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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Guilford, CT
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Guilford Chef Remembered For Passion, Legacy Of Helping Others: 'She Left An Indelible Mark' Guilford Chef Remembered For Passion, Legacy Of Helping Others: 'She Left An Indelible Mark' Guilford Chef Remembered For Passion, Legacy Of Helping Others: 'She Left An Indelible Mark'
Guilford Chef Remembered For Passion, Legacy Of Helping Others: 'She Left An Indelible Mark' Andrea Dante spent more than 20 years turning her love of food into a career that touched lives across Connecticut's shoreline. Her loved ones hope to carry the Guilford chef's efforts even after her death with a new scholarship.  Dante, the chef behind Star Gourmet by Andrea Dante, died Nov. 3. Her death has sparked an outpouring of support from friends, fellow chefs, and the community she served. A GoFundMe created in her memory had raised more than $23,000 as of Tuesday morning, Nov. 10. The money will help Dante's family cover funeral and memorial costs. Any remaining donations wi…

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by Josh Lanier
Waterbury, CT
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4 Men Accused Of Trying To Buy Sex With Minor In Waterbury Police Bust 4 Men Accused Of Trying To Buy Sex With Minor In Waterbury Police Bust 4 Men Accused Of Trying To Buy Sex With Minor In Waterbury Police Bust
4 Men Accused Of Trying To Buy Sex With Minor In Waterbury Police Bust Four men, three local and one from New Hampshire, were arrested in a Waterbury police bust involving the attempted commercial sexual abuse of a child, authorities said.  Waterbury police said they arrested the men on Friday, Nov. 6, following an investigation, but authorities have released few details. The suspects were identified as: Kirshna Rajcoomar, 43, of Naugatuck. Andrew John Evans, 50, of New Hampshire. Victor Manuel Medina, 40, of Waterbury. Daniel Velasco-Alonso, 30, of Waterbury. They were each charged with criminal attempt at risk of injury to a child involving sexual con…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
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3 Children Left Without Father After Sudden Death In Norwalk, Loved Ones Rally To Help 3 Children Left Without Father After Sudden Death In Norwalk, Loved Ones Rally To Help 3 Children Left Without Father After Sudden Death In Norwalk, Loved Ones Rally To Help
3 Children Left Without Father After Sudden Death In Norwalk, Loved Ones Rally To Help Three children are facing life without their father after a Connecticut scooter crash claimed the life of a 46-year-old man remembered for his love of family, music, and ability to fix just about anything. Christopher Rashae Moorer, of Norwalk, was riding a scooter in the 600 block of West Avenue just after 4 a.m. on Nov. 4, when he crashed, police said. Emergency crews responded to a 911 call and rushed him to Norwalk Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. He leaves behind three children and a family struggling to cope with the sudden loss, a GoFundMe said.  His family reme…

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by Josh Lanier
Bridgeport, CT
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Person Stabbed Trying To Break Up Fight In Bridgeport Person Stabbed Trying To Break Up Fight In Bridgeport Person Stabbed Trying To Break Up Fight In Bridgeport
Person Stabbed Trying To Break Up Fight In Bridgeport A person trying to stop a dispute in Bridgeport was stabbed, and police arrested someone at the scene for the attack.  Bridgeport police responded to Newfield Avenue around 9:18 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, after receiving a call from someone who said they had been stabbed while trying to break up an argument. Officers and medics were sent to the scene. Police said medics were dispatched to provide "patient care." Authorities have not released details about the victim's injuries or how serious they may be. Police said they took one person at the scene into custody. Officials did not say wha…

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by Josh Lanier
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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by Josh Lanier
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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