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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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Police & Fire
Ex-Somers High Coach Accused Of Assaulting Student Now Mass Police Officer Suspended Ex-Somers High Coach Accused Of Assaulting Student Now Mass Police Officer Suspended
Ex-Somers High Coach Accused Of Assaulting Student Now Mass Police Officer Suspended A police officer in Massachusetts has been suspended after a teenage student at a Connecticut High School accused them of sexual assault, a news report said.  Justin Perez, 27, who was an assistant coach at Somers High School last year, was charged this week with abusing his leadership position and sending a then 15-year-old girl nude photos and sexually suggestive texts, Connecticut authorities said.  Original Report: Ex-Somers High Teacher Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Student Springfield Police Supt. Larry Akers said he suspended Perez five days without pay, the longest punis…

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Police & Fire
Accused Leominster Dealer Charged In Man's Overdose Death Accused Leominster Dealer Charged In Man's Overdose Death
Accused Leominster Dealer Charged In Man's Overdose Death A 39-year-old Central Massachusetts man now is accused of helping cause an overdose death last year, authorities said.  Eric Stone, of Leominster, was arrested and charged with manslaughter and drug distribution in the death of a woman in Fitchburg last year, the Worcester County District Attorney said.  Police said Stone supplied a 44-year-old man with cocaine and fentanyl on June 20, 2024, authorities said. The man was found dead alone in a Leominster home later that day.  The victim's name was not released.  Stone is being held on a $25,000 bond, police said.

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CT Man Arrested In Killing Of 67-Year-Old Middletown Resident CT Man Arrested In Killing Of 67-Year-Old Middletown Resident
CT Man Arrested In Killing Of 67-Year-Old Middletown Resident Police in Connecticut have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with the 2023 murder of a 67-year-old Middletown resident, authorities said.  Julio Wright, of Middletown, was taken into custody this week and charged with murder and tampering with evidence, authorities said. Officers responded to a welfare check on Nov. 4 at a home on River Road in Middletown, where they discovered the body of Roger Davis. Investigators said evidence found near the scene was linked to Wright. Over the past several months, police executed multiple search warrants related to Wright. He was arrested o…

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New London Cop Fired Following Fourth Alleged Domestic Violence Arrest: Mayor New London Cop Fired Following Fourth Alleged Domestic Violence Arrest: Mayor
New London Cop Fired Following Fourth Alleged Domestic Violence Arrest: Mayor A Connecticut police officer has been fired after being arrested for the fourth time on domestic violence-related charges, authorities said. Former New London Police Officer Julio Gil-Martinez was terminated on Thursday, April 3, for violating department standards, New London Mayor Michael E. Passero said. "The city took these actions after completing two extensive internal investigations into the former police officer's recent off-duty conduct and his untruthfulness during the investigations, in compliance with state labor laws, city policies, and the collective bargaining agreement," Pass…

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News
$2M Lottery Ticket Sold At Hartford Grocery Store $2M Lottery Ticket Sold At Hartford Grocery Store
$2M Lottery Ticket Sold At Hartford Grocery Store It was a very lucky week for one Nutmegger after they won a $2 million lottery jackpot.  The winner won the seven-figure payday playing the Connecticut Lotto!. The winning ticket was sold at the Tejeda Grocery Store, 148 Woodland Street in Hartford, on Friday, March 28. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale.  The odds of winning the grand-prize jackpot are one in 7,059,052.  For more information on this winning ticket or other CT Lottery games, click here. 

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Police & Fire
Fairfield Man Accused Of Luring Women With Job Offer, Then Sexually Assaulting Them: Police Fairfield Man Accused Of Luring Women With Job Offer, Then Sexually Assaulting Them: Police
Fairfield Man Accused Of Luring Women With Job Offer, Then Sexually Assaulting Them: Police A Connecticut man is facing charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman who believed they had been hired to clean homes, authorities said. Joseph Kolenda, 64, of Fairfield, was arrested this week and charged with sexual assault and robbery, according to Easton police. Detectives believe he may be involved in a second, similar attack, and additional charges are expected. The first reported assault occurred on Nov. 14, 2024, when a homeowner in Easton called police after a woman banged on her door around 10:30 a.m., pleading for help, authorities said. With the help of a translator, …

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Business
Westport Chef Named James Beard Finalist For Best In Northeast Westport Chef Named James Beard Finalist For Best In Northeast
Westport Chef Named James Beard Finalist For Best In Northeast A chef in Fairfield County has been nominated as one of the best in the Northeast, making him the only Connecticut-based culinary professional recognized on this year’s James Beard Awards list—often dubbed the "Oscars of the food world." Brian Lewis, chef and owner of The Cottage in Westport, was nominated for the James Beard Awards on Wednesday, April 2. Other contenders in the Best Chef: Northeast category hail from Rhode Island, Vermont, and Massachusetts. Lewis began his culinary journey at age 13 in Somers, New York, after a football injury sidelined him, according to his bio. He earne…

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Ex-Somers High Coach Sent Student Nude Photos, Inappropriately Touched Them: Cops Ex-Somers High Coach Sent Student Nude Photos, Inappropriately Touched Them: Cops
Ex-Somers High Coach Sent Student Nude Photos, Inappropriately Touched Them: Cops Update: The former Somers High School assistant coach, now a Springfield police officer, has been suspended from the force after his arrest this week. Click here for more information.  Original: A 27-year-old former assistant coach at a Connecticut high school was arrested Tuesday, April 1, after a student told police he had inappropriately touched her, sent nude photos on social media, and tried to lure her into his hotel room during a tournament, authorities said. Justin Perez, of Springfield, Massachusetts, was charged with second-degree sexual assault, criminal attempt at second-de…

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Child Porn Bust: Marlborough Man Admits To Sharing Images Of Kids On Social Media, Feds Say Child Porn Bust: Marlborough Man Admits To Sharing Images Of Kids On Social Media, Feds Say
Child Porn Bust: Marlborough Man Admits To Sharing Images Of Kids On Social Media, Feds Say A 46-year-old Marlborough man faces potentially decades in prison after he admitted to sharing child sexual abuse material online, authorities said.  Larry Stephen pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography and possession of child pornography, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He was charged in July 2023.  Police raided Stephen's home in June 2023, where they found a cell phone with the offending images, the prosecutor said. He used the phone to share those pictures on social media repeatedly.  Stephen faces a minimum of five years in prison and up to 40 years, a…

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Business
Stamford Firm Named No 2 Best Place To Work In Nation Stamford Firm Named No 2 Best Place To Work In Nation
Stamford Firm Named No 2 Best Place To Work In Nation A Connecticut-based financial services company has been named the No. 2 best place to work in the United States, according to a new Fortune survey. Synchrony, a Stamford-based finance and insurance company, earned the honor in Fortune’s annual list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For.” Fortune has compiled the list for 30 years by surveying employees and asking them to rate their workplace across 60 metrics — including the quality of leadership, pay and benefits, coworker relationships, workplace flexibility, employee appreciation, and opportunities for advancement, the outlet said. “I’…

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