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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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Police & Fire
North Adams Man Pointed Rifle At Officers During Hours-Long Armed Standoff: DA North Adams Man Pointed Rifle At Officers During Hours-Long Armed Standoff: DA
North Adams Man Pointed Rifle At Officers During Hours-Long Armed Standoff: DA A Western Massachusetts man is facing multiple serious charges after police say a domestic dispute escalated into an armed standoff that lasted for hours and prompted a large emergency response. Matthew Parker, 44, of North Adams, faces multiple felony charges when he is arraigned on Friday, June 12, for the alleged stand-off earlier this week, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said.  North Adams police responded to Parker's home on Houghton Street at about 8:42 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, after receiving a report of a domestic assault and battery. According to police, t…

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Police & Fire
Months After Southington Road Rage Crash Sent Motorcyclist To Hospital, Police Arrest 2 Drivers Months After Southington Road Rage Crash Sent Motorcyclist To Hospital, Police Arrest 2 Drivers
Months After Southington Road Rage Crash Sent Motorcyclist To Hospital, Police Arrest 2 Drivers Two drivers are facing charges months after a Connecticut road rage crash that triggered a five-vehicle pileup and left a motorcyclist seriously injured, police said. Authorities announced the arrest on Thursday, June 11. The charges stem from a crash reported around 1:23 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the intersection of Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike and Canal Street in Southington.  According to Southington police investigators, Quest Marquis Robinson was driving a pick-up truck that rear-ended a motorcycle operated by Timothy Delaney. Police said the impact pushed both vehicles into the intersecti…

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Police & Fire
Police ID 3-Year-Old Girl Killed In Manchester Crash; DCF Had Prior Reports Involving Family Police ID 3-Year-Old Girl Killed In Manchester Crash; DCF Had Prior Reports Involving Family
Police ID 3-Year-Old Girl Killed In Manchester Crash; DCF Had Prior Reports Involving Family Authorities have identified the 3-year-old Connecticut girl who died after being struck by a vehicle before dawn earlier this week.  Akari Cortes was killed after a vehicle hit her around 4:36 a.m. near the intersection of East Center Street and Munro Street in Manchester on Wednesday, June 10, police said. Investigators said a 49-year-old Manchester man was driving westbound on East Center Street when he struck the child. He remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities.  Manchester police officers and firefighters rushed to the scene and performed life-saving measur…

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Police & Fire
Mom, Infant Seriously Injured In Southampton Crash; Driver Charged With 2nd OUI: DA Mom, Infant Seriously Injured In Southampton Crash; Driver Charged With 2nd OUI: DA
Mom, Infant Seriously Injured In Southampton Crash; Driver Charged With 2nd OUI: DA Authorities said a Massachusetts man was drunk when he crashed into a woman and her 1-year-old child earlier this week. It's the second time he's been arrested for driving under the influence. Jeffrey Russell, 37, was arrested and charged following the vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, on Glendale Road in Southampton, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office announced. Russell was driving a Toyota Tundra when authorities said he struck the 39-year-old mother and her baby. The woman and child were taken to Baystate Medical Center with serious injuries. Rus…

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Obituaries
'Cruel Twist Of Fate': Swampscott Horse Trainer, 25, Dies Weeks After Fulfilling Lifelong Dream 'Cruel Twist Of Fate': Swampscott Horse Trainer, 25, Dies Weeks After Fulfilling Lifelong Dream
'Cruel Twist Of Fate': Swampscott Horse Trainer, 25, Dies Weeks After Fulfilling Lifelong Dream A young Massachusetts horse trainer who had just achieved her lifelong dream of owning a farm was killed in a devastating riding accident that also claimed the life of her beloved show horse. Chloe Christina Smith, 25, of Swampscott, was riding with friends in Groton on Friday, June 5, when her horse balked at a jump, throwing her from the saddle before collapsing on top of her, according to her family and obituary. Smith was airlifted to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, where she died hours later, surrounded by loved ones, Daily Item reported. “Her life was horses,” her father,…

