Josh Lanier

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Josh Lanier has spent years chasing leads wherever they take him — from presidential campaigns and murderers to mommy bloggers. His work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, and online publications. His favorite story is still the next one.

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Webster, MA
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Webster Man, 55, Killed After Pickup Flips Onto Roof On I-395 In Norwich Webster Man, 55, Killed After Pickup Flips Onto Roof On I-395 In Norwich Webster Man, 55, Killed After Pickup Flips Onto Roof On I-395 In Norwich
Webster Man, 55, Killed After Pickup Flips Onto Roof On I-395 In Norwich A 55-year-old Massachusetts man died after his pickup truck crossed Interstate 395 in Connecticut, slammed into poles and signs, and flipped onto its roof, police said. Scott McQuiston, of Webster, was killed in the crash around 12:48 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, near the Maplewood Cemetery Cross overpass in Norwich, according to Connecticut State Police. Investigators said McQuiston's truck crossed the roadway before striking two light poles and several signposts. The pickup overturned and came to rest on its roof in the right northbound lane of I-395. Emergency responders found McQuiston …

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by Josh Lanier
Cambridge, MA
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Cambridge Honors Slain City Worker With Memorial Steps From Where He Was Killed Cambridge Honors Slain City Worker With Memorial Steps From Where He Was Killed Cambridge Honors Slain City Worker With Memorial Steps From Where He Was Killed
Cambridge Honors Slain City Worker With Memorial Steps From Where He Was Killed A Cambridge public works employee gunned down by three masked men while walking to work is being remembered with a memorial bench near where he was killed. Family, friends, and coworkers gathered Sunday, Nov. 8, to unveil the bench honoring Xavier Bautista, 32, at Sennott Park. It sits steps from the shooting scene and his family's home. Bautista, a father and fiancé, was killed early on July 4 while walking to work. "It hurts, because he was a great guy," said Shawn Headley, Bautista's supervisor at the Department of Public Works, according to NBC Boston. Headley spoke at the unveiling.&n…

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by Josh Lanier
Bridgeport, CT
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Bridgeport Dad Killed A Block From Home Leaves Behind Wife, Kids, As Donations Pour In Bridgeport Dad Killed A Block From Home Leaves Behind Wife, Kids, As Donations Pour In Bridgeport Dad Killed A Block From Home Leaves Behind Wife, Kids, As Donations Pour In
Bridgeport Dad Killed A Block From Home Leaves Behind Wife, Kids, As Donations Pour In A Connecticut man shot and killed just a block from his home is being remembered as a devoted dad as friends and neighbors raise thousands of dollars to help the family he left behind. Bernard Fludd, 38, was found with a gunshot wound on Mill Hill Avenue near Barnum Avenue in Bridgeport around 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2. He died at Bridgeport Hospital after first responders rushed him there. Now, a GoFundMe for his wife, Regina, and their children has brought in more than $25,000 as of Monday, Nov. 9. "Bernard was a hard-working father who shared a special bond with his children," organizers wr…

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by Josh Lanier
New Milford, CT
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New Milford Woman Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Boy 11 Times New Milford Woman Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Boy 11 Times New Milford Woman Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Boy 11 Times
New Milford Woman Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Boy 11 Times A 40-year-old Connecticut woman faces sentencing after a jury found her guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage boy who told police she also gave him drugs and alcohol, authorities said.  Sierra Alves, of New Milford, was convicted Friday, Nov. 6, on 11 counts of second-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor, state officials said. A judge will sentence her on Feb. 19.  The victim was 15 years old at the time of the assaults.  The case began in December 2021 when the boy's mother contacted New Milford police after her son told her he had sexual contact with Alves…

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by Josh Lanier
Manchester, CT
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Man Accused Of Stabbing Manchester Resident Multiple Times In Home Invasion Caught In NY: Cops Man Accused Of Stabbing Manchester Resident Multiple Times In Home Invasion Caught In NY: Cops Man Accused Of Stabbing Manchester Resident Multiple Times In Home Invasion Caught In NY: Cops
Man Accused Of Stabbing Manchester Resident Multiple Times In Home Invasion Caught In NY: Cops A Connecticut man accused of repeatedly stabbing a Manchester resident during a home invasion was tracked down in New York after running away, authorities said. Mathew Gondo, 20, of Hartford, was identified as the suspect in the stabbing, which happened around 6:27 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at a home at 26 Flower Street in Manchester, police said. Officers responding to the home learned that a 33-year-old Manchester man had suffered multiple stab wounds during the incident. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. His injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Polic…

