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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Dorchester, MA
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'Beautiful Soul': Community Rallies For Family Of Dorchester Woman Killed By Alleged Carjacker 'Beautiful Soul': Community Rallies For Family Of Dorchester Woman Killed By Alleged Carjacker
'Beautiful Soul': Community Rallies For Family Of Dorchester Woman Killed By Alleged Carjacker A grieving family is turning to the community for support after a 32-year-old Massachusetts woman was killed when an accused carjacker crashed into her on a Boston sidewalk, police said. Mabinty Janneh, of Dorchester, had stepped off an MBTA bus around 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20, on Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan when a car police said was stolen jumped the curb and crashed into her. She was dragged several hundred feet beneath the vehicle and died at the scene. Police say 37-year-old Ibraim Matos had gotten into a crash nearby, jumped out of his car, carjacked another vehicle, and struck Janne…

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by Josh Lanier
Woodstock, CT
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New Charge Added For Woodstock Man Accused In Marijuana Deal Shooting: Police New Charge Added For Woodstock Man Accused In Marijuana Deal Shooting: Police
New Charge Added For Woodstock Man Accused In Marijuana Deal Shooting: Police A Connecticut man accused of shooting and robbing a person during a self-identified drug deal is facing a new criminal charge after investigators determined the gun used in the case had been stolen. King Michael Adoty, 20, of Woodstock, was charged with possession of a stolen firearm on Tuesday, June 23, Connecticut State Police said. The charge stems from a Sept. 27, 2025, shooting on Mill Bridge Road in Woodstock that left a victim with a serious leg injury. Police said the victim was first taken to a local hospital before being airlifted to a trauma center in Worcester because of the sev…

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by Josh Lanier
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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Ex-Trumbull Middle School Teacher Sent Inappropriate Texts To Student, 13, For Months: Police Ex-Trumbull Middle School Teacher Sent Inappropriate Texts To Student, 13, For Months: Police
Ex-Trumbull Middle School Teacher Sent Inappropriate Texts To Student, 13, For Months: Police A former Connecticut middle school teacher is facing criminal charges after police said he exchanged inappropriate text messages with a 13-year-old student.  Ryan LaSella, 34, of Milford, who formerly worked as a science teacher at Madison Middle School, turned himself in to Trumbull police on Tuesday, June 23, authorities said.  The arrest stems from an investigation that began in March 2026. Trumbull school administrators notified the town's School Resource Officer about a complaint involving LaSella, according to police. Investigators said the complaint alleged that LaSel…

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by Josh Lanier
New Britain, CT
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New Britain Shooting Involving SUV With 2 Kids May Have Started Over 'Smoke And Chill': Police New Britain Shooting Involving SUV With 2 Kids May Have Started Over 'Smoke And Chill': Police
New Britain Shooting Involving SUV With 2 Kids May Have Started Over 'Smoke And Chill': Police A Connecticut man is accused of firing two shots into an SUV carrying two children younger than 10 during a confrontation on Route 9, according to Connecticut State Police. One of the alleged victims told investigators she believes the dispute stems from her husband no longer wanting to "smoke and chill" with the alleged gunman, his former friend.  Angel Manuel Cruz, 33, was arrested Wednesday, June 18, following an investigation into a June 6 shooting on Route 9 South near Exit 38, state police said. He was charged with attempted first-degree assault, carrying a pistol without a permit…

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by Josh Lanier
Wallingford, CT
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Teen Charged After Graduation Party Punch Leaves Man Unconscious In Wallingford: Police Teen Charged After Graduation Party Punch Leaves Man Unconscious In Wallingford: Police
Teen Charged After Graduation Party Punch Leaves Man Unconscious In Wallingford: Police A Connecticut graduation party began with congratulations but ended in handcuffs after an 18-year-old allegedly punched a man, leaving him unconscious in a driveway, police said. Adam Harper, 18, faces a second-degree assault charge following the alleged incident in Wallingford on June 17, police said. Authorities were called to a home just after 12:30 a.m. after receiving a report of an unconscious man who had been assaulted. Wallingford police said Harper, who attended the graduation party, punched the man, causing him to fall backward and hit his head on the driveway. Police have not sa…

