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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Fairfield, CT
Breaking News
7 Busted In Fairfield Prostitution Sting As Police Pose As Escorts 7 Busted In Fairfield Prostitution Sting As Police Pose As Escorts
7 Busted In Fairfield Prostitution Sting As Police Pose As Escorts Seven men were arrested after a targeted prostitution sting in Fairfield, police said. Undercover police posed as an escort as part of a sting operation on March 13. When the men arrived in Fairfield for the arranged meet-up, they were arrested as part of the Fairfield Police Department's Neighborhood Enforcement Team efforts.  Those charged include: Christopher Birarelli, 39, of Trumbull Scott Wootton, 57, of Milford Luis Torres Pesantez, 49, of White Plains, New York Ricardo Nieves, 29, of Monroe Timaury Gay, 21, of Bridgeport Cesar Rivera, 47, of Trumbull Jason Santerre, 43, of Se…

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by Josh Lanier
Stamford, CT
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Stamford Bicyclist Fighting For Life After Nighttime Crash On Washington Blvd Stamford Bicyclist Fighting For Life After Nighttime Crash On Washington Blvd
Stamford Bicyclist Fighting For Life After Nighttime Crash On Washington Blvd A Stamford bicyclist is in critical condition after an SUV crashed into them earlier this week. The crash happened around 9:40 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, in the area of 900 Washington Blvd., according to Stamford police. Investigators said a 2010 Toyota Rav4 was driving north on Washington Boulevard when it crashed into a 49-year-old unnamed Stamford resident as they crossed an intersection, authorities said.  The bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries. Police said the victim was listed in critical condition at Stamford Hospital on Thursday morning.  The driver, a 46-yea…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
Breaking News
CT Trooper Fired After On-Duty Sex In $200 Bet Inside Hartford State Building CT Trooper Fired After On-Duty Sex In $200 Bet Inside Hartford State Building
CT Trooper Fired After On-Duty Sex In $200 Bet Inside Hartford State Building A Connecticut State Police trooper was fired after investigators found he had sex while on duty inside a state office building as part of a $200 bet, according to a new report. Trooper Owen Humphreys engaged in "oral sex" with a female security guard inside a state police office at 165 Capitol Ave. in Hartford, according to the Connecticut State Police Internal Affairs report released on Wednesday, March 25. The building houses several state agencies. Investigators said Humphreys was part of a group of troopers who bet $200 on who would have sex at the location first. Humphreys won the bet …

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by Josh Lanier
Prospect-Beacon Falls, CT
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22-Year-Old Cheshire Motorcyclist Killed After Being Thrown In Prospect Crash With SUV 22-Year-Old Cheshire Motorcyclist Killed After Being Thrown In Prospect Crash With SUV
22-Year-Old Cheshire Motorcyclist Killed After Being Thrown In Prospect Crash With SUV A 22-year-old Connecticut man was killed after being thrown from his motorcycle in a crash with an SUV. Alexander Kaklyugin, of Cheshire, was killed around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, in a crash at the intersection of Route 69 and Talmadge Hill Road in Prospect, according to Connecticut State Police. Kaklyugin was thrown from his motorcycle when it collided with a Nissan Rogue that was turning left onto Route 69. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. The SUV driver suffered minor injuries in the crash, police said. Connecticut State Police are investigating the crash. Authoriti…

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by Josh Lanier
Windsor, CT
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Fatal 3-Car Crash In Windsor Leaves One Dead, 7 Injured; Police Seek Witnesses Fatal 3-Car Crash In Windsor Leaves One Dead, 7 Injured; Police Seek Witnesses
Fatal 3-Car Crash In Windsor Leaves One Dead, 7 Injured; Police Seek Witnesses A deadly crash shut down a Windsor intersection and left one person dead and multiple people hurt, police said. The collision happened around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Windsor Avenue and Putnam Highway (Route 218). Police said three vehicles were involved. First responders pronounced one person dead at the scene. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity. Seven others were taken to nearby hospitals. Police did not say how badly they were hurt. The crash remains under investigation. Officials are urging anyone who saw what happened or has information to come forward. Witnesses are …

