Josh Lanier

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Josh Lanier has spent years chasing leads wherever they take him — from presidential campaigns and murderers to mommy bloggers. His work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, and online publications. His favorite story is still the next one.

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Greenwich, CT
Breaking News
Skeletal Remains Found At Greenwich Construction Site Declared Of 'Historic Nature' Skeletal Remains Found At Greenwich Construction Site Declared Of 'Historic Nature' Skeletal Remains Found At Greenwich Construction Site Declared Of 'Historic Nature'
Skeletal Remains Found At Greenwich Construction Site Declared Of 'Historic Nature' The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner says human remains discovered at a Greenwich construction site last week are “of a historic nature.” An excavator unearthed skeletal remains at the construction site in northern Greenwich on Thursday, Sept. 18, according to police. Authorities have not disclosed the exact location. The OCME collected the bones and determined they were “of considerable age," the agency said on Friday, Sept. 26. Though it's unclear how old they are. No additional details were released. After Greenwich police announced the discovery on social media, several…

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by Josh Lanier
Ansonia, CT
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27-Year-Old Ansonia Man Killed After Car Crashes Into Telephone Pole; Police Release ID 27-Year-Old Ansonia Man Killed After Car Crashes Into Telephone Pole; Police Release ID 27-Year-Old Ansonia Man Killed After Car Crashes Into Telephone Pole; Police Release ID
27-Year-Old Ansonia Man Killed After Car Crashes Into Telephone Pole; Police Release ID Police have released the name of a 27-year-old man killed earlier this week when his car struck a telephone pole. Adonis Lapuppet-Bligen, of Ansonia, crashed into the pole on Pershing Drive around 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, police said. The crash happened between Clifton Avenue and Bridge Street. Lapuppet-Bligen was the sole occupant of the vehicle. An autopsy determined the Ansonia man died from blunt-force trauma, police said. The Ansonia Police Department continues to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call 203-735-1885.

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by Josh Lanier
Middletown, CT
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CT Trooper Pulled From Middletown High School After Allegations Involving Minor: Report CT Trooper Pulled From Middletown High School After Allegations Involving Minor: Report CT Trooper Pulled From Middletown High School After Allegations Involving Minor: Report
CT Trooper Pulled From Middletown High School After Allegations Involving Minor: Report A Connecticut state trooper has been removed from his role as a school resource officer after police opened an internal investigation into possible inappropriate conduct with a minor, according to reports. Trooper First Class Timothy Haroian worked as the resource officer at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown until authorities learned of accusations on Jan. 15, NBC Connecticut reported on Friday, Sept. 26.  A CT Examiner investigation found that Haroian exchanged nearly 4,000 text messages with the 17-year-old student, including asking for "sexy" pictures. Haroian admitted to h…

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by Josh Lanier
Westport, CT
Your Community
Westport Selectwoman Jen Tooker Drops Out Of Governor's Race: ‘State Needs Change’ Westport Selectwoman Jen Tooker Drops Out Of Governor's Race: ‘State Needs Change’ Westport Selectwoman Jen Tooker Drops Out Of Governor's Race: ‘State Needs Change’
Westport Selectwoman Jen Tooker Drops Out Of Governor's Race: ‘State Needs Change’ The race for Connecticut governor has lost a runner.  Jen Tooker, a first selectwoman of Westport, announced on Friday, Sept. 26, that she was suspending her campaign. In a post on X, the Republican said, "voters need more time to get to know me, and I need more time to get to know them." However, she vowed to stay in the fight to topple Gov. Ned Lamont.  Connecticut needs a leader with a vision that ensures that our best days are ahead of us. That is what I offered voters in this race. Although I am suspending my candidacy for Governor, I have every intention to remain in the…

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by Josh Lanier
Newington, CT
On Your Side
Starbucks To Shutter Newington Location In Round Of Layoffs, Store Closures Starbucks To Shutter Newington Location In Round Of Layoffs, Store Closures Starbucks To Shutter Newington Location In Round Of Layoffs, Store Closures
Starbucks To Shutter Newington Location In Round Of Layoffs, Store Closures In a cost-cutting move, Starbucks announced it will eliminate about 900 jobs and shut down 100 stores across North America as it struggles with declining sales. Two of those closures are in Connecticut. CEO Brian Niccol shared the news with employees on Thursday, Sept. 25, calling the restructuring effort the "Back to Starbucks" plan. He said the initiative is aimed at improving customer engagement and streamlining corporate operations. The company said it plans to close underperforming stores—locations that fail to meet Starbucks’ standards or show limited financial potential. In Connecti…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Retired Fairfield Financier, Assistant Indicted In 'Abhorrent' Sex Dungeon Trafficking Case Retired Fairfield Financier, Assistant Indicted In 'Abhorrent' Sex Dungeon Trafficking Case Retired Fairfield Financier, Assistant Indicted In 'Abhorrent' Sex Dungeon Trafficking Case
Retired Fairfield Financier, Assistant Indicted In 'Abhorrent' Sex Dungeon Trafficking Case A retired New York financier and his longtime assistant face federal charges in a sweeping sex trafficking case that prosecutors say involved brutal abuse, threats, and more than $1 million in payouts. Howard Rubin, 70, was arrested in Fairfield, Connecticut, and his assistant, Jennifer Powers, 45, was taken into custody in Texas, the US Attorney for Brooklyn said in a Friday, Sept. 26, release. Both are accused of luring women to New York for commercial sex acts and operating what officials described as a violent trafficking network. “As alleged, the defendants used Rubin’s wealth to misle…

