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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Hartford, CT
Breaking News
Ex-Hartford Officer Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Armed Man Suffering Mental Health Crisis Ex-Hartford Officer Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Armed Man Suffering Mental Health Crisis
Ex-Hartford Officer Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Armed Man Suffering Mental Health Crisis A former Hartford police officer who shot a man nine times during a tense standoff at a Hartford intersection in February has been charged in the killing, authorities announced Monday, May 18. Joseph Magnano, 23, was charged with first-degree manslaughter in the death of 55-year-old Steven “Stevie” Jones. He turned himself in Monday and was released after posting a $50,000 bond, Hartford police said. The shooting happened around 11 a.m. Feb. 27 on Blue Hills Avenue in Hartford. Jones died from his injuries on March 3 at Saint Francis Hospital. The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide…

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by Josh Lanier
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Breaking News
Trumbull Woman Gave Scammer $900K In Gold Coins In Parking Lots As Part Of FTC Scam: Police Trumbull Woman Gave Scammer $900K In Gold Coins In Parking Lots As Part Of FTC Scam: Police
Trumbull Woman Gave Scammer $900K In Gold Coins In Parking Lots As Part Of FTC Scam: Police A California man was arrested after police said he scammed a Connecticut woman into handing over nearly $900,000 in gold coins. Tushar Sharma, 23, a citizen of India who was residing in Arcadia, California, was taken into custody on May 14 after Trumbull detectives and members of the Bridgeport Police Task Force set up a sting operation tied to the investigation. Investigators said the case began in March 2026 when the victim received a Microsoft Windows pop-up alert on her computer. She called the number connected to the message and spoke with someone claiming to be a Federal Trade Commiss…

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by Josh Lanier
Windham-Willimantic, CT
Obituaries
'Lives Will Never Be The Same': Loved Ones Remember CT Motorcyclist Killed In Windham Crash 'Lives Will Never Be The Same': Loved Ones Remember CT Motorcyclist Killed In Windham Crash
'Lives Will Never Be The Same': Loved Ones Remember CT Motorcyclist Killed In Windham Crash A 30-year-old Connecticut motorcyclist who was killed last week in a violent crash with an SUV has been identified, authorities said. Devan Nolet, of Mansfield, was killed in a Thursday, May 15, crash shortly before 6 p.m. outside Apollo Pizza on Route 32 in Windham, Connecticut State Police said Monday. Investigators said a 2019 silver Ford Explorer was heading north on Route 32 and attempting to turn left into the Apollo Pizza driveway. At the same time, a 2009 Suzuki GSX-R750 motorcycle was traveling southbound when it slammed into the SUV’s right front end, police said. Nolet was throw…

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by Josh Lanier
Tolland, CT
Breaking News
273 Birds Euthanized, 100 Arrested In Massive Tolland Cockfighting Ring: Police 273 Birds Euthanized, 100 Arrested In Massive Tolland Cockfighting Ring: Police
273 Birds Euthanized, 100 Arrested In Massive Tolland Cockfighting Ring: Police A large-scale cockfighting operation hidden at a Connecticut home led to 100 arrests and the seizure of nearly $90,000, officials said.  Elvin Miranda, 59, and Lisa Miranda, 66, of Tolland, were among 100 people arrested after state police raided the couple's Mountain Spring Road property Saturday afternoon, May 16. Troopers executed a search-and-seizure warrant at 1:29 p.m. tied to illegal gambling and cockfighting events being held at the home, Connecticut State Police said. Investigators said they found hundreds of birds living in poor conditions. The Connecticut Department of…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
Norwalk Man Who Violated Protective Order Had Guns, Steroids In Home, Cars: Police Norwalk Man Who Violated Protective Order Had Guns, Steroids In Home, Cars: Police
Norwalk Man Who Violated Protective Order Had Guns, Steroids In Home, Cars: Police A Connecticut man accused of violating a protective order was found with firearms, a ghost gun component, high-capacity magazines, and several controlled substances, police said. Dominick Santella, 41, of Norwalk, was arrested last week after police responded to a family violence incident, authorities said.  Norwalk investigators said Santella was prohibited from possessing firearms under a protective order. Police said he had previously signed a DPS compliance statement claiming he had turned over all firearms and ammunition. But a search of his car and home found that to be a lie, N…

