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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Step Aside, California: Ashford Campground Named Most Unique In North America Step Aside, California: Ashford Campground Named Most Unique In North America
Step Aside, California: Ashford Campground Named Most Unique In North America Connecticut takes camping seriously. So, it's no surprise that the Constitution State boasts the most unique campgrounds in North America, according to a new ranking.  Brialee Family Campground in Ashford earned the No. 1 spot on Campspot’s list of the “Top Unique Campgrounds in 2026.” Campspot released its 2026 Campspot Awards, recognizing top parks across the nation after an “extensive review of over 3 million data points,” according to its website. The annual awards consider guest ratings, reservation data, and park features. The goal is to spotlight campgrounds that stand out natio…
Groton Man Busted Sharing Child Porn Online After Searching His Home: Police Groton Man Busted Sharing Child Porn Online After Searching His Home: Police
Groton Man Busted Sharing Child Porn Online After Searching His Home: Police A Groton man is behind bars on a $100,000 bond after police charged him with possession of child sexual abuse material, a serious felony, authorities said.  Joshua R. Vargas, 31, was arrested Friday, Feb. 27, by the City of Groton Police Department on an arrest warrant, according to police. Investigators said the warrant followed an investigation into allegations that Vargas transferred explicit material involving children online. Police executed a search and seizure warrant at Vargas’ residence during the investigation. Officers seized several items that they said linked Vargas to th…
Fairfield Pedestrian Killed In Early Morning I-95 Crash: Police Fairfield Pedestrian Killed In Early Morning I-95 Crash: Police
Fairfield Pedestrian Killed In Early Morning I-95 Crash: Police A pedestrian was killed in a crash on I-95 in Connecticut that shut down the highway and backed up traffic for miles early Friday morning, Feb. 27.  The crash happened on the southbound side of the highway between exits 22 and 23 in Fairfield around 2:30 a.m., Connecticut State Police said.  Police did not provide any information on the pedestrian's identity. Police closed the southbound lanes as they investigated. The shutdown caused major delays along one of the state’s busiest highways during the early morning hours. Authorities reopened one of the area's busiest thoroughfare…
Ex-Boston Children’s Anesthesiologist Sentenced For Sharing Child Porn Of Infants, Babies: DOJ Ex-Boston Children’s Anesthesiologist Sentenced For Sharing Child Porn Of Infants, Babies: DOJ
Ex-Boston Children’s Anesthesiologist Sentenced For Sharing Child Porn Of Infants, Babies: DOJ A former pediatric doctor at Boston Children’s Hospital has been sentenced to more than two decades in federal prison for sharing child sexual abuse material that included images of infants, babies, and kids he knew, the U.S. attorney said Thursday. Christopher Sheerer, 37, of Boston, was sentenced to 22 years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Leah Foley said. Chief U.S. District Judge Denise J. Casper imposed the sentence. The judge also ordered the Leola, Pennsylvania, native to pay $65,722 in restitution, Foley said. Additional restitution will …
Second Hartford Police Shooting In A Week Leaves Man Critical, Shuts Down Busy Street Second Hartford Police Shooting In A Week Leaves Man Critical, Shuts Down Busy Street
Second Hartford Police Shooting In A Week Leaves Man Critical, Shuts Down Busy Street A man carrying a knife was shot by Connecticut police on Friday morning, Feb. 27, temporarily shutting down part of a major roadway. It is the second Hartford police shooting in a week. The shooting happened just after 11 a.m. in the 600 block of Blue Hills Avenue in Hartford, according to police Lt. Aaron Boisvert. Boisvert said officers responded to a report of a “suicidal man” holding a knife. When officers arrived, the man refused to drop the weapon. Related: Family Of Man Shot, Killed By Hartford Police After He Pulled Knife On Officers Threatens Lawsuit Police tried to stop him with…
