Josh Lanier

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Josh Lanier has spent years chasing leads wherever they take him — from presidential campaigns and murderers to mommy bloggers. His work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, and online publications. His favorite story is still the next one.

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Hebron-Marlborough, CT
Obituaries
Marlborough Teen Killed In Crash Remembered For Kindness, Ambition Marlborough Teen Killed In Crash Remembered For Kindness, Ambition Marlborough Teen Killed In Crash Remembered For Kindness, Ambition
Marlborough Teen Killed In Crash Remembered For Kindness, Ambition A soft-spoken 19-year-old Connecticut man killed in a crash is being remembered for his ambition, compassion, and the bright future he left behind. Bryce Anthony Tarallo, of Marlborough, died in a Sept. 11 crash. While details about the wreck remain limited, the outpouring of community support has been immediate. Dozens of people have donated to a GoFundMe created to help Tarallo's family as they grieve. The campaign has raised more than $4,000 of its $5,500 goal as of Tuesday, Sept. 30. "Bryce was an incredible person who left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him," the fundraise…

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by Josh Lanier
Simsbury, CT
Breaking News
Police Rescue Missing Simsbury Man Found In Crashed Car In Woods Police Rescue Missing Simsbury Man Found In Crashed Car In Woods Police Rescue Missing Simsbury Man Found In Crashed Car In Woods
Police Rescue Missing Simsbury Man Found In Crashed Car In Woods Police in Connecticut say they have found a missing 44-year-old man in a crashed car in a wooded area.  Simsbury police said the man did not return home Monday night, Sept. 29, and he was reported missing around 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Officers quickly picked up his scent and tracked the man to Overlook Terrace near Bushy Hill Road in Simsbury. There, they found his wrecked vehicle off the road in a wooded area.  Police pulled him from the wreckage, and paramedics took him to St. Francis Hospital for treatment. The man's condition was not released.  Authorities are investig…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
No Rings For Relatives: Connecticut Outlaws First-Cousin Marriages No Rings For Relatives: Connecticut Outlaws First-Cousin Marriages No Rings For Relatives: Connecticut Outlaws First-Cousin Marriages
No Rings For Relatives: Connecticut Outlaws First-Cousin Marriages If you and your first cousin hope to elope and run away together, you're out of luck in Connecticut.  Starting Wednesday, Oct. 1, first-cousin marriages will be illegal in the state. Connecticut now joins more than 30 states that have outlawed the practice. Republican Rep. Devin Carney led the push after noticing Connecticut was in the minority. The measure passed with bipartisan support, and Gov. Ned Lamont signed it into law earlier this month. Democratic Rep. Steve Stafstrom, co-chair of the Judiciary Committee, told the Connecticut Post the measure was about looking toward the fut…

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by Josh Lanier
New Hartford-Barkhamsted, CT
Breaking News
Shirtless Man Breaks Into New Hartford Elementary School, Eats Food, Steals Supplies: Police Shirtless Man Breaks Into New Hartford Elementary School, Eats Food, Steals Supplies: Police Shirtless Man Breaks Into New Hartford Elementary School, Eats Food, Steals Supplies: Police
Shirtless Man Breaks Into New Hartford Elementary School, Eats Food, Steals Supplies: Police A man was caught after breaking into a Connecticut elementary school, where troopers say he ate food and took school supplies. Adam Wesolowski, 39, was found wandering shirtless and wearing one sock outside the Nepaug Fire Department in New Hartford, Connecticut State Police said. He had cuts on his skin and told police he was walking in the woods and had lost his flashlight and shirt. While one trooper stayed with him, others checked the nearby Ann Antolini Elementary School. They found a window open and later discovered food had been eaten in the kitchen. Troopers also found food waste, p…

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by Josh Lanier
Vernon-Rockville, CT
Breaking News
Vernon Funeral Home Owner Facing 80 New Charges In Fraud Scheme: Police Vernon Funeral Home Owner Facing 80 New Charges In Fraud Scheme: Police Vernon Funeral Home Owner Facing 80 New Charges In Fraud Scheme: Police
Vernon Funeral Home Owner Facing 80 New Charges In Fraud Scheme: Police Police say they have filed dozens of new charges against a Connecticut funeral home owner accused of stealing from more than 100 families.  Philip Pietras, of Enfield, was charged with 20 counts of second-degree larceny and 60 counts of intent to defraud funeral service contracts, Vernon police said. Authorities say they've identified 110 families who were victims of the scheme. Earlier Report: Vernon Funeral Home Director Accused Of Stealing $71K To Fund Gambling, Shopping Sprees: Police The investigation started in April. Vernon police said they were looking into more than 40 …

