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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New Haven, CT
Breaking News
New Haven Inmate Accused Of Sexual Assault Found Dead In Cell During Morning Check: Police New Haven Inmate Accused Of Sexual Assault Found Dead In Cell During Morning Check: Police
New Haven Inmate Accused Of Sexual Assault Found Dead In Cell During Morning Check: Police An inmate accused of sexually assaulting an underage girl being held in a Connecticut prison has died, authorities said. He is one of several inmates who have died this year. Segundo Reinaldo Guaranda-Gamboy, 33, of New Haven, was found unresponsive Thursday, April 17, at the New Haven Correctional Center during a routine cell check around 8 a.m., authorities said. A corrections officer noticed that the window to his cell had been covered, prompting a closer inspection. Guaranda-Gamboy was found unresponsive with a bedsheet tied around his neck and attached to the cell door, the Connecticut…

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by Josh Lanier
West Hartford, CT
Breaking News
Intoxicated Driver Slams Into Moped At West Hartford Intersection, Rider Hospitalized: Police Intoxicated Driver Slams Into Moped At West Hartford Intersection, Rider Hospitalized: Police
Intoxicated Driver Slams Into Moped At West Hartford Intersection, Rider Hospitalized: Police Police say an intoxicated driver caused a crash at a busy Connecticut intersection, sending a moped rider to the hospital. Fabrizzo Andres Gutierrez Medina, 24, of Hartford, was driving when he collided with the moped at the West Hartford intersection of Flatbush and New Park avenues around 2 a.m. Friday, April 17, authorities said. Police shut down the intersection for several hours for cleanup and investigation. Responders took the moped rider to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, West Hartford police said. Gutierrez Medina was responsible for the crash, authorities sa…

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by Josh Lanier
Bristol, CT
Obituaries
Bristol Man, 23, Killed in California Motorcycle Crash: 'Our Family Is Completely Heartbroken' Bristol Man, 23, Killed in California Motorcycle Crash: 'Our Family Is Completely Heartbroken'
Bristol Man, 23, Killed in California Motorcycle Crash: 'Our Family Is Completely Heartbroken' The family of a 23-year-old Connecticut motorcyclist killed in a California crash is asking for the public’s help to bring him home so his loved ones can say goodbye.  Jamaih Fortin, of Bristol, was killed last week after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into a parked car on the Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, according to California police. His father, Jeremy Fortin, launched a GoFundMe campaign to help bring his son's body home. "As a father, there are no words to fully describe this kind of pain," he wrote. "Losing a child is something no parent should ever have t…

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by Josh Lanier
Braintree, MA
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Braintree Man Loses Both Legs After Sudden Illness In India; Family Fights To Bring Him Home Braintree Man Loses Both Legs After Sudden Illness In India; Family Fights To Bring Him Home
Braintree Man Loses Both Legs After Sudden Illness In India; Family Fights To Bring Him Home A Massachusetts man who fell critically ill during a family wedding trip in India is now one step closer to coming home. Andrew Wasil, 39, of Braintree, traveled more than 7,000 miles in February to serve as best man at his brother’s wedding near Mumbai. Days later, he was hospitalized with a severe infection that led to septic shock, organ failure and the amputation of both legs below the knees. Now, his family is trying to get him back to the United States, but it will cost them about $250,000. His family said he had taken part in a friendly game of tug-of-war during post-wedding festivit…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
Breaking News
Man Armed With AR-Style Pistol Arrested At Aetna Headquarters In Hartford Man Armed With AR-Style Pistol Arrested At Aetna Headquarters In Hartford
Man Armed With Ar-style Pistol Arrested At Aetna Headquarters In Hartford A man carrying an AR-style pistol inside Aetna's Connecticut headquarters has been arrested after security officers detained him Thursday morning, April 16, authorities said.  Denrey Wadlington, 51, was charged with possession of an assault weapon, possession of a large capacity magazine, criminal possession of a firearm, and third-degree criminal trespass, Hartford police said. His last known address is unclear.  Security guards at Aetna's offices at 151 Farmington Ave. in Hartford contacted police just after 10 a.m. to report a suspicious man in the building.  Securit…

