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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Norfolk, MA
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Brockton Teen Killed On Breakfast Trip In Raynham Had Bright Smile, Even Brighter Future Brockton Teen Killed On Breakfast Trip In Raynham Had Bright Smile, Even Brighter Future Brockton Teen Killed On Breakfast Trip In Raynham Had Bright Smile, Even Brighter Future
Brockton Teen Killed On Breakfast Trip In Raynham Had Bright Smile, Even Brighter Future At just 18, Jean Charles was building websites and a future, known for his big smile and sense of humor. But all that ended during a routine trip to pick up breakfast. Charles, of Brockton, was struck and killed around 6:15 a.m. Oct. 6 as he crossed Route 44 near 430 New State Highway in Raynham. He was heading to Dunkin'. A GoFundMe campaign created to help his family said that walk was part of his normal morning routine. "He was just an 18-year-old young man going about his morning, with no idea that he would not be returning home," organizer Andrera Cabrera wrote. "It is heartbreaking t…

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by Josh Lanier
Wallingford, CT
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11-Year-Old CT Girl On Bike Seriously Hurt In Hit-And-Run Crash, Police Hunting SUV 11-Year-Old CT Girl On Bike Seriously Hurt In Hit-And-Run Crash, Police Hunting SUV 11-Year-Old CT Girl On Bike Seriously Hurt In Hit-And-Run Crash, Police Hunting SUV
11-Year-Old CT Girl On Bike Seriously Hurt In Hit-And-Run Crash, Police Hunting SUV An SUV driver crashed into an 11-year-old girl riding her bike and drove away, leaving her unconscious on the pavement with serious injuries, police said.  The crash happened around 4:20 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Washington and Hosford streets in Wallingford, police said. Investigators described the SUV as an older model with black or gray paint. Police said the girl was unconscious after the crash. Emergency crews treated her for a possible head injury before rushing her to a nearby children's hospital for more care. The girl's mother posted on social media that the child w…

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by Josh Lanier
North Reading, MA
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Man Indicted On Murder Charges In North Reading OUI Crash That Killed Father, Daughter, 8: DA Man Indicted On Murder Charges In North Reading OUI Crash That Killed Father, Daughter, 8: DA Man Indicted On Murder Charges In North Reading OUI Crash That Killed Father, Daughter, 8: DA
Man Indicted On Murder Charges In North Reading OUI Crash That Killed Father, Daughter, 8: DA A Massachusetts man faces two second-degree murder charges after prosecutors say he crashed into a Honda at nearly 100 mph while intoxicated, killing an Andover father and his 8-year-old daughter in North Reading. Matthew Sweeney, 21, of Paxton, was indicted by a Middlesex County grand jury in connection with the Aug. 22 crash on Route 28, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and North Reading Police Chief Mark Zimmerman announced Tuesday, Oct. 13. Samir Naili, 35, and his daughter, Kashmira Naili, 8, died at the scene. Both lived in Andover. Kashmira was preparing to start third gr…

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by Josh Lanier
Northampton, MA
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Northampton Physical Therapist Who Groped Patient Repeatedly Loses Bid For New Trial Northampton Physical Therapist Who Groped Patient Repeatedly Loses Bid For New Trial Northampton Physical Therapist Who Groped Patient Repeatedly Loses Bid For New Trial
Northampton Physical Therapist Who Groped Patient Repeatedly Loses Bid For New Trial A former Western Massachusetts physical therapist who sexually assaulted a patient during treatment has lost his bid to overturn three felony convictions. The Massachusetts Appeals Court upheld the convictions of Edward Kostek, 46, of South Hadley, on Friday, Oct. 9. The judges unanimously rejected his appeal and upheld rulings denying him a new trial, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday.  A patient sought treatment at Cooley Dickinson Hospital Rehabilitation Services in Northampton after she injured her neck in a January 2019 car crash. She testified …

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by Josh Lanier
New Britain, CT
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New Britain Brewery Files For Bankruptcy, But Owner Says Doors Will Stay Open New Britain Brewery Files For Bankruptcy, But Owner Says Doors Will Stay Open New Britain Brewery Files For Bankruptcy, But Owner Says Doors Will Stay Open
New Britain Brewery Files For Bankruptcy, But Owner Says Doors Will Stay Open Alvarium Beer Company has filed for bankruptcy protection, but its New Britain brewery owner says customers can still stop in for a beer. Owner Brian Bugnacki announced the Chapter 11 reorganization in a social media post on Monday, Oct. 12. He wanted to make one thing very clear to patrons: "WE ARE NOT CLOSING OUR DOORS." Bugnacki said the decision was to secure the brewery’s future.  "I know that sounds scary ..." he wrote. "This step is a strategic move to ensure Alvarium's future." For customers, that means the New Britain brewery plans to keep its taproom running as it reor…

