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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Dedham, MA
Obituaries
Active-Duty Dedham Police Sgt Dies After Long Cancer Battle; GoFundMe Surges For Family Active-Duty Dedham Police Sgt Dies After Long Cancer Battle; GoFundMe Surges For Family
Active-Duty Dedham Police Sgt Dies After Long Cancer Battle; GoFundMe Surges For Family A Dedham police sergeant who died after a long battle with cancer is being remembered for his dedication to the community he served and the family he loved. Sgt. James Quigley died Thursday, June 11. “Throughout his battle, Jim continued to serve our community with commitment and selflessness,” the Dedham police posted to Facebook. He leaves behind his wife and two children, Maeve and James, according to a GoFundMe created to support his family. Quigley joined the Dedham Police Department in 2015 as a patrol officer. He was promoted to detective two years later and spent years handling com…

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by Josh Lanier
Granby, CT
Obituaries
Heartbroken Mass Family Remembers 14-Year-Old Who Died On School Trip To Granby Resort Heartbroken Mass Family Remembers 14-Year-Old Who Died On School Trip To Granby Resort
Heartbroken Mass Family Remembers 14-Year-Old Who Died On School Trip To Granby Resort A Massachusetts eighth grader who died during a school field trip at a Connecticut resort is being remembered as a gifted student, athlete, and leader whose loss has devastated his family and school community. Emari Marshall-Woodard, 14, suffered a medical emergency while visiting High Meadow Resort in Granby and drowned on Wednesday, June 11, authorities said. An off-duty officer began life-saving measures before Emari was transported to a hospital, where he later died. "Our hearts are with the student’s family, friends, classmates, school staff, and all those whose lives have been touched…

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by Josh Lanier
Bellingham, MA
Breaking News
2 Sisters Dead After Fire Tears Through Bellingham Home 2 Sisters Dead After Fire Tears Through Bellingham Home
2 Sisters Dead After Fire Tears Through Bellingham Home A fast-moving overnight house fire killed two sisters and left a Massachusetts community reeling.  The fire broke out around 12:40 p.m. Monday, June 15, at 15 Temi Road in Bellingham, according to the State Fire Marshal's Office.  Bellingham Fire Chief William R. Miller said firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke pushing through the roof. Crews had to fight flames to get inside.  They found two older adults inside the home. Crews pulled them from the fire, but they died soon after.  Firefighters extinguished the fire within 40 minutes.  No other injuries were r…

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by Josh Lanier
Norfolk, MA
Breaking News
New Bedford Man Who Raped Girlfriend's Daughters 'Several Thousand Times' Sentenced: DA New Bedford Man Who Raped Girlfriend's Daughters 'Several Thousand Times' Sentenced: DA
New Bedford Man Who Raped Girlfriend's Daughters 'Several Thousand Times' Sentenced: DA A Massachusetts man who was found guilty of sexually assaulting his girlfriend's daughters "several thousand times" over the course of three years will spend decades behind bars, prosecutors announced.  Richard Cruz, 51, of New Bedford, was found guilty on Thursday, June 11, of three counts of forcible child rape and two counts each of child rape aggravated by age and indecent assault and battery on a child younger than 14, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office.  A Fall River Superior Court judge sentenced him to 40 to 50 years in prison.  Both of t…

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by Josh Lanier
Norfolk, MA
Breaking News
At Least 1 Dead In Tractor-Trailer Involved In Taunton Multi-Car Crash: Report At Least 1 Dead In Tractor-Trailer Involved In Taunton Multi-Car Crash: Report
At Least 1 Dead In Tractor-Trailer Involved In Taunton Multi-Car Crash: Report Massachusetts State Police are asking drivers to avoid Route 44 following a multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer truck.  The wreck was reported on Monday morning, June 15, in the area of  Burt to North Walker Streets in Taunton. State and local police were on the scene investigating the cause of the crash.  Early reports said multiple people were hurt in the crash, but police have not released any information on casualties. WJAR reported that at least one person had died, but calls to investigators to confirm were not immediately returned.  That investigation…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
Your Community
Why Connecticut, Massachusetts, Several Others Are Skipping Trump's Great American State Fair Why Connecticut, Massachusetts, Several Others Are Skipping Trump's Great American State Fair
Why Connecticut, Massachusetts, Several Others Are Skipping Trump's Great American State Fair Connecticut and Massachusetts are among at least eight states that will not participate in the Great American State Fair, a centerpiece event in President Donald Trump's celebrations of America's 250th anniversary. The fair is scheduled to run from June 25 through July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with organizers originally envisioning participation from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Instead, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, and Washington have opted out, according to Yahoo News.  Rhode Island announced on Monday, June 15, …