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News
Eighth-Grade Student Dies During School Field Trip To Granby Resort Eighth-Grade Student Dies During School Field Trip To Granby Resort
Eighth-Grade Student Dies During School Field Trip To Granby Resort School officials have confirmed that a Massachusetts eighth-grade student died during a school field trip at a Connecticut resort.  Emari Marshall-Woodard, 14, suffered a medical emergency and reportedly drowned while at High Meadow Resort in Granby on Wednesday, June 11, authorities said. Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinall confirmed he was a student of the district in a message to parents and staff on Thursday.  “Our entire Springfield Public Schools community is grieving the heartbreaking loss of one of our students following a school field trip yes…

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Obituaries
'One Of A Kind': Litchfield Teen Killed In Running Accident, Community Rallies For Family 'One Of A Kind': Litchfield Teen Killed In Running Accident, Community Rallies For Family
'One Of A Kind': Litchfield Teen Killed In Running Accident, Community Rallies For Family A 19-year-old Connecticut man remembered for his deep faith, quiet kindness, and devotion to family has died following an accident during a long run, leaving the community heartbroken and rallying around his loved ones. Luke Pesce's loved ones have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help his family pay for funeral and burial expenses. "Our family is living through an unimaginable heartbreak following the sudden and tragic loss of our beloved nephew, Luke Pesce, who passed away at just 19 years old after a tragic accident during a long run," wrote Kathleen Sallen, the fundraiser's organizer. T…

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Obituaries
'Carrie Showed Up For People': Support Pours In For Children Of Slain Winsted Cafe Owner 'Carrie Showed Up For People': Support Pours In For Children Of Slain Winsted Cafe Owner
'Carrie Showed Up For People': Support Pours In For Children Of Slain Winsted Cafe Owner A Connecticut community is mourning the loss of a beloved business owner whose generosity, volunteerism, and support for local causes left a lasting mark on the town she called home. Carrie Stetson, 54, of Winsted, was found dead inside a home in the 200 block of Oak Street on Monday night, June 9. Leon Stetson, 67, was found with serious injuries and was flown to Hartford Hospital, where he remained in critical condition, Winchester police said. Police believe the mother of three and business owner was killed in a domestic violence incident. Authorities have not said how she died. The los…

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Police & Fire
Fast-Moving Norwalk House Fire Leaves Resident With Severe Burns, 2 Firefighters Injured Fast-Moving Norwalk House Fire Leaves Resident With Severe Burns, 2 Firefighters Injured
Fast-Moving Norwalk House Fire Leaves Resident With Severe Burns, 2 Firefighters Injured A Norwalk resident suffered severe burn injuries, and two firefighters were hurt after a house fire ripped through a home just before dawn. Norwalk firefighters were called to the 1.5-story home on Harriet Street just after 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 11. When crews arrived, they found heavy fire on the second floor. The fire was brought under control just 19 minutes after firefighters arrived. Two unrelated residents living on the first and second floors were able to get out of the home as firefighters reached the scene. The second-floor resident suffered severe burn injuries and was tak…

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Groomed With Drugs, Gifts: Chaplin Man Sexually Assaulted 15-Year-Old Girl, Police Say Groomed With Drugs, Gifts: Chaplin Man Sexually Assaulted 15-Year-Old Girl, Police Say
Groomed With Drugs, Gifts: Chaplin Man Sexually Assaulted 15-Year-Old Girl, Police Say Police have arrested a Connecticut man they say groomed a 15-year-old girl with drugs and gifts before sexually assaulting her multiple times. Ryan Kelsey Aubert, 45, of Chaplin, was arrested Wednesday, June 10, following an investigation that began with a report involving a 4-year-old child's possible exposure to THC gummies. The case started on March 12, 2025, after the Connecticut Department of Children and Families reported suspected child abuse or neglect involving the child, according to Aubert's arrest warrant. Investigators said the child's mother found colored candies and a wrappe…

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