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Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
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Wyckoff's Dianna Russini Breaks Silence On Mike Vrabel Scandal, Reveals Next Career Move Wyckoff's Dianna Russini Breaks Silence On Mike Vrabel Scandal, Reveals Next Career Move Wyckoff's Dianna Russini Breaks Silence On Mike Vrabel Scandal, Reveals Next Career Move
Wyckoff's Dianna Russini Breaks Silence On Mike Vrabel Scandal, Reveals Next Career Move Former NFL insider Dianna Russini is making her comeback after a scandal involving New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, and she says her husband stood by her through it all. Russini, 43, announced on Monday, Nov. 9, that she will launch a weekly NFL show on BetUS TV called "The Russini Report." The move comes seven months after photos of her with the married Patriots coach sparked controversy.  🚨🔥IT'S OFFICIAL! DIANNA RUSSINI IS JOINING BetUS! 🏈🎥WATCH HERE: https://t.co/6M35HOJrG6One of the biggest names in NFL reporting has a NEW HOME!Introducing THE RUSSINI REPORT — breaking NF…

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by Josh Lanier
Darien, CT
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Norwalk Uber Driver Who Sexually Assaulted Teen Girl In Darien Sentenced To Prison: Police Norwalk Uber Driver Who Sexually Assaulted Teen Girl In Darien Sentenced To Prison: Police Norwalk Uber Driver Who Sexually Assaulted Teen Girl In Darien Sentenced To Prison: Police
Norwalk Uber Driver Who Sexually Assaulted Teen Girl In Darien Sentenced To Prison: Police A Connecticut Uber driver who admitted to sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl will spend three years behind bars, police said. Edgar Interiano, 34, of Norwalk, pleaded guilty on Friday, Nov. 6, to second-degree sexual assault, second-degree reckless endangerment, and improper storage of a firearm, according to Darien Police. A Stamford Superior Court judge sentenced Interiano to 10 years in prison, suspended after three years, followed by 20 years of probation. The sentence comes more than a year and a half after the teenager reported the assault to Darien Police. The investigation…

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by Josh Lanier
Southington, CT
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Southington Walmart Chaos: Man Accused Of Spitting On Customer, Hurling Slurs, Damaging Cars Southington Walmart Chaos: Man Accused Of Spitting On Customer, Hurling Slurs, Damaging Cars Southington Walmart Chaos: Man Accused Of Spitting On Customer, Hurling Slurs, Damaging Cars
Southington Walmart Chaos: Man Accused Of Spitting On Customer, Hurling Slurs, Damaging Cars A 32-year-old Connecticut man is facing a string of charges after police say he went on a rampage at a Walmart, tossing merchandise, spitting in a customer's face, shouting hateful slurs, and damaging cars before speeding away from officers.  Matthew Colby, 32, of Kent, allegedly caused the chaos on Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Walmart at 235 Queen St. in Southington, police said Monday, Nov. 9. Police were called to the store just before 11:30 a.m. after a customer reported a man had spit on him and called him a slur. Video from the incident shows a man throwing merchandise and shoutin…

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by Josh Lanier
New Canaan, CT
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DUI Driver Charged Multi-Car New Canaan Parking Crash, Cops Say DUI Driver Charged Multi-Car New Canaan Parking Crash, Cops Say DUI Driver Charged Multi-Car New Canaan Parking Crash, Cops Say
DUI Driver Charged Multi-Car New Canaan Parking Crash, Cops Say A 66-year-old intoxicated Connecticut driver has been charged after police say she struck six vehicles while backing out of a parking space in a downtown area last week. Liana Dickman, of Wilton, was behind the wheel when the crash happened around 4:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in the 30 block of Elm Street, according to New Canaan Police. According to previous news reports, this is not her first driving while intoxicated charge.  The impact pushed one vehicle onto the sidewalk. Another damaged vehicle was shoved into the roadway, police said. No one was injured, but multiple cars…

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by Josh Lanier
Stratford, CT
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2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In Stratford 2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In Stratford 2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In Stratford
2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In Stratford Two New York residents died after their SUV crossed several lanes of traffic on I-95 in Connecticut, left the highway, and slammed into a tree, state police said. Jeffrey Stein, 54, and Jessica Stein, 44, both of Brooklyn, New York, were killed in the crash around 10:15 a.m. Saturday on I-95 north near Exit 32 in Stratford, Connecticut State Police said. Jeffrey was driving a gray Mazda CX-9 with Jessica riding as a passenger when the SUV crossed from the left lane to the right side of the highway, investigators said. The SUV went onto the grass, struck a traffic sign support, and then cra…

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