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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Stoughton, MA
Breaking News
Stoughton Man Sentenced To Life For Killing Girlfriend In Apartment With Kids Nearby: DA Stoughton Man Sentenced To Life For Killing Girlfriend In Apartment With Kids Nearby: DA Stoughton Man Sentenced To Life For Killing Girlfriend In Apartment With Kids Nearby: DA
Stoughton Man Sentenced To Life For Killing Girlfriend In Apartment With Kids Nearby: DA A Stoughton man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his girlfriend inside their apartment in 2019, Norfolk County prosecutors said. Ilton Rodrigues, 55, admitted in court to stabbing 43-year-old Telma SaBras seven times before lying next to her and stabbing himself in the chest in a failed suicide attempt. Judge Michael A. Doolin on Tuesday, Sept. 9, sentenced Rodrigues to life after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Norfolk Superior Court, District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey said. The couple’s 7-year-old son and 17-year-old daughter were home when Rodrigues …

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Manchester, CT
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Manchester Man Dies After Medical Emergency Leads To Multi-Car Crash: Police Manchester Man Dies After Medical Emergency Leads To Multi-Car Crash: Police Manchester Man Dies After Medical Emergency Leads To Multi-Car Crash: Police
Manchester Man Dies After Medical Emergency Leads To Multi-Car Crash: Police An 83-year-old man died following a crash involving multiple vehicles Tuesday morning, Sept. 9, police said. The driver hit a parked car near 186 East Center Street in Manchester just before 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9. The impact sent him careening into another vehicle, investigators said.  “Preliminary findings indicate that the operator may have suffered a medical emergency before the initial collision,” police said. Emergency crews rushed the Manchester man to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released his name. No other injuries were reported.&…

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West Haven, CT
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West Haven School Bus Crash Sends 2 Children To Hospital West Haven School Bus Crash Sends 2 Children To Hospital West Haven School Bus Crash Sends 2 Children To Hospital
West Haven School Bus Crash Sends 2 Children To Hospital Two children were taken to a hospital after a car rear-ended the bus they were on Tuesday morning, Sept. 9, police said. A New Haven school bus was turning from Spring Street onto Front Avenue in West Haven when another vehicle crashed into the back of it. One child suffered minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital, police said. A second student also reported being hurt and was transported to a hospital for evaluation. Authorities did not identify the school or release the students’ ages. The driver of the vehicle that struck the bus declined medical attention, authorities sa…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
Breaking News
Over 200K In CT Could Lose Health Coverage Under New Trump Law: See Which Cities Hit Hardest Over 200K In CT Could Lose Health Coverage Under New Trump Law: See Which Cities Hit Hardest Over 200K In CT Could Lose Health Coverage Under New Trump Law: See Which Cities Hit Hardest
Over 200K In CT Could Lose Health Coverage Under New Trump Law: See Which Cities Hit Hardest A new analysis of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” President Donald Trump’s signature legislation, estimates that more than 200,000 people in Connecticut will either lose their healthcare coverage or see an increase in the cost, according to a report. The act, signed into law on July 4, will overhaul the US government, expand presidential powers, and provide immigration officials with the largest budget in American history. It also aims to reduce spending in several sectors, including healthcare.  Related: CT Pays Higher Insurance Premiums Than Most States The Congressional Budget Of…

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by Josh Lanier
Southbury-Middlebury, CT
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Driver's Beware: Portion Of I-84 Closed In Southbury After Tractor-Trailer Fire Driver's Beware: Portion Of I-84 Closed In Southbury After Tractor-Trailer Fire Driver's Beware: Portion Of I-84 Closed In Southbury After Tractor-Trailer Fire
Driver's Beware: Portion Of I-84 Closed In Southbury After Tractor-Trailer Fire Drivers planning to take I-84 west home Monday night, Sept. 8, should pick another route after a tractor-trailer caught fire, forcing police to shut down a section of the busy highway.  The fire was reported just before 6 p.m., according to the state Department of Transportation.  Police have shut down the westbound lanes between exits 14 and 13, with the latter off-ramp also closed. Traffic in both directions was at a near standstill, according to CT Roads.  It's unclear when that section may reopen. Drivers should avoid the area if possible. Authorities have not said…

