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Josh Lanier

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jlanier@dailyvoice.com

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
'Bloody, Chaotic Scene': Stamford Man Slashes Roommate's Neck In Near-Fatal Attack, Police Say 'Bloody, Chaotic Scene': Stamford Man Slashes Roommate's Neck In Near-Fatal Attack, Police Say
'Bloody, Chaotic Scene': Stamford Man Slashes Roommate's Neck In Near-Fatal Attack, Police Say A 43-year-old man from Connecticut barely escaped with his life, thanks to the quick actions of first responders after a fight with his roommate turned violent, authorities said. Javier Rosario, 51, of Stamford, has been charged with first-degree assault in the alleged stabbing on Wednesday, April 23, police said. Police were called to Rosario's home on Lee Street in Stamford around 9:30 p.m. after he allegedly slashed his roommate’s neck with a 12-inch kitchen knife during an argument over rent money that escalated, Stamford Assistant Police Chief Richard Conklin said. "It was a very bloo…

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Police & Fire
3 Brothers, Another Man ID'd As Victims Killed After Car Crashes Into Waterbury Building 3 Brothers, Another Man ID'd As Victims Killed After Car Crashes Into Waterbury Building
3 Brothers, Another Man ID'd As Victims Killed After Car Crashes Into Waterbury Building Police have identified the four people killed when the car they were in crashed into a corner store in Waterbury early Thursday morning, April 24.  Brothers Kayden Torres, 20, Nelson Torres, 25, and Noel Torres, 15, were killed along with Johnaven Puszka, 20, when the BMW they were in crashed into the Hernandez Market at 45 Cherry Street, Waterbury police said.  Responders had to dig the car out of the rubble to reach the people inside.  An initial investigation found that their car was driving north on Baldwin Street when it crossed the intersection at E…

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Obituaries
Mom Of 4 ID'd As Woman Who Died Hiking With Children In Sutton: 'She Was A Bright Light' Mom Of 4 ID'd As Woman Who Died Hiking With Children In Sutton: 'She Was A Bright Light'
Mom Of 4 ID'd As Woman Who Died Hiking With Children In Sutton: 'She Was A Bright Light' A 49-year-old woman has been identified as the woman who fell between 50 and 70 feet into Purgatory Chasm in Sutton on Wednesday, April 23, authorities said.  Carolyn "Carrie" Sanger, of Topsfield, was hiking with her children when she fell at the 100-acre state park around 2 p.m., the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said. Her kids ran to get help, but authorities were unable to save her life, officials said.  She died at the scene, Sutton police said.  Sutton Police Chief Tom Calouro said his department was alerted to the incident after a 911 call.&nbs…

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Police & Fire
(Update) 4 Dead In Waterbury Wreck After Car Crashes Through Building (Update) 4 Dead In Waterbury Wreck After Car Crashes Through Building
(Update) 4 Dead In Waterbury Wreck After Car Crashes Through Building Update: Police have identified three brothers and a 20-year-old man as the victims in the crash. Click here for more information.  Original: Four people were killed early Thursday morning, April 24, when the car they were in crashed into a building in Waterbury, police said.  Officers were called to 45 Cherry St., where the car crashed into Hernandez Market around 12:45 a.m.  Three people inside the car died at the scene, and a fourth was rushed to a local hospital but later died from their injuries. No one was inside the portion of the building. A video fro…

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News
CT Electricity Costs To Fall — But Don’t Expect Big Savings CT Electricity Costs To Fall — But Don’t Expect Big Savings
CT Electricity Costs To Fall — But Don’t Expect Big Savings State regulators voted Wednesday to lower electric rates across Connecticut, but residents shouldn’t expect significant savings. According to the Connecticut Mirror, three commissioners from the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) voted to approve a rate adjustment for Eversource and United Illuminating customers. The change translates to an estimated $13 monthly decrease for Eversource users and a $3 drop for United Illuminating customers. However, actual savings will vary based on monthly electricity usage. The new prices begin on May 1 and will continue until at least September …

