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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Windham-Willimantic, CT
Breaking News
Infant Critical After Fall In Willimantic, Police Say After Large-Scale Investigation Infant Critical After Fall In Willimantic, Police Say After Large-Scale Investigation
Infant Critical After Fall In Willimantic, Police Say After Large-Scale Investigation An infant remained in critical condition on Tuesday, Dec. 23, after police say the child suffered a serious fall at a Connecticut home over the weekend. Officers were at the house on Monday to investigate the incident. Parents of the child told police they fell at their Church Street home in Willimantic on Saturday. They took the infant to Windham Hospital on Sunday, but doctors transferred the baby to Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford because of the severity of its injuries, authorities said.  Willimantic police have not released the child's age or gender. Willim…

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by Josh Lanier
Thomaston, CT
Obituaries
Thomaston Teen Remembered As Kind, Motivated Young Man After Fatal Merritt Parkway Crash Thomaston Teen Remembered As Kind, Motivated Young Man After Fatal Merritt Parkway Crash
Thomaston Teen Remembered As Kind, Motivated Young Man After Fatal Merritt Parkway Crash A Connecticut community is mourning the loss of a teenager killed in a weekend car crash. A young man whose loved ones say was kind, motivated, and had a bright future ahead of him. Valentin “Val” Callazo, of Thomaston, died Sunday, Dec. 21, after his car skidded off the Merritt Parkway and slammed into a rock wall near Exit 36 in Stratford, according to Connecticut State Police. His 17-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries in the overnight crash, police said. A GoFundMe created to help cover funeral and related expenses says Callazo had ambitious plans for his future. "He recent…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
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Pedestrian Killed In Waterbury Crash, Police Investigating Pedestrian Killed In Waterbury Crash, Police Investigating
Pedestrian Killed In Waterbury Crash, Police Investigating Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian on Monday night, Dec. 22.  Officers were called to the area of 581 Chase Ave. in Waterbury just after 10:45 p.m. after a car crashed into a 36-year-old man, officials said. The 36-year-old pedestrian suffered severe head wounds in the wreck. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, but doctors were unable to save him.  Police did not release his name.  The driver remained at the scene.  Waterbury Police Crash Reconstruction Unit is handling the investigation.  Officers ask anyone who has i…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Buffalo Who Escaped Plymouth Slaughterhouse Dies Buffalo Who Escaped Plymouth Slaughterhouse Dies
Buffalo Who Escaped Plymouth Slaughterhouse Dies Buddy the Beefalo, the buffalo turned folk icon, has died The buffalo that captured the nation’s attention after escaping a Connecticut slaughterhouse in August 2020 died after years at a sanctuary in Florida. He suffered medical ailments in his later days, but his death on Monday, Dec. 22, still came as a shock. "It looked like he had fallen asleep and just didn’t wake up," Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary in Gainesville posted on Facebook. "... We really thought he would be OK. His physical signs were good. Even our vets, who normally trend toward being cautiously pessimistic, were cautiously…

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by Josh Lanier
Greenwich, CT
Breaking News
Woman Killed In 3-Car Crash On I-95 In Greenwich: State Police Woman Killed In 3-Car Crash On I-95 In Greenwich: State Police
Woman Killed In 3-Car Crash On I-95 In Greenwich: State Police Authorities say a woman was killed this week after being involved in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Greenwich. Jill Newmark Haskel, 89, of Rye, New York, was killed on Monday, Dec. 22, after her Subaru Crosstrek crashed into the rear of two vehicles near the Field Point Road off-ramp on southbound I-95 (Exit 3) around 4:45 p.m., Connecticut State Police said. The impact caused the Subaru to spin and knocked a Mazda 3 onto its driver’s side. Paramedics rushed Haskel to Greenwich Hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead, police said. The two other drivers were not injured, and …

