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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Tolland, CT
Breaking News
Tolland Strip Club Owner Admits Running Prostitution Ring, Hiding Millions From IRS: Feds Tolland Strip Club Owner Admits Running Prostitution Ring, Hiding Millions From IRS: Feds
Tolland Strip Club Owner Admits Running Prostitution Ring, Hiding Millions From IRS: Feds A Massachusetts man admitted in federal court that he ran a prostitution operation out of a Connecticut strip club while hiding millions of dollars from the IRS, authorities announced.  Kenneth Denning, 69, of Holland, pleaded guilty Tuesday, May 20, to multiple federal crimes tied to the operation of the Electric Blue strip club in Tolland, prosecutors said. Federal investigators said Denning controlled the club for decades through a holding company called Denning Enterprises. The business was officially owned by his wife but operated under Denning’s direction until it was sold in Jan…

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by Josh Lanier
East Haven, CT
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East Haven Caretaker Charged In Sister’s Killing Amid Alzheimer’s Struggles East Haven Caretaker Charged In Sister’s Killing Amid Alzheimer’s Struggles
East Haven Caretaker Charged In Sister’s Killing Amid Alzheimer’s Struggles A Connecticut man accused of killing his older sister while serving as her caretaker is being held on a $2 million bond after police said tensions tied to her Alzheimer’s disease had built for months. Donna Caponero, 69, was killed Friday, May 16, inside her Edgemere Road home in East Haven, according to police. Her brother, Sean McCormack, 56, is now charged with killing her. McCormack made his first court appearance on Wednesday, and a judge ordered him held on a $2 million bond, WTNH reported. He did not speak at the arraignment hearing. McCormack had been caring for his sister after he…

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by Josh Lanier
Branford, CT
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Popular Branford Restaurant Closing After 14 Years, Leaving Loyal Customers Heartbroken Popular Branford Restaurant Closing After 14 Years, Leaving Loyal Customers Heartbroken
Popular Branford Restaurant Closing After 14 Years, Leaving Loyal Customers Heartbroken A longtime Connecticut restaurant is shutting down after more than a decade serving shoreline families and the allergy community. Home Restaurant, located at 1114 Main St. in Branford, announced over the weekend that it will close for good on May 31. Owner Jared Schulefand shared the news in a Facebook post that drew emotional reactions from longtime customers. “After 14 years of proudly serving the shoreline, Home will be closing its doors May 31st," he wrote. "I’m so grateful for your support through the years and I’d like to sincerely thank each and every person who shared a part in our…

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by Josh Lanier
Middletown, CT
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Man Accused Of Strangling Pregnant Woman In Middletown Home With Toddler Inside Man Accused Of Strangling Pregnant Woman In Middletown Home With Toddler Inside
Man Accused Of Strangling Pregnant Woman In Middletown Home With Toddler Inside A Connecticut man is accused of choking a pregnant woman during a domestic dispute while a 1-year-old child was inside the home, according to police. David Williams, 24, of Windsor, faces multiple felony charges following the alleged April 26 attack at a home in Middletown, police said. Middletown officers responded after a woman reported Williams choked her during an argument, according to an incident report. Police said the woman was five months pregnant at the time. Officials said they observed slight bruising on the woman’s neck. Investigators also learned that a 1-year-old child was u…

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by Josh Lanier
Shelton, CT
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Shelton Medical Business Accused Of $660K Medicaid Scheme Involving Fake Treatments, Doctors Shelton Medical Business Accused Of $660K Medicaid Scheme Involving Fake Treatments, Doctors
Shelton Medical Business Accused Of $660K Medicaid Scheme Involving Fake Treatments, Doctors Four people tied to a Connecticut medical business are accused of running a scheme that investigators say stole nearly $660,000 from Connecticut’s Medicaid program through fake medical billing. Inspectors with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney announced the arrest on Wednesday, May 20. Investigators said the case centers on Advanced Pain and Regenerative Medical Solution Corporation, also known as APRM Solutions, in Shelton. Authorities charged: David Waltzer, 62, of East Haven Eid J. Atallah, 61, of Middlebury Terry L. Choszczyk, 65, of Seymour …

