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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Middletown, CT
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CT Trooper Pulled From Middletown High School After Allegations Involving Minor: Report CT Trooper Pulled From Middletown High School After Allegations Involving Minor: Report CT Trooper Pulled From Middletown High School After Allegations Involving Minor: Report
CT Trooper Pulled From Middletown High School After Allegations Involving Minor: Report A Connecticut state trooper has been removed from his role as a school resource officer after police opened an internal investigation into possible inappropriate conduct with a minor, according to reports. Trooper First Class Timothy Haroian worked as the resource officer at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown until authorities learned of accusations on Jan. 15, NBC Connecticut reported on Friday, Sept. 26.  A CT Examiner investigation found that Haroian exchanged nearly 4,000 text messages with the 17-year-old student, including asking for "sexy" pictures. Haroian admitted to h…

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by Josh Lanier
Westport, CT
Your Community
Westport Selectwoman Jen Tooker Drops Out Of Governor's Race: ‘State Needs Change’ Westport Selectwoman Jen Tooker Drops Out Of Governor's Race: ‘State Needs Change’ Westport Selectwoman Jen Tooker Drops Out Of Governor's Race: ‘State Needs Change’
Westport Selectwoman Jen Tooker Drops Out Of Governor's Race: ‘State Needs Change’ The race for Connecticut governor has lost a runner.  Jen Tooker, a first selectwoman of Westport, announced on Friday, Sept. 26, that she was suspending her campaign. In a post on X, the Republican said, "voters need more time to get to know me, and I need more time to get to know them." However, she vowed to stay in the fight to topple Gov. Ned Lamont.  Connecticut needs a leader with a vision that ensures that our best days are ahead of us. That is what I offered voters in this race. Although I am suspending my candidacy for Governor, I have every intention to remain in the…

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by Josh Lanier
Newington, CT
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Starbucks To Shutter Newington Location In Round Of Layoffs, Store Closures Starbucks To Shutter Newington Location In Round Of Layoffs, Store Closures Starbucks To Shutter Newington Location In Round Of Layoffs, Store Closures
Starbucks To Shutter Newington Location In Round Of Layoffs, Store Closures In a cost-cutting move, Starbucks announced it will eliminate about 900 jobs and shut down 100 stores across North America as it struggles with declining sales. Two of those closures are in Connecticut. CEO Brian Niccol shared the news with employees on Thursday, Sept. 25, calling the restructuring effort the "Back to Starbucks" plan. He said the initiative is aimed at improving customer engagement and streamlining corporate operations. The company said it plans to close underperforming stores—locations that fail to meet Starbucks’ standards or show limited financial potential. In Connecti…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Retired Fairfield Financier, Assistant Indicted In 'Abhorrent' Sex Dungeon Trafficking Case Retired Fairfield Financier, Assistant Indicted In 'Abhorrent' Sex Dungeon Trafficking Case Retired Fairfield Financier, Assistant Indicted In 'Abhorrent' Sex Dungeon Trafficking Case
Retired Fairfield Financier, Assistant Indicted In 'Abhorrent' Sex Dungeon Trafficking Case A retired New York financier and his longtime assistant face federal charges in a sweeping sex trafficking case that prosecutors say involved brutal abuse, threats, and more than $1 million in payouts. Howard Rubin, 70, was arrested in Fairfield, Connecticut, and his assistant, Jennifer Powers, 45, was taken into custody in Texas, the US Attorney for Brooklyn said in a Friday, Sept. 26, release. Both are accused of luring women to New York for commercial sex acts and operating what officials described as a violent trafficking network. “As alleged, the defendants used Rubin’s wealth to misle…

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by Josh Lanier
New London, CT
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Sprague Man Sexually Assaulted Sleeping Guest: Police Sprague Man Sexually Assaulted Sleeping Guest: Police Sprague Man Sexually Assaulted Sleeping Guest: Police
Sprague Man Sexually Assaulted Sleeping Guest: Police A Connecticut man is facing charges after police say he assaulted a house guest while they slept. Adam Allen, 24, was arrested and charged with fourth-degree sexual assault, Connecticut State Police said. The arrest followed an investigation into an incident at his home in the Baltic section of Sprague. According to State Police, a male victim told police he woke up around 8 a.m. to find Allen lifting his waistband and touching him inappropriately. The victim and a witness said the three had been drinking the night before.  Police wrote that the female witness later gave them text mes…

