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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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'
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
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
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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by Josh Lanier
Manchester, CT
Breaking News
Trio Arrested After Lengthy Narcotic Task Force Investigation In Manchester Trio Arrested After Lengthy Narcotic Task Force Investigation In Manchester Trio Arrested After Lengthy Narcotic Task Force Investigation In Manchester
Trio Arrested After Lengthy Narcotic Task Force Investigation In Manchester Police say three men face narcotics charges after an investigation into drug trafficking in and around Manchester. Jerry Mercado, 39, of Hartford, and Yosti Vega, 45, of East Hartford, were arrested last week after investigators with the East Central Narcotics Task Force stopped their vehicle. He said officers seized fentanyl, cocaine, PCP, and cash during the stop. Mercado faces several charges. Those include possession with intent to sell a narcotic substance, possession with intent to sell one ounce or more of a narcotic substance, possession of a controlled substance, operating a drug f…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Cops Detail Ledyard Dad's Child Abuse That He Called 'Christian Conservative' Parenting Cops Detail Ledyard Dad's Child Abuse That He Called 'Christian Conservative' Parenting Cops Detail Ledyard Dad's Child Abuse That He Called 'Christian Conservative' Parenting
Cops Detail Ledyard Dad's Child Abuse That He Called 'Christian Conservative' Parenting A Connecticut father said he was only trying to reprimand his four young children in the ways of a "Christian conservative." His family and police say it was child abuse. Elijah W. King, 26, of Ledyard, was arrested and charged this week with three counts of risk of injury to a minor, two counts of intentional cruelty to persons, and one count of disorderly conduct, Ledyard police said. The allegations came from King’s sister, who told police she saw repeated abuse inside the family’s Gales Ferry home. She said King's wife would do nothing to stop it. Police said she gave written statement…

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by Josh Lanier
Danbury, CT
Breaking News
Stolen Crypto, Carjacked Lambo: Feds Say They Have Masterminds Of Danbury Kidnapping Stolen Crypto, Carjacked Lambo: Feds Say They Have Masterminds Of Danbury Kidnapping Stolen Crypto, Carjacked Lambo: Feds Say They Have Masterminds Of Danbury Kidnapping
Stolen Crypto, Carjacked Lambo: Feds Say They Have Masterminds Of Danbury Kidnapping Federal prosecutors say three men helped plan a violent kidnapping in Danbury that shook a quiet neighborhood and tied local families to a sprawling crime linked to stolen cryptocurrency. James Schwab, Adam Iza, and Saif Faiq were charged this week with conspiracy to commit kidnapping and conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. The case stands out in Danbury because investigators say the victims were the parents of a man suspected of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency. Related: Couple Beaten, Bound In Lamborghini…

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by Josh Lanier
Danbury, CT
On Your Side
Danbury Deli Closes After More Than 5 Years In Business: 'Nothing Lasts Forever' Danbury Deli Closes After More Than 5 Years In Business: 'Nothing Lasts Forever' Danbury Deli Closes After More Than 5 Years In Business: 'Nothing Lasts Forever'
Danbury Deli Closes After More Than 5 Years In Business: 'Nothing Lasts Forever' The owners of a Danbury deli said it's time to say goodbye, but they hope it's a “see you soon.” Capers Too Deli announced in a Facebook post that it closed its doors on Wednesday, Nov. 19. "After 5 years and 6 months of hard work, creativity, rebuilding, and reinventing, we brought to life a Capers that had never been seen before. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Danbury, CT, we managed to build a loyal clientele that helped us grow beyond what we ever imagined. "We made friends and became a family. Many people passed through our doors only a few times, but each left their mark in their o…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
Your Community
'Pick A F---ing Side': Sen. Murphy Says Trump’s Posts About Executing Democrats Crossed A Line 'Pick A F---ing Side': Sen. Murphy Says Trump’s Posts About Executing Democrats Crossed A Line 'Pick A F---ing Side': Sen. Murphy Says Trump’s Posts About Executing Democrats Crossed A Line
'Pick A F---ing Side': Sen. Murphy Says Trump’s Posts About Executing Democrats Crossed A Line Sen. Chris Murphy warned that President Donald Trump’s comments suggesting Democratic lawmakers could be hanged for “seditious behavior” have put people's lives in danger. The Connecticut Democrat said it is time to “pick a f--king side.” “This is not normal. We cannot allow this to feel normal,” the Murphy said in a video posted to X. “Every Democratic member of the Senate and the House … their life is in jeopardy.” Trump’s posts came after six Democratic lawmakers — all veterans or former national security officials — released a video urging military members to “refuse illegal orders…

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by Josh Lanier
Enfield, CT
Breaking News
Pedestrian Hit, Killed In Enfield; Police Investigating Cause Of Crash Pedestrian Hit, Killed In Enfield; Police Investigating Cause Of Crash Pedestrian Hit, Killed In Enfield; Police Investigating Cause Of Crash
Pedestrian Hit, Killed In Enfield; Police Investigating Cause Of Crash Police say they are investigating a crash where a pedestrian was hit and killed in Enfield earlier this week.  The crash was reported just before 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20. The person was walking along Hazard Avenue near Glen Arden Lane when a Toyota Camry slammed into them, Enfield police said.  Paramedics rushed them to Johnson Memorial Hospital with critical injuries, and they were pronounced dead shortly after arriving.  Police have not released the pedestrian's name.  The driver remained at the scene and was cooperating with investigators, authorities said. …

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by Josh Lanier
Andover, MA
Breaking News
Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash Blocks I-495 In Andover, Causing Major Delays Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash Blocks I-495 In Andover, Causing Major Delays Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash Blocks I-495 In Andover, Causing Major Delays
Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash Blocks I-495 In Andover, Causing Major Delays Massachusetts State Police say a tractor-trailer rolled over on I-495 North on Friday morning, Nov. 21, causing major traffic delays for drivers.  The wreck happened near Exit 97 in Andover around 6:30 a.m. The truck was hauling gravel when it crashed, spilling its load across the interstate.  Police shut down I-495 North as they cleaned and investigated the scene. Crews worked quickly, but the traffic stretched on for miles.  Troopers began reopening lanes around 7 a.m.  The cause of the crash is still under review.

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