Josh Lanier

Assistant Managing Editor

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Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


Josh Lanier's Contributions

Enfield, CT
Breaking News
Monkey, 34 Dogs, Guns, Drugs Found During Enfield Raid Tied To Robbery, Police Say Monkey, 34 Dogs, Guns, Drugs Found During Enfield Raid Tied To Robbery, Police Say
Monkey, 34 Dogs, Guns, Drugs Found During Enfield Raid Tied To Robbery, Police Say A robbery investigation led police to a home where they found dozens of animals living in unsafe conditions, along with firearms, narcotics, and an illegally possessed Capuchin monkey, authorities said. Francisco Perez-Figueroa and Erica Valentin now face multiple charges after the search warrant was executed Tuesday, July 28, at a home on Abbe Road in Enfield, police said. Enfield and Wethersfield police carried out the raid as part of a 2025 Wethersfield robbery investigation. Inside the home, officers found about 34 dogs, 17 exotic birds, and one Capuchin monkey. Enfield police said the …

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by Josh Lanier
Concord-Carlisle, MA
Breaking News
Concord Couple Killed In Head-On Crash After Oncoming Car Allegedly Crosses Center Line: DA Concord Couple Killed In Head-On Crash After Oncoming Car Allegedly Crosses Center Line: DA
Concord Couple Killed In Head-On Crash After Oncoming Car Allegedly Crosses Center Line: DA Authorities in Massachusetts have opened an investigation after an elderly Concord couple was killed in a head-on crash when a Honda allegedly crossed the center line and slammed into their Tesla. John Hamilton, 82, and Paula Hamilton, 85, both of Concord, were the driver and front seat passenger of the Tesla when it was struck around 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, on Walden Street at Bristers Hill Road in Concord, according to the Middlesex District Attorney's Office. First responders said five people were hurt in the crash. They included two passengers in the Tesla, both 28-year-olds from …

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by Josh Lanier
Stamford, CT
Breaking News
Man Stabbed Stamford Bar Owner In Face After Getting Kicked Out For Harassing Customers: Police Man Stabbed Stamford Bar Owner In Face After Getting Kicked Out For Harassing Customers: Police
Man Stabbed Stamford Bar Owner In Face After Getting Kicked Out For Harassing Customers: Police A Connecticut bar owner was stabbed in the face after removing a disruptive customer from his business, police said. Sebastian Mardirossian, 36, is accused of the attack during the early morning hours of July 20 at Tiernan's Bar in downtown Stamford. Police said the victim, who owns the business, kicked Mardirossian out after he allegedly harassed staff and other customers. Investigators said Mardirossian returned through a rear entrance a short time later and stabbed the victim in the face with a sharp object before running away. The victim received 16 stitches at Stamford Hospital, …

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by Josh Lanier
Meriden, CT
Breaking News
Meriden Woman Accused Of Attempting To Prostitute 2 Underage Girls At Hotel: Police Meriden Woman Accused Of Attempting To Prostitute 2 Underage Girls At Hotel: Police
Meriden Woman Accused Of Attempting To Prostitute 2 Underage Girls At Hotel: Police A Connecticut bar owner was stabbed in the face after removing a disruptive customer from his business, police said. Sebastian Mardirossian, 36, is accused of carrying out the attack during the early morning hours of Sunday, July 20, 2026, at a downtown Stamford bar. Police said the victim, who owns the business, removed Mardirossian after he allegedly harassed staff and other customers. Investigators said Mardirossian returned through a rear entrance a short time later and allegedly stabbed the victim in the face with a sharp object before fleeing. The victim was taken to Stamford Hospita…

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by Josh Lanier
Turners Falls-Montague, MA
Breaking News
21-Year-Old Central Mass Man Dies After Drowning At Popular Turners Falls Swimming Spot 21-Year-Old Central Mass Man Dies After Drowning At Popular Turners Falls Swimming Spot
21-Year-Old Central Mass Man Dies After Drowning At Popular Turners Falls Swimming Spot Authorities have opened an investigation following the drowning death of a 21-year-old central Massachusetts man at a popular swimming area on the Connecticut River.  Hermes Mariano Almonte Villar, of Worcester, was pulled from the water at Rock Dam in Turners Falls around 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 25. Paramedics took him to Baystate Franklin Medical Center, where doctors pronounced him dead, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said on Tuesday.  Investigators said there is no indication of foul play. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine Villar's off…

