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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New Haven, CT
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Bridgeport Motorcyclist Critically Injured In New Haven Crash While Riding With Other Bikers Bridgeport Motorcyclist Critically Injured In New Haven Crash While Riding With Other Bikers
Bridgeport Motorcyclist Critically Injured In New Haven Crash While Riding With Other Bikers A 35-year-old Bridgeport man is fighting for his life after crashing his motorcycle on a New Haven street while riding with a group of other motorcyclists, police said. Editor's note: Police initially reported the man had died, but issued a correction just after 12:30 p.m. Monday after our story was published.  Officers believe the man was riding west on Grand Avenue near the intersection of East Street in New Haven when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, police said.  Responding officers found the rider with severe injuries.&…

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by Josh Lanier
Meriden, CT
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Suspect Shot Dead By Police Following Fatal Meriden Baseball Bat Attack: OIG (Update) Suspect Shot Dead By Police Following Fatal Meriden Baseball Bat Attack: OIG (Update)
Suspect Shot Dead By Police Following Fatal Meriden Baseball Bat Attack: OIG (Update) Update: The man whom police shot after investigators said he beat a man to death with a baseball bat has also died from his gunshot injuries, authorities announced Monday afternoon, July 20. Police have released few details on his death or the other victim.  Original: Connecticut State Police released new details after a Meriden police officer shot a suspect accused of beating someone to death with a baseball bat over the weekend. An officer responded to a home on Sagamore Road in Meriden around 10 a.m. Sunday, July 19, after reports of a domestic violence incident. Police arrived to f…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
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2 Teens Thrown From Scooter In Norwalk Crash, 16-Year-Old Fighting For Their Life 2 Teens Thrown From Scooter In Norwalk Crash, 16-Year-Old Fighting For Their Life
2 Teens Thrown From Scooter In Norwalk Crash, 16-Year-Old Fighting For Their Life A 16-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries after a moped carrying two teens crashed into an SUV at a busy Connecticut intersection over the weekend, sending them both to the hospital, police said. The crash happened around 2:54 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, at the intersection of Water Street and Hanford Place in Norwalk, according to police. The scooter, occupied by two 16-year-olds, collided with an SUV that was making a left turn, investigators said. The impact threw both teens from the scooter. Neither was wearing helmets.  The scooter operator suffered life-threatening injuries.…

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by Josh Lanier
Windsor, CT
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Enfield Driver Killed After Car Rolls Onto I-91 In Windsor, Hit By Oncoming Vehicle Enfield Driver Killed After Car Rolls Onto I-91 In Windsor, Hit By Oncoming Vehicle
Enfield Driver Killed After Car Rolls Onto I-91 In Windsor, Hit By Oncoming Vehicle A Connecticut man was killed over the weekend after his car crashed, rolled over, and was hit by another vehicle on Interstate 91 in Windsor, according to  David Csaszar, 35, of Enfield, was driving a Chevrolet Malibu on I-91 North near Exit 37 around 3:41 a.m. Sunday, July 19, when Connecticut State Police said he left the roadway and hit the guardrail along the right shoulder. His car then crossed all three travel lanes, hit the median, and rolled onto its side in the center lane. An Infiniti G35 then slammed into the overturned Malibu, police said. Csaszar was pronounced dead at th…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Craig Melvin Thanks Supporters After 'Today' Intruder, Roker Backs 'Brother'; Guard Loses Job Craig Melvin Thanks Supporters After 'Today' Intruder, Roker Backs 'Brother'; Guard Loses Job
Craig Melvin Thanks Supporters After 'Today' Intruder, Roker Backs 'Brother'; Guard Loses Job A day after a man allegedly sneaked into the NBC studios during the "Today" show and yelled a racial slur at co-host Craig Melvin, the Weston, Connecticut, resident thanked viewers for their outpouring of support. But as his colleagues rallied around him, one security guard was left without a job. In a brief remark on the Friday, July 17, episode of "Today," Melvin said he was rattled but thankful for his co-hosts and colleagues, who were quick to come to his aid. "Thankfully, he was apprehended quickly. He was placed under arrest," the anchor said, adding that the show is "cooperating full…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
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'Amy' Wants To Trim Your Trees, Wash Your House, Fix Your Roof — And Empty Your Wallet 'Amy' Wants To Trim Your Trees, Wash Your House, Fix Your Roof — And Empty Your Wallet
'Amy' Wants To Trim Your Trees, Wash Your House, Fix Your Roof — And Empty Your Wallet If you live in Connecticut, there's a good chance you know Amy. Maybe she's texted you about her tree-trimming service. Got a dirty driveway? Amy has a pressure-washing business that will fix it right up. Are your gutters in shambles? Amy's got you. From roofing to leaky pipes, Amy has what you need. But there's one hiccup: Amy isn't real. Neither is Dave. Or James. Or Michael. They're part of a growing wave of scam texts hoping to catch homeowners in need, and they are everywhere. There are dozens of Reddit threads featuring hundreds of these nearly identical messages, including one …

