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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Norfolk, MA
Breaking News
Bridgewater Couple Indicted After Allegedly Taking $17K From Fundraiser Meant For Homeless Man Bridgewater Couple Indicted After Allegedly Taking $17K From Fundraiser Meant For Homeless Man
Bridgewater Couple Indicted After Allegedly Taking $17K From Fundraiser Meant For Homeless Man A Massachusetts couple has been indicted on charges that they kept thousands of dollars from an unhoused man after creating a GoFundMe they said was to help him.  Rachel Kadis, 31, and Brian G. Ferreira, 33, were charged with larceny Over $1,200 by single scheme, fiduciary embezzlement, and misleading a police officer, the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office said.  Investigators say the couple raised more than $17,000 through a GoFundMe campaign for a now-deceased man named Gregory Bobst. They said the money would go into a bank account in Bobst's name to help get him back …

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by Josh Lanier
Stamford, CT
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Stamford Man Charged With Child Exploitation After Thousands Of Child Porn Images Found: Feds Stamford Man Charged With Child Exploitation After Thousands Of Child Porn Images Found: Feds
Stamford Man Charged With Child Exploitation After Thousands Of Child Porn Images Found: Feds A Stamford man is facing serious federal charges after investigators uncovered thousands of alleged child exploitation images on his devices, authorities said. Adam Wolfe, 27, of Stamford, is accused of receipt and possession of child pornography, and destruction or falsification of records. The receipt charge carries a mandatory minimum of five years and up to 20 years in prison, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut said.  The case stems from an investigation that began in November 2023. Homeland Security Investigations and Ridgefield Police looked into allegations tha…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
Man Found Sleeping In Norwalk Condo's Stairwell Arrested With Loaded AR-15, Police Say Man Found Sleeping In Norwalk Condo's Stairwell Arrested With Loaded AR-15, Police Say
Man Found Sleeping In Norwalk Condo's Stairwell Arrested With Loaded AR-15, Police Say A report of a man sleeping in a condominium's stairwell led to a serious weapons arrest after police found him carrying an AR-15 with a loaded 60-round magazine, police said.  Lance R. Jones, 22, of Norwalk, was arrested on Thursday, April 30, after police found him asleep in the rear stairwell at Mallard's Landing Condominiums, at 97 Richards Avenue, around 6:15 p.m., authorities said.  Authorities said Jones first gave a false name. That raised concern and led officers to investigate further. During that investigation, police found Jones had an AR-15 assault rifle inside a book…

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by Josh Lanier
Naugatuck, CT
Obituaries
Search Ends In Tragedy: Missing Oxford Man Found Dead In Naugatuck State Forest Search Ends In Tragedy: Missing Oxford Man Found Dead In Naugatuck State Forest
Search Ends In Tragedy: Missing Oxford Man Found Dead In Naugatuck State Forest An Oxford man who sparked a late-night search in a local state forest has been found dead, officials said. Justin Kruger, 50, was the focus of the search, which began just after 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, when Environmental Conservation Police teamed up with state police. His body was found on Friday morning, May 1, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Kruger’s vehicle was discovered earlier in the search near the Oxford Reservoir inside Naugatuck State Forest, a well-known area for local hikers and outdoor visitors. Authorities found his body on Thursday.&…

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by Josh Lanier
Clinton, CT
Breaking News
Clinton Chamber Leader Accused Of Embezzling $100K, Draining Accounts Nearly Dry: Police Clinton Chamber Leader Accused Of Embezzling $100K, Draining Accounts Nearly Dry: Police
Clinton Chamber Leader Accused Of Embezzling $100K, Draining Accounts Nearly Dry: Police A former Chamber of Commerce leader in Connecticut embezzled more than $100,000 from the organization over three years, a police investigation uncovered.  Paul Orsini, 65, of Old Saybrook, the former executive director of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, was arrested Friday, May 1, and charged with first-degree larceny, Clinton police said. The investigation began in June 2025 after board members flagged possible financial issues. Investigators said they found Orsini misappropriated more than $100,000 in chamber funds from 2022 to 2025. They said he had complete control over the organ…

