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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Danbury, CT
Obituaries
Danbury Man Killed By Stray Bullet Through Wall Had Child On The Way: 'Left Us Way Too Soon' Danbury Man Killed By Stray Bullet Through Wall Had Child On The Way: 'Left Us Way Too Soon'
Danbury Man Killed By Stray Bullet Through Wall Had Child On The Way: 'Left Us Way Too Soon' A Danbury man killed after a bullet tore through the wall of his home is being remembered for his work as a barber and the future he was building as a husband and father, a future cut short. Victor Luis Quispe, 37, was inside his Lake Avenue townhome when the gunfire struck Wednesday night, Jan. 7, according to police. "We came from humble beginnings, and Victor never forgot where he came from," his family wrote in his obituary. "His generosity was boundless—he always remembered family back home, often providing meals or support to those in need. His giving spirit extended to all of us; he …

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by Josh Lanier
Tolland, CT
Breaking News
Drunk Parolee Flees Troopers at 90+ MPH On I-84, Crashes After Tolland High-Speed Chase: Police Drunk Parolee Flees Troopers at 90+ MPH On I-84, Crashes After Tolland High-Speed Chase: Police
Drunk Parolee Flees Troopers at 90+ MPH On I-84, Crashes After Tolland High-Speed Chase: Police A white sedan swerved across lanes on Interstate 84, then took off when a trooper tried to stop it, sparking a high-speed chase that ended with a rollover crash and sent a Hartford man to the hospital, authorities said. Youry Jawaan Smith, 25, of Hartford, was seriously injured and now faces multiple charges following the chase late Sunday, Jan. 11, in Tolland, according to Connecticut State Police. The incident unfolded when a trooper spotted a white Nissan Maxima traveling east near Exit 67 on I-84. Police say the car made unsafe lane changes, failed to signal, and struggled to stay in it…

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by Josh Lanier
Hamden, CT
Breaking News
Hamden Driver, 24, Killed After Car Spins Off Route 15, Crashes Into Tree: Police Hamden Driver, 24, Killed After Car Spins Off Route 15, Crashes Into Tree: Police
Hamden Driver, 24, Killed After Car Spins Off Route 15, Crashes Into Tree: Police A 24-year-old man was killed over the weekend after his car veered off the Connecticut road and crashed into a tree, authorities said.  Luis Fernando Rodas-Pech was driving his 2010 Toyota Camry when he lost control, and it began to spin on Route 15 in North Hamden around 2:15 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, Connecticut State Police said.  Related: Luis Fernando Rodas-Pech's Family Starts Fundraiser To Send Body To Guatemala Investigators aren't sure what caused the crash, but they said Rodas-Pechl's car went off the right side of the road and struck a tree.  Para…

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by Josh Lanier
New Haven, CT
On Your Side
Stop & Shop Is Giving Away Free Bagels, But Time Is Running Out: Here's What You Knead To Know Stop & Shop Is Giving Away Free Bagels, But Time Is Running Out: Here's What You Knead To Know
Stop & Shop Is Giving Away Free Bagels, But Time Is Running Out: Here's What You Knead To Know Stop & Shop is giving shoppers a reason to stop by the bakery aisle. The grocery chain is offering free bakery bagels at all of its 360 locations across the Northeast. The giveaway runs through Thursday, Jan. 15, and does not require a purchase.  The offer is tied to National Bagel Day, which falls on Thursday. Stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, and New Jersey are taking part. To score your free bagel, shoppers must check in at the Savings Station kiosk inside the store. After checking in, a digital coupon for one free bagel is added to a Stop & Shop…

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by Josh Lanier
Windsor, CT
Breaking News
Windsor Man Hospitalized After Being Attacked By His Own Dog Windsor Man Hospitalized After Being Attacked By His Own Dog
Windsor Man Hospitalized After Being Attacked By His Own Dog A Windsor man is recovering after being attacked by his own dog over the weekend. The incident happened Saturday afternoon, Jan. 10, at a River Street home in Windsor, police said. Officers were called to the home just after 4:30 p.m. for a report of a dog attacking a man. When they arrived, they found the man on the ground with a pit bull next to him.  Police said the man suffered numerous bite marks and lacerations across his body. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. Officers were able to secure the pit bull safely at the scene. According to police, the man said that the ani…

