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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Waterbury, CT
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Waterbury Felon With AR-15 Barricades Himself In Home After Smashing Ex’s Car: Police Waterbury Felon With AR-15 Barricades Himself In Home After Smashing Ex’s Car: Police Waterbury Felon With AR-15 Barricades Himself In Home After Smashing Ex’s Car: Police
Waterbury Felon With AR-15 Barricades Himself In Home After Smashing Ex’s Car: Police A Connecticut man is facing a long list of charges after police say he damaged his ex-girlfriend’s car, barricaded himself inside his Waterbury home, and was later found with an AR-15 rifle and ammunition. Waterbury police said the ordeal began when a woman approached officers at the department’s Command Post on Willow Street and Hillside Avenue. She reported she had just been involved in an argument with her ex-boyfriend, 38-year-old Devin Ramsubhag, at his home on Buckland Drive. According to investigators, Ramsubhag drove to the woman’s Plaza Avenue home and crashed into her car several …

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by Josh Lanier
Burlington-Harwinton, CT
Obituaries
Police ID Burlington Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash As 43-Year-Old Police ID Burlington Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash As 43-Year-Old Police ID Burlington Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash As 43-Year-Old
Police ID Burlington Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash As 43-Year-Old Police have identified the Connecticut motorcyclist killed in a Bristol crash over the weekend. Grant Clemo, 43, of Burlington, died after he lost control of his motorcycle in the area of Cindy Lane shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24. According to investigators, “one of the operators failed to properly negotiate a curve in the roadway, crashing their motorcycle.” Clemo was taken to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. A second motorcyclist riding nearby was involved in the crash but was not seriously injured. They spoke with police at the scene. The crash remains unde…

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by Josh Lanier
Wallingford, CT
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Wallingford Man Had Child Porn, Inappropriate Texts With Kids; FBI Investigated: Cops Wallingford Man Had Child Porn, Inappropriate Texts With Kids; FBI Investigated: Cops Wallingford Man Had Child Porn, Inappropriate Texts With Kids; FBI Investigated: Cops
Wallingford Man Had Child Porn, Inappropriate Texts With Kids; FBI Investigated: Cops A Wallingford, Connecticut, man was arrested after a months-long investigation uncovered allegations of child exploitation, authorities said. Charles Giordano, 47, was arrested by Wallingford police with assistance from the FBI, according to investigators. Authorities said the arrest followed “a lengthy investigation.” Police said the case began after the FBI received a complaint in April 2024 about allegedly inappropriate text messages between Giordano and a minor. Giordano was arrested outside his home without incident, police said. He faces six felony charges, including possession of ch…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
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Waterbury Woman ‘Thunder’ Led Stolen Check Scheme Targeting Local Businesses: Feds Waterbury Woman ‘Thunder’ Led Stolen Check Scheme Targeting Local Businesses: Feds Waterbury Woman ‘Thunder’ Led Stolen Check Scheme Targeting Local Businesses: Feds
Waterbury Woman ‘Thunder’ Led Stolen Check Scheme Targeting Local Businesses: Feds A Waterbury woman known as “Thunder” is accused of leading a stolen check and bank fraud scheme that targeted small businesses across Connecticut, federal officials said. Michelle Freeman, 37, of Waterbury, along with Leshanda Long, 43, of Hamden, and Omar Eaddy, 40, of Bridgeport, have been indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Each faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted. According to prosecutors, Freeman, Long, and Eaddy carried out a scheme that involved stealing checks from mailboxes, altering them, and using “check runners” to cash them at banks and check-cashing…

