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Josh Lanier

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jlanier@dailyvoice.com

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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Petition Making Waves to Rename Long Island Sound In Connecticut's Honor Petition Making Waves to Rename Long Island Sound In Connecticut's Honor
Petition Making Waves to Rename Long Island Sound In Connecticut's Honor Shortly after President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America on US maps, a new petition is calling to rename the Long Island Sound to reflect Connecticut’s contributions to pizza. A Change.org petition asks lawmakers to rename the Long Island Sound as the Gulf of Connecticut. "America has long ignored the greatness of CONNECTICUT! Such as being the pizza capital of the WORLD!!!" the Change.org petition reads. The joke petition had nearly 500 signatures by Thursday evening, Feb. 13. Gov. Ned Lamont also took a shot at Trump’s president…

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Torrington Man Accused Of Trying To Sneak Teen Into Canada, Admits To Child Porn Charges: Feds Torrington Man Accused Of Trying To Sneak Teen Into Canada, Admits To Child Porn Charges: Feds
Torrington Man Accused Of Trying To Sneak Teen Into Canada, Admits To Child Porn Charges: Feds A 22-year-old Connecticut man who was accused of kidnapping a 16-year-old girl and sexually assaulting her before trying to cross into Canada, pleaded guilty this week to producing child pornography, authorities said.  Christopher Jesus Constanzo, of Torrington, faces up to 30 years in prison following his mea culpa, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  Constanzo was arrested on Dec. 2, 2021, at the U.S. Port of Entry at Highgate Springs, Vermont. The girl told customs officials that they'd met the night before at Stillwater Pond State Park in Torrington, where he sexually …

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'Sarcastic' Bomb Comment Causes Security Response, Delays At Tweed New Haven Airport 'Sarcastic' Bomb Comment Causes Security Response, Delays At Tweed New Haven Airport
'Sarcastic' Bomb Comment Causes Security Response, Delays At Tweed New Haven Airport A passenger's sarcastic comment about having a bomb in his bag triggered a major security response, delaying flights at Tweed New Haven Airport on Thursday, Feb. 13, as security officials searched for the non-existent threat. The passenger made the remark around 11 a.m. while boarding Avelo Flight 295 to Charlotte. Someone overheard it and alerted authorities, prompting officials to deplane the passengers so officers could search for any explosive devices. None were found. Authorities also evacuated the terminal, forcing passengers to undergo a second security screening. pic.twitter.com…

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Police & Fire
4-Month-Old Norwalk Infant Died From Neglect, Autopsy Finds; Man Charged With Her Death: Police 4-Month-Old Norwalk Infant Died From Neglect, Autopsy Finds; Man Charged With Her Death: Police
4-Month-Old Norwalk Infant Died From Neglect, Autopsy Finds; Man Charged With Her Death: Police Police arrested a 27-year-old Connecticut man after an autopsy of a four-month-old infant found that the baby girl died from prolonged neglect and malnutrition, authorities said.  Kyle Vigneault, of Norwalk, was arrested without incident at his home this week, months after his infant’s June death was ruled a homicide, police said.  Norwalk officers responded to a 911 call from Vigneault, who reported the baby was choking on formula. He told dispatchers he had performed CPR for several minutes before calling for help, officials said.  Paramedics rushed the infant to Norwalk H…

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NJ Grandmother Mauled to Death By Hippo On African Safari; Husband Sues CT Tour Company NJ Grandmother Mauled to Death By Hippo On African Safari; Husband Sues CT Tour Company
NJ Grandmother Mauled to Death By Hippo On African Safari; Husband Sues CT Tour Company A New Jersey man is suing a Connecticut-based safari company after his wife was mauled to death by a hippopotamus during a bush walk in Zambia last year.  Craig Manders, 72, of Cranford, NJ, is suing African Portfolio, an Old Greenwich-based travel company, after a hippopotamus fatally attacked his wife, Lisa Manders, 70 — a Long Island, NY native — in Lower Zambezi National Park on June 5, 2024. NJ mom of three was mauled to death by a hippo that charged them on African safari: lawsuit https://t.co/An7NOJ2hpt pic.twitter.com/YFz7oRFoHA — New York Post (@nypost) February 13, 2025 …