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by Josh Lanier
New Britain, CT
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$246K Left Out, Tax Records Manipulated: New Britain Fires Revenue Collector After Probe $246K Left Out, Tax Records Manipulated: New Britain Fires Revenue Collector After Probe
$246K Left Out, Tax Records Manipulated: New Britain Fires Revenue Collector After Probe A city office trusted with taxpayer money is now under scrutiny after a major investigation uncovered serious failures. A months-long probe into New Britain’s revenue collector’s office found unsecured cash, backdated tax payments, and what officials describe as years of misconduct. Mayor Bobby Sanchez announced Wednesday, April 15, that he has fired the city’s revenue collector, Cheryl Blogoslawski, and is expanding the investigation. She had been on administrative leave since February. Sanchez pointed to deep issues inside the office. "The findings point to a longstanding breakdown in a…

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by Josh Lanier
Bloomfield, CT
Breaking News
Army Vet Killed In Bloomfield Home Explosion Ruled An Accident Army Vet Killed In Bloomfield Home Explosion Ruled An Accident
Army Vet Killed In Bloomfield Home Explosion Ruled An Accident Authorities have ruled a 71-year-old Connecticut man’s death in a house explosion last month an accident. Thomas Moore, of Bloomfield, died from “thermal injury and smoke inhalation,” the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said Thursday, April 16. Authorities ruled his death accidental.  The explosion happened around 6 p.m. on March 9 on Banbury Lane. First responders arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames. They found Moore beneath a pile of debris, but they could not reach him. Firefighters recovered his body hours later. Moore, a Hartford native and father of two da…

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by Josh Lanier
Avon, CT
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Alleged Sexual Assault Of 4-Year-Old At Avon Daycare Captured On Surveillance Video: Warrant Alleged Sexual Assault Of 4-Year-Old At Avon Daycare Captured On Surveillance Video: Warrant
Alleged Sexual Assault Of 4-Year-Old At Avon Daycare Captured On Surveillance Video: Warrant A Connecticut day care worker is accused of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old boy beneath a blanket while other children were napping, authorities said. Jan Carlos Berrios-Otero, 29, of Avon, was arrested and charged with fourth-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor, Avon police said. Authorities arrested him on April 1, but his newly released arrest warrant details how staff at the BrightPath Avon Early Learning and Child Care Center learned of the alleged assault and what happened next. The child's parents became concerned when they noticed scratches, red marks, and scabs on…

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by Josh Lanier
Ridgefield, CT
Breaking News
Ridgefield Mom Accused Of Antifreeze Poisoning Pleads Not Guilty In Alleged Spiked-Wine Plot Ridgefield Mom Accused Of Antifreeze Poisoning Pleads Not Guilty In Alleged Spiked-Wine Plot
Ridgefield Mom Accused Of Antifreeze Poisoning Pleads Not Guilty In Alleged Spiked-Wine Plot A Connecticut woman accused of poisoning the father of her child with a deadly chemical found in antifreeze has pleaded not guilty to charges against her. Kristen Hogan, 33, of Ridgefield, appeared in Danbury court on Thursday, April 16, where she faced a charge of attempted murder and interfering with an officer, authorities said. She faces additional charges of perjury and evidence tampering in another case. Her attorneys released a statement to area media following the hearing. “Kristen’s not guilty plea today is the next step in our efforts to defend her against these accusations, whic…

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by Josh Lanier
Griswold-Lisbon, CT
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Sleeping, Intoxicated Driver Crashes Into Griswold Home After Troopers Wake Him Up: Police Sleeping, Intoxicated Driver Crashes Into Griswold Home After Troopers Wake Him Up: Police
Sleeping, Intoxicated Driver Crashes Into Griswold Home After Troopers Wake Him Up: Police An intoxicated man who fell asleep behind the wheel crashed into a residential building after troopers woke him, authorities said. Troopers were called to the area of Slater Avenue in Griswold just before midnight Wednesday, April 15, for a report of a man asleep at the wheel, Connecticut State Police said. When troopers woke him, he suddenly accelerated and slammed into the building, according to police. Police did not say how badly the home was damaged. The unidentified driver was charged with driving under the influence and other charges, State Police said. The investigation is ongoin…

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