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by Josh Lanier
Southington, CT
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Ex-State Trooper Accused Of Drunk Crash In Southington Gets Chance To Avoid Conviction: Report Ex-State Trooper Accused Of Drunk Crash In Southington Gets Chance To Avoid Conviction: Report
Ex-State Trooper Accused Of Drunk Crash In Southington Gets Chance To Avoid Conviction: Report A former Connecticut State Police trooper accused of crashing his cruiser while off duty with a blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit has been granted a special diversionary program, according to CT Insider. Jacob Drechsler, 24, of Southington, was granted Accelerated Rehabilitation, a two-year diversionary program, on Wednesday at state Superior Court in New Britain, the report said. The decision stems from a Halloween night crash on Flanders Road on Oct. 31 in Southington. The program provides Drechsler the opportunity to avoid a criminal conviction if he completes its…

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by Josh Lanier
Worcester, MA
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Tire-Slashing Confrontation Turns Deadly: Worcester Man Convicted In 2020 Murder Tire-Slashing Confrontation Turns Deadly: Worcester Man Convicted In 2020 Murder
Tire-Slashing Confrontation Turns Deadly: Worcester Man Convicted In 2020 Murder A confrontation over slashed tires in a Worcester neighborhood ended in a deadly stabbing, and a jury has now convicted the man responsible. Benjamin Willie, 26, was found guilty Friday, July 17, of second-degree murder in the 2020 killing of 29-year-old Josue Rios, Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. announced. The fatal stabbing happened on June 30, 2020, in Worcester's Grafton Hill neighborhood. Prosecutors said Rios confronted Willie after catching him slashing the tires of vehicles parked in the area. During the confrontation, Willie stabbed Rios. Rios was taken to…

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by Josh Lanier
East Hampton, CT
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Connecticut Community Rallies For Cassie Munson With Cupcake Fundraiser, East Hampton Vigil Connecticut Community Rallies For Cassie Munson With Cupcake Fundraiser, East Hampton Vigil
Connecticut Community Rallies For Cassie Munson With Cupcake Fundraiser, East Hampton Vigil A Connecticut baker is stepping up to help the family of a 15-year-old East Hampton girl who died after a medical emergency while paddleboarding in Eastford. Cassandra "Cassie" Munson died Sunday, July 12, after falling into Crystal Pond. Witnesses said she appeared to have a medical emergency before she entered the water. As her family grieves, community members have rallied around them. A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $57,000 as of Friday afternoon. The money will help pay for Munson's funeral expenses and cover other costs to allow her family time to grieve. Others have wanted …

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by Josh Lanier
Springfield, MA
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Police ID Springfield Man Who Died After Being Found Shot In Wooded Area Police ID Springfield Man Who Died After Being Found Shot In Wooded Area
Police ID Springfield Man Who Died After Being Found Shot In Wooded Area A man found with a gunshot wound in a wooded area in Springfield earlier this week has been identified as police continue searching for answers. Sean Pendergrast, 49, of Springfield, was found around 2:40 a.m. Monday, July 13, in the 200 block of Parker Street after officers responded to a report of shots fired, the Hampden District Attorney's Office said Friday. Paramedics took Pendergrast to Baystate Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries. The Springfield Police Homicide Unit, under the direction of Captain Trent Duda, is investigating the killing alongside the Hampden Dis…

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