Josh Lanier

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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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Bristol, CT
Breaking News
Search Intensifies For Missing Bristol Man, 71, As False Social Media Reports Muddy Efforts Search Intensifies For Missing Bristol Man, 71, As False Social Media Reports Muddy Efforts
Search Intensifies For Missing Bristol Man, 71, As False Social Media Reports Muddy Efforts Police are intensifying their search for a missing 71-year-old Connecticut man who left his home on foot without his cellphone days ago. They are asking residents to check security camera footage for clues. Robert "Craig" Harper left his O'Sullivan Drive home in Bristol sometime after 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, while his wife was away, according to police. She  Bristol police deployed drones and bloodhounds during the search but have not found him. Police also investigated two reported sightings. One placed Harper near Lewis and Oakland streets on Monday. The other said he was nea…

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New Haven, CT
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Fatally Stabbed New Haven Woman Names Ex-Boyfriend As Attacker, Police Say Fatally Stabbed New Haven Woman Names Ex-Boyfriend As Attacker, Police Say
Fatally Stabbed New Haven Woman Names Ex-Boyfriend As Attacker, Police Say A Connecticut man has been arrested after police say he fatally stabbed his ex-girlfriend inside her apartment.  Matthew Almontes, 39, was arrested and charged with murder and tampering with evidence in the Wednesday, Aug. 12, New Haven homicide, police said.  Tisha Marinoccio, 42, called New Haven police just after 3:30 p.m. to say Almontes had stabbed her before running out of her sixth-floor apartment with the knife, authorities said. Almontes also lived in the 358 Orange St. apartment building.  Marinoccio was responsive when police arrived, but her condit…

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by Josh Lanier
Orange-Athol, MA
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Athol Youth Soccer Coach Accused Of Possessing Child Sex Abuse Videos: Feds Athol Youth Soccer Coach Accused Of Possessing Child Sex Abuse Videos: Feds
Athol Youth Soccer Coach Accused Of Possessing Child Sex Abuse Videos: Feds A youth soccer coach from Western Massachusetts is in federal custody after investigators allegedly found several child sex abuse videos on his cellphone. Kristopher Ambrozewicz, 35, of Athol, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 12, and faces one count of possessing child sex abuse material, the US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts.  Ambrozewicz will remain in custody pending a Friday hearing in federal court in Worcester. He has served as a youth soccer referee and referee assigner for the North Quabbin United Soccer Club. The club said it is cooperating with the FBI. "NQU has …

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by Josh Lanier
New Britain, CT
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Dog Killed, 2 People Injured In New Britain House Fire Dog Killed, 2 People Injured In New Britain House Fire
Dog Killed, 2 People Injured In New Britain House Fire A dog died, and two people were injured after an early morning fire tore through a Connecticut home. The blaze began just after 4 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at a single-family house on Dennis Drive in New Britain, according to the mayor’s office. Officials believe the fire started in the breezeway. Firefighters had the flames under control within an hour. Emergency crews took both injured residents to an area hospital. Their conditions were not released. Unfortunately, a dog could not be saved.  No firefighters were injured. Officials are investigating what caused the fire. No other i…

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by Josh Lanier
Worcester, MA
Your Community
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Worcester Woman Wants To Help Herself, Community With Winnings $1M Lottery Jackpot: Worcester Woman Wants To Help Herself, Community With Winnings
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Worcester Woman Wants To Help Herself, Community With Winnings A Massachusetts woman who recently won $1 million in the state lottery said she plans to use the money to help herself and her community.  Ashley Hurley of Worcester won the seven-figure windfall playing the $5 “LOTERIA” scratch ticket game. She chose the lump-sum payment option and took home a check worth $650,000 (before taxes).  Hurley said she plans to use the money to pay for her master's degree program in social work so she can help her community.  She bought the winning ticket at Mobil, 635 Chandler St. in Worcester. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sa…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
Your Community
Reverse Goldilocks: Bears Have Broken Into 50 Connecticut Homes This Year Reverse Goldilocks: Bears Have Broken Into 50 Connecticut Homes This Year
Reverse Goldilocks: Bears Have Broken Into 50 Connecticut Homes This Year Black bears are making themselves at home across Connecticut this year.  The state recorded 50 home entries across nearly two dozen communities so far in 2026, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said in a report released Wednesday, Aug. That total has already passed the number reported in all of 2025. It's happening all over. Bear sightings have been reported in each of the state’s 169 cities and towns. DEEP called home entries a clear sign that conflicts between people and bears pose a growing safety threat. The agency said these incidents have increased sharp…

