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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
Firefighter Injured Battling Blaze At Popular Rocky Hill Restaurant Firefighter Injured Battling Blaze At Popular Rocky Hill Restaurant
Firefighter Injured Battling Blaze At Popular Rocky Hill Restaurant An early-morning fire sent one firefighter to the hospital and caused significant damage to a popular Connecticut seafood restaurant. The blaze at Saybrook Fish House in Rocky Hill was first reported at 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, according to firefighters. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke pouring from the back of the building at 2165 Silas Deane Highway. The fire was traced to a utility room, officials said. One firefighter suffered minor arm injuries while battling the flames and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The fire marshal’s office is investigating the cause. Crews …

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Police & Fire
State Investigating Inmate's Death At MacDougall-Walker Prison State Investigating Inmate's Death At MacDougall-Walker Prison
State Investigating Inmate's Death At MacDougall-Walker Prison State authorities are investigating after an inmate at a Connecticut prison died.  According to the state Department of Corrections, employees at MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution removed the man from his cell around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, and took him to an area hospital, where he later died.  Officials did not release the person's name or speculate on what happened before he was taken out of the cell.  The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death. 

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Police & Fire
Trio Arrested After 100 Dead Animals Found in Old Saybrook Homes Trio Arrested After 100 Dead Animals Found in Old Saybrook Homes
Trio Arrested After 100 Dead Animals Found in Old Saybrook Homes Authorities say three people are facing animal cruelty charges after investigators uncovered disturbing conditions inside two Old Saybrook houses. Police reported that more than 100 dead animals were found, along with several others barely surviving in filthy and unsafe environments. Old Saybrook police said they found the menagerie of dead rabbits, chickens, ducks, and cats earlier this year, but hadn't been able to track down the people who they say were responsible, until now. An arrest warrant later pulled by NBC Connecticut revealed the full scope — 105 dead animals in total — inc…

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Police & Fire
Middle-Aged Man Rescued From Vernon Playground Slide, Learns He’s Not Age-Appropriate Middle-Aged Man Rescued From Vernon Playground Slide, Learns He’s Not Age-Appropriate
Middle-Aged Man Rescued From Vernon Playground Slide, Learns He’s Not Age-Appropriate A 40-year-old Connecticut man who is young at heart but middle-aged in body had to be rescued after he got stuck in a tube slide.  Firefighters were called to Northeast School on East Street in Vernon, where the man became wedged in a plastic slide around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16.  The man was found “feet and head first” inside the slide’s middle section, forcing rescuers to dismantle it to free him. This afternoon, just after 4:30 pm the Town of Vernon Fire Department, Vernon EMS, and Vernon PD were dispatched to... Posted by Town of Vernon Fire Department on Satu…

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Police & Fire
Intoxicated Driver Tried To Climb Back Into Car After Rollover Crash: Police Intoxicated Driver Tried To Climb Back Into Car After Rollover Crash: Police
Intoxicated Driver Tried To Climb Back Into Car After Rollover Crash: Police A Connecticut man is facing multiple charges after police say he crashed his SUV while intoxicated, then tried to climb back inside the overturned vehicle before being taken into custody. Christopher Jon Telesco, 49, of Norwalk, faces multiple charges following the crash on Monday, Aug. 18, police said.  Norwalk officers were called to East Avenue around 3:45 p.m. after a gold Acura MDX had rolled over onto its side. It's unclear what caused the crash.  Police watched as Telesco tried to crawl back into the wrecked vehicle, authorities said.  Investigators determi…

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Police & Fire
Mass Dentist Hid Camera In Staff Bathroom — Twice: DA Mass Dentist Hid Camera In Staff Bathroom — Twice: DA
Mass Dentist Hid Camera In Staff Bathroom — Twice: DA A Marlborough dentist is facing serious charges after investigators say he secretly placed a camera inside a staff bathroom at the dental practice where he worked. Dr. Patrick Tu Huynh, 35, was arraigned on multiple charges, including seven counts of photographing a person in a state of nudity without consent, two counts of unlawful wiretap, and destruction of property, according to the Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. It's unclear if patients had access to the bathroom.  The case began in May when a dental assistant at New England Dental Group reported finding a camera ta…

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Police & Fire
ICE Arrests 65 In CT In Retaliatory Operation, Danbury, Stamford Leaders Decry Tactics ICE Arrests 65 In CT In Retaliatory Operation, Danbury, Stamford Leaders Decry Tactics
ICE Arrests 65 In CT In Retaliatory Operation, Danbury, Stamford Leaders Decry Tactics Federal immigration agents launched a sweeping, multi-day raid across Connecticut last week, arresting 65 people in what officials openly admitted was a direct response to the state’s new sanctuary law. The move drew swift condemnation from community leaders, who accused Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of spreading fear through intimidation. ICE’s Boston field office confirmed the crackdown — dubbed “Operation Broken Trust” — was designed to send a warning to lawmakers after Connecticut passed the Trust Act in May. The law limits cooperation between local police and federal immigra…

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Police & Fire
Man Barricaded In Stamford Luxury Apartment Wanted In NY Theft Case: Police Man Barricaded In Stamford Luxury Apartment Wanted In NY Theft Case: Police
Man Barricaded In Stamford Luxury Apartment Wanted In NY Theft Case: Police A man wanted for financial crimes in New York was arrested after a tense three-hour standoff with Stamford police at a downtown apartment building, authorities said. Jerry Genesis, 34, barricaded himself inside The Urby apartments on Greyrock Place after officers arrived to serve a warrant. When they knocked on the door, Genesis “slammed the door in their faces and refused to come out,” according to police. New York authorities said Genesis had fled the state after posting bail in a theft case. Officials did not disclose what was allegedly stolen. Stamford officers surrounded the building …

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Business
Walgreens To Close Torrington Pharmacy Along With 2 More CT Locations Walgreens To Close Torrington Pharmacy Along With 2 More CT Locations
Walgreens To Close Torrington Pharmacy Along With 2 More CT Locations Walgreens is not finished with its round of Connecticut closings. The company announced this week that it would close three more stores in the Nutmeg state, as the pharmacy giant reduces its nationwide footprint.  A company spokesperson said Walgreens would close stores in Hamden, Meriden, and Torrington in the coming weeks.  The company has already shut down eight locations across Connecticut this year, including East Hartford, East Haven, New Britain, and New Milford. The schedule for the next round of closures is:  The Walgreens at 1191 Dixwell Avenue in Hamden wi…

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Police & Fire
Mass Firefighter Convicted Of Repeatedly Raping 15-Year-Old Mass Firefighter Convicted Of Repeatedly Raping 15-Year-Old
Mass Firefighter Convicted Of Repeatedly Raping 15-Year-Old A Worcester County jury has convicted a 27-year-old Millbury man of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old girl, according to District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Colton Paszkowski was found guilty on six counts of child rape following a two-day trial in Superior Court. He was acquitted on a charge of witness intimidation. After the verdict, his bail was revoked, and he was taken into custody, the Worcester County District Attorney said.  Prosecutors said the assaults happened in 2021 across three Worcester County communities — Northbridge, Millbury, and Sutton. Paszkowski was arrested in De…

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