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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Hartford, CT
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Vernon Man Charged In Hartford Homicide Vernon Man Charged In Hartford Homicide Vernon Man Charged In Hartford Homicide
Vernon Man Charged In Hartford Homicide A Vernon man is behind bars after police charged him with the killing of a 38-year-old Hartford resident. Xavier Soto, 34, is charged with murder, criminal use of a firearm, risk of injury to a child, and first-degree reckless endangerment, Hartford Police said.  Officers were called to the 300 block of Broadview Terrace around 6:50 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, after reports of gunfire, according to Hartford police. At the scene, officers found Miguel Alfinez, who was rushed to the hospital, where he later died. Police said Soto was “quickly identified as a suspect through an investigati…

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Bristol, CT
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17-Year-Old Hit By Car In Bristol Taken To Hospital: Police 17-Year-Old Hit By Car In Bristol Taken To Hospital: Police 17-Year-Old Hit By Car In Bristol Taken To Hospital: Police
17-Year-Old Hit By Car In Bristol Taken To Hospital: Police A 17-year-old boy is recovering after being struck by a car while walking in Bristol on Wednesday morning, Sept. 17. The unidentified teen was in the 200 block of King Street (Route 229) around 6:20 a.m. when he was hit by a vehicle, Bristol police said. Paramedics took him to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators, according to police. Bristol officers temporarily shut down part of King Street during the investigation, reopening it around 9:30 a.m. Authorities continue to investigate the crash.

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by Josh Lanier
Bridgeport, CT
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Trader Joe’s Opening New Stores In Shelton, Hampden Trader Joe’s Opening New Stores In Shelton, Hampden Trader Joe’s Opening New Stores In Shelton, Hampden
Trader Joe’s Opening New Stores In Shelton, Hampden Trader Joe’s fans in Connecticut are about to get more options for their grocery runs. The popular grocery chain confirmed it will open a new store in Hamden at 46 Skiff St. and another will open in Shelton at 801 Bridgeport Ave. The new locations will be Trader Joe's 10th and 11th Connecticut stores.  Trader Joe’s has not said when the doors will open.  Marques Thomas/Unsplash In a statement, the company said, “We are actively looking at hundreds of neighborhoods across the country as we hope to open more new neighborhood stores each year.” Shoppers in Hamden and Shelton will…

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by Josh Lanier
Cheshire, CT
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Cheshire Native Molly Qerim Leaving ESPN’s ‘First Take’ After Years As Host Cheshire Native Molly Qerim Leaving ESPN’s ‘First Take’ After Years As Host Cheshire Native Molly Qerim Leaving ESPN’s ‘First Take’ After Years As Host
Cheshire Native Molly Qerim Leaving ESPN’s ‘First Take’ After Years As Host Molly Qerim is leaving ESPN.  The Connecticut native and longtime host of “First Take” confirmed her decision in a message to fans. “After much reflection, I've decided it's time to close this incredible chapter and step away from First Take,” Qerim wrote. “Hosting this show has been one of the greatest honors of my career. Every morning, I had the privilege of sharing the desk with some of the most brilliant, passionate and entertaining voices in sports — and with all of you, the best fans in the world.” The decision seems to be her own. Reports suggested she turned down a contract e…

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by Josh Lanier
Canaan-Sharon-Kent, CT
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$3.9M Childhood Home Of Political Icon In Sharon Listed For First Time In 100 Years $3.9M Childhood Home Of Political Icon In Sharon Listed For First Time In 100 Years $3.9M Childhood Home Of Political Icon In Sharon Listed For First Time In 100 Years
$3.9M Childhood Home Of Political Icon In Sharon Listed For First Time In 100 Years A Sharon property with more than 200 years of history, which was the childhood home of one of America's most prolific political minds of the past century, is on the market for just south of $4 million.  The estate at 1 Great Elm Drive in Sharon is listed for $3,999,000. Built in 1812, the single-family residence spans 8,072 square feet on 6.34 acres, according to the Zillow listing. It offers eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms.  One of those bedrooms once belonged to attorney and author William F. Buckley Jr., one of the founding fathers of the American conservative political movem…

