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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Hartford, CT
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Hartford Man Convicted Of Trafficking Women In Exchange For Housing: State Hartford Man Convicted Of Trafficking Women In Exchange For Housing: State Hartford Man Convicted Of Trafficking Women In Exchange For Housing: State
Hartford Man Convicted Of Trafficking Women In Exchange For Housing: State A Connecticut man who arranged paid sexual encounters for women he housed has been convicted of five human trafficking charges, authorities announced on Thursday, Oct. 8 Gordon Newkirk, 63, of Hartford, was found guilty Wednesday of first-degree and third-degree promoting prostitution, Hartford Judicial District State’s Attorney Sharmese L. Walcott announced. A judge is scheduled to sentence him on Dec. 9.  The case began with a 911 call to Bloomfield police on Sept. 27, 2023. A woman living in Newkirk’s home reported witnessing a physical fight between him and another reside…

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by Josh Lanier
Torrington, CT
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Intoxicated Torrington Driver Crashes Into New Hartford Pole, Police K9 Tracks Him Down: Police Intoxicated Torrington Driver Crashes Into New Hartford Pole, Police K9 Tracks Him Down: Police Intoxicated Torrington Driver Crashes Into New Hartford Pole, Police K9 Tracks Him Down: Police
Intoxicated Torrington Driver Crashes Into New Hartford Pole, Police K9 Tracks Him Down: Police A Connecticut man accused of driving drunk crashed into a utility pole in New Hartford and walked into the woods, where a police K-9 found him, state police said. David Allan Peck, 53, of Torrington, faces four charges stemming from the crash around 3:59 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, on Whitbeck Road near Knollwood Drive in New Hartford, Connecticut State Police said.  Troopers found a blue Hyundai Elantra that had snapped a utility pole at its base, police said. Inside the car, they spotted several empty containers that appeared to be for alcoholic drinks. A witness called dispatch while t…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
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Waterbury Woman Charged In Hit-And-Run That Killed 27-Year-Old Moped Rider Waterbury Woman Charged In Hit-And-Run That Killed 27-Year-Old Moped Rider Waterbury Woman Charged In Hit-And-Run That Killed 27-Year-Old Moped Rider
Waterbury Woman Charged In Hit-And-Run That Killed 27-Year-Old Moped Rider A Connecticut woman faces charges in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 27-year-old man riding a moped, police said. Ayesha Abdul-Lateef, 47, of Waterbury, was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 7, on a warrant in connection with the July 25 Waterbury crash, authorities said. She faces charges of leaving the scene of a fatal crash and failing to yield while making a left turn, police said. Authorities said she was being held on a $100,000 bond. The crash happened at the intersection of Meriden Road and Southmayd Road around 2:07 a.m. Police found Luis Santana on the ground with severe injuries near …

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by Josh Lanier
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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Man Who Stole $1,200 From Trumbull Day Care Caught In Stolen Car In Bridgeport: Police Man Who Stole $1,200 From Trumbull Day Care Caught In Stolen Car In Bridgeport: Police Man Who Stole $1,200 From Trumbull Day Care Caught In Stolen Car In Bridgeport: Police
Man Who Stole $1,200 From Trumbull Day Care Caught In Stolen Car In Bridgeport: Police A man accused of stealing $1,200 from a Connecticut day care was arrested soon after in a stolen car, police said. Latrell Eppes, 32, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Sept. 20 after police investigated an overnight burglary at the Beardsley Parkway business in Trumbull, police announced on Thursday, Oct. 8.  The day care’s owner called police around 7:15 a.m. to report the break-in. About $1,200 in cash was missing, along with a car, police said. Officers tracked the vehicle to the parking lot of North End Variety in Bridgeport. When police arrived, they saw Eppes leave the store and g…

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by Josh Lanier
Groton, CT
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Groton Teen Clocked At 147 MPH On I-395 — 82 MPH Over The Limit: State Police Groton Teen Clocked At 147 MPH On I-395 — 82 MPH Over The Limit: State Police Groton Teen Clocked At 147 MPH On I-395 — 82 MPH Over The Limit: State Police
Groton Teen Clocked At 147 MPH On I-395 — 82 MPH Over The Limit: State Police A Connecticut teenager faces a reckless driving charge after state police say he drove a BMW at 147 mph on I-395, more than twice the posted speed limit. Orlando Perez, 19, of Groton, was behind the wheel when a sergeant measured the car’s speed with a laser device near Exit 46 in Putnam soon after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, Connecticut State Police said.  The speed limit on that southbound stretch is 65 mph. That puts the reported speed 82 mph above the limit. The sergeant pulled onto the highway and caught up with the BMW M3. Perez stopped near Exit 43 in Danielson, police sa…

