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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Enfield, CT
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Unknown Powder Sparks Hazmat Response At Enfield Office Unknown Powder Sparks Hazmat Response At Enfield Office Unknown Powder Sparks Hazmat Response At Enfield Office
Unknown Powder Sparks Hazmat Response At Enfield Office An envelope containing an unknown powder spilled onto the person who opened it at an Enfield strip office, triggering a hazardous materials response. Emergency crews responded to 77 Hazard Avenue at 4:22 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, according to police dispatchers.  Thompsonville firefighters responded, and officials notified the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to activate its hazardous materials team. Police also contacted the FBI. The agency indicated that the incident resembled reports of suspicious letters received Thursday. Those earlier letters reportedly…

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Stamford, CT
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Stamford Doctor, Greenwich Practices To Pay $866K To Settle Federal Fraud Claims Stamford Doctor, Greenwich Practices To Pay $866K To Settle Federal Fraud Claims Stamford Doctor, Greenwich Practices To Pay $866K To Settle Federal Fraud Claims
Stamford Doctor, Greenwich Practices To Pay $866K To Settle Federal Fraud Claims A Stamford doctor and his two medical practices will pay $866,539 and face a three-year ban from federal health care programs to settle allegations of improper billing. The settlement covers claims from September 2019 through April 2022. It resolves federal and state allegations against Dr. Steven Murphy, Murphy Medical Associates, LLC, and Diagnostic and Medical Specialists of Greenwich, LLC, according to the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut.  The allegations involve payments meant to cover COVID-19 care for people without insurance. They also involve Medicare and Medicaid …

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Wethersfield, CT
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Wethersfield State Marshal Stole $38K In Court-Ordered Collections, State Says Wethersfield State Marshal Stole $38K In Court-Ordered Collections, State Says Wethersfield State Marshal Stole $38K In Court-Ordered Collections, State Says
Wethersfield State Marshal Stole $38K In Court-Ordered Collections, State Says A Connecticut state marshal is accused of keeping about $38,000 she collected through court-ordered garnishments instead of paying those owed the money. Nicole Baker, 50, of Wethersfield was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 13, and charged with first-degree larceny, according to inspectors with the Chief State’s Attorney’s Office. The money came from wage and bank garnishments ordered through the New Britain and Hartford Superior Courts, according to the arrest warrant affidavit. Baker collected the funds between December 2023 and June 2026, the affidavit alleges. She kept the money instead of sendi…

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New Haven, CT
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Yale Cop Fired Shot Through Car Windows To Stop Man's Suicide Attempt: Police Yale Cop Fired Shot Through Car Windows To Stop Man's Suicide Attempt: Police Yale Cop Fired Shot Through Car Windows To Stop Man's Suicide Attempt: Police
Yale Cop Fired Shot Through Car Windows To Stop Man's Suicide Attempt: Police Investigators are releasing new details about a Yale University police officer who fired through a car’s windows as a man inside was attempting to kill himself with a knife.  Officer Ancil Farrier fired into a vehicle parked on Whitney Ave. in New Haven on Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to preliminary findings from Connecticut’s Office of Inspector General. He fired the second shot as other officers entered the car to remove the man. Jose Cubiz, 48, who was in the car, wasn't hit by the gunfire, investigators said. He remains at Yale New Haven Hospital for treatment of stab wounds …

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Easthampton-Southampton, MA
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Ex-Easthampton School Aide Sentenced For Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting 7-Year-Old Students: DA Ex-Easthampton School Aide Sentenced For Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting 7-Year-Old Students: DA Ex-Easthampton School Aide Sentenced For Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting 7-Year-Old Students: DA
Ex-Easthampton School Aide Sentenced For Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting 7-Year-Old Students: DA A former western Massachusetts school aide will spend five to seven years in state prison after admitting he sexually assaulted two students who were just 7 years old, authorities said.  Troy Gray, 60, of Easthampton, who previously pleaded guilty to eight counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, was sentenced on Thursday, Oct. 15, the Northwestern District Attorney said. Judge Tracy Duncan also ordered 10 years of supervised probation after his release. Gray assaulted the children while working as a paraeducator at Mountain View School in Easthampton between No…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
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DoorDash Driver Robbed At Gunpoint In Waterbury; 2 Teens Arrested After Negotiators Step In DoorDash Driver Robbed At Gunpoint In Waterbury; 2 Teens Arrested After Negotiators Step In DoorDash Driver Robbed At Gunpoint In Waterbury; 2 Teens Arrested After Negotiators Step In
DoorDash Driver Robbed At Gunpoint In Waterbury; 2 Teens Arrested After Negotiators Step In A DoorDash driver hoping for a big tip wound up with a gun pointed at them when they were robbed by the customers who ordered the food. The incident spiraled, leading to police negotiators talking them out of a standoff.  The incident happened around 1 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, when the delivery driver was taking an order to 65 Lone Oak Avenue in Waterbury. They told police the men inside displayed a firearm and took the food without paying, Waterbury police said.  No one was hurt, and no shots were fired. The department’s Emergency Response Team and Hostage Negotiation Team res…