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by Josh Lanier
Springfield, MA
Breaking News
Springfield Man Sentenced In Hammer Killing His Wife, 40 Years After Murdering First Spouse: DA Springfield Man Sentenced In Hammer Killing His Wife, 40 Years After Murdering First Spouse: DA Springfield Man Sentenced In Hammer Killing His Wife, 40 Years After Murdering First Spouse: DA
Springfield Man Sentenced In Hammer Killing His Wife, 40 Years After Murdering First Spouse: DA A Springfield man who admitted to killing his wife with a hammer has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. The murder comes four decades after he was first convicted of killing his wife. Kenneth Robson, 68, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of 45-year-old Quitzia Holmes, the Hampden District Attorney’s Office said. Police said the attack happened in the early hours of April 30, 2024. Robson called 911 and told dispatchers he needed an ambulance at the couple’s Federal Street apartment because he had "hit his wife with a hammer and she might be dead." Officers found…

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by Josh Lanier
Naugatuck, CT
Breaking News
Gunshot Rips Through Wall As Naugatuck Resident Fights Off Armed Teen Intruder: Police Gunshot Rips Through Wall As Naugatuck Resident Fights Off Armed Teen Intruder: Police Gunshot Rips Through Wall As Naugatuck Resident Fights Off Armed Teen Intruder: Police
Gunshot Rips Through Wall As Naugatuck Resident Fights Off Armed Teen Intruder: Police A Connecticut home invasion ended in gunfire when the resident fought back and the burglar pulled the trigger, police said. Larry Mason, 18, is accused of trying to rob a third-floor apartment on Hill Street in Naugatuck around 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, police said.  Naugatuck police rushed to a multifamily home after people reported a possible gunshot and cries for help from the third floor. Witnesses said it sounded like a struggle had broken out. No one answered the door, so officers forced their way in. Inside, they found signs of a fight. Furniture had been moved, and so…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
Breaking News
Multiple Waterbury Fire Cadets Resign After City Accuses Them Of Cheating On Exam: Mayor Multiple Waterbury Fire Cadets Resign After City Accuses Them Of Cheating On Exam: Mayor Multiple Waterbury Fire Cadets Resign After City Accuses Them Of Cheating On Exam: Mayor
Multiple Waterbury Fire Cadets Resign After City Accuses Them Of Cheating On Exam: Mayor Seven Waterbury fire cadets have resigned after being accused of cheating on an emergency medical technician exam, city officials said.  “It is very disappointing that this situation occurred," said Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski in a Monday, Sept. 29, news release. "Firefighters are held to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, and honesty is a fundamental part of serving our community," he said. The EMT test, given through a local ambulance company, is required to complete firefighter training.  There were 13 cadets in the class. After an internal investigat…

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by Josh Lanier
Farmington, CT
Breaking News
Driver Killed In I-84 Crash In Farmington, 2 Others Injured Driver Killed In I-84 Crash In Farmington, 2 Others Injured Driver Killed In I-84 Crash In Farmington, 2 Others Injured
Driver Killed In I-84 Crash In Farmington, 2 Others Injured Connecticut State Police have identified the motorist who was killed in a multivehicle crash that injured two others and shut down a section of I-84.  Adam Peppe, 34, of Brewster, NY, was struck while parked on the shoulder of the interstate in Farmington shortly after 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, State Police said. Another vehicle was also parked with him near Exit 37 East.  Peppe and the other driver were outside of their vehicles when a Dodge Ram 2500 crashed into them and their cars, police said.  Paramedics rushed Peppe to the University of Connecticut Hospital, where he was pronounced…

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by Josh Lanier
Vernon-Rockville, CT
Breaking News
Uninsured CT Driver Hit 120 MPH While Racing On I-84 Before Crashing In Vernon: Police Uninsured CT Driver Hit 120 MPH While Racing On I-84 Before Crashing In Vernon: Police Uninsured CT Driver Hit 120 MPH While Racing On I-84 Before Crashing In Vernon: Police
Uninsured CT Driver Hit 120 MPH While Racing On I-84 Before Crashing In Vernon: Police A Connecticut man admitted he was racing at more than 100 miles per hour before crashing on I-84 West near Exit 66 in Vernon over the weekend, state police said. Wayne Ferguson, 21, of West Haven, called 911 just after 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, to report he’d been involved in a two-car crash while street racing another vehicle on the interstate, Connecticut State Police said. No one was hurt. Investigators said he reported driving between 110 and 120 mph while he and the other driver wove through traffic across all three lanes of I-84. He told the dispatcher he tried to pass a vehicle …

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