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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New London, CT
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New London City Council President Says He Was Driving Truck That Hit, Killed Teen On Moped New London City Council President Says He Was Driving Truck That Hit, Killed Teen On Moped
New London City Council President Says He Was Driving Truck That Hit, Killed Teen On Moped A New London city leader said he was behind the wheel of a pickup truck that struck and killed a 17-year-old moped rider. Zaeem Tyus was riding near Ocean Avenue and Beech Drive shortly after 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 8, when the crash occurred, police said. Emergency crews rushed Tyus to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, where he died from his injuries. New London City Council President John Satti said Monday that he was driving the truck, according to The Day. Satti declined to comment further on the advice of his lawyers. Satti, who has served on the council for more than 10 years, stayed at …

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by Josh Lanier
Orange-Woodbridge-Bethany, CT
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Former Bethany Youth Counselor Sentenced To Prison For Sexually Abusing 5 Girls Former Bethany Youth Counselor Sentenced To Prison For Sexually Abusing 5 Girls
Former Bethany Youth Counselor Sentenced To Prison For Sexually Abusing 5 Girls A former Connecticut youth counselor will serve four years in prison after admitting he sexually abused five girls, according to published reports. Anthony Joseph Mastrangelo, 23, received a 20-year sentence that will be suspended after he serves four years, followed by 10 years of probation, CT Insider reported. He pleaded guilty in May to five counts of fourth-degree sexual assault of a child younger than 13 and five counts of risk of injury to a child. Connecticut State Police arrested the former Bethany youth counselor in May and June 2024. The investigation began after allegations surf…

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Ashford-Willington, CT
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Teen Airlifted With Life-Threatening Injuries After Ashford Scooter Vs Motorcycle Crash Teen Airlifted With Life-Threatening Injuries After Ashford Scooter Vs Motorcycle Crash
Teen Airlifted With Life-Threatening Injuries After Ashford Scooter Vs Motorcycle Crash A 14-year-old scooter rider was fighting for their life after colliding with a motorcycle, police said.  The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, in the 100 block of Turnpike Road in Ashford, Connecticut State Police said.  Police said a 34-year-old Danielson man was riding a motorcycle north when the teen riding a Znen Tank II motor scooter turned in front of him, and the vehicles collided, State Police said.  The teen, who lives in the area, was airlifted to University of Massachusetts Hospital at Lake Avenue. Police said the teen had suspected life-threatening…

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by Josh Lanier
Newtown, CT
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Driver Hospitalized After Vehicle Goes Off Road, Flips Over In Newtown Yard: Police Driver Hospitalized After Vehicle Goes Off Road, Flips Over In Newtown Yard: Police
Driver Hospitalized After Vehicle Goes Off Road, Flips Over In Newtown Yard: Police A driver was hospitalized after his vehicle left a Connecticut road, traveled about 100 yards, and flipped upside down in a nearby yard, police said. The single-vehicle crash happened at about 5:12 p.m. on Aug. 5 on Berkshire Road near Chestnut Hill Road in Newtown, according to a Newtown Police Department accident report released Monday, Aug. 10.  Police said the driver was heading east when the vehicle went into a ditch, bounced out, and continued through a series of brush and trees.  The vehicle rolled over after traveling about 100 yards, before landing on its roof in a Chest…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
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E-Bike Rider Seriously Hurt In Norwalk Crash; Police Seek Witnesses E-Bike Rider Seriously Hurt In Norwalk Crash; Police Seek Witnesses
E-Bike Rider Seriously Hurt In Norwalk Crash; Police Seek Witnesses An e-bike rider suffered serious injuries in a crash at a Norwalk intersection and was taken to the hospital, police said. The crash was reported at 2:41 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at the intersection of Osborne Avenue and Fort Point Street. Paramedics took the rider to Norwalk Hospital for treatment. No update on the rider’s condition was included in the police statement. The Norwalk Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit and Identification Unit responded to process evidence and investigate the crash. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Police are asking witnesses and anyone…