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by Josh Lanier
Farmington, CT
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No Jail Time For Driver In Farmington Crash That Killed Motorcyclist, Hurt 2 Others No Jail Time For Driver In Farmington Crash That Killed Motorcyclist, Hurt 2 Others No Jail Time For Driver In Farmington Crash That Killed Motorcyclist, Hurt 2 Others
No Jail Time For Driver In Farmington Crash That Killed Motorcyclist, Hurt 2 Others A distracted driver who crashed into and killed a motorcyclist will not go to prison, a judge ruled this week.  Anngelina Morton, 20, received a 10-year suspended sentence and five years of probation at Hartford Superior Court on Thursday, Oct. 15. The sentence follows the August 2024 crash in Farmington that killed Justin Gittings, 31. She must also pay a $5,000 fine.  Morton told investigators she had been looking at the SUV’s infotainment screen when she unknowingly veered into oncoming traffic and hit Gittings head-on. Two friends on other motorcycles were also hurt in the cra…

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by Josh Lanier
New Haven, CT
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New Haven Officer Arrested After Repeatedly Hitting Handcuffed Woman In Head: Police New Haven Officer Arrested After Repeatedly Hitting Handcuffed Woman In Head: Police New Haven Officer Arrested After Repeatedly Hitting Handcuffed Woman In Head: Police
New Haven Officer Arrested After Repeatedly Hitting Handcuffed Woman In Head: Police A Connecticut police officer faces an assault charge after police say he repeatedly hit a handcuffed woman in the head during a downtown arrest. Officer Evan Kelly arrested the woman on Oct. 18, 2025, after responding to Elm City Social, a restaurant where she reportedly refused to leave. Police described her as intoxicated and belligerent. As Kelly escorted her to his cruiser, he believed she was trying to grab items from his duty belt, police said. A struggle followed. Kelly struck her in the head several times while she remained handcuffed behind her back, according to the…

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by Josh Lanier
Stratford, CT
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Friends Mourn Gifted Stratford Guitarist Known For His Humor, Heart, Devotion To His Family Friends Mourn Gifted Stratford Guitarist Known For His Humor, Heart, Devotion To His Family Friends Mourn Gifted Stratford Guitarist Known For His Humor, Heart, Devotion To His Family
Friends Mourn Gifted Stratford Guitarist Known For His Humor, Heart, Devotion To His Family Connecticut’s music community is mourning David “Dave” Crespo, a Stratford guitarist whose death has left his family facing funeral expenses and the loss of his mother’s primary caregiver. Crespo died Tuesday, Oct. 13, according to a fundraiser supporting his family. He was 60 years old. For the past six years, Crespo lived at home and cared for his mother, Barbara, while teaching guitar lessons, according to a GoFundMe. Making sure she had the care she needed was one of his greatest concerns, the fundraiser said. The fundraiser, organized by Elana Klemm on behalf of Crespo’s sister, Valer…

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by Josh Lanier
Meriden, CT
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Family IDs Meriden Crossing Guard Killed In Crash Near Israel Putnam Elementary Family IDs Meriden Crossing Guard Killed In Crash Near Israel Putnam Elementary Family IDs Meriden Crossing Guard Killed In Crash Near Israel Putnam Elementary
Family IDs Meriden Crossing Guard Killed In Crash Near Israel Putnam Elementary Authorities have identified the crossing guard who was killed after being struck by a vehicle while helping children get to school. A car struck Dale Chavous just before 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, near 391 Broad St. in Meriden, close to Israel Putnam Elementary School, police said. First responders treated Chavous at the scene. Paramedics took him to Midstate Medical Center, where he died from his injuries, police said. The driver remained at the scene.  Chavous began working as a city crossing guard in August.  His family told NBC Connecticut he loved the work. His favori…

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