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by Josh Lanier
Pittsfield, MA
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Police Hunt Armed Murder Suspect After Pittsfield Man Killed, Second Victim Shot Police Hunt Armed Murder Suspect After Pittsfield Man Killed, Second Victim Shot
Police Hunt Armed Murder Suspect After Pittsfield Man Killed, Second Victim Shot A man facing a murder charge remains at large after a deadly shooting in Pittsfield, and police are warning the public that he should be considered armed and dangerous. Terry Martizna, 35, is wanted on a murder charge in connection with a shooting that left 29-year-old Pittsfield resident Justin Crawford dead and another person wounded, according to Pittsfield police.  The shooting happened near the intersection of Pleasure Avenue and Tyler Street on Thursday, June 18. On Tuesday, June 23, members of the Pittsfield Police Department obtained an arrest warrant charging Martizna with on…

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by Josh Lanier
New Haven, CT
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2 Young Men Killed, Third Wounded In New Haven Shooting Near Apartment Complex 2 Young Men Killed, Third Wounded In New Haven Shooting Near Apartment Complex
2 Young Men Killed, Third Wounded In New Haven Shooting Near Apartment Complex Two men were killed, and a third man was wounded after a shooting near a Connecticut apartment complex, police said. The violence unfolded around 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 23, near the Fort Hale Gardens apartment complex on Woodward Avenue in New Haven. When officers arrived, they found no victims at the scene. Police said all three men had been taken to or dropped off near Yale New Haven Hospital in private vehicles. Investigators believe the shooting involved two groups of men who knew each other. Authorities said this was not a random act of violence.  Police said the two men who die…

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by Josh Lanier
Middletown, CT
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Middletown Man Admits Role In $1.9M Medicare Fraud, Sent Hundreds Of Thousands Overseas: Feds Middletown Man Admits Role In $1.9M Medicare Fraud, Sent Hundreds Of Thousands Overseas: Feds
Middletown Man Admits Role In $1.9M Medicare Fraud, Sent Hundreds Of Thousands Overseas: Feds A Connecticut man has admitted to operating an illegal money-transmitting business connected to a Medicare fraud scheme that generated nearly $1.9 million in false claims, federal authorities said. Habroon Habib, 30, a Pakistani citizen and lawful U.S. permanent resident living in Middletown, pleaded guilty in federal court in Bridgeport after waiving his right to indictment, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut. The plea was announced as part of the Department of Justice's 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, a sweeping nationwide enforcement effort …

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by Josh Lanier
Auburn, MA
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Auburn Man Indicted For Murder Nearly 14 Years After Toddler Assault Led To Boy's Death Auburn Man Indicted For Murder Nearly 14 Years After Toddler Assault Led To Boy's Death
Auburn Man Indicted For Murder Nearly 14 Years After Toddler Assault Led To Boy's Death A Massachusetts man is facing a murder charge in the death of a 7-year-old boy who suffered devastating injuries as a toddler and later died from complications tied to the attack, prosecutors said. Steven Stuart, 35, of Auburn, was indicted by a Worcester County grand jury on a murder charge in the death of Jayden Carlson, according to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office. The indictment was announced on Tuesday. Prosecutors said Stuart was arraigned in Worcester County Superior Court on June 18 and was held without bail. Prosecutors said Stuart assaulted Jayden in August 2012 w…

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by Josh Lanier
Millbury, MA
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Police ID CT Driver Killed In Wrong-Way Crash After Fleeing Millbury Traffic Stop Police ID CT Driver Killed In Wrong-Way Crash After Fleeing Millbury Traffic Stop
Police ID CT Driver Killed In Wrong-Way Crash After Fleeing Millbury Traffic Stop Authorities have identified the Connecticut driver who was killed after fleeing a Massachusetts traffic stop and driving the wrong way before crashing head-on into another vehicle. Jeffrey Bowman, 27, of Southington, died in the crash early Saturday morning, June 20, in Millbury, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said. Troopers attempted to stop Bowman's vehicle on Interstate 90 westbound at about 12:43 a.m., Massachusetts State Police said. But Bowman drove away after a trooper approached his car. State police then issued a "be on the lookout" alert for the vehicle. About 1…

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