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by Josh Lanier
Newtown, CT
Breaking News
14-Year-Old Driver Crashes Car Into Newtown Utility Pole, Shuts Down Road For Hours: Police 14-Year-Old Driver Crashes Car Into Newtown Utility Pole, Shuts Down Road For Hours: Police
14-Year-Old Driver Crashes Car Into Newtown Utility Pole, Shuts Down Road For Hours: Police A 14-year-old was behind the wheel in a crash that flipped a car onto its side and shut down a busy Fairfield County road, police said. Police said the incident happened Thursday, April 30, just before noon on Dodgingtown Road near Cemetery Road in Newtown. According to investigators, the vehicle went off the road and crashed into a utility pole. Police confirmed no other vehicles were involved. The investigation found that the white Honda was traveling westbound when it left the roadway, struck a pole, and came to rest on its side. Dodgingtown Road stayed closed for several hours due to …

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
Breaking News
Ex-Waterbury Water Chief Unqualified, Lied On Resume To Land Job, Investigation Finds Ex-Waterbury Water Chief Unqualified, Lied On Resume To Land Job, Investigation Finds
Ex-Waterbury Water Chief Unqualified, Lied On Resume To Land Job, Investigation Finds An investigation has found that the former head of Waterbury’s water system was allegedly woefully underqualified for the position because he had lied on his application to secure two jobs within the department. Bradley Malay, 50, of Killingworth, was arrested Thursday night, April 30, police said. Police said Malay stepped down as water superintendent and left his job when he was questioned about possible misconduct tied to his employment. Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski directed police to investigate water-related issues, including fire hydrant water flow concerns. As detectives dug in,…

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by Josh Lanier
Meriden, CT
Breaking News
Man Linked To 9 Robberies Charged Again In Meriden Armed Hold-Up: Police Man Linked To 9 Robberies Charged Again In Meriden Armed Hold-Up: Police
Man Linked To 9 Robberies Charged Again In Meriden Armed Hold-Up: Police A man already tied to a string of nine armed robberies is now facing new charges in another local theft, police said. Corey Alexis, 41, was charged Wednesday, April 29, in connection with a robbery at Sam’s Food Mart on West Main Street. The incident happened on Oct. 14, according to Meriden police. Lt. Darrin McKay said Alexis was allegedly armed with a firearm during the robbery. Investigators identified him as the suspect after what police described as an extensive investigation. He now faces charges of first-degree robbery and fifth-degree larceny, police said.  The case adds to …

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by Josh Lanier
Norfolk, MA
Breaking News
Hanson Man Accused Of Repeatedly Raping Teen In Mass Towns Deemed Too Dangerous For Bail Hanson Man Accused Of Repeatedly Raping Teen In Mass Towns Deemed Too Dangerous For Bail
Hanson Man Accused Of Repeatedly Raping Teen In Mass Towns Deemed Too Dangerous For Bail A Massachusetts man accused of sexually assaulting and trafficking a teenage boy across several Plymouth County communities was denied bail as her was deemed too dangerous to be released, authorities said.  Richard Kielczweski, 41, is charged with five counts of paying for sexual conduct with a child under 18, four counts of rape of a child aggravated by a 10-year age difference, and additional charges of rape, trafficking, and creating child sexual abuse material, the Plymouth District Attorney's Office said.  Prosecutors say the alleged crimes span months and multiple towns…

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by Josh Lanier
Barre-Hubbardston, MA
Breaking News
North Brookfield Driver, 20, Accused of Going 93 MPH While Drunk Before Crash That Killed 2: DA North Brookfield Driver, 20, Accused of Going 93 MPH While Drunk Before Crash That Killed 2: DA
North Brookfield Driver, 20, Accused of Going 93 MPH While Drunk Before Crash That Killed 2: DA A 20-year-old driver from Central Massachusetts was intoxicated when she crashed her car, killing two men late last year, authorities said. Faith O’Rourke, 20, of North Brookfield, was charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of manslaughter by motor vehicle, and two counts of motor vehicle homicide by reckless operation. She also faces charges of motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence and reckless operation, along with operating under the influence and negligent operation, the Worcester County District Attorney said Thursday, April 30. She pleaded…

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