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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Enfield, CT
Breaking News
Man, Woman Found Dead Inside Enfield Home Man, Woman Found Dead Inside Enfield Home
Man, Woman Found Dead Inside Enfield Home A man and a woman were found dead inside a Connecticut home on Tuesday, Sept. 8.  Officers were called to their Enfield home in the 100 block of Foxhill Lane for reports of an unresponsive man, police said.  They found a 48-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman on the living room floor. The room had been turned into a makeshift bedroom. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives confirmed that they lived at the home. Authorities did not immediately identify them.  Investigators found signs of heavy alcohol use and a large amount of prescription medication, poli…

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by Josh Lanier
Enfield, CT
Breaking News
$10K Cash, Masks Found In Attempted Enfield Cooking Oil Heist, Police Say $10K Cash, Masks Found In Attempted Enfield Cooking Oil Heist, Police Say
$10K Cash, Masks Found In Attempted Enfield Cooking Oil Heist, Police Say Two New York men face charges after police said they caught them trying to steal used cooking oil from a Connecticut business. Officers found the men at a shopping plaza on Sunday, Sept. 6, after police were alerted to a white box truck linked to an earlier cooking oil theft from an Enfield restaurant. Police stopped the truck and arrested both men inside after an investigation. Officers found a large polyethylene liquid storage tank, buckets, hoses, and various masks in the van. The men also had more than $10,000 in cash, police said. Police suspect the truck may be connected to other th…

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by Josh Lanier
Norfolk, MA
Obituaries
Fall River Courthouse Death Leaves Family Reeling: ‘Pain No Parent Should Ever Have To Endure’ Fall River Courthouse Death Leaves Family Reeling: ‘Pain No Parent Should Ever Have To Endure’
Fall River Courthouse Death Leaves Family Reeling: ‘Pain No Parent Should Ever Have To Endure’ A community is rallying around the family of a beloved local musician and courthouse worker after his sudden death. Michel Richard Poisson, 49, of Chepachet, Rhode Island, died Friday, Aug. 28, after he collapsed while working at Fall River Superior Court. The Fall River native worked as an information technician for the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. Colleagues knew him for his professionalism and steady commitment, according to his obituary. A GoFundMe organized for his mother, Kathy, is raising money for expenses related to his death. The fundraiser remembers Poisson as a ca…

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by Josh Lanier
East Windsor, CT
Your Community
East Windsor Officers Rescue Driver Minutes Before Flames Consume Vehicle East Windsor Officers Rescue Driver Minutes Before Flames Consume Vehicle
East Windsor Officers Rescue Driver Minutes Before Flames Consume Vehicle Two Connecticut police officers are being called heroes after they pulled an unresponsive driver from a burning vehicle just minutes before flames overtook it, authorities said. East Windsor Officer Devlin was first to reach the crash around 4:15 a.m. on Aug. 31 on Bridge Street in East Windsor. The car was on fire, and the driver was unconscious and had a seat belt on, which complicated removing them from the vehicle, police said.  As Devlin began trying to free the driver, Sgt. Tessier arrived to help out.  The officers pulled the driver from the vehicle and dragged them t…

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by Josh Lanier
Norfolk, MA
Breaking News
Can Trump Pardon Lindsay Clancy? Her Lawyer Calls On President For Help After Mistrial Can Trump Pardon Lindsay Clancy? Her Lawyer Calls On President For Help After Mistrial
Can Trump Pardon Lindsay Clancy? Her Lawyer Calls On President For Help After Mistrial Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer is asking President Donald Trump to intervene after her murder trial ended without a verdict. There is one major obstacle: Trump cannot pardon her. Attorney Kevin Reddington appeared on "Good Morning America" on Tuesday, Sept. 8, days after a Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial. Clancy, 36, faces three first-degree murder charges in the deaths of her children at their Duxbury home in January 2023. Related: Mom Who Closely Followed Lindsay Clancy Case Kills 2-Year-Old Son, Prosecutors Say "Mr. President, I would hope you would consider this young lady, the type o…