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
4 CT Men Who Tried To Have Sex With Minors Caught In Undercover Norwalk Police Sting: Cops 4 CT Men Who Tried To Have Sex With Minors Caught In Undercover Norwalk Police Sting: Cops
4 CT Men Who Tried To Have Sex With Minors Caught In Undercover Norwalk Police Sting: Cops Four Connecticut men were arrested this week after investigators posed as underage teenagers as part of a child predator sting targeting adults accused of trying to have sex with minors, authorities said. The undercover operation concluded Friday, June 12, after Norwalk police posted advertisements on dating websites and social media platforms. Officers posed as 15-year-old boys and girls online, investigators said.  Four men responded to the postings and were arrested, Norwalk police said.  Those charged were: Luis Figueroa, 38, of Norwalk, was charged with criminal attempt at…

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by Josh Lanier
Berlin, CT
Breaking News
After 40 Years Of Saving Others, Retired Berlin Firefighter Loses Home, 3 Cats In Blaze After 40 Years Of Saving Others, Retired Berlin Firefighter Loses Home, 3 Cats In Blaze
After 40 Years Of Saving Others, Retired Berlin Firefighter Loses Home, 3 Cats In Blaze A longtime Connecticut firefighter who spent more than four decades serving his community is now the one in need after a devastating blaze destroyed his home and killed three beloved cats. As he begins to rebuild, the town he spent years protecting is rallying around him. Al Pipkin, a well-known member of the Berlin community and surrounding towns, lost everything when a fire on Thursday, June 11, destroyed his house. The tragedy happened as Pipkin was recovering from major back surgery. According to a GoFundMe, the blaze destroyed all of the possessions belonging to Pipkin and his wife, Je…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwich, CT
Breaking News
Green Laser Strikes Delta Plane Over Norwich; FAA Investigating Green Laser Strikes Delta Plane Over Norwich; FAA Investigating
Green Laser Strikes Delta Plane Over Norwich; FAA Investigating The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after someone shone a green laser into the cockpit of a Delta Air Lines flight as it flew over Connecticut.  The incident happened Thursday night, June 11, as a Delta flight from Dallas to Boston began its final descent, according to the FAA. The aircraft was still flying at about 20,000 feet around 9:15 p.m. when the green laser struck the cockpit while passing over the Franklin and Norwich area. The flight landed safely, and no one was injured.  FAA officials are investigating. "Shining a laser at an aircraft poses a serious…

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by Josh Lanier
Winchester-Winsted, CT
Breaking News
Winchester Man Admits Killing Wife Despite Active Protective Order; Held On $3M Bond Winchester Man Admits Killing Wife Despite Active Protective Order; Held On $3M Bond
Winchester Man Admits Killing Wife Despite Active Protective Order; Held On $3M Bond A Connecticut man who admitted to killing his estranged wife, a well-loved business owner and mother of three, has been arrested, police said. He also attempted suicide after the attack, but failed.  Leon Stetson, 67, was arrested Thursday, June 12, and charged with murder, home invasion, and violation of a protective order in the death of Carrie Stetson, 54, Connecticut State Police said. Police were called to Carrie Stetson's Oak Street home in Winchester at about 9:41 p.m. Monday, June 8, after a witness reported seeing blood inside the house. Related: Support Floods In For Childr…

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