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Viral Video Of Southbridge McDonald's Manager Licking Customer's Fries Leads To Arrest Viral Video Of Southbridge McDonald's Manager Licking Customer's Fries Leads To Arrest
Viral Video Of Southbridge McDonald's Manager Licking Customer's Fries Leads To Arrest A former Massachusetts McDonald's employee has been arrested after a viral video she filmed allegedly showed her licking a customer’s fries before putting them in a bag and serving them. Kaylie Santos, identified as a night manager at the Southbridge location, was charged with distributing food with a harmful substance, according to court records obtained by USA Today. The alleged incident happened April 9 at an East Main Street McDonald’s, according to the report. Police said the clip was first shared on Snapchat before spreading across social media platforms, where it quickly drew ba…

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by Josh Lanier
Madison, CT
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Motorcyclist Killed In High-Speed I-95 Crash With SUV In Madison Motorcyclist Killed In High-Speed I-95 Crash With SUV In Madison
Motorcyclist Killed In High-Speed I-95 Crash With SUV In Madison A 28-year-old man was killed after crashing his motorcycle into an SUV while speeding on I-95, police said.  Joseph R. Baez, of Providence, Rhode Island, was killed around 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, when his BMW motorcycle slammed into a Subaru Crosstrek near Exit 60 south in Madison, Connecticut State Police said.  Investigators said Baez was riding at a high rate of speed at the time of the crash. His motorcycle also lacked a license plate.  Paramedics rushed Baez to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he later died of his injuries, police said. The driver of the Subaru, …

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Former Mass Rep. Barney Frank Dead At 86: Liberal Icon, Gay Pioneer Led Wall Street Reform Former Mass Rep. Barney Frank Dead At 86: Liberal Icon, Gay Pioneer Led Wall Street Reform
Former Mass Rep. Barney Frank Dead At 86: Liberal Icon, Gay Pioneer Led Wall Street Reform Former US Rep. Barney Frank, one of the most influential Democrats of his generation and a key architect of Wall Street reform after the 2008 financial crisis, has died at 86. Frank died Tuesday night, May 19, after spending recent months in hospice care at his home in Ogunquit, Maine, where he was being treated for congestive heart failure, according to The New York Times. The Massachusetts Democrat served in the House of Representatives from 1981 to 2013. He chaired the House Financial Services Committee from 2007 to 2011 during the nation’s financial crisis. Frank became nationally know…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
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Attorney Crump Calls Ex-Hartford Officer’s Arrest ‘First Step Toward Justice’ In Fatal Shooting Attorney Crump Calls Ex-Hartford Officer’s Arrest ‘First Step Toward Justice’ In Fatal Shooting
Attorney Crump Calls Ex-Hartford Officer’s Arrest ‘First Step Toward Justice’ In Fatal Shooting The attorney for a Connecticut family whose loved one was shot and killed by a Hartford police officer during a mental health crisis said the officer’s arrest is just the “first step” toward justice. Famed civil rights attorney Ben Crump held a press conference Tuesday, May 19, one day after state prosecutors charged former Hartford Police Officer Joseph Magnano with first-degree manslaughter in the February 27 shooting death of Stevie Jones. “An arrest does not equal a conviction … This is but the first step toward justice,” Crump told assembled reporters. The shooting happened Feb. 27. J…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
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Driver Accused Of Fatal Norwalk Hit-And-Run Caught Months After Crash Driver Accused Of Fatal Norwalk Hit-And-Run Caught Months After Crash
Driver Accused Of Fatal Norwalk Hit-And-Run Caught Months After Crash A Connecticut man is accused of fleeing after a deadly crash that left a pedestrian dying in the street, police said. Edwin Francisco-Bonilla, 30, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Monday, May 18, following a months-long investigation into the fatal collision on Nov. 19 at Van Buren Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Norwalk, authorities said.  Norwalk police said dash camera footage from a nearby vehicle showed the pedestrian crossing Van Buren Avenue in the crosswalk when a driver turning left from Bedford Avenue onto Van Buren Avenue ran a red light and hit him. Authorities did not identify …

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