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by Josh Lanier
New Britain, CT
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Hartford Grandfather Stabbed In New Britain Died Defending Woman In Danger, Family Says Hartford Grandfather Stabbed In New Britain Died Defending Woman In Danger, Family Says Hartford Grandfather Stabbed In New Britain Died Defending Woman In Danger, Family Says
Hartford Grandfather Stabbed In New Britain Died Defending Woman In Danger, Family Says The family of a 45-year-old Connecticut grandfather who was fatally stabbed over the weekend said he died trying to defend a woman in danger. Joseph Lugo, of Hartford, died after a stabbing reported around 7:30 p.m. on Columbus Boulevard in New Britain, according to police.  A GoFundMe campaign seeking $3,000 to help his family cover funeral expenses said Lugo was trying to defend a woman when he was stabbed. "My mom’s husband, Joseph, was tragically stabbed in a parking lot while trying to defend a woman in danger," the fundraiser’s author wrote. "Joseph was not only an excellent fat…

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by Josh Lanier
Meriden, CT
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Human Remains Found At Meriden House Fire, 2 Roads Closed Human Remains Found At Meriden House Fire, 2 Roads Closed Human Remains Found At Meriden House Fire, 2 Roads Closed
Human Remains Found At Meriden House Fire, 2 Roads Closed Connecticut Firefighters discovered human remains at a small fire, prompting police to warn drivers about lengthy road closures. Crews responded to a small home fire on Hicks Avenue near North Colony Road in Meriden around 4 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, police said. They found the remains as they put out the flames. The police chief described the incident as an “untimely death.” He told WTNH that the fire did not involve a structure but shared no other details about it. Police urged residents and drivers to steer clear of the area. The closures affect two roads: Hicks Avenue between Gracey Ave…

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by Josh Lanier
Springfield, MA
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Police ID 20-Year-Old Springfield Man Killed In Shooting Police ID 20-Year-Old Springfield Man Killed In Shooting Police ID 20-Year-Old Springfield Man Killed In Shooting
Police ID 20-Year-Old Springfield Man Killed In Shooting Authorities have identified the 20-year-old killed in a Springfield shooting last week.  Joel Warren was shot on Oct. 1 on Hall Street. Police received a ShotSpotter notification around 4:45 p.m., Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced on Thursday, Oct. 7. Springfield police rushed to the scene and found Warren suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers provided first aid before paramedics arrived to rush him to BayState Medical Center, where he died of his wounds.  His loved ones held a vigil for him on Friday at Jefferson Park.  Springfield’s Homicide U…

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by Josh Lanier
Wallingford, CT
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Wallingford Moviegoer Tries To Stab Theater Guard Over Cigarette Dispute: Police Wallingford Moviegoer Tries To Stab Theater Guard Over Cigarette Dispute: Police Wallingford Moviegoer Tries To Stab Theater Guard Over Cigarette Dispute: Police
Wallingford Moviegoer Tries To Stab Theater Guard Over Cigarette Dispute: Police A Connecticut theater guard suffered cuts to the head after a moviegoer threatened to stab them and attacked with a pocketknife, police said. Brayden Drobish, 25, of Wallingford, was arrested following a Tuesday, Oct. 6, attack around 10 p.m. Holiday Cinemas at 970 North Colony Road in Wallingford, authorities said.  The confrontation began after Drobish stepped outside for a cigarette and wanted to return to the theater, police said. The cinema did not allow him to re-enter. Security staff told him to leave. Police said he ignored them and tried to get back into the theater while smo…

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by Josh Lanier
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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Trumbull Man Headed To Prison After Pocketing $3.5M For Fake Amazon Trucking Jobs Trumbull Man Headed To Prison After Pocketing $3.5M For Fake Amazon Trucking Jobs Trumbull Man Headed To Prison After Pocketing $3.5M For Fake Amazon Trucking Jobs
Trumbull Man Headed To Prison After Pocketing $3.5M For Fake Amazon Trucking Jobs A Connecticut man who collected more than $3.5 million from Amazon for trucking jobs he never completed must spend two years in federal prison. Ameer Nasir, 25, of Trumbull, pleaded guilty to wire fraud on March 6, and US District Judge Kari A. Dooley sentenced him on Wednesday, Oct. 7. She ruled that he must also repay $3,547,090.93 he scammed as part of the scheme, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut said.  Nasir also faces three years of supervised release after prison, according to prosecutors.  The scheme involved 23 trucking businesses Nasir registered with…

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