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by Josh Lanier
East Hartford, CT
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East Hartford Police Solve 52-Year Cold Case, 77-Year-Old Arrested In Young Woman's Killing East Hartford Police Solve 52-Year Cold Case, 77-Year-Old Arrested In Young Woman's Killing East Hartford Police Solve 52-Year Cold Case, 77-Year-Old Arrested In Young Woman's Killing
East Hartford Police Solve 52-Year Cold Case, 77-Year-Old Arrested In Young Woman's Killing A Connecticut police department said they have made an arrest in a brutal murder that haunted a city for five decades.  George Legere, 77, has been arrested and charged with the killing of 21-year-old Janet Couture, who was stabbed to death inside her East Hartford home home in 1973, the department announced on Thursday, Sept. 25.  Police said Legere was an early suspect but not charged at the time because of insufficient evidence. The case remained open until a break in 2021, when Avon Police arrested Legere in a separate kidnapping case. That arrest helped investigators link him…

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by Josh Lanier
Burlington, MA
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Ex-JP Morgan Analyst’s Family Questions Probe Into Death At Boston Bar Mogul’s Mansion: Report Ex-JP Morgan Analyst’s Family Questions Probe Into Death At Boston Bar Mogul’s Mansion: Report Ex-JP Morgan Analyst’s Family Questions Probe Into Death At Boston Bar Mogul’s Mansion: Report
Ex-JP Morgan Analyst’s Family Questions Probe Into Death At Boston Bar Mogul’s Mansion: Report A promising young professional’s night out with one of Boston’s top nightlife figures ended in tragedy after she was found dead in his home, a new report says. Months later, her family has questions about the investigation.  Julia Phan, 24, was found dead inside the Burlington home of Ran Duan, 38, a celebrated bar owner named GQ’s “Most Imaginative Bartender” in 2014. Phan, who had recently quit her analyst job at JP Morgan, had been invited by Duan to a New Year’s Eve concert at Roadrunner, a Brighton music venue, the Boston Globe said.  Security footage obtained by police showe…

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by Josh Lanier
Norfolk, MA
Obituaries
Fall River Teen Killed In Crash Mourned As Loving Big Sister: 'No Life Should Be Cut So Short' Fall River Teen Killed In Crash Mourned As Loving Big Sister: 'No Life Should Be Cut So Short' Fall River Teen Killed In Crash Mourned As Loving Big Sister: 'No Life Should Be Cut So Short'
Fall River Teen Killed In Crash Mourned As Loving Big Sister: 'No Life Should Be Cut So Short' A 16-year-old Massachusetts girl who died in a crash last week is being remembered as a witty, loving sister who always had her brothers in tow. Brielle Mae Rose and her boyfriend, 15-year-old Cameren Gutter, both of Fall River, were killed in a car wreck around 1 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20. She would have turned 17 next month. “She was a witty, sassy girl who also loved to tease, was quick with humor, and loved to hassle her kid brothers, but you'd always see her carrying them around and with them in tow,” loved ones said, her obituary said.  Loved ones created a GoFundMe to help cov…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
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DOJ Releases CT Immigration Judge After 'Outstanding' Review, Despite Growing Case Backlog DOJ Releases CT Immigration Judge After 'Outstanding' Review, Despite Growing Case Backlog DOJ Releases CT Immigration Judge After 'Outstanding' Review, Despite Growing Case Backlog
DOJ Releases CT Immigration Judge After 'Outstanding' Review, Despite Growing Case Backlog A Connecticut immigration judge has been terminated in the latest round of dismissals at the Department of Justice. Ted Doolittle first shared the news on LinkedIn.  “Received an outstanding performance evaluation from my supervisory judge before the end of my two-year probationary period, but nevertheless the new administration terminated me, along with a number of other Immigration Judges in my class, with no justification articulated," he wrote, according to multiple reports.  Doolittle told the CT Mirror he was notified on Sept. 11 that his two-year appointment would not be r…

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by Josh Lanier
Foxborough, MA
Obituaries
Community Mourns Mass Native Eddie Shine After Sudden Death: 'His Presence Is Irreplaceable' Community Mourns Mass Native Eddie Shine After Sudden Death: 'His Presence Is Irreplaceable' Community Mourns Mass Native Eddie Shine After Sudden Death: 'His Presence Is Irreplaceable'
Community Mourns Mass Native Eddie Shine After Sudden Death: 'His Presence Is Irreplaceable' A young Massachusetts native who died suddenly is being remembered for a life full of passion and promise. Now, the community is rallying to support his family. Eddie Shine, from Foxborough, recently graduated from George Washington University Law School after earning his undergraduate degree from American University in Washington, D.C. He was preparing to begin a career in law. “Eddie was a kind and gentle soul whose warmth, humor, and loyalty touched everyone who knew him,” a GoFundMe for his family says. “He had a gift for lighting up any room he entered, and his endless jokes and quick …

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