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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
Suspect Arrested In Juvenile Sexual Assault Near CT High School: Police Suspect Arrested In Juvenile Sexual Assault Near CT High School: Police
Suspect Arrested In Juvenile Sexual Assault Near CT High School: Police A suspect is under arrest after a reported sexual assault involving a juvenile near Wilton High School, police said. Wilton Police announced the arrest on Monday, June 22, following an investigation into an alleged assault that happened on Sunday. They did not identify the suspect.  “At this time, no further information can be released due to the active nature of the investigation, the involvement of a juvenile, and the sensitive nature of the incident,” police said in a Facebook post. Police stressed that there is no known ongoing threat to public safety connected to the incident. O…

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Guilford Man Convicted Of Firing Into Former Female Classmates' Homes 20 Years Later: DA Guilford Man Convicted Of Firing Into Former Female Classmates' Homes 20 Years Later: DA
Guilford Man Convicted Of Firing Into Former Female Classmates' Homes 20 Years Later: DA A Connecticut man has been found guilty after prosecutors said he fired into the homes of two former female high school classmates in separate shootings nearly a year apart. Gregory McHugh, 42, of Guilford, was found guilty by a New Haven Superior Court jury last week of two counts of attempt to commit assault in the first degree, two counts of criminal mischief in the first degree, and criminal possession of a revolver on school grounds, according to New Haven Judicial District State’s Attorney John P. Doyle Jr. Prosecutors said the case centered on two shootings that targeted occupied hom…

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Stamford Fentanyl Dealer Who Kept Southwestern CT Supplied With Deadly Drug Sentenced: Feds Stamford Fentanyl Dealer Who Kept Southwestern CT Supplied With Deadly Drug Sentenced: Feds
Stamford Fentanyl Dealer Who Kept Southwestern CT Supplied With Deadly Drug Sentenced: Feds A Connecticut man who investigators say redistributed fentanyl across southwestern Connecticut has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison. Omar Parra, 39, of Stamford, who also goes by the names "D" and "Dee," was sentenced last week to 100 months in prison and four years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney David X. Sullivan announced.  Federal investigators identified Parra during a drug trafficking investigation focused on fentanyl distribution in the region. According to court records, the Drug Enforcement Administration's Bridgeport High Intensity Drug Traffick…

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Obituaries
Heartbreak In East Brookfield: Beloved Teenage Restaurant Employee Killed In Crash Heartbreak In East Brookfield: Beloved Teenage Restaurant Employee Killed In Crash
Heartbreak In East Brookfield: Beloved Teenage Restaurant Employee Killed In Crash A teenage Massachusetts restaurant worker, remembered for his infectious smile and dedication to his job, was killed in a crash that shook the East Brookfield community and prompted his workplace to temporarily close as workers grieve. Michael Earl, 19, died following a serious crash on West Main Street (Route 9) in East Brookfield on Saturday afternoon, June 20, around 3:40 p.m., according to local authorities. East Brookfield police said accident reconstruction teams also responded to the scene. Earl was a beloved employee of The Clam Box, which shared emotional tributes to him on Fa…

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Mother, Son ID'd Among 3 Sets Of Skeletal Remains Found In Burlington Foreclosed Home Mother, Son ID'd Among 3 Sets Of Skeletal Remains Found In Burlington Foreclosed Home
Mother, Son ID'd Among 3 Sets Of Skeletal Remains Found In Burlington Foreclosed Home Two of the three people whose skeletal remains were found inside a foreclosed Connecticut home have now been identified, authorities said. Connecticut State Police announced that the deceased are Brian Cash, 22, and his mother, Sally Ann Cash, 54. Troopers are working to identify the third body found at the home.  Police are still investigating how and when they died.  The remains were discovered on Sunday, June 14, at a home at 7 Stanwich Lane in Burlington. State troopers responded after a new homeowner found the remains inside the house after purchasing the property at a forec…

