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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.


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CT's Beardsley Zoo Confirms Avian Flu Case, Euthanizes Birds to Prevent Spread CT's Beardsley Zoo Confirms Avian Flu Case, Euthanizes Birds to Prevent Spread
CT's Beardsley Zoo Confirms Avian Flu Case, Euthanizes Birds to Prevent Spread A deadly strain of avian flu has been detected at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, forcing officials to euthanize birds and shut down exhibits in an effort to stop the spread. The virus, known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, was confirmed in a deceased Cotton Patch goose found on zoo grounds. In response, the zoo has ramped up safety measures to protect animals, staff, and visitors, working with state and federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, officials said.  Related: Avian Flu Found In Connecticut Backyard Flock Ou…

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Police & Fire
No Plates, No Brakes, No Luck: Reckless Milford Driver’s Wild Ride Ends In Crash, Cuffs No Plates, No Brakes, No Luck: Reckless Milford Driver’s Wild Ride Ends In Crash, Cuffs
No Plates, No Brakes, No Luck: Reckless Milford Driver’s Wild Ride Ends In Crash, Cuffs A Connecticut man who mocked police by doing burnouts in front of them before leading a dangerous, high-speed chase was arrested after turning himself in this week, authorities said. Bryan Ramos, 20, of Waterbury, was behind the wheel of a silver 2020 BMW with no license plates when he stopped in front of officers who were helping a stranded driver near Boston Post Road and Home Acres Avenue in Milford around 2:40 a.m. on Nov. 28, officers said. He spun multiple donuts in the road before tearing off at high speed. Police attempted to pull him over, but he refused to stop, Milford authoritie…

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Fairfield County Golf Course Pro Shop Catches Fire Fairfield County Golf Course Pro Shop Catches Fire
Fairfield County Golf Course Pro Shop Catches Fire A fire broke out at the Shorehaven Golf Club pro shop on Thursday morning, Jan. 30, sending thick smoke billowing into the air as emergency crews rushed to contain the flames. Norwalk Fire Department arrived at 14 Canfield Ave. just after 8:40 a.m. to find flames climbing the outside of the 1.5-story wood-frame building. Firefighters quickly knocked down the blaze before it could spread into the attic. Crews ventilated the building and checked for hotspots while emergency teams, including Norwalk PD and EMS, secured the area. No injuries were reported. The extent of the damage is unclear.&n…

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Man Hid Camera In Bathroom At CT Restaurant: Police Man Hid Camera In Bathroom At CT Restaurant: Police
Man Hid Camera In Bathroom At CT Restaurant: Police Police arrested a 57-year-old Connecticut man after he hid a camera inside the bathroom at a Fairfield County restaurant. The bust comes after a monthslong investigation.  Hector Camacho, of Weston, was taken into custody by Norwalk detectives on Tuesday, Jan. 28, after authorities linked him to the device using forensic DNA evidence, surveillance footage, and interviews, according to Norwalk police. The case began on Sept. 29, when a person at Sierra Grille at 617 Connecticut Ave. in Norwalk discovered a concealed camera in the restroom and alerted authorities. Police did not say…

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Police & Fire
70+ Dead Animals Found Inside Vacant CT Home: Report 70+ Dead Animals Found Inside Vacant CT Home: Report
70+ Dead Animals Found Inside Vacant CT Home: Report More than 70 dead animals were found inside a vacant Connecticut home on Wednesday morning, Jan. 29, according to authorities. Authorities said they found the animals inside a home on River Street in Old Saybrook. A call to Old Saybrook police was not immediately returned.  The animals were a menagerie of rabbits, chickens, opossums, cats, a dove, and a skunk, among others, police said in a release. None of the animals were alive.  “This morning, we walked in, and it was piled high with trash and dead animal carcasses,” Tanner Orlowski with Clean In Between told WTNH. “When we st…

