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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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11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds 11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds
11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds A federal investigation uncovered a massive benefits fraud scheme that allegedly drained more than $1.4 million from taxpayer-funded programs in Massachusetts. The charges were announced Thursday, June 18, after a Homeland Security Investigations probe led to indictments against 15 suspects, including 11 people living in the country illegally and four U.S. citizens. According to the Department of Justice, the scheme involved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, MassHealth benefits, disability payments, unemployment benefits, and other public assistance programs. Feder…

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Cat Dies After Animals Left Without Food Or Water For Days In Wallingford 'Hoarding' Home: Cops Cat Dies After Animals Left Without Food Or Water For Days In Wallingford 'Hoarding' Home: Cops
Cat Dies After Animals Left Without Food Or Water For Days In Wallingford 'Hoarding' Home: Cops A cat died and three other animals were found sickly and emaciated after being left alone for days inside a Connecticut home, according to police. Shaleana Ellis, 22, and Dynasty Grant, 25, of Wallingford, face animal cruelty charges after police said they abandoned their pets without food, water, or proper care, leading to the death of one cat earlier this month. The investigation began June 9 when Wallingford police responded to an animal cruelty complaint at a home on South Side Terrace. During the investigation, Wallingford officers determined the women allegedly left the home unattend…

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Fairfield Parents Sue Yale New Haven Hospital After 1-Year-Old Dies Hours After ER Discharge Fairfield Parents Sue Yale New Haven Hospital After 1-Year-Old Dies Hours After ER Discharge
Fairfield Parents Sue Yale New Haven Hospital After 1-Year-Old Dies Hours After ER Discharge A Fairfield couple has filed a lawsuit against Yale New Haven Hospital, claiming medical providers failed to recognize and treat life-threatening symptoms in their 1-year-old son before sending him home from the emergency room. The child died hours later, the complaint says.  The lawsuit, filed Monday, centers on the death of Liam Francis Hallissey, who died the morning after being evaluated and discharged from Yale New Haven Hospital's Pediatric Emergency Department in December. According to the complaint, Kate Hallissey and Mícheál Hallissey first brought Liam to his pediatrician on …

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'Lucifer' Killer Who Shot Bridgeport Store Clerk 10 Times Learns His Fate In Court 'Lucifer' Killer Who Shot Bridgeport Store Clerk 10 Times Learns His Fate In Court
'Lucifer' Killer Who Shot Bridgeport Store Clerk 10 Times Learns His Fate In Court A Connecticut man found guilty of fatally shooting a store clerk 10 times during a 2021 robbery will be in prison until he is 101 years old, authorities said. Luis Morales, 38, of Bridgeport, was convicted in April of murder, felony murder, first-degree robbery, using a firearm to commit a Class A felony, and carrying a pistol without a permit, the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice said. A judge sentenced him on Wednesday, June 17, to 63 years in prison. Morales was accused of killing Clint Taylor inside Sammy's Grocery & Dollar Store on Park Avenue in Bridgeport on Dec. 16, 2021…

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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Blackstone Winner Has Sensible Plan For Her Major Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Blackstone Winner Has Sensible Plan For Her Major Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Blackstone Winner Has Sensible Plan For Her Major Payday A newly minted Massachusetts millionaire said she has a sensible plan for her lottery payday.  Kristy Lambert, of Blackstone, won the seven-figure payout playing the state's $10 scratch-off game “$4,000,000 Cash Doubler." This is the second $1 million winner in that game in the past two days.  Lambert took the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid out the entire amount over 20 years.  She said she will invest her winnings.  Lambert bought the winning ticket at Cumberland Farms, 1 Main St. in Blackstone. The…

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Death Penalty Possible For Man Accused Of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House Death Penalty Possible For Man Accused Of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House
Death Penalty Possible For Man Accused Of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House A man accused of carrying out a deadly ambush on National Guard members steps from the White House now faces new federal charges that could lead to the death penalty, prosecutors announced.  Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 30, an Afghan national, was charged in a 17-count superseding indictment filed in U.S. District Court on Tuesday, June 16, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. The new charges stem from the shooting that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and seriously injured Sgt. Andrew Wolfe on Nov. 26. Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, was killed in the sh…

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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Lawrence Man Has Smart Plans For His Big Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Lawrence Man Has Smart Plans For His Big Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Lawrence Man Has Smart Plans For His Big Payday A newly minted Massachusetts millionaire said he has a very sensible plan for his lottery winnings.  Ruben Rosario, of Lawrence, won $1 million in the $10 scrath-off game “$4,000,000 In The Money" in the Massachusetts State Lottery recently.  He elected to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid out the full amount over 20 years. He said he plans to save the money and invest the rest.  Rosario bought his winning ticket at Ted's Stateline Mobil, 551 Broadway in Methuen. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for…

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Authorities ID Sisters Killed In Bellingham Fire; Officials Believe Blaze Started In Bedroom Authorities ID Sisters Killed In Bellingham Fire; Officials Believe Blaze Started In Bedroom
Authorities ID Sisters Killed In Bellingham Fire; Officials Believe Blaze Started In Bedroom Authorities have identified the two women who were killed in a Massachusetts fire earlier this week, and an initial investigation found the fire was not intentionally set.  The fire happened at a home on Temi Road in Bellingham on Monday, June 15. Firefighters rescued 68-year-old Patricia Cronin and 75-year-old Elizabeth Emery from the flames, but both women later died at an area hospital. Investigators believe the fire most likely started in a first-floor bedroom at the rear of the home. After examining the heavily damaged house, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing other evidence, a…

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Enfield K-9 Dunkin Leads Officers To Pound-Plus Cocaine Bust During I-91 Stop Enfield K-9 Dunkin Leads Officers To Pound-Plus Cocaine Bust During I-91 Stop
Enfield K-9 Dunkin Leads Officers To Pound-Plus Cocaine Bust During I-91 Stop A routine traffic stop on Interstate 91 in Connecticut led to police uncovering more than a pound of cocaine and fentanyl at a Massachusetts home, police said.  Iden Moreno-Rivera, 30, was stopped Monday, June 15, near Exit 47 on I-91 north in Enfield for multiple vehicle violations, according to police.  During the stop, officers became suspicious that contraband was inside the vehicle. Enfield police brought in K-9 Dunkin for a free-air sniff around the car.  Dunkin alerted officers to the presence of narcotics, giving them probable cause to search the vehicle, according t…

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Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking US Bars Dry, Forcing Emergency Beer Deliveries Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking US Bars Dry, Forcing Emergency Beer Deliveries
Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking US Bars Dry, Forcing Emergency Beer Deliveries The British may have marched on Boston centuries ago, looking for a fight. This time, the Scots are here looking for a pint.  Scottish soccer fans have descended on Massachusetts for the World Cup, and in less than a week, they've helped drink some of the city's bars dry. The "Tartan Army" spent the past week filling restaurants and pubs, and in some cases helping empty beer taps across the city, according to NBC Boston. The fans took over the streets last weekend after Scotland claimed a 1-0 win over Haiti on Saturday and marched to Fenway Park for a Red Sox game on Sunday. Sam Ad…

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