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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Essex-Chester-Deep River, CT
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Built Before America, Historic Ivoryton Home Hits Market For $800K Built Before America, Historic Ivoryton Home Hits Market For $800K
Built Before America, Historic Ivoryton Home Hits Market For $800K A home dating back to the 18th century is drawing attention in Ivoryton, where history still stands strong. Property records trace the house to 1754. It was later renovated and expanded by the Bull family. Colonial-era captain Edward Bull bought the home from the Parker family. It remained in his family until 1942, according to Houses of Essex. Zillow The home carries a rare distinction. A National Register of Historic Places Registration Form states it is the oldest house still standing in the village of Ivoryton in Essex. The 2,456-square-foot colonial blends history with comfort. The …

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by Josh Lanier
Belchertown, MA
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'I Killed My Wife': Belchertown Man Who Admitted Wife's Fatal Shooting In 911 Call Denied Bail 'I Killed My Wife': Belchertown Man Who Admitted Wife's Fatal Shooting In 911 Call Denied Bail
'I Killed My Wife': Belchertown Man Who Admitted Wife's Fatal Shooting In 911 Call Denied Bail A deadly shooting inside a Western Massachusetts 55-plus community has left one woman dead and a man charged with murder. The violence unfolded Friday night, March 27, along Daniel Shays Highway in Belchertown. Police say the case is still under active investigation. Mark Opper, 56, appeared in Eastern Hampshire District Court on Monday morning. He faces charges of murder and assault and battery on a family or household member. A judge ordered him held without the right to bail, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said.  According to court documents, the case began with a 911 …

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by Josh Lanier
Wethersfield, CT
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Robber Pulls Gun In Wethersfield Family Dollar Robbery, Suspects Didn't Make It Far Robber Pulls Gun In Wethersfield Family Dollar Robbery, Suspects Didn't Make It Far
Robber Pulls Gun In Wethersfield Family Dollar Robbery, Suspects Didn't Make It Far Two people are in custody after an armed robbery at a Family Dollar in Wethersfield. Miguel Ramirez, 57, of New Britain, and Susette Mendes, 48, of Hartford, were identified as the suspects after police tracked down their vehicle Saturday night, March 28.  Police said a clerk at the Silas Deane Highway store reported that a man showed a handgun and stole items. Investigators said the suspect did not act alone. A woman was with him as they fled the scene in a red Hyundai Elantra before officers arrived. That getaway did not last long. At 10:43 p.m., Hartford Police found the vehi…

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by Josh Lanier
Newtown, CT
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Popular Wilton Restaurant Owner Arrested In Alleged Payoff Scheme Tied To Sexual Assault Case Popular Wilton Restaurant Owner Arrested In Alleged Payoff Scheme Tied To Sexual Assault Case
Popular Wilton Restaurant Owner Arrested In Alleged Payoff Scheme Tied To Sexual Assault Case A prominent Connecticut restaurant owner is facing criminal charges after state police say he tried to silence women accusing a chef of sexual assault. Tony Ramadani, 68, of Ridgefield, turned himself in last week to Connecticut State Police, authorities said. He was charged with bribery of a witness. Ramadani owns MIX Prime Steakhouse, Fish & Sushi Bar in Woodbury, where the alleged assaults took place. He also owns Red Rooster Pub in Wilton, a business with past locations in Newtown and Ridgefield. The case centers on claims that Ramadani tried to pay off women who accused a chef at …

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Gunman Killed Bridgeport Firefighter Out Of Jealousy After Breaking Into Ex's Home: Report Gunman Killed Bridgeport Firefighter Out Of Jealousy After Breaking Into Ex's Home: Report
Gunman Killed Bridgeport Firefighter Out Of Jealousy After Breaking Into Ex's Home: Report A Connecticut firefighter was killed over the weekend in a lovers' triangle between the woman he was seeing and her ex-boyfriend, according to a new report citing the affidavit in the case. Terrence Cramer, 41, of Bridgeport, was shot and killed on Sunday, March 29, at a Stratford woman’s home after her ex-boyfriend, Jabari Bush, broke in and was angered to see her with another man, CBS News reported. Police said the encounter escalated quickly. The ex-girlfriend told investigators that Bush punched her in the face and shouted, "You're here with another man," before he shot Cramer in the up…