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Bridgeport, CT
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Bridgeport Man Fighting For Life After Crashing Motorcycle Into Tree Bridgeport Man Fighting For Life After Crashing Motorcycle Into Tree Bridgeport Man Fighting For Life After Crashing Motorcycle Into Tree
Bridgeport Man Fighting For Life After Crashing Motorcycle Into Tree A Bridgeport man is fighting for his life after crashing his motorcycle into a tree, police said. Responders rushed to the 900 block of Briarwood Avenue in Bridgeport just after 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, when callers reported a man on the ground who was not responding. Police said the 32-year-old rider hit the curb, struck a tree, and suffered serious injuries. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The crash remains under investigation.

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by Josh Lanier
Norfolk, MA
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Brewster's Million: Mass Man Scores $1M Lottery Jackpot Brewster's Million: Mass Man Scores $1M Lottery Jackpot Brewster's Million: Mass Man Scores $1M Lottery Jackpot
Brewster's Million: Mass Man Scores $1M Lottery Jackpot A Brewster man said he knows how he'll spend his winnings after landing a $1 million jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Steven Enos won the payday playing the $20 scratch-off game "$10,000,000 Premier Cash.” He chose to take the one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Enos plans to buy himself a new truck, take his family on vacation, and invest the rest of the money.  He bought the winning ticket at Cumberland Farms, 4460 State Hwy #6 in Eastham. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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by Josh Lanier
Darien, CT
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Police ID Child Who Sent Threatening Message To Darien High School Police ID Child Who Sent Threatening Message To Darien High School Police ID Child Who Sent Threatening Message To Darien High School
Police ID Child Who Sent Threatening Message To Darien High School Police have tracked a threatening social media post directed at Darien High School to a child in Arkansas.  The unnamed juvenile referenced a firearm in an Instagram post that mentioned Darien High. It's unclear why he chose the school for the threat.  Darien detectives worked with the FBI, Meta, and the Connecticut Intelligence Center to track the location of the post.  Darien school officials placed the high school on a two-hour delay before canceling classes for the day.  It's unclear what charges the child accused of making the post will face. 

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by Josh Lanier
Stamford, CT
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Crime Re-Enactment Series Filming In Stamford Seeks Women For Paid TV Roles Crime Re-Enactment Series Filming In Stamford Seeks Women For Paid TV Roles Crime Re-Enactment Series Filming In Stamford Seeks Women For Paid TV Roles
Crime Re-Enactment Series Filming In Stamford Seeks Women For Paid TV Roles A new true-crime series plans to shoot scenes in Stamford and needs local women to play key recreation roles. The work is paid.  Most parts are one-day shoots. Producers want people who already live near Stamford. Hot Snakes Media will film “The Curious Case,” a true-crime documentary set to air on Investigation Discovery. Click here for the full listing.  Casting directors are looking for non-union actors for non-speaking recreation roles. Filming is scheduled for the week of Sept. 28, with tentative shoot days on Tuesday, Sept. 30, and Wednesday, Oct. 1. Most actors will be ne…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
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Man Found Shot To Death In Waterbury, Police Asking For Tips Man Found Shot To Death In Waterbury, Police Asking For Tips Man Found Shot To Death In Waterbury, Police Asking For Tips
Man Found Shot To Death In Waterbury, Police Asking For Tips Waterbury police are investigating a fatal shooting outside of a neighborhood bodega on Monday evening, Sept. 15.  Officers responded to reports of shots fired at 94 Charles St. just after 7:45 p.m., when they found a man bleeding out from a gunshot wound. He died at the scene, Waterbury police said.  Officials have not released his name.  The Waterbury Police Department Major Crimes Unit is investigating the slaying.  Investigators urge anyone with information to contact the department's detective bureau at 203-574-6941 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at…

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