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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Stamford, CT
On Your Side
Barnes & Noble To Close Stamford Town Center Store After 19 Years Barnes & Noble To Close Stamford Town Center Store After 19 Years
Barnes & Noble To Close Stamford Town Center Store After 19 Years A Connecticut bookstore that's been open for nearly two decades will close its doors later this year.  Barnes & Noble bookstore in the Stamford Town Center announced this week that it would close this summer.  "It is with great sadness that we share the news of our store closing as our lease has ended," a post on the store's social media said. "We'll miss being here with you in Stamford Town Center. We have loved being a part of this community, and it has been our honor and privilege to be your bookseller for the last 19 years." The store's final day will be July 15, and Bar…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
Breaking News
Waterbury Man Repeatedly Stabbed Victim In Broad Daylight Attack: Police Waterbury Man Repeatedly Stabbed Victim In Broad Daylight Attack: Police
Waterbury Man Repeatedly Stabbed Victim In Broad Daylight Attack: Police A 37-year-old man was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a Monday mid-morning attack in Waterbury.  Shyquan Savoy, 25, of Waterbury, was found at the scene after police responded to the 100 block of Prospect Street, authorities said.  The incident happened on April 20, just before noon, according to Waterbury police. Officers were already in the area when they got word of a fight involving a knife. They moved in fast and located Savoy. The other man, a 37-year-old Waterbury resident, had already taken himself to a local hospital with several stab wounds to his uppe…

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by Josh Lanier
Wilton, CT
Breaking News
2 Teens Arrested After Crashing Stolen SUV In Wilton, Sparking K-9 Search: Police 2 Teens Arrested After Crashing Stolen SUV In Wilton, Sparking K-9 Search: Police
2 Teens Arrested After Crashing Stolen SUV In Wilton, Sparking K-9 Search: Police Two Connecticut teens are facing serious charges after police say they stole and crashed an SUV last week.  Jaiden Rodriguez, 19, of Naugatuck, and Joshua Olmos, 18, of Danbury, were arrested on April 13 after they crashed a 2018 Ford Explorer stolen from New York in Wilton near New Canaan Road and Trails End Road, police said.  When Wilton police found the car crashed on the side of the road, no one was inside, sparking a search for the driver.  Wilton police brought in a Connecticut State Police K-9 unit to track the suspects, but they were not found.  Hour…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
Barricaded Man Hurls Molotov Cocktail At Police During 4-Hour Norwalk Standoff: Cops Barricaded Man Hurls Molotov Cocktail At Police During 4-Hour Norwalk Standoff: Cops
Barricaded Man Hurls Molotov Cocktail At Police During 4-Hour Norwalk Standoff: Cops A Connecticut man armed with multiple weapons threw a Molotov cocktail at police during a tense standoff that lasted nearly four hours, authorities said. David Erik Wenger, 20, barricaded himself inside his home on Dock Road in Norwalk just before 9 a.m. on Monday, April 20, armed with multiple weapons, including a Molotov cocktail, knives, and an airsoft gun, Norwalk police said. His mother called the police and said her son was threatening to harm himself. She also warned he had previously talked about attempting “suicide by cop” and was highly agitated, police said. When officers arrive…

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by Josh Lanier
Middletown, CT
Breaking News
Ex-Middletown Day Care Worker Gets 10 Days In Child Abuse Case After Guilty Plea Ex-Middletown Day Care Worker Gets 10 Days In Child Abuse Case After Guilty Plea
Ex-Middletown Day Care Worker Gets 10 Days In Child Abuse Case After Guilty Plea A former Middletown day care worker will spend 10 days behind bars after she was convicted of risk of injury to a minor in connection with mistreating toddlers in her care, authorities said. Onima Rahman, 34, was sentenced Thursday, April 17, in Middletown Superior Court to three years in prison, suspended after 10 days. She must serve three years of probation after her release, court records show. Rahman worked at the Town & Country Early Learning Center on South Main Street in Middletown, where she and another worker were fired following allegations of abuse. Rahman was arrested in A…