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by Josh Lanier
Stratford, CT
Obituaries
Stratford Teen Dies Suddenly From Brain Tumor Just Weeks Before 16th Birthday Stratford Teen Dies Suddenly From Brain Tumor Just Weeks Before 16th Birthday
Stratford Teen Dies Suddenly From Brain Tumor Just Weeks Before 16th Birthday A popular Stratford teenager known for her kind smile, bright future, and positive spirit has died. She was less than two weeks away from her 16th birthday. Khristina Sinche, 15, of Stratford, died Thursday, Jan. 8. She was a sophomore at Stratford High School, where she was a member of the girls' swim team. Khristina fell ill while traveling with her family in Colombia to celebrate the New Year. Doctors found a brain tumor, but despite undergoing two surgeries, her condition worsened, according to a GoFundMe created for her family. Her family arranged an air ambulance to bring her home, h…

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by Josh Lanier
Bristol, CT
Obituaries
Bristol Firefighter Dies Suddenly Off-Duty: 'Words Can't Describe How Much He'll Be Missed' Bristol Firefighter Dies Suddenly Off-Duty: 'Words Can't Describe How Much He'll Be Missed'
Bristol Firefighter Dies Suddenly Off-Duty: 'Words Can't Describe How Much He'll Be Missed' The Bristol Fire Department is mourning the sudden loss of one of its own. Fire equipment technician Jason “Jay” Kelly, who served the department for more than 20 years, died unexpectedly while off duty, the department announced. "Words cannot describe how much he is going to be missed, as a huge part of BFD for over 2 decades," Bristol firefighters posted on Facebook. "Jay was known and loved by many, and respected for his expertise throughout the fire service and beyond. We are proud to have called him our brother and our friend." Kelly also served the Rocky Hill Fire Department, wher…

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by Josh Lanier
Milford, CT
Breaking News
CT Man Stole 18 Tons Of Aluminum From Milford Steel Company: Police CT Man Stole 18 Tons Of Aluminum From Milford Steel Company: Police
CT Man Stole 18 Tons Of Aluminum From Milford Steel Company: Police If you move 16 tons, you just get another day older and deeper in debt. Move 18 tons, and you could end up in prison, or at least that’s what one Connecticut man may soon learn. Eddy Ramirez, 46, of Stratford, is accused of stealing 18 tons of aluminum from Olympic Steel, a company located at 1 Eastern Steel Road in Milford, according to authorities. Investigators allege that Ramirez stole the aluminum in late November, then sold it in Bridgeport the following day. Police didn't give an estimated value of the aluminum or how he allegedly moved it.  Police said they gathered enough evi…

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by Josh Lanier
Bristol, CT
Breaking News
Bristol Police Investigate Late-Night Main Street Shooting; 1 Hospitalized Bristol Police Investigate Late-Night Main Street Shooting; 1 Hospitalized
Bristol Police Investigate Late-Night Main Street Shooting; 1 Hospitalized Bristol police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital over the weekend, authorities said. Officers responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Main Street between Riverside Avenue and Center Street at about 10 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11. The victim suffered a non-life-threatening injury, police said. Officers spoke with the victim at the hospital, but have not released identifying information. Bristol police said the shooting appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. Authorities are urging anyone with information to conta…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Simsbury Skater Qualifies For Olympics 1 Year After Losing Parents In DC Plane Crash (Watch) Simsbury Skater Qualifies For Olympics 1 Year After Losing Parents In DC Plane Crash (Watch)
Simsbury Skater Qualifies For Olympics 1 Year After Losing Parents In DC Plane Crash (Watch) A year ago, Connecticut figure skater Maxim Naumov shared a photo of his parents and broke down while recounting their deaths in a plane crash near Washington, D.C. Over the weekend, the 24-year-old held that same photo as he learned he had earned a spot to compete for the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics. His parents, Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, coached their son and scores of skaters at the International Skating Center of Simsbury for years. They later taught at the Skating Club of Boston in Norwood, Massachusetts.  The longtime local coaches were former Olympic figure s…

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