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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National Interest
Award-Winning UMass Chef Accused Of Killing Wife In Campus Hotel Room Award-Winning UMass Chef Accused Of Killing Wife In Campus Hotel Room
Award-Winning UMass Chef Accused Of Killing Wife In Campus Hotel Room An award-winning chef at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, accused of beating his wife to death at a university hotel, has pleaded not guilty.  Jeffrey MacDonald, 36, of Wilbraham, is charged with murder and assault and battery on a police officer after his arrest at Hotel UMass, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. Campus police received a 911 call around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, reporting an emergency in Room 413. When they arrived, officers found the body of 31-year-old Emma MacDonald, authorities said. Police said Jeffrey MacDonald attacked an officer …

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by Josh Lanier
Avon, CT
Breaking News
Avon Day Care To Close After Child Sex Assault Arrest; Police Say More Victims May Come Forward Avon Day Care To Close After Child Sex Assault Arrest; Police Say More Victims May Come Forward
Avon Day Care To Close After Child Sex Assault Arrest; Police Say More Victims May Come Forward The Connecticut day care where police say a former employee sexually assaulted a 4-year-old boy will close next month, officials said. BrightPath Avon Early Learning & Child Care announced this week that it will close on Friday, May 22. The decision comes days after Avon police released new details in their investigation. Jan Carlos Berrios Otero, 29, was arrested on April 1 and charged with fourth-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor in connection with an incident on March 30, when investigators say he abused the boy during nap time. The child's parents noticed scratche…

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by Josh Lanier
Southington, CT
Breaking News
Southington Business Owner Accused In $2.5M Tax Fraud Scheme Spanning Years Southington Business Owner Accused In $2.5M Tax Fraud Scheme Spanning Years
Southington Business Owner Accused In $2.5M Tax Fraud Scheme Spanning Years A North Carolina man and a Connecticut business owner are facing multiple charges in a $2.5 million tax fraud case, federal authorities said. Michael Joseph Meade, 61, of Old Saybrook, and Chet Lee West, 70, of Nebo, North Carolina, were indicted April 8, 2026, in a sweeping scheme that investigators allege lasted for more than a decade, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut said this week. Meade owned and operated a Southington-based manufacturing business called Innovative Components LLC, and later Liquidlevel.com LLC. Authorities say he ran up a $2.5 million tax bill for the …

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Mike Vrabel Away From NFL Draft, Will Seek Counseling Amid Dianna Russini Photo Scandal: ESPN Mike Vrabel Away From NFL Draft, Will Seek Counseling Amid Dianna Russini Photo Scandal: ESPN
Mike Vrabel Away From NFL Draft, Will Seek Counseling Amid Dianna Russini Photo Scandal: ESPN New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is stepping away from the team during a key moment in the NFL Draft after he was photographed with NFL reporter Dianna Russini at a resort in Arizona. The team confirmed to ESPN that Vrabel will not be present for Day 3 of the draft on Saturday, April 25, as he begins counseling. The decision comes after photos surfaced showing Vrabel and longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini together at a poolside setting. Both are married. Vrabel addressed the situation publicly on Wednesday night. “As I said the other day, I promised my family, this organization, an…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
CT Man Sexually Assaulted 2 Norwalk Juveniles He Knew After Months-Long Probe: Police CT Man Sexually Assaulted 2 Norwalk Juveniles He Knew After Months-Long Probe: Police
CT Man Sexually Assaulted 2 Norwalk Juveniles He Knew After Months-Long Probe: Police A 36-year-old Connecticut man has been arrested after two juveniles who knew him accused him of sexual assault, authorities said. Francisco Rodriguez-Posligua, of Orange, was arrested this week following a months-long investigation that began in November 2025, when the two alleged victims spoke with Norwalk police, officials said. They told investigators that Rodriguez-Posligua was a former family acquaintance they trusted, according to Norwalk police. Norwalk detectives said they uncovered evidence corroborating the allegations and arrested Rodriguez-Posligua on Monday, April 20, 2026, au…

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by Josh Lanier
East Haven, CT
Breaking News
Father Of 3 Seriously Hurt After Crashing Into East Haven Restaurant, Community Rallies Father Of 3 Seriously Hurt After Crashing Into East Haven Restaurant, Community Rallies
Father Of 3 Seriously Hurt After Crashing Into East Haven Restaurant, Community Rallies A Connecticut family is facing a painful new reality after a father of three crashed into a building while driving home from work, leaving him seriously injured and his loved ones bracing for what comes next.  Anthony Marchitto crashed into Hot Roostah Restaurant, a Jamaican eatery on Foxon Road in East Haven, shortly before 5:30 a.m. Friday, April 17. Firefighters say Marchitto had just finished a night shift when he fell asleep behind the wheel. His SUV struck a street sign and a telephone pole before being "catapulted" into the side of the building, ending up about five feet off the…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
Breaking News
Fairfield County Air Ranked Among Worst In US As Ozone Pollution Worsens, New Report Finds Fairfield County Air Ranked Among Worst In US As Ozone Pollution Worsens, New Report Finds
Fairfield County Air Ranked Among Worst In US As Ozone Pollution Worsens, New Report Finds Fairfield County residents are breathing some of the worst ozone-polluted air in the country, according to a new national study. The findings come from the American Lung Association’s annual “State of the Air” report, released Wednesday, April 22. The report shows the county continues to face dangerous smog levels. Fairfield County earned an “F” grade for ozone pollution. It also recorded more than 20 days of unhealthy air, the highest in the New York City metro area and among the worst in the Northeast. The county ranked 16th among the 25 most polluted areas in the nation for ozone. Calif…

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by Josh Lanier
Worcester, MA
Breaking News
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Worcester Man Has Big Plans For His Big Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Worcester Man Has Big Plans For His Big Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Worcester Man Has Big Plans For His Big Payday A Worcester man who won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he wants to use the cash to buy a new house.  Aramis Arias won the seven-figure prize in the lottery's “$2,000,000 Diamond Cashword” game, a $10 scratch-off ticket.  Arias chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 before taxes rather than the annuity, which would have paid him the full amount over 20 years.  He bought the winning ticket at Edgemere Mini Mart, 734 Grafton St. in Worcester. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. 

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by Josh Lanier
Chicopee, MA
Breaking News
Chicopee Man Arrested Trying To Meet Child For Sex At West Springfield Motel: DA Chicopee Man Arrested Trying To Meet Child For Sex At West Springfield Motel: DA
Chicopee Man Arrested Trying To Meet Child For Sex At West Springfield Motel: DA A Western Massachusetts man is behind bars after authorities say he tried to meet up to have sex with a child at a West Springfield motel. Edgar Delvalle, 47, of Chicopee, was arraigned in Springfield District Court on Tuesday, April 21, following a multi-agency investigation, according to Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni. The case began with the New Jersey State Police. Undercover investigators said Delvalle attempted to exploit young children through online messages, authorities said.  Law enforcement acted quickly. On April 17, Delvalle had set up a meeting wi…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
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Hartford Company Expected To Lay Off More Than 100 Employees This Week Hartford Company Expected To Lay Off More Than 100 Employees This Week
Hartford Company Expected To Lay Off More Than 100 Employees This Week More than 100 Connecticut workers will lose their jobs this week as a Hartford company prepares to begin layoffs.  Talcott Resolution Life announced in February that it was eliminating 101 jobs within the company's operations and information technology departments. Those layoffs were scheduled for Friday, April 24, according to a company filing with the state. All jobs being cut are located at the company's One American Row office, also known as the Boat Building, in Hartford. The company is required to alert the government of impending layoffs under the federal Worker Adjustment and …

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