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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Worcester, MA
Breaking News
Worcester Man Guilty Of Kidnapping, Throwing 7-Year-Old Off Shrewsbury I-290 Bridge: DA Worcester Man Guilty Of Kidnapping, Throwing 7-Year-Old Off Shrewsbury I-290 Bridge: DA Worcester Man Guilty Of Kidnapping, Throwing 7-Year-Old Off Shrewsbury I-290 Bridge: DA
Worcester Man Guilty Of Kidnapping, Throwing 7-Year-Old Off Shrewsbury I-290 Bridge: DA A Worcester County jury has found Joshua Hubert guilty of kidnapping a 7-year-old girl, strangling her, and throwing her off an I-290 bridge into Lake Quinsigamond, authorities said.  Hubert, 43, of Worcester, was convicted of two counts of attempted murder, one count of strangulation, and one count of kidnapping a child on Thursday, Sept. 18. He was acquitted of two counts of aggravated rape in the 2017 attack, the Worcester County District Attorney said.  He faces up to 35 years in prison when Judge Karin Bell sentences him on Oct. 3, authorities said.  Last week, the vict…

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by Josh Lanier
Pittsfield, MA
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Pittsfield Man Tried To Meet Up With Child For Sex: Police Pittsfield Man Tried To Meet Up With Child For Sex: Police Pittsfield Man Tried To Meet Up With Child For Sex: Police
Pittsfield Man Tried To Meet Up With Child For Sex: Police Police say a Pittsfield man was arrested after he showed up to meet someone he thought was a child. Scott Clemons, 61, was arrested at the spot where he and an undercover agent posing as a child were scheduled to meet up in Pittsfield. Members of the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit, the Berkshire Law Enforcement Task Force, the Massachusetts State Police Cyber Crimes Unit, and the State Police Unsolved Crime Unit ran the operation. He was taken into custody without incident. During a search of Clemons’ car, police said they found a can of Dr. Pepper that was “requested” in the sting. …

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Cyndi Lauper’s Former Stamford Home, Where She Wrote Hits, Lists for $1.4M Cyndi Lauper’s Former Stamford Home, Where She Wrote Hits, Lists for $1.4M Cyndi Lauper’s Former Stamford Home, Where She Wrote Hits, Lists for $1.4M
Cyndi Lauper’s Former Stamford Home, Where She Wrote Hits, Lists for $1.4M A French Country Colonial once owned by pop icon Cyndi Lauper is on the market in Stamford, giving buyers a chance to own a piece of music history. The four-bedroom, five-bathroom home sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on Saddle Hill Road, surrounded by landscaped hills, according to Zillow. It was listed for sale last month for $1.4 million. Cyndi Lauper lived in the 3,885-square-foot home with her husband, David Thornton, and their son from 1986 until 2017. Zillow Fashion house Nine West co-founder Vince Camuto built the home in 1975. Lauper owned the 3,885-square-foot propert…

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by Josh Lanier
New Britain, CT
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New Britain Man Who Filmed Child Sex Abuse, Hoarded Thousands Of Videos Gets 20 Years: DOJ New Britain Man Who Filmed Child Sex Abuse, Hoarded Thousands Of Videos Gets 20 Years: DOJ New Britain Man Who Filmed Child Sex Abuse, Hoarded Thousands Of Videos Gets 20 Years: DOJ
New Britain Man Who Filmed Child Sex Abuse, Hoarded Thousands Of Videos Gets 20 Years: DOJ A New Britain man will spend the next two decades in federal prison for recording himself sexually abusing a child and for possessing thousands of child pornography images and videos. Orlando Guzman, 74, was sentenced to 240 months behind bars followed by a lifetime of supervised release, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. Guzman pleaded guilty earlier this year to production and possession of child sexual abuse material.  Prosecutors said Guzman was part of online groups where child sexual abuse material was shared. Investigators linked him to accounts in two of the groups. Between…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
Breaking News
Ex-Waterbury Woman Sentenced For Stealing $364,000 From Seniors, Employers: Feds Ex-Waterbury Woman Sentenced For Stealing $364,000 From Seniors, Employers: Feds Ex-Waterbury Woman Sentenced For Stealing $364,000 From Seniors, Employers: Feds
Ex-Waterbury Woman Sentenced For Stealing $364,000 From Seniors, Employers: Feds A former Waterbury woman is heading to federal prison after stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from seniors in her care and employers across Connecticut and New York. Marlenin Vito, 45, was sentenced to more than three years behind bars and ordered to pay full restitution, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. She pleaded guilty to wire fraud in June.  Fraud At Assisted Living Facility Vito worked as a Medicaid coordinator at an assisted living facility in Stamford. She was trusted with helping residents apply for benefits and managing their personal trust accounts. Instead, o…