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by Josh Lanier
Tolland, CT
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Tolland Man Claimed He Was A Federal Officer, 'Special Forces' Arrested For Being Neither: Cops Tolland Man Claimed He Was A Federal Officer, 'Special Forces' Arrested For Being Neither: Cops
Tolland Man Claimed He Was A Federal Officer, 'Special Forces' Arrested For Being Neither: Cops A Connecticut man pulled up to a medical emergency in a Mazda SUV fitted with flashing red-and-blue lights, said he was a federal agent who'd worked in "special forces," and he was there to help. He was lying, authorities said.  Kurt Hoss, 58, was arrested Saturday, Aug. 8, after arriving at a home on Baxter Road in Tolland, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers were at the scene to assist emergency medical personnel. Investigators said Hoss approached troopers and offered to help. The red-and-blue lights on his SUV remained on. “When asked which agency he represented, Hoss stated h…

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by Josh Lanier
Bridgeport, CT
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Man Charged With Bridgeport Hit-Run Crash That Killed 81-Year-Old Woman Man Charged With Bridgeport Hit-Run Crash That Killed 81-Year-Old Woman
Man Charged With Bridgeport Hit-Run Crash That Killed 81-Year-Old Woman A Connecticut man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash last year that killed an 81-year-old pedestrian, authorities said.  Lorenzo Abrajan-Garcia, 49, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 7, in connection with the July 13, 2025, crash that killed Angela Pagan, police said.  Prosecutors charged him with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle and evading responsibility involving a death, Bridgeport Police said. The crash happened shortly before 9:40 p.m. at the intersection of Park and Maplewood avenues. Several people called 911 to report that a ve…

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by Josh Lanier
Bristol, CT
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Bristol Man Stabbed Someone Outside Southington Bar In Parking Lot Brawl, Police Say Bristol Man Stabbed Someone Outside Southington Bar In Parking Lot Brawl, Police Say
Bristol Man Stabbed Someone Outside Southington Bar In Parking Lot Brawl, Police Say A Connecticut man faces multiple charges after a 41-year-old man was stabbed and seriously wounded outside a bar over the weekend, police said. Jared Meadows, 24, of Bristol, was arrested after officers responded to the parking lot of the Groggy Frogg at 129 Center St. in Southington at 12:11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, police said.  Officers were responding to a report of a fight that led to a stabbing, according to Southington police.  Investigators said Meadows became involved in an altercation with several people. Southington police allege Meadows assaulted the 41-year-old ma…

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by Josh Lanier
New London, CT
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17-Year-Old Moped Rider Killed In New London Crash With Truck 17-Year-Old Moped Rider Killed In New London Crash With Truck
17-Year-Old Moped Rider Killed In New London Crash With Truck A 17-year-old boy died after a crash involving his moped and a truck in Connecticut over the weekend, police said. The crash happened at 5:08 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, near Ocean Avenue and Beech Drive in New London. Paramedics took the wounded moped rider to Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. New London police are withholding the boy's name because he is a minor. "The New London Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the young man lost in this tragic incident," New London Police Chief Brian Wright said…

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by Josh Lanier
Dorchester, MA
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New England’s Largest Pizza Festival Bringing 30-Plus Pizzerias From Mass, CT, Italy To Boston New England’s Largest Pizza Festival Bringing 30-Plus Pizzerias From Mass, CT, Italy To Boston
New England’s Largest Pizza Festival Bringing 30-Plus Pizzerias From Mass, CT, Italy To Boston Any way you slice it, Boston will become the upper crust of New England’s pizza scene for one weekend next month. The Boston Pizza Festival returns to City Hall Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, and Sunday, Sept. 20. Organizers expect more than 30 pizzerias to serve slices to over 20,000 guests. The lineup includes Sally’s Apizza from New Haven. Rossopomodoro at Eataly will also take part. Pizza Taxi from Vico Equense, Italy, will make the trip to Boston.  Raffaele Russo of Boston’s Quattro, whom organizers describe as the world’s sixth-ranked pizza maker, is also set to appear. Ven…

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