Cromwell Man Who Sexually Abused Multiple Children Gets 2.5 Decades In Prison: Police Cromwell Man Who Sexually Abused Multiple Children Gets 2.5 Decades In Prison: Police
Cromwell Man Who Sexually Abused Multiple Children Gets 2.5 Decades In Prison: Police A Connecticut man who admitted to sexually abusing three children for years will spend decades behind bars, a judge ruled this week, authorities said.  Michael Vardal, 49, of Cromwell, was sentenced to 35 years in prison — suspended after 25 years, followed by three decades of supervised probation, Judge Julia DiCocco Dewey ruled on Thursday, Feb. 26, the Office of the State's Attorney said.  Vardal admitted to sexual assaulting abusing three young girls in his care, prosecutors said. He pleaded guility to sexual assault in the first degree, three counts of sexual assaul…
Hartford Man, 22, Killed In I-84 Crash After Slamming Into Tractor-Trailer In Manchester Hartford Man, 22, Killed In I-84 Crash After Slamming Into Tractor-Trailer In Manchester
Hartford Man, 22, Killed In I-84 Crash After Slamming Into Tractor-Trailer In Manchester A 22-year-old Connecticut man was killed after crashing into a tractor-trailer on I-84 earlier this week, authorities said. Lucca Sartori-Souza, of Hartford, crashed his Prius into the back of the Volvo MLN near Exit 62 East in Manchester shortly before 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, Connecticut State Police said.  It's unclear what caused the fatal crash.  The driver of the tractor-trailer was uninjured in the wreck, police said.  Authorities said both vehicles were badly damaged and had to be towed from the crash site.  The cause of the crash remains under investigati…
Parolee Shot In Waterbury Now Facing Assault Charge Following Shooting Parolee Shot In Waterbury Now Facing Assault Charge Following Shooting
Parolee Shot In Waterbury Now Facing Assault Charge Following Shooting A Connecticut man out on parole who was shot during a disturbance in Waterbury is now facing criminal charges, authorities said.  Scott Basile, 33, of New Haven, was arrested following an incident in the area of 1900 North Main Street in Waterbury on Wednesday, Feb. 26, police said.  Basile suffered a gunshot wound and a graze wound during the disturbance. He was taken to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries, Waterbury police said.  After he was discharged, officers transported him to Waterbury Police Headquarters. Authorities said Basile refused …
Masked Gunman Gets 20 Years After Violent New London Armed Carjacking, Police Pursuit Masked Gunman Gets 20 Years After Violent New London Armed Carjacking, Police Pursuit
Masked Gunman Gets 20 Years After Violent New London Armed Carjacking, Police Pursuit A Connecticut man will spend the next two decades in prison for a violent carjacking that shook a New London neighborhood. Victor Hall, 32, New London, was sentenced in state Superior Court in New London on Thursday, Feb. 22, according to the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice. Judge Elizabeth C. Leaming sentenced him to 28 years in prison, suspended after 20 years served, followed by five years of probation. The case stems from a gunpoint carjacking reported on March 10, 2023. New London police responded to the area of Brewer Street and Blinman Street after getting a report of a sto…
Bridgeport Man Gets 80 Years For AK-47 Street Shooting That Killed 28-Year-Old Woman: DA Bridgeport Man Gets 80 Years For AK-47 Street Shooting That Killed 28-Year-Old Woman: DA
Bridgeport Man Gets 80 Years For AK-47 Street Shooting That Killed 28-Year-Old Woman: DA A Connecticut man will spend decades behind bars for opening fire on a crowded sidewalk, killing a 28-year-old woman and wounding another man. Terence Gallimore, 35, Bridgeport, was sentenced Wednesday, Feb. 25, to 80 years in prison for the 2024 shooting that left Brandaja Winston dead on Stratford Avenue. The gunfire erupted during the early morning hours of Aug. 17, 2024, near Stratford Avenue and Caroll Avenue in Bridgeport. A small group stood outside when shots rang out, prosecutors said.  At trial, evidence showed Gallimore, armed with an AK-47-style rifle, and an unidentified …
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