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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Bristol, CT
Obituaries
Family Mourns Deaths Of Dad, Son Killed In Bristol Crash: 'Our Hearts Are Completely Broken' Family Mourns Deaths Of Dad, Son Killed In Bristol Crash: 'Our Hearts Are Completely Broken'
Family Mourns Deaths Of Dad, Son Killed In Bristol Crash: 'Our Hearts Are Completely Broken' Loved ones of a 35-year-old Connecticut man and his 12-year-old son killed in a weekend crash are rallying around his 10-year-old boy, who survived the wreck. Ismael Pacheco Sr. and Ismael Pacheco Jr. were killed in a Saturday, Nov. 22, crash in Bristol. A GoFundMe campaign hopes to raise $8,000 to help cover the costs of their funerals.  "Our hearts are completely broken as we share the devastating loss of my 12-year-old son, Ismael Pacheco, who tragically passed away in a car accident in Bristol on Saturday, November 22, 2025," the campaign, created by Coraima Maldonad…

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by Josh Lanier
Brooklyn-Canterbury, CT
Breaking News
Canterbury Man Killed In NY Hunting Cabin; Brother Charged In Double Shooting: Police Canterbury Man Killed In NY Hunting Cabin; Brother Charged In Double Shooting: Police
Canterbury Man Killed In NY Hunting Cabin; Brother Charged In Double Shooting: Police New York State Troopers say a late-night fight inside a rural New York hunting cabin ended with two men dead and their brother in handcuffs. The shooting happened at a home in the western New York town of Allen (located about an hour south of Rochester) on Sunday night, Nov. 23. Investigators say three brothers were staying at the cabin when a fight broke out, and one called 911. Troopers found two men dead when they arrived just after 10 p.m. Mark B. Thompson, 70, of Canterbury, Connecticut, and David E. Thompson, 69, of Port Charlotte, Florida, were shot and killed during the fight. Polic…

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by Josh Lanier
Griswold-Lisbon, CT
Breaking News
Officer Injured After SUV Hits Him At Griswold's Snowflake Parade Officer Injured After SUV Hits Him At Griswold's Snowflake Parade
Officer Injured After SUV Hits Him At Griswold's Snowflake Parade A Connecticut police officer working traffic control during a holiday parade was injured after a car hit him over the weekend, authorities said. The 64-year-old Jewett City fire police officer was directing traffic at the end of the annual Snowflake Parade at Main and North Main streets in Griswold on Saturday when a 2013 Jeep Patriot struck him, Connecticut State Police said. The officer suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital. The driver was a 72-year-old woman from Jewett City. State police said she stopped the SUV a short distance away and spoke with the officer. State pol…

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by Josh Lanier
North Adams, MA
Breaking News
2 Dead In North Adams House Fire: DA 2 Dead In North Adams House Fire: DA
2 Dead In North Adams House Fire: DA Authorities say two people were found dead inside a burning home in Berkshire County on Monday, Nov. 24. Neighbors on Francis Street in North Adams called 911 shortly after 7 a.m. to report the blaze and to say there could be people inside, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said. Fire crews rushed to the scene and forced their way inside through the basement. Firefighters found the two bodies inside the house as they put out the blaze.  Officials have not publicly identified the victims yet as they work to notify their family members. The Office of the Chief Medical Exa…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
Decorated Norwalk Officer Charged With Workers' Comp Fraud, Perjury: State Decorated Norwalk Officer Charged With Workers' Comp Fraud, Perjury: State
Decorated Norwalk Officer Charged With Workers' Comp Fraud, Perjury: State This story has been updated to include a comment from the Norwalk Police Union. A Connecticut police officer collecting workers' compensation who said he was too injured to work has been arrested after authorities alleged they caught him lifting weights, officials said. State prosecutors say he fraudulently collected nearly $20,000 in benefits.  Officer Steven Luciano was placed on "temporary total disability" by the Norwalk Police Department after a reported November 2024 injury while on the job, the State's Attorney's Office said. It's unclear how Luciano was hurt, but he filed …