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Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Crashes On I-395 While Trying To Run From Police In Killingly: Troopers Drunk Driver Crashes On I-395 While Trying To Run From Police In Killingly: Troopers
Drunk Driver Crashes On I-395 While Trying To Run From Police In Killingly: Troopers An intoxicated 20-year-old Massachusetts man led Connecticut police on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash on I-395, authorities said. Victor Lagutowski, 20, was arrested early Thursday, Feb. 13, after crashing his car into a guardrail on I-395 in Killingly, Connecticut, State Police said. The chase started in Webster, where local officers said they spotted Lagutowski driving recklessly in a parking lot around 2 a.m. When they attempted to stop him, he sped away, State Police said. Webster officers lost sight of the car but later found it wrecked in Connecticut, where it had destroyed…

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Police & Fire
Dump Truck Slams Into SUV On I-84 In Waterbury, Speeds Away; Police Searching For Driver Dump Truck Slams Into SUV On I-84 In Waterbury, Speeds Away; Police Searching For Driver
Dump Truck Slams Into SUV On I-84 In Waterbury, Speeds Away; Police Searching For Driver A driver was lucky to walk away after a crash Thursday morning, Feb. 13, on I-84 in Waterbury when a dump truck slammed into their vehicle and sped away, state police said.  The large truck slammed into the SUV — flattening the vehicle's front half — near the westbound Exit 25A just after 9 a.m., Connecticut State Police said.  No one was injured in the hit-and-run crash.  The SUV driver gave police a good description of the dump truck, and troopers are searching for the vehicle and the person behind the wheel. Investigators urge anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Con…

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Police & Fire
Wallingford Drunk Driver Crashes Into Woman, Breaking Her Back, Ribs: Police Wallingford Drunk Driver Crashes Into Woman, Breaking Her Back, Ribs: Police
Wallingford Drunk Driver Crashes Into Woman, Breaking Her Back, Ribs: Police A 64-year-old Connecticut man is accused of hitting a pedestrian last week, leaving her with severe injuries, and fleeing the scene. Carlton Brechlin, of Wallingford, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, operating a vehicle with unsafe tires, and injuring a vulnerable person on a public highway, authorities said. Wallingford police said Brechlin was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Silverado when he struck a 52-year-old woman on Center Street on Friday, Feb. 7. Paramedics rushed her to an area hospital, where she was treated for three broken vertebrae and eight fractur…

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Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Massive Traffic Jam On Route 15 In Meriden Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Massive Traffic Jam On Route 15 In Meriden
Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Massive Traffic Jam On Route 15 In Meriden A portion of Route 15 was closed Thursday morning, Feb. 13, after a car crashed with a tractor-trailer. The wreck was reported around 7:45 a.m. between westbound Exits 66 and 68, CTRoads.org said. No one was hurt, but the crash caused a traffic jam that stretched four miles. The Department of Energy and Environmental responded to the scene because of a reported fuel leak.  Police closed the I-691 West ramp (Exit 68W) ramp Thursday morning as they cleaned, cleared, and investigated the scene. Visit CT Roads for updates on when the ramp reopens. 

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Police & Fire
1 Dead After Sedan Crashes Into Box Truck On I-95 In Mansfield 1 Dead After Sedan Crashes Into Box Truck On I-95 In Mansfield
1 Dead After Sedan Crashes Into Box Truck On I-95 In Mansfield One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Thursday morning, Feb. 13, on I-95 in Mansfield, authorities said.  The wreck was reported around 12:30 a.m. near mile marker 12 when a sedan slammed into the back of a box truck, Massachusetts State Police said.  A passenger in the sedan was killed in the crash. Their name has not been released.  Police closed the middle and right lanes of I-95 for hours as they cleaned and cleared the scene.  Massachusetts State Police are investigating the crash. 

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