Josh Lanier

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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.


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Norwalk, CT
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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
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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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by Josh Lanier
Danbury, CT
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Bond Lowered For Stamford Woman Accused In DUI Crash That Killed Bridgeport Officer, Mom Of 3 Bond Lowered For Stamford Woman Accused In DUI Crash That Killed Bridgeport Officer, Mom Of 3
Bond Lowered For Stamford Woman Accused In DUI Crash That Killed Bridgeport Officer, Mom Of 3 A judge reduced the bond for a woman accused of causing a head-on crash that killed a Connecticut police officer and his girlfriend — a mother of three — as court filings show her blood-alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit at the time of the crash.  Melissa Ramirez, 27, of Stamford, was arrested Friday, July 24, in connection with the deaths of Bridgeport Police Officer Cooper Whiteside, 38, and Brittany Islami, 34, following a Danbury crash on Sugar Hollow Road, authorities said. The couple was riding Whiteside's Harley-Davidson near the Ridgefield line July 13 when investiga…

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by Josh Lanier
North Branford, CT
Obituaries
'She Was The Brightest Light In Every Room': North Branford Mourns Beloved Teacher 'She Was The Brightest Light In Every Room': North Branford Mourns Beloved Teacher
'She Was The Brightest Light In Every Room': North Branford Mourns Beloved Teacher A Connecticut teacher who died earlier this month is being remembered for her compassion in the classroom and for being the family's "glue that held everyone together." Now, the community is coming together to repay her years of kindness. Renee Kosobiecki McIntyre, 55, of North Branford, died at her home on July 14, according to her obituary. She leaves behind her husband Scott McIntyre, her children, Carlie and Cameron McIntyre, as well as her mother, sister, extended family, friends, students, and colleagues. Her family has not disclosed a cause of death. A GoFundMe created by friends ha…

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by Josh Lanier
Norfolk, MA
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Ex-Federal Postal Inspector In Pembroke To Admit To Stealing $330K From Scam Victims' Mail: DOJ Ex-Federal Postal Inspector In Pembroke To Admit To Stealing $330K From Scam Victims' Mail: DOJ
Ex-Federal Postal Inspector In Pembroke To Admit To Stealing $330K From Scam Victims' Mail: DOJ A former US Postal Inspector who investigated scams targeting senior citizens has agreed to plead guilty to stealing more than $330,000 in cash from packages mailed by elderly victims, according to federal prosecutors. Scott Kelley, 52, of Pembroke, Massachusetts, agreed to plead guilty to 44 of 45 charges in a federal indictment on Wednesday, July 29, the US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts said Monday.  Kelley served at the Boston Division headquarters of the US Postal Inspection Service, prosecutors said. In 2015, he became team leader of the Mail Fraud Unit, which investi…

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by Josh Lanier
Manchester, CT
Obituaries
Manchester Mother Killed In I-384 Crash Remembered For 'Heart Full Of Love,' 'Bright Future' Manchester Mother Killed In I-384 Crash Remembered For 'Heart Full Of Love,' 'Bright Future'
Manchester Mother Killed In I-384 Crash Remembered For 'Heart Full Of Love,' 'Bright Future' A 21-year-old mother who was killed in a weekend motorcycle crash is being remembered as "a beautiful young woman with a bright future and a heart full of love." She leaves behind a 2-year-old daughter who "was the light of her life." Sariah Isabelle Miranda was a passenger on a Suzuki motorcycle that crashed into the back of an SUV around 10:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, on Interstate 384 east in Manchester, just beyond the Exit 1B on-ramp, Connecticut State Police said. Miranda was then thrown from the motorcycle into oncoming traffic, where she a BMW hit her.  She was taken to Manchester…

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by Josh Lanier
Dorchester, MA
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Retired Mass State Police Sergeant Avoids Prison In $21K PPP Loan Fraud Case: Feds Retired Mass State Police Sergeant Avoids Prison In $21K PPP Loan Fraud Case: Feds
Retired Mass State Police Sergeant Avoids Prison In $21K PPP Loan Fraud Case: Feds A retired Massachusetts State Police sergeant will not face prison time after admitting to fraudulently obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program loan that was later forgiven, federal authorities announced. Damian Halfkenny, 54, of Boston, was sentenced on Friday, July 23, to one year of probation and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine, $21,333 in restitution, and $21,333 in forfeiture, the US. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts announced Monday. Federal prosecutors charged Halfkenny with one count of wire fraud in April. He later pleaded guilty. According to prosecutors, Halfkenny earned …

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by Josh Lanier
Hebron-Marlborough, CT
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Motorcyclist Airlifted To Burn Center After Marlborough Crash Leaves 2 Engulfed In Flames Motorcyclist Airlifted To Burn Center After Marlborough Crash Leaves 2 Engulfed In Flames
Motorcyclist Airlifted To Burn Center After Marlborough Crash Leaves 2 Engulfed In Flames A Connecticut motorcyclist and a passenger suffered serious burns after their motorcycle burst into flames following a crash, authorities said. Firefighters responded shortly after 12:15 a.m. Sunday, July 26, to a reported motorcycle crash with fire on Route 66 at the intersection of North Main Street and South Main Street in Marlborough. Crews arrived to find two victims on fire, the Marlborough Volunteer Fire Department said. The motorcycle operator suffered significant burns to their legs and was airlifted to a regional burn center for specialized treatment, the department said. The pa…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
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Train Hits Car Left On Hartford Tracks, Dragging It 2 Miles Train Hits Car Left On Hartford Tracks, Dragging It 2 Miles
Train Hits Car Left On Hartford Tracks, Dragging It 2 Miles A train in Connecticut crashed into an unoccupied car left on the tracks after the engineer reported seeing a large group of people nearby shooting fireworks at the locomotive as it passed. The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. Monday, July 27, in the 90 block of Reserve Road in Hartford. The train hit an unoccupied 2003 Honda Accord left on the tracks, dragging it for about two miles before coming to a stop, police said. Nobody was hurt, police said. There was only minor damage to the locomotive.  "The train engineer reported a large gathering of cars and motorcycles in the area of imp…

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by Josh Lanier
Danbury, CT
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Danbury Man Dies 11 Days After High-Speed Motorcycle Crash, Police Say Danbury Man Dies 11 Days After High-Speed Motorcycle Crash, Police Say
Danbury Man Dies 11 Days After High-Speed Motorcycle Crash, Police Say A 31-year-old Connecticut man has died 11 days after suffering critical injuries in a motorcycle crash. Phillipe Silva, of Danbury, died Monday, July 27, at a hospital from injuries he suffered in a motorcycle crash on July 16, authorities announced. Officers were called to the area near 52 Newtown Road in Danbury at about 9:15 p.m. and found Silva lying on the ground near his Yamaha FZ6-R after it collided with a Kia Forte. Police said the sedan was turning left into a driveway when the crash happened. Danbury police said Silva was traveling at a high rate of speed before colliding with t…

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