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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.

Josh is a native of Charlotte, NC, where he is a member of a sketch comedy group in his spare time. 

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Man Guilty Of Raping Bridgeport Woman Going For Walk Gets 12 Years In Prison Man Guilty Of Raping Bridgeport Woman Going For Walk Gets 12 Years In Prison
Man Guilty Of Raping Bridgeport Woman Going For Walk Gets 12 Years In Prison A Connecticut man will serve 12 years in prison for a violent attack on a woman walking along a sidewalk in Fairfield County last year, authorities announced. Demetrius Hunter, 41, was sentenced to 17 years in prison, suspended after serving 12, for sexually assaulting a 34-year-old woman in Bridgeport on Aug. 9, 2023, the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice said Thursday, Dec. 5. Hunter will also be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life, according to Judge Robin Pavia's ruling. During a two-day trial, the victim testified that she was walking along Iranistan…

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Man Critical After Being Struck By Bus In CT: Police Man Critical After Being Struck By Bus In CT: Police
Man Critical After Being Struck By Bus In CT: Police A 54-year-old Connecticut man remains in critical condition after being hit by a transit bus in Fairfield County, authorities said.  The crash happened around 4:55 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, on Glenbrook Road in Stamford, just before the intersection with East Main Street near downtown Stamford. Police say the pedestrian, a Stamford man, may have fallen from the sidewalk into the vehicle's path.   However, police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.  Paramedics rushed the man to Stamford Hospital. Police are withholding the man's name u…

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Mom Charged For Leaving Toddler In Car Stolen By Accused Kidnapper In CT: Police Mom Charged For Leaving Toddler In Car Stolen By Accused Kidnapper In CT: Police
Mom Charged For Leaving Toddler In Car Stolen By Accused Kidnapper In CT: Police Two people are facing charges after a 3-year-old was left in an idling vehicle that was stolen from a Connecticut gas station parking lot this week, including the child's mother, police said. Hainef Ramon Baker, 28, of Norwich, allegedly stole a Volkswagon parked outside a Valero gas station in Willimantic on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 4, authorities said. Police later found the child unharmed and arrested Baker in Preston. He now faces multiple charges, including second-degree kidnapping, robbery by carjacking, and risk of injury to a minor. Police said Baker climbed into the idling ca…

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Feet Away From Death: Massive Tree Crushes Truck In Westport Feet Away From Death: Massive Tree Crushes Truck In Westport
Feet Away From Death: Massive Tree Crushes Truck In Westport A Connecticut driver narrowly escaped death after a tree fell on his truck on Wednesday morning, Dec. 4, authorities said.  The massive tree collapsed onto the truck just after 6:40 a.m. on Easton Road, Westport Police said.  The driver was taken to an area hospital for minor injuries, but images of the wreck show how things could have been much worse.   The tree collapsed the bed of the truck and smashed the sunroof, just a few feet from the cab. Police closed that portion of Easton Road for a few hours as crews cleared the tree and truck off the pavement. 

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Rabid Coyote Bites Worker In CT, Tries Attacking Others: Officials Rabid Coyote Bites Worker In CT, Tries Attacking Others: Officials
Rabid Coyote Bites Worker In CT, Tries Attacking Others: Officials A coyote that attacked a worker earlier this week in Connecticut has tested positive for rabies, state officials confirmed.  The animal bit a United Concrete employee as he arrived at work on Main Street in Wallingford on Tuesday, Dec. 3, around 6:30 a.m. Other workers at the facility said the animal had tried to attack others, per WTNH. The man was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries and treated for rabies after the animal tested positive for the fatal disease.  Rabies spreads through an infected animal's saliva, usually through bites or scratches, Wallingford Animal C…

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Norwalk Teen Attacked Friend At His Home, Stole $3K: Police Norwalk Teen Attacked Friend At His Home, Stole $3K: Police
Norwalk Teen Attacked Friend At His Home, Stole $3K: Police A 19-year-old Connecticut man is accused of robbing his friend of $3,000 while visiting the friend's home earlier this week, authorities said. Boston Leger, 19, of Norwalk, was arrested and charged with first-degree robbery and third-degree assault, police said. A friend of Leger's said the teen came to his home on Wednesday, Dec. 4, and a fight broke out, Norwalk police said. The man said Leger stole $3,000 in cash and left. Detectives arrested Leger at his home without incident. He was being held on a $30,000 bond, authorities said. Leger is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 15.

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7-Alarm Fire in Southbridge That Displaced 12 Intentionally Set: State Officials 7-Alarm Fire in Southbridge That Displaced 12 Intentionally Set: State Officials
7-Alarm Fire in Southbridge That Displaced 12 Intentionally Set: State Officials A devastating seven-alarm fire that tore through two buildings on Union Street in Southbridge last month was intentionally set, state fire officials said. Twelve people were left homeless in the blaze, and investigators are now asking the public for help in finding who’s responsible. The fire broke out around 3:25 am at 5-7 Union St. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, and quickly spread to the neighboring building at 9-11 Union St. Firefighters arriving on the scene found heavy flames and immediately called for additional resources, escalating the response to seven alarms. Crews from over a dozen commun…

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Newly Minted Millionaire: Dudley Woman Lands Major Lottery Payday Newly Minted Millionaire: Dudley Woman Lands Major Lottery Payday
Newly Minted Millionaire: Dudley Woman Lands Major Lottery Payday It was a very lucky week for one Worcester County woman after she won a $1 million cash prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Anna Ceppetelli, of Dudley, won the seven-figure prize playing the "$15,000,000 Money Maker,” a $30 scratch-off game. Ceppetelli chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  She bought the ticket at Xtra Mart, 465 East Main St. in Southbridge. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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Head-On I-495 Crash In Mansfield Sends 3 To Hospital Head-On I-495 Crash In Mansfield Sends 3 To Hospital
Head-On I-495 Crash In Mansfield Sends 3 To Hospital A head-on, multi-car crash Thursday morning, Dec. 5, sent three people to the hospital and forced police to shut down several lanes on I-495, authorities said.  Massachusetts State Police said the crash happened just before 9:30 a.m. in Mansfield. A northbound vehicle veered into the southbound lane and collided with an oncoming car head-on. Three vehicles were involved in the crash.  Firefighters had to cut two drivers out of their vehicles so paramedics could take them to area hospitals. Authorities did not release any information on their conditions.  Police have shut dow…

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CT Man's Death Ruled Homicide, Police Asking For Information CT Man's Death Ruled Homicide, Police Asking For Information
CT Man's Death Ruled Homicide, Police Asking For Information Police say a man found dead early Wednesday morning was killed, authorities announced.  Russell McKenzie, 57, was found dead in his Walnut Street apartment in New Haven around 1:15 a.m., police said. He had been fatally shot, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner said.  The woman who called 911 was found outside the home near East Street distraught and struggling to breathe. Paramedics took her to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatment.  New Haven Police ask anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information about it to contact detectives at 203-946-6304.&…

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