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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North Haven, CT
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Hamden Man Charged In Violent North Haven Carjacking That Ended In New York Hamden Man Charged In Violent North Haven Carjacking That Ended In New York
Hamden Man Charged In Violent North Haven Carjacking That Ended In New York A 20-year-old Connecticut man is accused of taking part in a violent armed carjacking earlier this year.  Khalil Marquis Council, of Hamden, was charged following an investigation into the Feb. 1, 2025, robbery at a Hartford Turnpike home in North Haven, police said. Investigators said the victim was approached around 5:30 p.m. by several masked suspects. Police said the group pointed a gun at the victim before stealing personal belongings and taking off in the victim’s BMW. Police said the stolen BMW was later found in Brentwood, New York, after it had been dismantled. “This remains…

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by Josh Lanier
Andover, MA
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24-Year-Old Andover Woman Killed In Boston Harbor Boat Crash 24-Year-Old Andover Woman Killed In Boston Harbor Boat Crash
24-Year-Old Andover Woman Killed In Boston Harbor Boat Crash A late-night boat crash near Logan Airport left a 24-year-old woman dead, and three others hurt after passengers were thrown onto shoreline rocks in Boston Harbor. Elizabeth Dankert, 24, of Andover, died after the twin-engine recreational boat slammed into the runway 4R Pier at Boston Logan International Airport around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, according to Massachusetts State Police and the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office. Four people were on the boat, including one man and three women, police said. All four were rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital with injuries. Investigators…

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by Josh Lanier
Westfield, MA
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Lockdown Lifted At Barnes Air Base After Frantic Reports Of Shots Fired Lockdown Lifted At Barnes Air Base After Frantic Reports Of Shots Fired
Lockdown Lifted At Barnes Air Base After Frantic Reports Of Shots Fired Reports of a shooting at Barnes Air National Guard Base sparked a lockdown, but police say the gunfire was part of a training exercise.  The incident happened around 9:45 a.m. at the 104th Fighter Wing on Southampton Road in Westfield, when police responded to reports of gunfire.  Law enforcement rushed to the scene as the base went into lockdown during the ongoing exercise. Officials later confirmed there was no active threat. In a statement, the 104th Fighter Wing said the incident was tied to the exercise and that no real emergency had taken place. The lockdown was lifte…

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by Josh Lanier
New Britain, CT
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Republican Erin Stewart Ends CT Governor Bid Amid Claims She Used Public Money Personally Republican Erin Stewart Ends CT Governor Bid Amid Claims She Used Public Money Personally
Republican Erin Stewart Ends CT Governor Bid Amid Claims She Used Public Money Personally Former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart is dropping her bid for Connecticut governor after new reports alleged she misused a city credit card and spent nearly $200,000 in taxpayer money on personal expenses. Stewart announced Thursday, May 14, that she would suspend her campaign because the allegations had overshadowed her goals. "The continued allegations from New Britain City Hall have understandably taken over this race and diverted attention away from the critical mission of saving our state from high taxes, high costs, the most expensive energy in America, and low opportunity for young p…

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by Josh Lanier
East Hartford, CT
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East Hartford Teen Charged With Sexual Assault After State Police Investigation East Hartford Teen Charged With Sexual Assault After State Police Investigation
East Hartford Teen Charged With Sexual Assault After State Police Investigation A Connecticut teenager has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a woman while she was unconscious, authorities said.  Julian Vargas, 18, was arrested earlier this week and charged with sexual assault in the second degree, Connecticut State Police said.  An arrest warrant said a woman told investigators that Vargas had taken advantage of her in July 2025 while she was intoxicated and unconscious, and he was sober.  Someone who knows Vargas claimed he had bragged about having sex with the girl, according to the warrant.  Vargas was released on a $25,000 bon…

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by Josh Lanier
Glastonbury, CT
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CT State Trooper From Glastonbury Arrested On Felony Charge CT State Trooper From Glastonbury Arrested On Felony Charge
CT State Trooper From Glastonbury Arrested On Felony Charge A Connecticut state trooper is facing a felony charge after turning himself in to police. Trooper First Class Marwing Pena, 36, of Glastonbury,  surrendered to Troop I on Wednesday, May 13, authorities said. He was charged with computer crime in the third degree, a Class D felony. State police have not said what Pena is specifically accused of doing.  Under Connecticut law, computer crime charges can involve unauthorized access to a computer system, theft of computer services, interruption of computer services, misuse of computer system information, or destruction of compute…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
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First Clade I Mpox Case Confirmed In CT As Officials Urge Vaccinations First Clade I Mpox Case Confirmed In CT As Officials Urge Vaccinations
First Clade I Mpox Case Confirmed In CT As Officials Urge Vaccinations Connecticut health officials have confirmed the state’s first recorded case of clade I mpox, formerly called monkeypox, in a resident who recently traveled to western Europe. The Connecticut Department of Public Health announced the case on Wednesday, May 13, saying the person contracted the strain in a region where it is currently spreading. They did not say where in the state it was detected.  Health leaders say mpox continues spreading across the United States and worldwide. About 20 people in the US have contracted the virus since 2024, according to state healthcare officials. …

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by Josh Lanier
Bridgeport, CT
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Stamford Drug Trafficker Sentenced To Prison After Feds Recorded His Calls: DOJ Stamford Drug Trafficker Sentenced To Prison After Feds Recorded His Calls: DOJ
Stamford Drug Trafficker Sentenced To Prison After Feds Recorded His Calls: DOJ A Connecticut man tied to a major drug trafficking operation in southwestern Connecticut is heading back to federal prison after investigators linked him to a fentanyl and cocaine distribution ring. Gerald Coley, of Bridgeport, also known as “G Rock,” was sentenced Tuesday, May 12, to three years in prison and four years of supervised release, according to U.S. Attorney District of Connecticut David X. Sullivan. Federal investigators said the 56-year-old worked with a drug trafficking organization led by Rodney Canada that distributed fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine in Stamford…

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by Josh Lanier
Stratford, CT
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Toddler ID'd As Third Victim In Fiery Merritt Parkway Hit-And-Run Crash In Stratford Toddler ID'd As Third Victim In Fiery Merritt Parkway Hit-And-Run Crash In Stratford
Toddler ID'd As Third Victim In Fiery Merritt Parkway Hit-And-Run Crash In Stratford An infant was among three family members killed in a fiery hit-and-run crash on the Merritt Parkway, Connecticut State Police said. Yanelet DePaz, who was 1 year and 9 months old, died alongside Maria E. Vasquez Chacon, 29, and Joselyn Vasquez-Chacon, 25, both of Trenton, New Jersey, Connecticut State Police said. The crash happened early Sunday morning, May 11, on Route 15 south in Stratford near Exit 36. Troopers were called to the scene around 4:50 a.m., according to a state police incident report. Police said a 2012 Chrysler 200 was traveling in the right lane, followed by a 2008 Honda…

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by Josh Lanier
Vernon-Rockville, CT
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Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt In Vernon Crash That Shut Down Hartford Turnpike For Hours Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt In Vernon Crash That Shut Down Hartford Turnpike For Hours
Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt In Vernon Crash That Shut Down Hartford Turnpike For Hours A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after a crash that forced police to shut down a busy road for hours.  The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, near Hartford Turnpike near Taylor Street in Vernon, authorities said.  Vernon police, firefighters, and ambulance crews responded to the scene after reports of a collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle. The adult man riding the motorcycle suffered serious injuries. He was taken by ambulance to Hartford Hospital for treatment. The driver of the other vehicle was not hurt and is cooperating with inv…

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