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by Josh Lanier
New Haven, CT
Obituaries
21-Year-Old Killed In New Haven Crash After Skipping Traffic Stop Remembered As ‘Kind, Loving’ 21-Year-Old Killed In New Haven Crash After Skipping Traffic Stop Remembered As ‘Kind, Loving’
21-Year-Old Killed In New Haven Crash After Skipping Traffic Stop Remembered As ‘Kind, Loving’ Loved ones of a 21-year-old Connecticut man killed while allegedly trying to escape a police stop said he was a kind and caring person. Now, the community is rallying around his grieving family. Ramy Dasan was killed Tuesday, March 24, on Ella T. Grasso Boulevard between Washington Avenue and Truman Street in New Haven, authorities said. Troopers tried to stop a dark-colored Infiniti G37 traveling northbound on I-95 around 10 a.m., but the driver sped away. Troopers did not pursue the vehicle, but they later came upon it after it had collided with a truck. Officials identified Dasan as the …

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by Josh Lanier
New Haven, CT
Breaking News
Victims Speak As New Haven Man Gets 30 Years For Sexually Assaulting Children Victims Speak As New Haven Man Gets 30 Years For Sexually Assaulting Children
Victims Speak As New Haven Man Gets 30 Years For Sexually Assaulting Children A Connecticut man found guilty of repeatedly sexually assaulting two children will spend decades in prison, authorities announced.  Brian Flores-Colon, 46, was sentenced on Wednesday, March 25, to 30 years in prison, followed by 30 years of special parole, according to New Haven Judicial District State’s Attorney John P. Doyle, Jr. A jury found him guilty in January of three counts of sexual assault in the first degree under two separate statutes and three counts of risk of injury to a minor.  Prosecutors said the case centered on two victims who are now adults. Both told police …

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by Josh Lanier
New Haven, CT
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New Haven Picks New Police Chief After Previous Boss Busted In $85K Embezzlement Scheme New Haven Picks New Police Chief After Previous Boss Busted In $85K Embezzlement Scheme
New Haven Picks New Police Chief After Previous Boss Busted In $85K Embezzlement Scheme New Haven is poised for a major change in police leadership following a high-profile scandal that shook the department. Mayor Justin Elicker nominated David Zannelli as the city’s next police chief. Zannelli has led the department as acting chief since January. The move comes after former Chief Karl Jacobson stepped down in January amid accusations of embezzling more than $85,000 from the department. Police charged in February with two counts of larceny for the thefts.  Investigators said Jacobson used the money to support a gambling problem. His arrest warrant said he had placed…

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by Josh Lanier
Griswold-Lisbon, CT
Breaking News
Griswold State Trooper Charged With Firing Gun In Home, Domestic Violence Resigns: Police Griswold State Trooper Charged With Firing Gun In Home, Domestic Violence Resigns: Police
Griswold State Trooper Charged With Firing Gun In Home, Domestic Violence Resigns: Police A Connecticut State Police trooper accused in two separate arrests tied to domestic violence and a gun incident inside a home has resigned, authorities confirmed this week.  Edward Joshua Gookin, 37, of Griswold, stepped down on March 5, the same day an internal affairs investigation into his conduct was completed, a State Police spokesperson said on Wednesday, March 25. Gookin was first arrested in August 2025 after investigators said he was the aggressor in a domestic violence incident. He was arrested again in November. That case centers on a gun being fired inside a home in Gr…

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by Josh Lanier
East Haven, CT
Breaking News
Masked Mob Attacks East Haven Police Cruiser During Street Takeover, Arrest Made Months Later Masked Mob Attacks East Haven Police Cruiser During Street Takeover, Arrest Made Months Later
Masked Mob Attacks East Haven Police Cruiser During Street Takeover, Arrest Made Months Later A violent street takeover that left a police cruiser under attack has led to an arrest months after the chaos unfolded. Liam Walsh is accused of taking part in the takeover that turned chaotic in November, where a masked crowd attacked a police cruiser. Officers rushed to the ShopRite Plaza on Foxon Road in East Haven just before 2:30 a.m. after reports of cars blocking the road, doing burnouts, and people shooting fireworks, authorities said.  The masked mob surrounded the first East Haven police cruiser on the scene. One person sprayed the car with a fire extinguisher, then thre…

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