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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Ex Hartford Woman Hid War Crimes To Gain US Citizenship, Sentenced After Brutal Abuse Exposed Ex Hartford Woman Hid War Crimes To Gain US Citizenship, Sentenced After Brutal Abuse Exposed
Ex Hartford Woman Hid War Crimes To Gain US Citizenship, Sentenced After Brutal Abuse Exposed A former Connecticut woman who hid her role in "depraved" wartime abuse was sentenced to prison after federal officials uncovered the truth. Nada Radan Tomanic, 53, a former resident of Hartford and New Britain, was sentenced Wednesday, April 8, to 30 months in prison, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut said. She admitted to lying about her past to become a US citizen. Prosecutors said her past dates back to the Bosnian War in the 1990s. She served in the Zulfikar Special Unit of the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina. During that time, officials said she took part in "se…
Man Convicted In Fatal Stabbing Outside Popular New Haven Store Man Convicted In Fatal Stabbing Outside Popular New Haven Store
Man Convicted In Fatal Stabbing Outside Popular New Haven Store A jury has found a Connecticut man guilty of the violent killing of a 47-year-old during an argument outside of a store in 2024, authorities said.  Antwine Mike, 50, was found guilty earlier this week of New Haven first-degree manslaughter in the killing of Travis James, the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice said on Thursday, April 9.  Prosecutors alleged Mike had stabbed James outside of the popular Whalley Avenue Sam's Mart on June 1, 2024.  Police were alerted to the attack when someone dropped James off at an area hospital with a severe wound. Docto…
CT Man Sentenced To 9 Years For Wallingford Sexual Assault In Front Of Child: State CT Man Sentenced To 9 Years For Wallingford Sexual Assault In Front Of Child: State
CT Man Sentenced To 9 Years For Wallingford Sexual Assault In Front Of Child: State A Connecticut man convicted of sexually assaulting a victim in front of a child will spend years behind bars after a judge handed down his sentence, officials said. Mark Lincoln, 27, of New Haven, was sentenced to 20 years in prison, suspended after nine years served, followed by 10 years of probation, according to the New Haven Judicial District State’s Attorney’s Office. A jury found Lincoln guilty in connection with a sexual assault that happened in Wallingford in January 2023. Evidence at trial showed Lincoln sexually and physically abused an adult victim over several hours while a mino…
Burglar Found Hiding In North Haven Bathroom With Bolt Cutters Burglar Found Hiding In North Haven Bathroom With Bolt Cutters
Burglar Found Hiding In North Haven Bathroom With Bolt Cutters An attempted break-in at a Connecticut storage facility ended with an arrest after police say they found a suspect hiding inside a bathroom. Mohamed Souare, 18, of Hamden, was taken into custody after officers responded to a reported burglary at a Washington Avenue facility in North Haven Wednesday, according to police. Officers arrived and found a set of bolt cutters. As they pushed into the building, they spotted Souare inside a restroom. Police said they ordered him out and took him into custody without incident. Souare was charged with burglary, criminal trespass, criminal mischief, p…
Inside The Room: Warrant Reveals New Evidence In Death Of Girl Found On Enfield Bedroom Floor Inside The Room: Warrant Reveals New Evidence In Death Of Girl Found On Enfield Bedroom Floor
Inside The Room: Warrant Reveals New Evidence In Death Of Girl Found On Enfield Bedroom Floor Police are releasing new details in their investigation into the death of a 12-year-old Connecticut girl and her stepfather, who is accused of sexual assault. Enfield police have released a search warrant for the Elm Street home where Eve Rogers was found dead on March 18. Authorities say she was lying on her bedroom floor, with a blanket and naked from the waist down. Her stepfather, 39-year-old Anthony Federline, was arrested on April 2 and charged with first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor. Investigators said DNA evidence tied him to the girl. No one has been charged…
$1M Lottery Payday:  Mass Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Winnings $1M Lottery Payday:  Mass Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Winnings
$1M Lottery Payday: Mass Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Winnings A Massachusetts woman has her eyes on a new set of wheels after winning $1 million in the state lottery.  Lisha Ellerbee, of Boston, won the seven-figure payday playing “$4,000,000 Bonus Money," a $10 scratch-off ticket.  Ellerbee chose the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes), rather than the annuity. She plans to buy a new car with the cash.  She bought the ticket at Stop & Shop, 316 Grove St. in Braintree. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 
Weymouth Man Arraigned In Deadly Boat Crash That Killed 70-Year-Old Woman Weymouth Man Arraigned In Deadly Boat Crash That Killed 70-Year-Old Woman
Weymouth Man Arraigned In Deadly Boat Crash That Killed 70-Year-Old Woman A Massachusetts man has been arraigned after authorities say he caused a boat crash that killed a woman and seriously injured another person. John Reichardt, 64, of Weymouth, pleaded not guilty to boat homicide by negligent operation and two counts of assault and battery causing serious bodily injury, the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The charges stem from a boat collision on August 16, 2024, in the waters near Grape Island and the Weymouth Fore River, where a 38-foot motorboat collided with a smaller sailboat, the prosecutor said.  Two…
Vernon Ex-PTO President Arrested, Accused of Stealing Group's Funds Vernon Ex-PTO President Arrested, Accused of Stealing Group's Funds
Vernon Ex-pto President Arrested, Accused of Stealing Group's Funds A former parent-teacher organization president at a Connecticut elementary school is accused of stealing money from the group to use for personal expenses, authorities said. Avery Fusick, 33, of New Britain, the former PTO president for Maple Street School in Vernon, was arrested Tuesday, April 7, and charged with third-degree larceny, Vernon police announced Wednesday. Administrators at Maple Street School contacted police in November after they learned of unpaid balances from previous book fairs. Investigators reviewed the group's ledger and found multiple transactions that appear unrelat…
Ex-Adams Police Chief Embezzled $19K In Overtime Fraud Scheme, Prosecutors Say Ex-Adams Police Chief Embezzled $19K In Overtime Fraud Scheme, Prosecutors Say
Ex-Adams Police Chief Embezzled $19K In Overtime Fraud Scheme, Prosecutors Say A former Massachusetts police chief is now facing criminal charges after investigators say he illegally collected nearly $20,000 in fraudulent overtime. K. Scott Kelly, 46, of Mauldin, South Carolina, the former chief of the Adams Police Department, was indicted by a grand jury on charges related to the alleged scheme, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said. The charges include procurement fraud, making a false claim to an employer, and larceny over $1,200 by a single scheme. Each charge carries a potential sentence of up to five years in state prison or 2.5 years in a house o…
40-Foot Fall In Training Leaves Chelmsford Firefighter Fighting For His Life 40-Foot Fall In Training Leaves Chelmsford Firefighter Fighting For His Life
40-Foot Fall In Training Leaves Chelmsford Firefighter Fighting For His Life A 28-year-old Massachusetts firefighter was severely injured earlier this week after falling 40 feet during a training exercise, officials said. Chelmsford Firefighter Nick Spinale remained in critical condition as of Wednesday, April 8, after falling approximately four stories onto concrete while training at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in Stow the day before. He has been with the Chelmsford Fire Department for two years. Chelmsford Firefighters IAFF Local 1839 said he suffered multiple critical injuries, including facial fractures, serious internal organ damage, and fractures in…
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