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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Springfield, MA
Breaking News
‘Senseless Act of Violence’ Leads To 20-Year Sentence For Agawam Man In Springfield Killing: DA ‘Senseless Act of Violence’ Leads To 20-Year Sentence For Agawam Man In Springfield Killing: DA ‘Senseless Act of Violence’ Leads To 20-Year Sentence For Agawam Man In Springfield Killing: DA
‘Senseless Act of Violence’ Leads To 20-Year Sentence For Agawam Man In Springfield Killing: DA A Massachusetts man was sentenced to up to 20 years in state prison for the fatal shooting of a Springfield resident, closing a case that has gripped two local communities, authorities said.  Jared Dewberry, 27, of Agawam, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the 2023 killing of 25-year-old Gary White in Springfield, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said Friday, Sept. 5. Along with the 18-to-20-year sentence, Judge Tracy E. Duncan handed down a 3-to-5-year prison term for illegal possession of a firearm.  Those sentences will run concurrently.  The case stems from…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Payday: Tesla Dangles Biggest CEO Deal Ever For World's Richest Man Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Payday: Tesla Dangles Biggest CEO Deal Ever For World's Richest Man Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Payday: Tesla Dangles Biggest CEO Deal Ever For World's Richest Man
Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Payday: Tesla Dangles Biggest CEO Deal Ever For World's Richest Man Elon Musk could soon cash in the biggest paycheck in history — a $1 trillion deal that would make Tesla’s CEO the richest corporate leader ever, but there is a catch. The electric vehicle maker laid out its pay package for the 54-year-old Musk in a regulatory filing on Friday, Sept. 5. The plan would give Musk 423 million more Tesla shares valued at $143 billion today, according to a report from CBS News.  However, the payout would only unlock if Tesla meets specific profit, production, and market capitalization milestones. For Musk to collect the full payout, Tesla would need to cli…

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by Josh Lanier
Westbrook, CT
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Truck Crash Shuts Down I-95 In Westbrook, Scatters Plywood Across Highway Truck Crash Shuts Down I-95 In Westbrook, Scatters Plywood Across Highway Truck Crash Shuts Down I-95 In Westbrook, Scatters Plywood Across Highway
Truck Crash Shuts Down I-95 In Westbrook, Scatters Plywood Across Highway Both sides of Interstate 95 remain closed in Westbrook hours after a crash scattered dozens of plywood sheets across the highway. The crash, involving a tractor-trailer and a box truck, was reported shortly before 7:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, near Exit 64 south, according to Connecticut State Police. Authorities confirmed injuries but did not release details on the severity. Cleanup crews worked for hours to clear the debris, but I-95 remained closed in both directions between Exits 64 and 65 as of midday, according to CTRoads. It was unclear when the highway would reopen. Police continued r…

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by Josh Lanier
Shrewsbury, MA
Breaking News
'The Love of My Life': Shrewsbury Man Killed In Graffiti Confrontation Mourned As Caring Dad 'The Love of My Life': Shrewsbury Man Killed In Graffiti Confrontation Mourned As Caring Dad 'The Love of My Life': Shrewsbury Man Killed In Graffiti Confrontation Mourned As Caring Dad
'The Love of My Life': Shrewsbury Man Killed In Graffiti Confrontation Mourned As Caring Dad A Massachusetts father of three who police say was shot and killed after confronting a man over graffiti was set to be married later this month. The man charged with attacking him is now facing a murder charge. Authorities said 26-year-old Snehal Srivastava fatally shot 56-year-old Kevin Doherty during an encounter at Jordan Pond on Aug. 28. Doherty, who had just walked his 6-year-old son to Coolidge Elementary School, called 911 just after 8:45 a.m. to report he was being attacked. Dispatchers then heard gunfire and Doherty’s last words: “He shot me,” according to authorities. Doherty’s fi…

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by Josh Lanier
Plainfield, CT
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Paramedics Treat Plainfield Student After Gummy Reaction Paramedics Treat Plainfield Student After Gummy Reaction Paramedics Treat Plainfield Student After Gummy Reaction
Paramedics Treat Plainfield Student After Gummy Reaction Emergency crews rushed to Plainfield Public Schools after a student had an adverse reaction after taking an unknown substance in the form of a gummy, officials said.  Police and paramedics arrived quickly and treated the student, who was “conscious and communicative,” before transporting them for medical care, officials said. Authorities have not named the school where it happened.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2025 Plainfield Public Schools Statement Regarding Medical Emergency At... Posted by Plainfield Public Schools - CT on Thursday, September 4, 2025 As first …

