredible person who left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him," the fundraise…

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by Josh Lanier
Simsbury, CT
Breaking News
Police Rescue Missing Simsbury Man Found In Crashed Car In Woods Police Rescue Missing Simsbury Man Found In Crashed Car In Woods
Police Rescue Missing Simsbury Man Found In Crashed Car In Woods Police in Connecticut say they have found a missing 44-year-old man in a crashed car in a wooded area.  Simsbury police said the man did not return home Monday night, Sept. 29, and he was reported missing around 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Officers quickly picked up his scent and tracked the man to Overlook Terrace near Bushy Hill Road in Simsbury. There, they found his wrecked vehicle off the road in a wooded area.  Police pulled him from the wreckage, and paramedics took him to St. Francis Hospital for treatment. The man's condition was not released.  Authorities are investig…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
No Rings For Relatives: Connecticut Outlaws First-Cousin Marriages No Rings For Relatives: Connecticut Outlaws First-Cousin Marriages
No Rings For Relatives: Connecticut Outlaws First-Cousin Marriages If you and your first cousin hope to elope and run away together, you're out of luck in Connecticut.  Starting Wednesday, Oct. 1, first-cousin marriages will be illegal in the state. Connecticut now joins more than 30 states that have outlawed the practice. Republican Rep. Devin Carney led the push after noticing Connecticut was in the minority. The measure passed with bipartisan support, and Gov. Ned Lamont signed it into law earlier this month. Democratic Rep. Steve Stafstrom, co-chair of the Judiciary Committee, told the Connecticut Post the measure was about looking toward the fut…

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by Josh Lanier
New Hartford-Barkhamsted, CT
Breaking News
Shirtless Man Breaks Into New Hartford Elementary School, Eats Food, Steals Supplies: Police Shirtless Man Breaks Into New Hartford Elementary School, Eats Food, Steals Supplies: Police
Shirtless Man Breaks Into New Hartford Elementary School, Eats Food, Steals Supplies: Police A man was caught after breaking into a Connecticut elementary school, where troopers say he ate food and took school supplies. Adam Wesolowski, 39, was found wandering shirtless and wearing one sock outside the Nepaug Fire Department in New Hartford, Connecticut State Police said. He had cuts on his skin and told police he was walking in the woods and had lost his flashlight and shirt. While one trooper stayed with him, others checked the nearby Ann Antolini Elementary School. They found a window open and later discovered food had been eaten in the kitchen. Troopers also found food waste, p…

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by Josh Lanier
Vernon-Rockville, CT
Breaking News
Vernon Funeral Home Owner Facing 80 New Charges In Fraud Scheme: Police Vernon Funeral Home Owner Facing 80 New Charges In Fraud Scheme: Police
Vernon Funeral Home Owner Facing 80 New Charges In Fraud Scheme: Police Police say they have filed dozens of new charges against a Connecticut funeral home owner accused of stealing from more than 100 families.  Philip Pietras, of Enfield, was charged with 20 counts of second-degree larceny and 60 counts of intent to defraud funeral service contracts, Vernon police said. Authorities say they've identified 110 families who were victims of the scheme. Earlier Report: Vernon Funeral Home Director Accused Of Stealing $71K To Fund Gambling, Shopping Sprees: Police The investigation started in April. Vernon police said they were looking into more than 40 …

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