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by Josh Lanier
Groton, CT
Breaking News
Groton Man Brutally Beat Woman In Front Of Her Child: Police Groton Man Brutally Beat Woman In Front Of Her Child: Police
Groton Man Brutally Beat Woman In Front Of Her Child: Police A 33-year-old Connecticut man is accused of violently beating a woman in front of her infant child, leaving her with serious injuries, police said. Tai T. Tang, of Groton, was arrested after the Nov. 21 attack and is charged with assault, risk of injury to a minor, breach of peace, and interfering with an officer, authorities said. Groton police were called to a reported disturbance around 5 p.m. They found the woman with "significant trauma" to her head, face, and eyes. Investigators say Tang hit her repeatedly with a closed fist. The child was not hurt. Paramedics took the woman to an a…

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by Josh Lanier
Enfield, CT
Breaking News
Police ID Woman, 45, Killed By Car Strike In Enfield Police ID Woman, 45, Killed By Car Strike In Enfield
Police ID Woman, 45, Killed By Car Strike In Enfield Authorities have identified a 45-year-old Connecticut woman who was killed while walking along a road in Enfield last week. Katherine Burgos González, of New Haven, was struck by a Toyota Camry at about 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, near the Hazard Avenue and Glen Arden Lane intersection, Enfield police said. Paramedics took her to Johnson Memorial Hospital, where she died from her injuries. The Camry’s driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, according to Enfield police. Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has information to contact Enfie…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwich, CT
Obituaries
Longtime State Rep Kevin Ryan Dies: 'His Shoes Will Be Hard To Fill' Longtime State Rep Kevin Ryan Dies: 'His Shoes Will Be Hard To Fill'
Longtime State Rep Kevin Ryan Dies: 'His Shoes Will Be Hard To Fill' Officials in New London announced that State Rep. Kevin Ryan died over the weekend.  The New London Democratic Town Committee announced Ryan's death in a Facebook post on Sunday, Nov. 23. They did not disclose the cause of his death. "Kevin's commitment to public service will be greatly missed," the Democrats wrote.  Ryan served the 139th Connecticut House District and served as assistant deputy speaker of the House.  He has served the people of Bozrah, Ledyard, Montville, and Norwich since 1993. He was last re-elected in 2024.  Several people posted…

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by Josh Lanier
Newtown, CT
Breaking News
Man Sucker-Punched Newtown Officer, Put Him In Headlock During Routine Disturbance Call: Cops Man Sucker-Punched Newtown Officer, Put Him In Headlock During Routine Disturbance Call: Cops
Man Sucker-Punched Newtown Officer, Put Him In Headlock During Routine Disturbance Call: Cops Authorities have arrested a 40-year-old man after police said he sucker-punched an officer during a routine call for a disturbance over the weekend. Daniel Morris is charged with the attack on the officer on Hanover Road in Newtown, authorities said. Newtown Officer Hyvarinen, who was working alone, was speaking with Morris about the disturbance when Morris put his hands up in a sign of surrender but then punched Hyvarinen with a closed fist without warning, authorities said. Morris then grabbed the officer and put him in a headlock, police said. When Hyvarinen broke free, Morris punched h…

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by Josh Lanier
Bristol, CT
Breaking News
Dad, 35, Son, 12, Killed In Bristol Crash With Tree: Cops Dad, 35, Son, 12, Killed In Bristol Crash With Tree: Cops
Dad, 35, Son, 12, Killed In Bristol Crash With Tree: Cops A 35-year-old Waterbury man and his 12-year-old son were killed when their car crashed into a tree in Bristol on Saturday, Nov. 22.  Update: Memorial Planned For Family Of Father, Son Killed In Bristol Crash The father was driving north on Willis Street when his 2006 Honda Civic went off the side of the road and hit a tree shortly before 11 a.m., Bristol police said. The impact crumpled the car, trapping the father and the 12-year-old in the driver’s seat and front passenger seat. Emergency crews rushed to the scene and began lifesaving efforts as they worked to cut them from the ve…

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