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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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
Your Community
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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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
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Hartford Officer Loses Job After Fatally Shooting Man In Mental Health Crisis, Sparking Outcry Hartford Officer Loses Job After Fatally Shooting Man In Mental Health Crisis, Sparking Outcry
Hartford Officer Loses Job After Fatally Shooting Man In Mental Health Crisis, Sparking Outcry City leaders have fired a Hartford police officer after determining he fatally shot a man who was experiencing a mental health crisis last month. Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam announced he had fired Officer Joseph Magnano on Friday, March 27, following last month’s shooting of 55-year-old Steven Jones. The mayor said the decision was based “on the grounds of his performance.”  The move comes weeks after growing public pressure and demonstrations at Hartford City Hall. Jones was shot multiple times in the torso on Feb. 27 on Blue Hills Avenue. Family members had contacted 911 to re…

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by Josh Lanier
Amherst, MA
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Jan. 6 Rioter Pardoned By Trump Sentenced After Trove Of Child Porn Found In Amherst: Police Jan. 6 Rioter Pardoned By Trump Sentenced After Trove Of Child Porn Found In Amherst: Police
Jan. 6 Rioter Pardoned By Trump Sentenced After Trove Of Child Porn Found In Amherst: Police A Massachusetts man pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot will still head to prison, but this time it's because agents found him hoarding a massive trove of child pornography, federal authorities said.  Daniel Tocci, 31, of Amherst, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography after investigators found more than 110,000 illicit images on his devices, according to the US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. A judge sentenced him to four years in prison.  The case began in January 2023 during a traffic stop in Hadley. A local officer recognized Tocci from…

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by Josh Lanier
Deerfield-Sunderland, MA
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South Deerfield Man Admits To Plot To Kill Trump Cabinet Member With Molotov Cocktails South Deerfield Man Admits To Plot To Kill Trump Cabinet Member With Molotov Cocktails
South Deerfield Man Admits To Plot To Kill Trump Cabinet Member With Molotov Cocktails A Massachusetts man admitted in federal court that he brought weapons to the U.S. Capitol with the intent of killing one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees, authorities said. Ryan “Reiley” Michael English, 24, of South Deerfield, pleaded guilty on Friday, March 27, to federal charges linked to the plot as part of a plea deal, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia announced. A judge will sentence him on Aug. 14, 2026. Prosecutors said English arrived at the Capitol with a knife and Molotov cocktails that he intended to use to kill a presidential Cabinet nominee on Jan. 27,…

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