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by Josh Lanier
Wallingford, CT
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Good Samaritan Stabbed Trying To Break Up Fight Aboard Wallingford Bus: Police Good Samaritan Stabbed Trying To Break Up Fight Aboard Wallingford Bus: Police
Good Samaritan Stabbed Trying To Break Up Fight Aboard Wallingford Bus: Police A violent altercation on a public bus near a busy Wallingford shopping corridor left one person injured and riders shaken, police said. Timothy Scott, 56, of Meriden, was identified as the suspect in the Saturday, March 28, incident in the area of North Colony Road and Old North Colony Road in Wallingford, police said.  Officers were called after reports of a stabbing and a possible gun on a CT Transit bus. When police arrived, they found the suspect had already run off toward the Home Depot on North Colony Road. Investigators said a dispute broke out on the bus between the suspect an…

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by Josh Lanier
Montville, CT
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WNBA's Connecticut Sun Sold For $300M, Moving To Houston After 23 Years WNBA's Connecticut Sun Sold For $300M, Moving To Houston After 23 Years
WNBA's Connecticut Sun Sold For $300M, Moving To Houston After 23 Years A major chapter in Connecticut sports is coming to an end. The Connecticut Sun will be sold and relocated to Houston, closing a 23-year run in Uncasville that made the team a fixture in the region. The team confirmed Monday that it has reached an agreement to sell to Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta. The franchise is expected to move in 2027, pending approval from the WNBA Board of Governors. The deal is reportedly worth $300 million, according to multiple reports. That would make it the highest sale price in WNBA history. Related: Bridgeport Islanders Leaving Connecticut For Canad…

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by Josh Lanier
Norfolk, MA
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Missing Marshield Boy, 8, Found After Night In Woods, Neighbor’s Chicken Coop Key To Rescue Missing Marshield Boy, 8, Found After Night In Woods, Neighbor’s Chicken Coop Key To Rescue
Missing Marshield Boy, 8, Found After Night In Woods, Neighbor’s Chicken Coop Key To Rescue A missing 8-year-old boy who vanished into dense woods was found safe after a neighbor spotted him in an unexpected place. Callahan Pierce, of Marshfield, disappeared Tuesday evening, March 24, after he was last seen on Moraine Street, according to police. A large search effort began right away. By the next morning, more than two miles from home, Pierce showed up in a backyard in nearby Duxbury. Ben Ruggio was getting ready to take the dogs on a walk when he spotted Pierce in the backyard, seemingly scared to go inside. He said the moment felt unreal.  “I turn my head, and I just see…

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by Josh Lanier
Norfolk, MA
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5 $1M+ Lottery Wins: Mass' Luckiest Diner On Nantucket Sells Another 7-Figure Payday 5 $1M+ Lottery Wins: Mass' Luckiest Diner On Nantucket Sells Another 7-Figure Payday
5 $1M+ Lottery Wins: Mass' Luckiest Diner On Nantucket Sells Another 7-Figure Payday A familiar Nantucket spot is once again at the center of a big lottery win. Mary Haley, a lifelong island resident, claimed a $2 million Powerball prize after buying her ticket at Old South Diner, a location that continues to build a reputation for producing major winners. The winning ticket was for the Wednesday, March 25, drawing, which featured a $147.6 million jackpot. Haley claimed her prize on Friday at the Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Dorchester. “I was born and raised on Nantucket,” said Haley. “It’s very exciting to have a local resident win.” Haley did not win the…

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by Josh Lanier
Enfield, CT
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Enfield Martial Arts Instructor Guilty Of Assaulting Teen Student In Dressing Room Enfield Martial Arts Instructor Guilty Of Assaulting Teen Student In Dressing Room
Enfield Martial Arts Instructor Guilty Of Assaulting Teen Student In Dressing Room A martial arts instructor in Enfield has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage student. Aaron Stiles, 24, was convicted of second-degree sexual assault, third-degree sexual assault, and first-degree unlawful restraint, according to the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice. Prosecutors said the victim was 16 years old when the abuse began and stretched on for several years. She trained at the same Enfield studio where Stiles worked as a certified instructor when he was 21 years old. Authorities did not identify the facility.  Prosecutors said the case was an ongoing p…

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