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Police & Fire
2-State Chase Ends After Police Box In Sedan In Greenwich; Passenger Raises Legal Red Flag 2-State Chase Ends After Police Box In Sedan In Greenwich; Passenger Raises Legal Red Flag
2-State Chase Ends After Police Box In Sedan In Greenwich; Passenger Raises Legal Red Flag A Bridgeport man is facing multiple charges after leading police on a cross-state pursuit that ended with a tense roadside stop in Greenwich, authorities said.  Heury Aponte, 23, fled a traffic stop in New York on Tuesday evening, April 22, according to Connecticut State Police.  Authorities in New York alerted troopers in Bridgeport and the Westchester County Real-Time Crime Center as the vehicle headed toward Connecticut on Interstate 95. State Troopers and Greenwich Police located the car on I-95 northbound and boxed it in, bringing it to a stop. But the alleged crimes didn't …

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Police & Fire
CT Drunk Driver Was Going Over Twice Speed Limit When He Hit, Killed Man In Lisbon: Police CT Drunk Driver Was Going Over Twice Speed Limit When He Hit, Killed Man In Lisbon: Police
CT Drunk Driver Was Going Over Twice Speed Limit When He Hit, Killed Man In Lisbon: Police A 36-year-old Ledyard man accused of driving drunk and fatally striking a pedestrian now faces new charges following a months-long investigation, police announced. William Stonier, of Ledyard, is charged with failure to maintain a lane, reckless driving, and second-degree manslaughter, Connecticut State Police said. He was previously charged with driving under the influence and illegal firearm possession while intoxicated. Police said Stonier hit Richard Dupont, of Jewett City, on River Road near the intersection of Lee Road in Lisbon on Oct. 14, 2024. Dupont died at the scene. According …

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Politics
Trump Plans To Add More Color To White House — And He'll Foot The Bill: Reports Trump Plans To Add More Color To White House — And He'll Foot The Bill: Reports
Trump Plans To Add More Color To White House — And He'll Foot The Bill: Reports President Donald Trump has announced plans to install two flagpoles to hoist nearly 100-foot flags on the White House lawn — continuing his ongoing renovation of the nation's most iconic residence, according to reports. Speaking to reporters outside the West Wing on Wednesday, April 23, Trump said he intends to place “two beautiful poles” on the North and South Lawns, USA Today reported. "They've needed flag poles for 200 years," Trump said. "I've often said, you know, they don't have a flag pole, per se. So we're putting one right where you saw us, and we're putting another one on the othe…

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Police & Fire
Westport Man Hid Camera In Bathroom He Shared With Roommate: Police Westport Man Hid Camera In Bathroom He Shared With Roommate: Police
Westport Man Hid Camera In Bathroom He Shared With Roommate: Police A Connecticut man is facing a serious criminal charge after police say he secretly recorded someone in a shared apartment bathroom using a hidden camera. Albert Steven Bermudez Ocampo, 38, of Westport, was arrested following a Westport Police investigation that began when the alleged victim reported discovering a concealed camera hidden in the bathroom of their apartment.  According to police, the camera had recorded videos of the victim taken without their knowledge or permission. It's unclear how long the camera had been in place.  Police arrested Bermudez Ocampo at his Westpor…

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News
3 Northeast High School Students Killed In Florida Spring Break Crash; 1 Remains Hospitalized 3 Northeast High School Students Killed In Florida Spring Break Crash; 1 Remains Hospitalized
3 Northeast High School Students Killed In Florida Spring Break Crash; 1 Remains Hospitalized Three Massachusetts high school seniors were killed earlier this week during a Spring Break trip to Florida when their SUV collided with a tractor-trailer, police said. Jimmy McIntosh, Hannah Wasserman, and Maisey O'Donnell — all 18-year-old students at Concord-Carlisle High School — died around 9:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, near Panama City in the Florida Panhandle, authorities said.  A fourth student, also 18, who has not been identified, remains in critical condition at a Florida hospital. Concord-Carlisle High School is about 30 minutes outside of Boston.  O'Donnell was among …

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