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by Josh Lanier
Darien, CT
Breaking News
Fired Darien Country Club Worker Accused Of Returning In All Black, Claiming To Have Knife Fired Darien Country Club Worker Accused Of Returning In All Black, Claiming To Have Knife
Fired Darien Country Club Worker Accused Of Returning In All Black, Claiming To Have Knife A former employee is accused of returning to a Connecticut country club just hours after being fired, threatening staff while referencing a knife in his bag and damaging the women's locker room before running away, police said. Edwin Constanza, 25, of Stamford, "became irate" after he was fired from Woodway Country Club in Darien on May 6 at about 7:30 p.m. and made several threats toward the assistant manager, Darien police said. He was also banned from the property. But about 90 minutes after being fired, Constanza was back. Police said he snuck in through an unlocked door dressed in all …

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by Josh Lanier
Ridgefield, CT
Obituaries
Ridgefield Teen Killed In Driveway Crash Remembered For His 'Genuine Compassion For Others' Ridgefield Teen Killed In Driveway Crash Remembered For His 'Genuine Compassion For Others'
Ridgefield Teen Killed In Driveway Crash Remembered For His 'Genuine Compassion For Others' A 17-year-old Connecticut high school student is being remembered for his "genuine compassion for others" after he died in a crash at his family's Ridgefield home over the weekend. Max Fehring was identified as the teen killed in a crash around 8:40 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at his family's driveway on Wilton Road West in Ridgefield, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not provided additional details about the fatal crash. Fehring was a rising senior at Immaculate High School in Danbury. Students at the school gathered Monday for a memorial service, according t…

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by Josh Lanier
Bridgeport, CT
Breaking News
Police ID 18-Year-Old Found Shot Dead Inside Bridgeport Car, Seek Public's Help Police ID 18-Year-Old Found Shot Dead Inside Bridgeport Car, Seek Public's Help
Police ID 18-Year-Old Found Shot Dead Inside Bridgeport Car, Seek Public's Help Police have identified the 18-year-old man found shot to death inside a car, and are asking the public for help solving the case. Leon Richardson was found in the driver's seat of his Honda around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, July 27, on Catherine Street between Washington Avenue and Harral Avenue in Bridgeport, police said. Officers received multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire and a man bleeding inside a car. Authorities shut down the area for several hours as they investigated the scene. The Bridgeport Police Major Crimes Unit is handling the investigation. Police are asking anyone with inform…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
20-Year-Old Stabbed Outside The SONO Collection In Norwalk; 2 Teens Arrested: Police 20-Year-Old Stabbed Outside The SONO Collection In Norwalk; 2 Teens Arrested: Police
20-Year-Old Stabbed Outside The Sono Collection In Norwalk; 2 Teens Arrested: Police A brawl outside The SONO Collection in Norwalk left a 20-year-old man stabbed and two teenagers in handcuffs, authorities said. The incident happened outside The SONO Collection shortly after 7 p.m. on Monday, July 27. Officers said an argument between a person riding a moped and four others broke out near the mall's North Water Street entrance. It's unclear what sparked the fight, but during the scuffle, one of the suspects pulled out a sharp object and stabbed the victim in the right arm. Paramedics took him to Norwalk Hospital, where he remains in stable condition, police said Monday nig…

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by Josh Lanier
Simsbury, CT
Breaking News
Motorcyclist Killed In Granby Crash ID'd As 69-Year-Old Simsbury Man Motorcyclist Killed In Granby Crash ID'd As 69-Year-Old Simsbury Man
Motorcyclist Killed In Granby Crash ID'd As 69-Year-Old Simsbury Man Authorities have identified a motorcyclist killed in a weekend crash as a 69-year-old Connecticut man. Mark Floryan, of Tariffville, was involved in the crash at about 5:45 p.m. Sunday, July 26, on Route 189 near the intersection of Peck Orchard Road in Granby, police said Tuesday. Responders found Floryan seriously injured after the two-vehicle crash, and crews airlifted him to Hartford Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The other driver involved in the crash, a 50-year-old man, was not injured and remained at the scene to speak with police, authorities said. The North Cent…

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