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Police & Fire
Waterbury Felon Who Crashed Into Police Car In Failed Escape Attempt Gets 4 Years: Feds Waterbury Felon Who Crashed Into Police Car In Failed Escape Attempt Gets 4 Years: Feds
Waterbury Felon Who Crashed Into Police Car In Failed Escape Attempt Gets 4 Years: Feds A 28-year-old Waterbury man was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm, following a dramatic August 2023 arrest. Anfernee D. Dancy, who has a lengthy criminal history, was caught after leading Waterbury Police on a brief chase. Officers tried to stop Dancy’s SUV, but he reversed into one of their cruisers and tried to run away, but didn’t get far, the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut said. Following a struggle, Dancy was taken into custody. Police found a loaded Jimenez Arms 9mm handgun, crack cocaine, a digital scale, and $282 in cash in his car. Dancy,…

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Police & Fire
Driver Flashes Gun, Smile In Road Rage Incident On I-95 In CT: Police Driver Flashes Gun, Smile In Road Rage Incident On I-95 In CT: Police
Driver Flashes Gun, Smile In Road Rage Incident On I-95 In CT: Police A road-rage encounter on I-95 South took a dangerous turn Tuesday morning when a driver allegedly brandished a gun and smirked before speeding off, state police said. The tense moments unfolded around 10:15 a.m. near Exit 19 in Fairfield when a motorist called 911, reporting that another driver had pulled out a firearm during a heated traffic dispute. According to state police, the altercation began when a gray Ford pickup tried to merge into the center lane without enough space, forcing the caller to swerve to avoid a crash. After passing the pickup in slower traffic, the caller noticed th…

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Newly Minted Millionaire: Chicopee Man Plans To Raise The Roof — Literally — With Cash Newly Minted Millionaire: Chicopee Man Plans To Raise The Roof — Literally — With Cash
Newly Minted Millionaire: Chicopee Man Plans To Raise The Roof — Literally — With Cash A Western Massachusetts man is the fourth $1 million winner in the state lottery's new ticket honoring the Celtics' 18 championships.  Charles Clemons, of Chicopee, won the seven-figure sum playing the "Celtics Banner 18" game, a $10 scratch-off ticket.  He chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. His wife Sara joined him to collect the check.  Clemons already has a plan for the money. He said he would buy a motorcycle, invest and save some of the cash, and remodel his home's roof.  He bought the ticket at Racing Mart,…

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Police & Fire
CT Fugitive Wanted for Sex Crimes Against Multiple Children Captured in Georgia: Cops CT Fugitive Wanted for Sex Crimes Against Multiple Children Captured in Georgia: Cops
CT Fugitive Wanted for Sex Crimes Against Multiple Children Captured in Georgia: Cops A Fairfield County man wanted for allegedly having inappropriate contact with multiple juveniles was arrested in Georgia after an intense manhunt led by local and federal authorities, police said. Moises Ruiz, 37, of Norwalk, was tracked to Gwinnett County, Georgia, where he was taken into custody on Jan. 15 by US Marshals, according to the Norwalk Police Department. Detectives from Norwalk’s special victims unit traveled to Georgia on Tuesday, Jan. 28, to extradite Ruiz back to Connecticut. The investigation began in Nov. 2023, when the Connecticut Department of Children and Families file…

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Business
Pratt & Whitney Will Cut Some Jobs To Lower Costs, 'Streamline' CT-Based Company Pratt & Whitney Will Cut Some Jobs To Lower Costs, 'Streamline' CT-Based Company
Pratt & Whitney Will Cut Some Jobs To Lower Costs, 'Streamline' Ct-based Company Jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney announced on Wednesday, Jan. 29, that the company would shed jobs as part of a restructuring and to save costs.  The company did not say how many people would lose their jobs, but some of the positions cut would be at the East Hartford facility.  "To ensure we are best positioned to address our customers’ most pressing needs now and into the future, we are taking actions to reduce overhead costs and streamline our organizational structure," the company said in a release. "This includes conducting a small reduction of salaried positi…

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