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by Josh Lanier
Windsor, CT
Breaking News
Police ID Man Killed In Jet Ski Accident On Connecticut River In Windsor Police ID Man Killed In Jet Ski Accident On Connecticut River In Windsor
Police ID Man Killed In Jet Ski Accident On Connecticut River In Windsor Officials have identified the man found dead after a jet ski accident on the Connecticut River.  The body of Jose Nunez Quezada, 32, of New Haven, was recovered Monday, Sept. 7, after he disappeared in the river Sunday, state officials said. The accident happened near the Bissell Bridge Boat Launch in Windsor. Environmental Conservation police responded after someone reported a person missing in the water. Authorities did not release details on the accident that led to Quezada falling into the river.  The South Windsor Fire Department joined local police and the Capitol Regi…

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by Josh Lanier
Griswold-Lisbon, CT
Breaking News
Griswold Man Secretly Filmed Woman Inside Target Dressing Room: Police Griswold Man Secretly Filmed Woman Inside Target Dressing Room: Police
Griswold Man Secretly Filmed Woman Inside Target Dressing Room: Police A 30-year-old man faces multiple charges after police say he was recording a woman inside a Connecticut Target dressing room. Brandon Michael Mcmechen, 30, of Griswold, was arrested last week and charged with voyeurism with malice, third-degree stalking, and second-degree breach of peace, Connecticut State Police said.  Authorities were called to the Target on River Road in Lisbon on Sept. 1 after someone accused Mcmechen of secretly filming a woman in a dressing room, police said.  He was being held on a $5,000 bond. 

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by Josh Lanier
Rocky Hill, CT
Breaking News
Rocky Hill Volleyball Coach Charged With DUI After Fatal Pedestrian Crash Rocky Hill Volleyball Coach Charged With DUI After Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Rocky Hill Volleyball Coach Charged With DUI After Fatal Pedestrian Crash A Connecticut high school volleyball coach has been charged with DUI after police said she struck and killed a 65-year-old pedestrian during Labor Day weekend. Sarah Bezdelovs, 23, of Rocky Hill, was identified as the driver in the crash that killed Miguel A. Collado Almonte around 8:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, on Glastonbury Avenue in Rocky Hill, police said.  Bezdelovs remained at the scene and was charged with driving under the influence. Collado Almonte was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.  Bezdelovs is the head volleyball coach at Rocky Hill …

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by Josh Lanier
Stonington-North Stonington, CT
Your Community
Porch Lights Shine For Torren O’Grady As North Stonington Unites To Support His Family Porch Lights Shine For Torren O’Grady As North Stonington Unites To Support His Family
Porch Lights Shine For Torren O’Grady As North Stonington Unites To Support His Family A Connecticut town is surrounding the family of sixth-grader Torren O’Grady with love, support, and light after he died in a crash. Torren O’Grady, 11, was killed after he collided with a school bus while riding his bike in North Stonington around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, near Old Colony and Pinecrest roads. The bus driver has not been charged as of Sunday. The loss came five days into the new school year. North Stonington Public Schools dismissed students early Wednesday so children could be with their families after the traumatic incident. The district made counselors, e…

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by Josh Lanier
Norfolk, MA
On Your Side
Cape Cod Man's Truck Sale Sparks Investigation Over eBay Rules Cape Cod Man's Truck Sale Sparks Investigation Over eBay Rules
Cape Cod Man's Truck Sale Sparks Investigation Over eBay Rules A Cape Cod man handed over his pickup after eBay said the buyer had paid in full. More than $11,000 of his money was still missing. Keith Mackenzie-Betty sold his 2014 Toyota Tundra on eBay for $23,750, and he had received $11,625 when the online retail giant told him he could release the truck, according to CBS Boston.  “I said, ‘Hang on, I’ve only had half my money,’” Mackenzie-Betty told reporters. “Who parts with something when they’ve not been paid in full?” The buyer had sent the full amount. Mackenzie-Betty said eBay confirmed the payment before he handed over the vehicle. The…

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