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by Josh Lanier
New Haven, CT
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New Haven Double Shooting: 26-Year-Old Dead, Another Man In Critical Condition New Haven Double Shooting: 26-Year-Old Dead, Another Man In Critical Condition New Haven Double Shooting: 26-Year-Old Dead, Another Man In Critical Condition
New Haven Double Shooting: 26-Year-Old Dead, Another Man In Critical Condition A 26-year-old was pronounced dead, while doctors worked tirelessly to save the life of a 32-year-old man injured in a New Haven shooting.  The shooting happened Monday afternoon, Aug. 25, on Dickerman Street.  The homicide victim is a 26 year old male. Second victim is in surgery, tentatively identified as a 32 year old male. — New Haven Police Department (@NHPDnews) August 25, 2025 The men's names have not been released. Police remain at the scene Monday evening.  This is a developing story. Check back with Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Josh Lanier
Guilford, CT
Obituaries
Guilford Firefighter, Veteran Who 'Lived Life With Intensity, Heart' Killed In I-95 Crash Guilford Firefighter, Veteran Who 'Lived Life With Intensity, Heart' Killed In I-95 Crash Guilford Firefighter, Veteran Who 'Lived Life With Intensity, Heart' Killed In I-95 Crash
Guilford Firefighter, Veteran Who 'Lived Life With Intensity, Heart' Killed In I-95 Crash Authorities have identified a 32-year-old Connecticut firefighter as the motorcyclist who died in a crash on I-95 in Guilford late last week. Michael Terrio, of Killingworth, a member of the Guilford Fire Department, was riding a Suzuki GSX-R1000 when he crashed into the back of a Volvo near Exit 59 southbound on Friday, Aug. 22, around 8:45 p.m., Connecticut State Police said. Paramedics took Terrio to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The Volvo’s driver, a 66-year-old man from Freehold, New Jersey, sustained minor injuries in the collision. The Guilford Fir…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Lotto Love: East Bridgewater Woman Matches Husband’s $1M Win With Jackpot Of Her Own Lotto Love: East Bridgewater Woman Matches Husband’s $1M Win With Jackpot Of Her Own Lotto Love: East Bridgewater Woman Matches Husband’s $1M Win With Jackpot Of Her Own
Lotto Love: East Bridgewater Woman Matches Husband’s $1M Win With Jackpot Of Her Own A Massachusetts woman matched her husband’s $1 million Massachusetts State Lottery win with a seven-figure prize of her own. Megan Armstrong of East Bridgewater won the prize playing the "$5,000,000 100X Cashword," a $20 scratch-off ticket. Her husband, Greg, claimed a $1 million jackpot on a Cashword ticket in 2016. Armstrong opted for a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes instead of the annuity, which would have paid out $1 million over 20 years. She said she plans to use the winnings for home improvements. Greg told lottery officials after his win that he wanted to put the money t…

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by Josh Lanier
New Britain, CT
Obituaries
Bristol Business Owner Shot Multiple Times in New Britain ‘Disturbance’ Dies: Police Bristol Business Owner Shot Multiple Times in New Britain ‘Disturbance’ Dies: Police Bristol Business Owner Shot Multiple Times in New Britain ‘Disturbance’ Dies: Police
Bristol Business Owner Shot Multiple Times in New Britain ‘Disturbance’ Dies: Police A 42-year-old Bristol man and business owner who was shot multiple times over the weekend has died, authorities announced Monday, Aug. 25. Jayson Bruno-Matos was found with gunshot wounds in the 100 block of Arch Street in New Britain around 2 a.m. Saturday, after multiple 911 callers reported hearing gunfire, police said. Related: GoFundMe Created For Jayson Bruno-Matos' Family Paramedics rushed Bruno-Matos to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Investigators said the shooting stemmed from a “disturbance” and emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the pu…

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by Josh Lanier
Meriden, CT
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Meriden Man Stabbed Girlfriend, Drove Into Her In Parking Lot Attack: Police Meriden Man Stabbed Girlfriend, Drove Into Her In Parking Lot Attack: Police Meriden Man Stabbed Girlfriend, Drove Into Her In Parking Lot Attack: Police
Meriden Man Stabbed Girlfriend, Drove Into Her In Parking Lot Attack: Police A Connecticut man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he stabbed his girlfriend and drove into her with a car during a violent attack outside a Meriden apartment tower. Shawn Samuel, 41, of Meriden, is accused of the May 31 attack that police say happened in the rear parking lot of the North Tower at 55 Willow Street. When officers arrived, they found a woman suffering from “serious stab wounds.”  She was rushed to Hartford Hospital for trauma care, Meriden Police said. Samuel and the woman were in a relationship.  Surveillance video captured the incident. The…

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by Josh Lanier
Southington, CT
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1 Killed In Early Morning Southington House Fire; Cause Of Blaze Under Investigation 1 Killed In Early Morning Southington House Fire; Cause Of Blaze Under Investigation 1 Killed In Early Morning Southington House Fire; Cause Of Blaze Under Investigation
1 Killed In Early Morning Southington House Fire; Cause Of Blaze Under Investigation One person was found dead inside a house fire in Southington early Monday morning, Aug. 25, authorities said. Emergency crews responded to a home at 2 Chaffee Lane just after 2:30 a.m. following multiple 911 calls. Firefighters arrived to find heavy flames pouring from the front of the house. Flames had fully engulfed the home when crews forced their way inside. Firefighters discovered the victim in a bedroom. Southington authorities have not released the person's name pending notification of relatives. Officials said no one else is believed to have been inside at the time. The cause of …

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