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by Josh Lanier
New London, CT
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Sprague Man Sexually Assaulted Sleeping Guest: Police Sprague Man Sexually Assaulted Sleeping Guest: Police Sprague Man Sexually Assaulted Sleeping Guest: Police
Sprague Man Sexually Assaulted Sleeping Guest: Police A Connecticut man is facing charges after police say he assaulted a house guest while they slept. Adam Allen, 24, was arrested and charged with fourth-degree sexual assault, Connecticut State Police said. The arrest followed an investigation into an incident at his home in the Baltic section of Sprague. According to State Police, a male victim told police he woke up around 8 a.m. to find Allen lifting his waistband and touching him inappropriately. The victim and a witness said the three had been drinking the night before.  Police wrote that the female witness later gave them text mes…

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by Josh Lanier
East Hartford, CT
Breaking News
East Hartford Police Solve 52-Year Cold Case, 77-Year-Old Arrested In Young Woman's Killing East Hartford Police Solve 52-Year Cold Case, 77-Year-Old Arrested In Young Woman's Killing East Hartford Police Solve 52-Year Cold Case, 77-Year-Old Arrested In Young Woman's Killing
East Hartford Police Solve 52-Year Cold Case, 77-Year-Old Arrested In Young Woman's Killing A Connecticut police department said they have made an arrest in a brutal murder that haunted a city for five decades.  George Legere, 77, has been arrested and charged with the killing of 21-year-old Janet Couture, who was stabbed to death inside her East Hartford home home in 1973, the department announced on Thursday, Sept. 25.  Police said Legere was an early suspect but not charged at the time because of insufficient evidence. The case remained open until a break in 2021, when Avon Police arrested Legere in a separate kidnapping case. That arrest helped investigators link him…

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by Josh Lanier
Burlington, MA
Breaking News
Ex-JP Morgan Analyst’s Family Questions Probe Into Death At Boston Bar Mogul’s Mansion: Report Ex-JP Morgan Analyst’s Family Questions Probe Into Death At Boston Bar Mogul’s Mansion: Report Ex-JP Morgan Analyst’s Family Questions Probe Into Death At Boston Bar Mogul’s Mansion: Report
Ex-JP Morgan Analyst’s Family Questions Probe Into Death At Boston Bar Mogul’s Mansion: Report A promising young professional’s night out with one of Boston’s top nightlife figures ended in tragedy after she was found dead in his home, a new report says. Months later, her family has questions about the investigation.  Julia Phan, 24, was found dead inside the Burlington home of Ran Duan, 38, a celebrated bar owner named GQ’s “Most Imaginative Bartender” in 2014. Phan, who had recently quit her analyst job at JP Morgan, had been invited by Duan to a New Year’s Eve concert at Roadrunner, a Brighton music venue, the Boston Globe said.  Security footage obtained by police showe…

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by Josh Lanier
Norfolk, MA
Obituaries
Fall River Teen Killed In Crash Mourned As Loving Big Sister: 'No Life Should Be Cut So Short' Fall River Teen Killed In Crash Mourned As Loving Big Sister: 'No Life Should Be Cut So Short' Fall River Teen Killed In Crash Mourned As Loving Big Sister: 'No Life Should Be Cut So Short'
Fall River Teen Killed In Crash Mourned As Loving Big Sister: 'No Life Should Be Cut So Short' A 16-year-old Massachusetts girl who died in a crash last week is being remembered as a witty, loving sister who always had her brothers in tow. Brielle Mae Rose and her boyfriend, 15-year-old Cameren Gutter, both of Fall River, were killed in a car wreck around 1 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20. She would have turned 17 next month. “She was a witty, sassy girl who also loved to tease, was quick with humor, and loved to hassle her kid brothers, but you'd always see her carrying them around and with them in tow,” loved ones said, her obituary said.  Loved ones created a GoFundMe to help cov…

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