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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Wilton, CT
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Stamford Man Tried To Run Over Construction Worker In Wilton Road Rage Incident: Police Stamford Man Tried To Run Over Construction Worker In Wilton Road Rage Incident: Police Stamford Man Tried To Run Over Construction Worker In Wilton Road Rage Incident: Police
Stamford Man Tried To Run Over Construction Worker In Wilton Road Rage Incident: Police A 69-year-old Connecticut man was arrested after police said he attempted to drive into a construction worker following a dispute. Craig K. Nelsen of Stamford was charged with attempted first-degree assault and breach of peace after the incident on Thursday, Sept. 18, in Wilton, police said. Wilton officers were called to Cheesespring Road near Old Driftway for reports of a road-rage incident. Witnesses told police that a 2020 Dodge Ram 5500 attempted to strike a construction worker installing fiber-optic cables at a job site, according to a police report. The truck sped away after missing…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
‘The Bear’ Writer Alleges Racial Profiling After His Removal From CT-Bound Train; Shares Video ‘The Bear’ Writer Alleges Racial Profiling After His Removal From CT-Bound Train; Shares Video ‘The Bear’ Writer Alleges Racial Profiling After His Removal From CT-Bound Train; Shares Video
‘The Bear’ Writer Alleges Racial Profiling After His Removal From Ct-bound Train; Shares Video A writer for the hit FX show "The Bear" says he was handcuffed and removed from a Connecticut-bound train after a woman complained about his sitting posture. Alex O’Keefe, 31, who has also worked as a speechwriter for Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, said police targeted him as “the one Black” man on board. According to O’Keefe, the incident began when an “old white lady” told him to “correct” how he was sitting on a Metropolitan Transportation Authority Metro-North train. He said the woman reported him to the conductor after he refused. O'Keefe posted a video to Instagram that does n…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
At Charlie Kirk Memorial, Widow Offers Forgiveness As Trump Vows ‘Hate’ For Enemies At Charlie Kirk Memorial, Widow Offers Forgiveness As Trump Vows ‘Hate’ For Enemies At Charlie Kirk Memorial, Widow Offers Forgiveness As Trump Vows ‘Hate’ For Enemies
At Charlie Kirk Memorial, Widow Offers Forgiveness As Trump Vows ‘Hate’ For Enemies Charlie Kirk’s widow and President Donald Trump delivered sharply different messages during a memorial for the 31-year-old conservative activist, who was shot and killed at an event in Utah earlier this month. Mourners filled the 63,000-seat State Farm Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 21, in Glendale, Arizona, where some of the most prominent figures in Trump’s administration and right-wing politics took the stage. Many vowed “retaliation” and “retribution,” but Erika Kirk — the widow of Charlie Kirk — urged forgiveness, telling mourners she has forgiven the 22-year-old accused gunman. “My husband,…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Gunman Yells ‘Free Palestine’ Before Opening Fire At NH Wedding Reception, Killing 1: Police Gunman Yells ‘Free Palestine’ Before Opening Fire At NH Wedding Reception, Killing 1: Police Gunman Yells ‘Free Palestine’ Before Opening Fire At NH Wedding Reception, Killing 1: Police
Gunman Yells ‘Free Palestine’ Before Opening Fire At NH Wedding Reception, Killing 1: Police A dream New Hampshire wedding turned into a nightmare when a gunman stormed the reception and opened fire just as the bride and groom were about to begin their first dance. One man was killed protecting his family, and several others were injured, authorities said.  Hunter Nadeau, 23, has been charged with second-degree murder in the Saturday, Sept. 21, shooting at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, about 40 miles north of Boston, police said. The victim was identified as 59-year-old Robert Steven DeCesare. Police said Sunday they have not found a connection between Nadeau and DeCesare…

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Manchester, CT
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Masked Thieves Smash Cases In Manchester Mall Jewelry Heist Masked Thieves Smash Cases In Manchester Mall Jewelry Heist Masked Thieves Smash Cases In Manchester Mall Jewelry Heist
Masked Thieves Smash Cases In Manchester Mall Jewelry Heist Manchester police are searching for three men after a violent jewelry store heist inside Buckland Hills Mall. Two suspects stormed into King Jewelers around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17,  while a third acted as a lookout outside, according to police. Surveillance video shows the masked men smashing display cases with hammers to grab chains, earrings, and other valuable items.  Investigators said the value of the stolen jewelry is still being determined. After the theft, the suspects ran away.  Manchester police are asking for the public's help to identify the men.  Au…

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Norwalk, CT
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Fire Breaks Out On Norwalk Car Dealership Roof; Smoke Visible For Miles Fire Breaks Out On Norwalk Car Dealership Roof; Smoke Visible For Miles Fire Breaks Out On Norwalk Car Dealership Roof; Smoke Visible For Miles
Fire Breaks Out On Norwalk Car Dealership Roof; Smoke Visible For Miles Norwalk fire crews rushed to a blaze at Garavel Subaru on Main Avenue after witnesses noticed flames and smoke billowing from the roof of the building Friday, Sept 19.  Norwalk Engine 1 was only several hundred yards away when the call came in just after 3 p.m. They were already headed to a motor vehicle accident, but quickly diverted. That fast move kept the fire from spreading. Firefighters found multiple solar panels on the roof burning. Crews stretched a line to the roof and put out the flames. Officials said the fire was knocked down in 10 minutes by 26 firefighters. No injuries …

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Worcester, MA
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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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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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