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Obituaries
Support Pours In For Quincy Teen's Family After He Drowned Just Days After Graduation Support Pours In For Quincy Teen's Family After He Drowned Just Days After Graduation
Support Pours In For Quincy Teen's Family After He Drowned Just Days After Graduation A Massachusetts teenager who drowned while swimming with friends at Houghton's Pond is being remembered as a kind, hardworking young man whose death has left family, friends, and classmates devastated. Kayron Costa, 18, drowned Saturday, June 20, at Houghton's Pond in Milton while swimming with friends, less than two weeks after graduating from Quincy High School, police said. Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey said Costa was swimming with a group of friends around 7 p.m. when he went under the water and did not resurface. A Massachusetts State Police Underwater Recovery Team pull…

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'Paul Was A Legend': Dad Who Died After Fall At Concert Was Celebrating Wedding Anniversary 'Paul Was A Legend': Dad Who Died After Fall At Concert Was Celebrating Wedding Anniversary
'Paul Was A Legend': Dad Who Died After Fall At Concert Was Celebrating Wedding Anniversary A Connecticut father who died after a fall during a Madison Square Garden concert is being remembered as a devoted family man whose life centered on the people and community he loved. Hundreds are now rallying around his family following his death.  Paul Kueker, 51, of Niantic, suffered injuries "indicative of falling from an elevated condition" inside the iconic Manhattan arena during a Goose concert, according to New York police. Officers said the incident happened around 9:50 p.m. Saturday, June 20.  Kueker was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he later died. The NYPD is inves…

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Police & Fire
Trumbull Woman Accused Of Stealing $78K From Southport Family Dental Through Years-Long Scheme Trumbull Woman Accused Of Stealing $78K From Southport Family Dental Through Years-Long Scheme
Trumbull Woman Accused Of Stealing $78K From Southport Family Dental Through Years-Long Scheme A former employee of a Connecticut dental practice is accused of stealing more than $78,000 from the business through a years-long scheme, according to Fairfield police. Barbara Economovich, 29, of Trumbull, was arrested last week and charged with third-degree burglary, first-degree larceny, and first-degree computer crime, police said. The investigation began after employees of Southport Family Dental noticed unusual activity at the business while it was closed, as well as suspicious activity involving the company's credit card refunds, Fairfield police said.  Investigators said…

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2 Brothers Killed Outside West Haven Bar, Leaving Children Behind; Family Seeks Support 2 Brothers Killed Outside West Haven Bar, Leaving Children Behind; Family Seeks Support
2 Brothers Killed Outside West Haven Bar, Leaving Children Behind; Family Seeks Support Two Connecticut brothers were gunned down outside a West Haven bar during Father's Day weekend, leaving behind children, grieving loved ones, and a family struggling to bring them home to Jamaica.  Miguel Daniel Blake, 31, of New Haven, and Dravere "Romaine" Blake, 34, of Meriden, were shot outside Muzeum Sports Bar and Grill on Campbell Avenue in West Haven shortly before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20, police said. Officers arrived and found both men unresponsive. They were taken to a hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.  First responders found a third victim suffering…

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Tolland Mom Waited A Day To Get Help After 4-Year-Old Ate THC Gummies: Police Tolland Mom Waited A Day To Get Help After 4-Year-Old Ate THC Gummies: Police
Tolland Mom Waited A Day To Get Help After 4-Year-Old Ate THC Gummies: Police A Connecticut woman waited a day to call for medical help after her then-4-year-old daughter allegedly ingested THC gummies and became seriously ill, police said. Video reportedly taken after the child ate the gummies showed her lethargic and struggling to stay awake. April Moan, 38, of Tolland, was charged after an investigation that began on March 12, 2025, when the Department of Children and Families reported a suspected child abuse and neglect case involving a young child hospitalized for possible drug exposure, according to Connecticut State Police. She turned herself in to troopers on …

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