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by Josh Lanier
Griswold-Lisbon, CT
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Groton Man Arrested After 120 MPH Chase Trying To Escape Griswold Traffic Stop: Police Groton Man Arrested After 120 MPH Chase Trying To Escape Griswold Traffic Stop: Police Groton Man Arrested After 120 MPH Chase Trying To Escape Griswold Traffic Stop: Police
Groton Man Arrested After 120 MPH Chase Trying To Escape Griswold Traffic Stop: Police A Connecticut man is facing multiple charges after state police say he sped away from a trooper at more than 120 mph on I-395 before being arrested outside his Groton home, authorities said. Shane Ebersole, 55, of Groton, was identified by troopers as the driver of a silver Lexus RX 350 that sped past a cruiser at more than 100 mph on northbound I-395 in Griswold just before 3:30 a.m. Sept. 3, police said. Instead of pulling over, Ebersole allegedly accelerated in an attempt to escape. At one point, troopers said the Lexus reached 120 mph before exiting the highway at Exit 24 in Norwich. T…

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by Josh Lanier
Groton, CT
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Groton Police Chase: Child Hospitalized, Cruiser Rammed, Driver Still At Large Groton Police Chase: Child Hospitalized, Cruiser Rammed, Driver Still At Large Groton Police Chase: Child Hospitalized, Cruiser Rammed, Driver Still At Large
Groton Police Chase: Child Hospitalized, Cruiser Rammed, Driver Still At Large A police chase that began in Groton endangered families and officers when a car rammed a town police cruiser, struck a truck carrying children, and sped across multiple towns before the driver disappeared into the woods. Police said the chase started after a black 2002 Mercedes S500 fled a traffic stop in Groton City. Officers spotted the car in a parking lot, but when they approached, the driver “fled and rammed a Groton Town Police cruiser,” authorities said. The chase raced through local roads, with the Mercedes weaving recklessly into oncoming traffic and ignoring speed limits and stop …

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by Josh Lanier
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Breaking News
Drunk Driver Hit 112MPH On Route 8 In Trumbull; Blew Twice Legal Limit: Police Drunk Driver Hit 112MPH On Route 8 In Trumbull; Blew Twice Legal Limit: Police Drunk Driver Hit 112MPH On Route 8 In Trumbull; Blew Twice Legal Limit: Police
Drunk Driver Hit 112MPH On Route 8 In Trumbull; Blew Twice Legal Limit: Police A Connecticut man was arrested after state police say he sped more than 110 mph on Route 8 while drunk. Nathaniel Earl, 44, of Derby, was behind the wheel of a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee that a Connecticut State trooper said had approached their cruiser at an extremely high rate of speed. The trooper accelerated and clocked the Jeep at speeds up to 112 mph, State Police said. The driver eventually slowed near traffic, and the trooper pulled them over near Exit 6 in Trumbull. Earl showed clear signs of impairment, including bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and he smelled like alcohol, Sta…

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by Josh Lanier
Wolcott, CT
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Wanted Wolcott Man Dragged Officer With Car, Caught After Foot Chase: Police Wanted Wolcott Man Dragged Officer With Car, Caught After Foot Chase: Police Wanted Wolcott Man Dragged Officer With Car, Caught After Foot Chase: Police
Wanted Wolcott Man Dragged Officer With Car, Caught After Foot Chase: Police A Wolcott man wanted by police is facing a long list of charges after officers say he dragged an officer with his car before fleeing and later being arrested after a chase. Wayne Lydem, 48, and his girlfriend, Annalucy Lachance, 47, face multiple counts following an alleged Aug. 25 burglary and assault, according to authorities. The ordeal began with Wolcott police responded to a garage burglary on Wolcott Road. Surveillance video identified Lydem, whom officers recognized from past incidents, officials said.  While still investigating, police spotted Lydem driving on Wolcott Roa…

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by Josh Lanier
Auburn, MA
Obituaries
Her Presence Lit Up The Room”: Community Mourns Auburn Teen After Fatal Crash Her Presence Lit Up The Room”: Community Mourns Auburn Teen After Fatal Crash Her Presence Lit Up The Room”: Community Mourns Auburn Teen After Fatal Crash
Her Presence Lit Up The Room”: Community Mourns Auburn Teen After Fatal Crash The Central Massachusetts community is grieving the loss of a 19-year-old Auburn woman after she was killed in a crash that left her car overturned and submerged in Stoneville Reservoir. Finleigh Dragon, 19, was discovered in the reservoir off Rochdale Street around 2:20 a.m., according to Auburn police and fire officials. First responders found her vehicle partially submerged with Dragon inside. Dragon was taken to the hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead.  She graduated from Tantasqua Regional High School in 2024 and planned to attend Quinsigamond Community College in the fal…

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