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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North Adams, MA
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North Adams Man Who Raped 16-Year-Old Girl Twice Heading To Prison North Adams Man Who Raped 16-Year-Old Girl Twice Heading To Prison North Adams Man Who Raped 16-Year-Old Girl Twice Heading To Prison
North Adams Man Who Raped 16-Year-Old Girl Twice Heading To Prison A 49-year-old former Western Massachusetts man is heading to prison after a jury found him guilty of raping a teenage girl twice after giving her alcohol. Joseph Pini, formerly of North Adams, was sentenced on Monday, Nov. 9, to nine to 12 years in state prison on two rape charges, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday, Nov. 11. He also received six months in the House of Correction for providing alcohol to a minor. The sentences will run at the same time. The charges stem from a November 2022 assault at Pini's home on Fairgrounds Avenue in North Adams. Pr…

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by Josh Lanier
Newbury-Rowley, MA
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Renowned Mass Cardiologist, Beverly Dad Of 2, Found Dead After Going On Bike Ride In Newbury Renowned Mass Cardiologist, Beverly Dad Of 2, Found Dead After Going On Bike Ride In Newbury Renowned Mass Cardiologist, Beverly Dad Of 2, Found Dead After Going On Bike Ride In Newbury
Renowned Mass Cardiologist, Beverly Dad Of 2, Found Dead After Going On Bike Ride In Newbury A missing Massachusetts cardiologist and father of two was found dead near a cow pasture after vanishing during a weekend bike ride, authorities said. Dr. Daniel Arnett, 44, of Beverly, Massachusetts, was last seen around 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Newbury. His body was discovered shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday near the Tendercrop Farm cow pasture, according to the Essex County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday. The discovery came after a search for Arnett, who had left home without his cellphone. Police had described him as an "overdue cyclist" after he failed to return from his ride. …

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by Josh Lanier
Griswold-Lisbon, CT
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Griswold Worker Accused Of Stealing $300K As Business Faced Bankruptcy: Police Griswold Worker Accused Of Stealing $300K As Business Faced Bankruptcy: Police Griswold Worker Accused Of Stealing $300K As Business Faced Bankruptcy: Police
Griswold Worker Accused Of Stealing $300K As Business Faced Bankruptcy: Police A longtime employee at a Connecticut business used company money to pay personal bills, leaving the business facing possible bankruptcy, police said. Katey M. Lanphear, 49, of Griswold, was arrested Monday, Nov. 9, following an investigation launched in October 2025, Connecticut State Police said.  Police charged her with first-degree larceny, first-degree identity theft, and illegal use of a payment card. Lanphear was released on a $100,000 bond, officials said. Investigators said workers uncovered questionable transactions in the Griswold company's accounting system. They later…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
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Hartford Cop Cleared In Fatal Shooting Of Dad Surrounded By Family During Mental Health Crisis Hartford Cop Cleared In Fatal Shooting Of Dad Surrounded By Family During Mental Health Crisis Hartford Cop Cleared In Fatal Shooting Of Dad Surrounded By Family During Mental Health Crisis
Hartford Cop Cleared In Fatal Shooting Of Dad Surrounded By Family During Mental Health Crisis A Connecticut police officer who shot and killed a 53-year-old father during a mental health crisis was justified in using deadly force to protect another officer from a knife attack, state investigators ruled. The Connecticut Office of the Inspector General released its findings Tuesday, Nov. 10, clearing Hartford Officer Alexander Clifford in the Feb. 19 shooting death of Everard Walker at 990 Capitol Avenue. The deadly encounter began when Walker's son called 211 for help with his father's mental health. A mobile crisis team arrived with two Hartford officers. Walker initially refused t…

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by Josh Lanier
Stoughton, MA
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Ex-Stoughton Cop Guilty Of Killing Pregnant Woman He Groomed As Teen, Faces Life In Prison Ex-Stoughton Cop Guilty Of Killing Pregnant Woman He Groomed As Teen, Faces Life In Prison Ex-Stoughton Cop Guilty Of Killing Pregnant Woman He Groomed As Teen, Faces Life In Prison
Ex-Stoughton Cop Guilty Of Killing Pregnant Woman He Groomed As Teen, Faces Life In Prison A former Massachusetts police officer accused of grooming a young girl, sexually abusing her for years, and killing her after she became pregnant with his child has been found guilty of murder, federal authorities said.  A federal jury in Boston convicted Matthew Farwell, 41, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, of killing Sandra Birchmore, 23, and her unborn child. The former Stoughton officer was found guilty of killing a witness, victim, or informant and causing the death of an unborn child during a federal crime, according to the US Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts. Farwell fac…

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by Josh Lanier
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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