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by Josh Lanier
Darien, CT
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I-95 Hit-And-Run In Darien Causes Serious Injuries: Police Hunting Damaged Pickup I-95 Hit-And-Run In Darien Causes Serious Injuries: Police Hunting Damaged Pickup I-95 Hit-And-Run In Darien Causes Serious Injuries: Police Hunting Damaged Pickup
I-95 Hit-And-Run In Darien Causes Serious Injuries: Police Hunting Damaged Pickup Connecticut State Police are on the hunt for a dark-colored pickup truck investigators say was involved in a hit-and-run crash that caused serious injuries on Interstate 95, then sped away scene. The wreck forced police to close the northbound lanes for hours. The crash was reported to troopers around 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, near Exit 13 in Darien.  A witness told police that the black or brown pickup drove away moments after the crash. Investigators described the damage the vehicle likely sustained in the wreck to help people identify it. “This vehicle should be missing a si…

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by Josh Lanier
Mansfield-Storrs, CT
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Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Mansfield Bomb Charges Years After Dad’s Bust In Explosives Case Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Mansfield Bomb Charges Years After Dad’s Bust In Explosives Case Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Mansfield Bomb Charges Years After Dad’s Bust In Explosives Case
Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Mansfield Bomb Charges Years After Dad’s Bust In Explosives Case A Connecticut man charged with making bombs after police searched his home during a domestic disturbance investigation was previously accused of making explosives in a 2010 case that led to his father’s arrest.  Aleksi Javanainen, 30, was arrested on Oct. 3 at his home on Hanks Hill Road in Mansfield. He was charged with illegally possessing explosives, manufacturing bombs, and three misdemeanor counts of first-degree reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said. According to his arrest warrant, police began investigating after a woman told troopers that Javanainen kept unlocke…

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by Josh Lanier
New London, CT
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New London Man Chases Women, Rams Multiple Cars At Waterford Beach: Police New London Man Chases Women, Rams Multiple Cars At Waterford Beach: Police New London Man Chases Women, Rams Multiple Cars At Waterford Beach: Police
New London Man Chases Women, Rams Multiple Cars At Waterford Beach: Police A New London man deliberately drove a Jeep into two vehicles at Waterford Beach while under the influence, police said. Ryan Ziolkowski, 53, was arrested after the crash Saturday afternoon, Oct. 10, and is being held on a $1 million bond, Waterford police said. Officers responded to the beach parking lot after receiving reports of a crash around 3:17 p.m. Witnesses said the driver got into the Jeep before deliberately hitting both vehicles. CT Police Live shared police recordings in which dispatchers reported receiving multiple 911 calls about a man attempting to strike two women with his …

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by Josh Lanier
New London, CT
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Man Throws Dog Over 6-Foot Fence At New London Shelter, Police Searching For Him Man Throws Dog Over 6-Foot Fence At New London Shelter, Police Searching For Him Man Throws Dog Over 6-Foot Fence At New London Shelter, Police Searching For Him
Man Throws Dog Over 6-Foot Fence At New London Shelter, Police Searching For Him Connecticut police are asking for the public's help in tracking down a man who was captured on video throwing a dog over a 6-foot-high fence at a shelter. The dog is now safe and being cared for.  Camera footage from New London Animal Control shows the man lifting the dog over the fence around 1:49 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, then leaving the animal alone on the property before walking away, police said. The scared dog was later found hiding behind a bush before an animal control officer patiently coaxed it out, New London police said. Staff have evaluated the dog, which remains at the shel…

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by Josh Lanier
Madison, CT
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Waterbury Dad-To-Be Killed In Madison Crash 'Forever Loved,' 'Always Part Of Us,' Family Says Waterbury Dad-To-Be Killed In Madison Crash 'Forever Loved,' 'Always Part Of Us,' Family Says Waterbury Dad-To-Be Killed In Madison Crash 'Forever Loved,' 'Always Part Of Us,' Family Says
Waterbury Dad-To-Be Killed In Madison Crash 'Forever Loved,' 'Always Part Of Us,' Family Says A Waterbury man killed in a crash before the birth of his first child is being remembered for his big heart and generosity. Now, his loved ones are raising money to help cover his funeral expenses and support his family. Pedro Ayala, 31, of Waterbury, died in a single-vehicle crash on Route 80 (Old Toll Road) in Madison on Oct. 4, around 7:15 a.m., Madison police previously said. Authorities have released few details about what led up to the crash, which remains under investigation. Ayala's cousin Julio Malave created a GoFundMe to cover funeral and memorial expenses. Any money raised abov…

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