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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Berlin, CT
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Police ID Driver Killed In Berlin Crash As 40-Year-Old Windsor Locks Man Police ID Driver Killed In Berlin Crash As 40-Year-Old Windsor Locks Man Police ID Driver Killed In Berlin Crash As 40-Year-Old Windsor Locks Man
Police ID Driver Killed In Berlin Crash As 40-Year-Old Windsor Locks Man A 40-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that also sent another person to the hospital, authorities said. Kace Burwood, of Windsor Locks, died after being involved in a collision at the intersection of Mill Street and Berlin Street in Berlin around 3:40 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Police said Burwood suffered fatal injuries in the crash, while the other driver sustained only minor injuries. They were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Berlin police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has information …

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by Josh Lanier
Stratford, CT
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Stratford Man Fired 10 Shots At Girlfriend’s Ex During Argument: Police Stratford Man Fired 10 Shots At Girlfriend’s Ex During Argument: Police Stratford Man Fired 10 Shots At Girlfriend’s Ex During Argument: Police
Stratford Man Fired 10 Shots At Girlfriend’s Ex During Argument: Police A Connecticut man is accused of firing a gun 10 times during a violent argument involving the father of his girlfriend's children, authorities said.  Joseph Gray, of Stratford, is charged with reckless endangerment in the first degree, criminal attempt to commit first-degree assault, and illegal discharge of a gun, authorities said. Gray got into a heated argument with the ex-boyfriend of his 26-year-old girlfriend, Stratford police said. Gray and the other man both have children with the woman.  The incident happened at a home in the 100 block of Oakland Place in Stratford on Ju…

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by Josh Lanier
Milford, CT
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125 MPH Drunk Driver On I-95 In Milford Had Double Legal Limit Of Alcohol In System: Police 125 MPH Drunk Driver On I-95 In Milford Had Double Legal Limit Of Alcohol In System: Police 125 MPH Drunk Driver On I-95 In Milford Had Double Legal Limit Of Alcohol In System: Police
125 MPH Drunk Driver On I-95 In Milford Had Double Legal Limit Of Alcohol In System: Police A 23-year-old man was arrested early after state police said he was caught driving 125 miles per hour on I-95 while drunk. Jose Gonzalez, of Bridgeport, was pulled over near Exit 40 on the southbound side of I-95 in Milford just before 3 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3, after troopers clocked him at nearly twice the speed limit, Connecticut State Police said. The trooper noted Gonzalez showed "clear signs of impairment," including red, glossy eyes and the smell of alcohol. Authorities arrested him and administered a blood alcohol test at the Troop G barracks in Bridgeport. He was nearly double the …

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by Josh Lanier
Stamford, CT
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'Devastated': Stamford School IDs 12-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Crash; Police Have Suspect 'Devastated': Stamford School IDs 12-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Crash; Police Have Suspect 'Devastated': Stamford School IDs 12-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Crash; Police Have Suspect
'Devastated': Stamford School IDs 12-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Crash; Police Have Suspect Brisley Reyes, a 12-year-old boy, has been identified as the victim in a tragic hit-and-run crash over the weekend in Stamford. Police say they have also identified a suspect in connection with his death. Reyes was a soon-to-be seventh grader at Dolan Middle School. "Like so many of you, I am devastated," Principal Joseph Claps III wrote in a message to parents and teachers. "Brisley was a sweet, kind, and joyful child who I had the privilege of getting to know well during his sixth-grade year. His loss is deeply felt by all of us at Dolan." Original Report: 12-Year-Old Killed In Stamfor…

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by Josh Lanier
Plainfield, CT
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Fake Cop Busted Getting Rid Of Evidence During Plainfield Abuse Allegation: Police Fake Cop Busted Getting Rid Of Evidence During Plainfield Abuse Allegation: Police Fake Cop Busted Getting Rid Of Evidence During Plainfield Abuse Allegation: Police
Fake Cop Busted Getting Rid Of Evidence During Plainfield Abuse Allegation: Police A Connecticut man accused of abusing a woman was arrested over the weekend after police said he was caught impersonating a law enforcement officer and attempting to destroy evidence. Jeffrey Howard, 51, of Plainfield, was placed under investigation after officers were called to his home for a welfare check following a report of abuse, authorities said. The woman at the scene initially told police everything was fine, but she later called Plainfield officers shortly after they left to report that Howard had physically and emotionally abused her and used "control tactics," Plainfield police s…