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by Josh Lanier
Danbury, CT
Obituaries
Danbury Teen Who Died At 15 Remembered For ‘Warmth,’ Leaves ‘Void That Can Never Be Filled’ Danbury Teen Who Died At 15 Remembered For ‘Warmth,’ Leaves ‘Void That Can Never Be Filled’
Danbury Teen Who Died At 15 Remembered For ‘Warmth,’ Leaves ‘Void That Can Never Be Filled’ The family of a Connecticut teenager who died earlier this week says her death has "left a void that can never be filled." Michelle Remache died Sunday, Aug. 9. She was 15. Her family has not publicly disclosed her cause of death. Her loved ones created a GoFundMe to help cover her funeral and memorial expenses. "Michelle was a deeply loved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend," organizer Jacqueline Illescas wrote. "She leaves behind her parents, Angela Illescas and Andrés Remache, her 13-year-old little sister, Abby, and her grandparents, who loved her deeply. Her passing has left …

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by Josh Lanier
New Haven, CT
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New Haven Inmate Feared Exposure, Paid Alleged Extortion Before Jail Suicide, Report Finds New Haven Inmate Feared Exposure, Paid Alleged Extortion Before Jail Suicide, Report Finds
New Haven Inmate Feared Exposure, Paid Alleged Extortion Before Jail Suicide, Report Finds A Connecticut jail inmate who died by suicide in April was likely being extorted by his cellmate and feared for his safety, according to a new state investigation. The report also found that a correction officer falsified records to conceal his “dereliction of duty.” Segundo Gamboy Guaranda, 33, was arrested Aug. 13, 2025, and charged with first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor. A 13-year-old girl alleged that she went to Guaranda’s room while looking for her cat and that he sexually assaulted her there. Guaranda initially denied the allegation but later admitted during a…

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by Josh Lanier
Tolland, CT
Obituaries
Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman Dies At 80; CT State Leaders Recall Her ‘Joy Of Politics’ Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman Dies At 80; CT State Leaders Recall Her ‘Joy Of Politics’
Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman Dies At 80; CT State Leaders Recall Her ‘Joy Of Politics’ A trailblazing Connecticut leader who spent several decades in public office has died. Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman died Wednesday morning, Aug. 12. She was 80. Her cause of death was not disclosed.   Gov. Ned Lamont announced her passing and ordered Connecticut flags lowered to half-staff in her honor. Nancy Wyman was a good friend to me, a good friend to Democrats, and a good friend to the people of Connecticut. She was a tireless advocate for all things Connecticut, and in particular she made healthcare for all her personal crusade, working to develop policies that ensure… —…

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by Josh Lanier
Killingly-Danielson, CT
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Trooper Hospitalized After Swerving To Avoid Box Truck, Crashing On I-395 In Killingly: Police Trooper Hospitalized After Swerving To Avoid Box Truck, Crashing On I-395 In Killingly: Police
Trooper Hospitalized After Swerving To Avoid Box Truck, Crashing On I-395 In Killingly: Police A Connecticut state trooper was hospitalized after swerving to avoid a box truck on Interstate 395 and crashing into a concrete barrier, police said. Connecticut State Police said Trooper Justin Tetreault, of Danielson, was driving in the left lane with his emergency lights on around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, in Killingly, CT Insider reported. A call to State Police was not immediately returned.  A New Jersey driver in a box truck then moved into the trooper's lane, causing Tetreault to make an evasive maneuver. His cruiser struck a guardrail, a concrete bridge wall and the…

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