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by Josh Lanier
Southbury-Middlebury, CT
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22-Year-Old CT Man Killed In I-84 Middlebury Crash After Car Slams Into Tractor-Trailer 22-Year-Old CT Man Killed In I-84 Middlebury Crash After Car Slams Into Tractor-Trailer
22-Year-Old CT Man Killed In I-84 Middlebury Crash After Car Slams Into Tractor-Trailer A 21-year-old Connecticut man was killed after a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 84, authorities said.  James Christopher Hannan, 22, of Farmington, was driving a Chrysler 200 when the collision happened around 3:45 a.m. Friday, May 16, on I-84 East near the South Street bridge between exits 16 and 17 in Middlebury, according to Connecticut State Police. Police said the Chrysler and a 2016 International tractor-trailer were both traveling in the center lane when the Chrysler rear-ended the truck "for an unknown reason." The crash shut down part of the highway as the Co…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
Breaking News
Teen Killed, Several Hurt In Early Morning Waterbury Crash Teen Killed, Several Hurt In Early Morning Waterbury Crash
Teen Killed, Several Hurt In Early Morning Waterbury Crash Authorities have identified the teenager who was killed in a crash that sent several others to the hospital over the weekend.  Luis Cisneros Fletes, 18, of Waterbury, died from his injuries after the crash on Chase Avenue in Waterbury around 1 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, according to police. Investigators said a Subaru Legacy carrying two passengers collided with a Mazda 3I carrying two passengers. Waterbury police said the driver of the Mazda suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition. Another passenger in the Mazda suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is …

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by Josh Lanier
Middletown, CT
Breaking News
Armed Robbery Attempt Sparks Middletown Manhunt, Forces Police To Secure Kids On School Buses Armed Robbery Attempt Sparks Middletown Manhunt, Forces Police To Secure Kids On School Buses
Armed Robbery Attempt Sparks Middletown Manhunt, Forces Police To Secure Kids On School Buses Police say two men attempted to rob a person with a facsimile handgun, sparking a manhunt and forcing authorities to secure children on nearby school buses. Investigators said 20-year-old Latif Arnold and 18-year-old Sincere Arnold pointed an imitation handgun at the victim shortly before 8 a.m. Friday, May 15, near Melilli Plaza in Middletown. Multiple witnesses called police after seeing the suspects threaten the victim, according to authorities. Middletown police officers rushed to the area with drone operators and a K-9 team. Police also interviewed the victim, who was not injured. Ab…

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by Josh Lanier
Westport, CT
Breaking News
CT Woman Gave THC Gummy To Child Undergoing Behavioral Health Treatment In Westport: Police CT Woman Gave THC Gummy To Child Undergoing Behavioral Health Treatment In Westport: Police
CT Woman Gave THC Gummy To Child Undergoing Behavioral Health Treatment In Westport: Police A Connecticut woman is accused of giving a THC-infused gummy to a child receiving treatment at a behavioral health center in Westport, authorities said. Kimberly Champlin, 34, of Manchester, was arrested after police said she gave the cannabis edible to a younger relative staying at St. Vincent’s Medical Center Behavioral Health Inpatient Services last year. Staff members at the Long Lots Road center contacted the Connecticut Department of Children and Families after learning about the incident. DCF then notified police on Oct. 20, authorities said. Connecticut State troopers arrested …

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by Josh Lanier
Manchester, CT
Obituaries
'Talented Young Adult': Service Set For Manchester Teen Killed In Hartford Motorcycle Crash 'Talented Young Adult': Service Set For Manchester Teen Killed In Hartford Motorcycle Crash
'Talented Young Adult': Service Set For Manchester Teen Killed In Hartford Motorcycle Crash A memorial service will be held this weekend for a 17-year-old Connecticut teen who died days after a motorcycle crash in Hartford. Elijah “Eli” Santiago, of Manchester, died Saturday, May 9, at Hartford Hospital after the crash shortly before 6 p.m. May 5 on Franklin Avenue in Hartford, police said. The crash involved another vehicle near Standish Street, according to investigators. The driver of the other car remained at the scene and cooperated with Hartford police. New Horizons at Manchester Regional Academy, where Elijah attended school, called him a “kind and resilient young man who …

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