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by Josh Lanier
East Lyme-Niantic, CT
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Motorcyclist Fighting For His Life After Crashing Bike In East Lyme Motorcyclist Fighting For His Life After Crashing Bike In East Lyme Motorcyclist Fighting For His Life After Crashing Bike In East Lyme
Motorcyclist Fighting For His Life After Crashing Bike In East Lyme A 42-year-old man was airlifted to a Connecticut hospital after crashing his motorcycle over the weekend, authorities said. The Rhode Island motorcyclist was riding his bike along McCurdy Road in East Lyme, near the intersection with Bittersweet Lane on Sunday, Aug. 3, Connecticut State Police said.  He lost control of the motorcycle, went off the road, and crashed into a mailbox.  Authorities said he was taken to the hospital in critical condition.  The crash is under investigation.  Authorities ask anyone with information on the incident to contact Trooper John Pins…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Whale Killed In Barnegat Bay Boat Strike; Passenger Thrown Overboard In Shocking Video Whale Killed In Barnegat Bay Boat Strike; Passenger Thrown Overboard In Shocking Video Whale Killed In Barnegat Bay Boat Strike; Passenger Thrown Overboard In Shocking Video
Whale Killed In Barnegat Bay Boat Strike; Passenger Thrown Overboard In Shocking Video A whale was killed in a New Jersey bay this weekend after being struck by a boat, an incident that also tossed a passenger into the water and stunned nearby boaters. According to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, the 20-foot minke whale was first spotted in Barnegat Bay around 2:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. About an hour later, the New Jersey State Police Marine Unit contacted the conservation group to report that a boat had collided with the animal in a violent crash. Video of the crash shared with NJ.com shows a boater being thrown overboard as the vessel nearly capsizes after the whale ra…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Netflix Axes Schwarzenegger Action Comedy After 2nd Season Netflix Axes Schwarzenegger Action Comedy After 2nd Season Netflix Axes Schwarzenegger Action Comedy After 2nd Season
Netflix Axes Schwarzenegger Action Comedy After 2nd Season Fans of this Netflix action comedy will call this decision fouled up beyond all recognition.  The streaming giant announced on Saturday, Aug. 2, that "Fubar," the Arnold Schwarzenegger-led action series, two months after releasing the series' sophomore season.   Deadline first reported the news, noting it is only the fourth series Netflix has axed this year. The others include fellow spy series "The Recruit," and the medical dramas "Pulse" and "The Resident." "Fubar" struggled to maintain its audience from its first season into its second, topping out at No. 7 in the Ne…

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by Josh Lanier
Stamford, CT
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13-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Crash; Stamford Police Searching For Driver 13-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Crash; Stamford Police Searching For Driver 13-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Crash; Stamford Police Searching For Driver
13-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Crash; Stamford Police Searching For Driver Update: Police have identified the boy as 12-year-old Brisley Reyes of Stamford and said they have identified a suspect. Click here for more information. Original: A 12-year-old boy was killed after a car hit him while he was riding a mini bike, police said. The vehicle sped away and left the child to die.  The teen was riding south on Courtland Avenue near 316 Courtland Ave. in Stamford around 8:47 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2. He was with a family member who was on a scooter. For reasons unknown, both had pulled off the travel lane and were sitting on the shoulder of the road when a…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Delta Pilot Arrested In Cockpit Charged With Child Sex Crimes: DA Delta Pilot Arrested In Cockpit Charged With Child Sex Crimes: DA Delta Pilot Arrested In Cockpit Charged With Child Sex Crimes: DA
Delta Pilot Arrested In Cockpit Charged With Child Sex Crimes: DA Authorities have identified the pilot arrested in the cockpit of a Delta flight last week and announced he now faces charges of sexually abusing a child. Rustom Bhagwagar, 34, of Contra Costa County, California, was a co-pilot aboard Delta Air Lines Flight 2809 that departed Minneapolis and landed at San Francisco International Airport around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26. Original Report: Federal Agents Storm Plane To Arrest Pilot Federal agents with Homeland Security Investigations, working in coordination with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, boarded the plane moments after …

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