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by Josh Lanier
East Haven, CT
Breaking News
Woman Dies In East Haven Police Custody After Medical Emergency; State Probe Underway Woman Dies In East Haven Police Custody After Medical Emergency; State Probe Underway
Woman Dies In East Haven Police Custody After Medical Emergency; State Probe Underway A woman taken into custody by a Connecticut police department has died after what officials call a medical emergency. The death happened at the East Haven Police Department on Friday evening, April 17, and is now under investigation by the state Office of the Inspector General. That review is standard for deaths that happen while someone is in custody Authorities have not released her name.  Police said the woman "suffered a medical event" while being held at the department. The incident began on Thursday, when officers responded to a McDonald’s on Main Street after a report of two w…

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by Josh Lanier
New Canaan, CT
Breaking News
Police, FBI Say Threats To New Canaan High Came From Out Of State; Investigation Continues Police, FBI Say Threats To New Canaan High Came From Out Of State; Investigation Continues
Police, FBI Say Threats To New Canaan High Came From Out Of State; Investigation Continues A Connecticut police department, working with the FBI, has determined that a series of non-credible threats made in TikTok posts over the weekend came from someone out of the state.  Police increased their presence at New Canaan High School on Monday, April 20, after someone posted "derogatory" remarks on the social media platform. They included: “Nc kids u might wanna stay home from school tmrw" and "cant get rid of me," with multiple water gun emojis, among others, school officials previously said. Related: Police Will Increase Presence At New Canaan High School Following Social Me…

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by Josh Lanier
Stamford, CT
Breaking News
NH Woman Leads I-95 Stamford Chase After Hit-Run, Troopers Find Gun, Axe, Machete Inside: Cops NH Woman Leads I-95 Stamford Chase After Hit-Run, Troopers Find Gun, Axe, Machete Inside: Cops
NH Woman Leads I-95 Stamford Chase After Hit-Run, Troopers Find Gun, Axe, Machete Inside: Cops A hit-and-run suspect led police on a highway chase before troopers were able to force her to stop on I-95. That's when authorities found a cache of weapons she had stored inside, officials said.  Amy Palchevskiy, 26, of Goffstown, New Hampshire, was arrested Friday, April 17, following the chase through Stamford, Connecticut State Police said on Monday.  The incident began a little after 11:30 p.m. when troopers received a report that a gray Toyota RAV4 had been involved in a Stamford crash and sped away.  Stamford Police found the SUV and began pursuing it on I-95 north ne…

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by Josh Lanier
Coventry, CT
Breaking News
Coventry Man Pointed Gun At 9-Year-Old Child: Police Coventry Man Pointed Gun At 9-Year-Old Child: Police
Coventry Man Pointed Gun At 9-Year-Old Child: Police A Connecticut man was arrested over the weekend after police say he pointed a gun at a 9-year-old.  John Barile Jr., 44, of Coventry, was arrested on Saturday, April 18, and charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, risk of injury to a minor, disorderly conduct, and interfering with an officer, police said.  Coventry police began investigating Barile after receiving a complaint about the alleged incident.  “Officers were called to the scene on Armstrong Road after it was reported that Barile Jr. was seen handling a handgun and had pointed it at a 9-year-old juven…

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by Josh Lanier
Bridgeport, CT
Obituaries
Sudden Death Of 37-Year-Old Devoted Father Leaves Bridgeport Community Reeling, Rallying Sudden Death Of 37-Year-Old Devoted Father Leaves Bridgeport Community Reeling, Rallying
Sudden Death Of 37-Year-Old Devoted Father Leaves Bridgeport Community Reeling, Rallying A Connecticut community is grieving the sudden death of a 37-year-old man whom loved ones describe as a devoted father, compassionate brother, and caring friend. Brian Francis, of Bridgeport, died unexpectedly April 15 at Bridgeport Hospital. His family did not disclose a cause of death. He leaves behind a young son, whom he loved eternally. His family said he was always there for friends when they needed help, and now they hope to honor his generosity. They’ve created a GoFundMe to cover his funeral costs and support his son.  Brian Francis was a beloved son, father, and brother…

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