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by Josh Lanier
South Windsor, CT
Obituaries
Loved Ones Mourn Sudden Death Of South Windsor Firefighter: ‘John Will Be Missed’ Loved Ones Mourn Sudden Death Of South Windsor Firefighter: ‘John Will Be Missed’ Loved Ones Mourn Sudden Death Of South Windsor Firefighter: ‘John Will Be Missed’
Loved Ones Mourn Sudden Death Of South Windsor Firefighter: ‘John Will Be Missed’ A Connecticut community is grieving after the sudden death of South Windsor Fire Department Staff Lt. John M. Kania. The 71-year-old lifelong South Windsor resident worked at Pratt & Whitney for more than 44 years. Kania was a second-generation firefighter in town and served nine years with Support Company 6 and its Fire Police Unit, the South Windsor Fire Department said. The cause of death was not released. When not serving his community, Kania enjoyed fishing and shooting sports. He was happiest surrounded by family, especially his grandchildren, according to his obituary. Kania lea…

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by Josh Lanier
Danbury, CT
Breaking News
Danbury Man Guilty Of Illegally Reentering US After Arrest in Teen Sex Trafficking Case: DOJ Danbury Man Guilty Of Illegally Reentering US After Arrest in Teen Sex Trafficking Case: DOJ Danbury Man Guilty Of Illegally Reentering US After Arrest in Teen Sex Trafficking Case: DOJ
Danbury Man Guilty Of Illegally Reentering US After Arrest in Teen Sex Trafficking Case: DOJ A 25-year-old Danbury man who just pleaded guilty in federal court to unlawful reentry still faces state charges for allegedly sexually abusing a child, officials said.  Stanlin Daniel Vasquez-Salinas, is an Ecuadorian national who was previously deported from the United States in May 2020, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut said. Vasquez-Salinas still faces state charges of conspiracy to commit commercial sexual abuse of a minor between 15 and 17 years old, authorities said. Danbury police and FBI agents raided a home on Chappelle Street on March 11, where the…

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East Hartford, CT
Breaking News
Color Me Nuts: Painted Squirrels Turn Heads In East Hartford; Police On Hunt For Artist Color Me Nuts: Painted Squirrels Turn Heads In East Hartford; Police On Hunt For Artist Color Me Nuts: Painted Squirrels Turn Heads In East Hartford; Police On Hunt For Artist
Color Me Nuts: Painted Squirrels Turn Heads In East Hartford; Police On Hunt For Artist Authorities in a Connecticut community are asking for the public's help after two squirrels were found painted.  East Hartford Animal Control received a report of the animals being painted — one red and the other blue — in the Naubuc Avenue and High Street area. Both squirrels appear to be OK from the paint, but animal control officers want to find out who is responsible. Some paints are highly toxic to squirrels and can cause death or serious illness.  Authorities urge anyone with information to contact East Hartford Animal Control at 860-291-7572 and leave a message.

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by Josh Lanier
Manchester, CT
Breaking News
Manchester Man With Stolen Gun Runs Twice From Cops, Gives Up After Police Dogs Called: Police Manchester Man With Stolen Gun Runs Twice From Cops, Gives Up After Police Dogs Called: Police Manchester Man With Stolen Gun Runs Twice From Cops, Gives Up After Police Dogs Called: Police
Manchester Man With Stolen Gun Runs Twice From Cops, Gives Up After Police Dogs Called: Police A Connecticut man tried twice to run from state troopers but was caught after a police dog found him hiding under a deck, police said. Dylan Scott, 27, of Manchester, faces multiple felonies following multiple incidents on Friday, Sept. 5, Connecticut State Police said. It all began when Scott refused to pull over during a traffic stop and sped away in Vernon just before 11 a.m., authorities said. He drove off and initially escaped, but police broadcast the Acura TL’s license plate to other agencies and issued an alert. Manchester police spotted the Acura in a driveway on Moore Street just…

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by Josh Lanier
Dorchester, MA
Breaking News
Jumper Rescued At UMass Boston Parking Deck Before Leaping: Police Jumper Rescued At UMass Boston Parking Deck Before Leaping: Police Jumper Rescued At UMass Boston Parking Deck Before Leaping: Police
Jumper Rescued At UMass Boston Parking Deck Before Leaping: Police Early reports on Monday, Sept. 8, stated that a person attempting to jump from a parking structure at the University of Massachusetts in Boston was rescued before they could fall.  Initial reports said the person was on the roof of the garage.  Boston police confirmed they were called to the scene at 100 Morrissey Boulevard just before noon. But they were there to support UMass-Boston police.  Calls to the school for more information were not immediately returned. Details of what led to the situation or the person's intentions are not clear. Check back with Daily Voice…

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