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by Josh Lanier
Bridgeport, CT
Breaking News
Baby Monkey Becomes Top Banana At CT's Beardsley Zoo In Bridgeport Baby Monkey Becomes Top Banana At CT's Beardsley Zoo In Bridgeport
Baby Monkey Becomes Top Banana At CT's Beardsley Zoo In Bridgeport A tiny baby monkey is a very big deal for Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. The newborn black-handed spider monkey was born just before Christmas at the Bridgeport zoo. Zookeepers say some visitors have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of it as the monkey clings to its mother while she moves through the habitat. But they have a request for anyone who wants to visit the pair. "While this is a joyful time, the first few weeks of life are especially delicate and can be unpredictable," the zoo said in a Facebook post. "We kindly ask that guests help create a calm and respectful environment by ke…

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by Josh Lanier
Bridgeport, CT
Breaking News
Bridgeport Man Convicted Of Deadly Assault Rifle Murder Faces Up to 90 Years in Prison Bridgeport Man Convicted Of Deadly Assault Rifle Murder Faces Up to 90 Years in Prison
Bridgeport Man Convicted Of Deadly Assault Rifle Murder Faces Up to 90 Years in Prison A Connecticut man convicted last week of killing a woman and injuring another man in a 2024 Bridgeport shooting could spend the rest of his life in prison, state prosecutors said. Terence Gallimore, 35, of Bridgeport, was found guilty of murder, first-degree assault, and criminal possession of a firearm in the shooting death of Brandaja Winston, 28, authorities announced Monday, Dec. 22. Prosecutors said Gallimore opened fire near the intersection of Stratford Avenue and Caroll Avenue during the early morning hours of Aug. 17, 2024. Investigators said he and another man shot into a group of…

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by Josh Lanier
Newington, CT
Breaking News
Glastonbury Man, 20, Killed In Crash With CT Transit Bus In Newington Glastonbury Man, 20, Killed In Crash With CT Transit Bus In Newington
Glastonbury Man, 20, Killed In Crash With CT Transit Bus In Newington Authorities have identified the 20-year-old man who was killed after being involved in a crash with a CT Transit bus late last week.  Zackariah Berlepsch, of Glastonbury, was killed on Friday, Dec. 19, on East Cedar Street near Lowery Place in Newington, authorities said.  Newington police were called to the area around 11:20 p.m. after a Honda Civic crashed with the bus.  Paramedics took Berlepsch to an area hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.  The bus driver suffered minor injuries, and two passengers escaped without harm, Newington police said.&nb…

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by Josh Lanier
New London, CT
Breaking News
Police ID Salem Man Killed In New London Parking Lot Crash Police ID Salem Man Killed In New London Parking Lot Crash
Police ID Salem Man Killed In New London Parking Lot Crash Authorities have identified the motorcyclist killed over the weekend in a Connecticut shopping mall parking lot as a 43-year-old man. Shane Elliott, of Salem, died after a motorcycle crash on Sunday, Dec. 21, at the New London Shopping Mall on North Frontage Road, police said. Police and paramedics were called to the mall around 2:30 p.m. after reports of a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle. First responders found Elliott badly injured and began providing medical aid at the scene. He was then taken to Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, where he later died from his injuries, acc…

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by Josh Lanier
Lowell, MA
Obituaries
Lowell Mourns Sudden Death Of Elementary Teacher: 'She Embraced Life With Passion' Lowell Mourns Sudden Death Of Elementary Teacher: 'She Embraced Life With Passion'
Lowell Mourns Sudden Death Of Elementary Teacher: 'She Embraced Life With Passion' A Massachusetts community is mourning the sudden death of a 35-year-old teacher who died unexpectedly over the weekend. Ashley Figueroa, a fifth-grade teacher at Lowell Collegiate Charter School, died Saturday, Dec. 20. Loved ones have not released a cause of death. One of 10 children, Figueroa leaves behind a large family, including brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. A GoFundMe campaign was created to support her family as they cope with her death and related expenses. The fundraiser has raised more than $5,000 of its $8,000 goal from 61 donors. "Ashley embraced life with passion an…

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