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by Josh Lanier
Plainfield, CT
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Plainfield Man Dumped Woman's Body In Woods With Hopes Animals Would Help Dispose Of Body: Cops Plainfield Man Dumped Woman's Body In Woods With Hopes Animals Would Help Dispose Of Body: Cops Plainfield Man Dumped Woman's Body In Woods With Hopes Animals Would Help Dispose Of Body: Cops
Plainfield Man Dumped Woman's Body In Woods With Hopes Animals Would Help Dispose Of Body: Cops A Connecticut man is facing charges after police say he admitted to hiding the body of a woman whose skeletal remains were discovered in the woods, hoping animals would dispose of her body, authorities said.  Vendetta Robinson, 44, of Plainfield, was arrested after detectives linked him to the death of Alicia Balderston, 33, who had been missing for about six months before authorities located her body about 100 feet off Lowell Davis Road in Thompson, Connecticut State Police.  Original Report: Remains Found In Thompson ID'd As Missing 33-Year-Old Woman Detectives said…

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by Josh Lanier
East Hartford, CT
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High-Profile Owner Of Popular Brunch Chain Place 2 Be Accused of $10K Bad Check Scheme High-Profile Owner Of Popular Brunch Chain Place 2 Be Accused of $10K Bad Check Scheme High-Profile Owner Of Popular Brunch Chain Place 2 Be Accused of $10K Bad Check Scheme
High-Profile Owner Of Popular Brunch Chain Place 2 Be Accused of $10K Bad Check Scheme The owner of the popular brunch chain The Place 2 Be has been arrested on a felony larceny charge after police said she used bad checks to buy more than $10,000 in restaurant equipment. Gjinovefa “Gina” Luari, 33, was taken into custody and charged with issuing a bad check and second-degree larceny. East Hartford police said Luari purchased $10,821.66 worth of equipment from Restaurant Equipment Paradise in East Hartford with checks tied to closed accounts. Both checks bounced. According to an arrest warrant obtained by WTNH, Richard Singer, the manager of Restaurant Equipment Paradise, to…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Mass Rep Clark Leads Charge To Quash Ilhan Omar Censure For Charlie Kirk Comments Mass Rep Clark Leads Charge To Quash Ilhan Omar Censure For Charlie Kirk Comments Mass Rep Clark Leads Charge To Quash Ilhan Omar Censure For Charlie Kirk Comments
Mass Rep Clark Leads Charge To Quash Ilhan Omar Censure For Charlie Kirk Comments A push to censure US Rep. Ilhan Omar for her comments about conservative leader Charlie Kirk’s death failed in the House by a single vote. Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark spearheaded the effort to block the resolution Wednesday, Sept. 17. The House minority whip introduced a motion to table it, which passed 214-213. Four Republicans crossed party lines to side with Democrats. Related: 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Show Pulled Indefinitely Over Charlie Kirk Comments “This is a First Amendment issue,” Rep. Cory Mills, R-Florida, said, according to The Washington Post. “We may not like or agr…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
Obituaries
'Kind Heart, Big Smile': Hartford Mourns Murdered Dad, Family Turns To Community For Support 'Kind Heart, Big Smile': Hartford Mourns Murdered Dad, Family Turns To Community For Support 'Kind Heart, Big Smile': Hartford Mourns Murdered Dad, Family Turns To Community For Support
'Kind Heart, Big Smile': Hartford Mourns Murdered Dad, Family Turns To Community For Support A 38-year-old Connecticut father was shot and killed last week, and now the community is rallying around his family. Miguel Alfinez, of Hartford, was found fatally shot in the 300 block of Broadview Terrace shortly before 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. Paramedics rushed him to a nearby hospital, but doctors could not save him, police said. Xavier Soto, 34, has been charged with murder and several other crimes, according to Hartford police. Related: Vernon Man Accused In Hartford Killing Alfinez's sister created a GoFundMe campaign to help his family as they prepare to say goodbye. Miguel was a…

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by Josh Lanier
Branford, CT
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13-Year-Old Branford Girl Killed: 'We Are Heartbroken' 13-Year-Old Branford Girl Killed: 'We Are Heartbroken' 13-Year-Old Branford Girl Killed: 'We Are Heartbroken'
13-Year-Old Branford Girl Killed: 'We Are Heartbroken' A Connecticut community is mourning the death of a 13-year-old girl. The teen died Wednesday, Sept. 17, around 7:30 a.m. on Killam’s Point Road in Branford. Police said her death was not linked to criminal activity. "We are heartbroken by the loss of such a young life, and our thoughts are with the family, friends, and all who are affected. Out of respect for the family’s privacy, no further identifying details will be released." Police said they are working with support agencies to assist the family and the community. "The Branford Police Department remains committed to supporting the fa…

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