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Josh Lanier

Assistant Managing Editor

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.

Josh Lanier's Contributions

Lifestyle

Dave Portnoy Declares New Haven A ‘Stronghold’ After 6-Pizzeria Blitz: Which Scored Highest? Dave Portnoy didn’t just come to New Haven for a slice — he came to reaffirm its throne. The Barstool Sports "El Presidente” made a whirlwind stop through six pizzerias around the New Haven region, tossing out ratings and raising crusts like a pizza pope on tour. Portnoy, who’s munched his way across the country, calls the Elm City area a “Dave Portnoy stronghold” — a bold, sauce-splattered badge of honor in a town that takes its pie as seriously as its history. Related: CT Fires Up Pizza Feud With Cheesy Billboards In NYC: 'No Shame In 2nd Place' Here are the six pizzerias Portnoy v…

by Josh Lanier

07/18/2025

News

Plane Slides Off Runway At Hartford-Brainard Airport A small single-engine airplane skidded off the runway while landing at Hartford-Brainard Airport, the Connecticut Airport Authority said. The incident happened around 1:45 p.m. on Friday, July 18. Hartford-Brainard Airport temporarily closed following the incident, but a secondary runway reopened for aircraft use just before 4 p.m., the CAA said. Hartford firefighters were dispatched to the scene, but were not needed, authorities said. Hartford Fire Department District Chief Mario Oquendo Jr. told CTInsider that the aircraft's front landing gear failed to d…

by Josh Lanier

07/18/2025

Police & Fire

West Hartford Man Accused of DUI After Crashing Into DOT Truck In Berlin Work Zone A late-night crash inside a Berlin construction zone has led to DUI and reckless endangerment charges after state police say a driver rear-ended a parked Department of Transportation vehicle with flashing emergency lights, authorities said. Brian Ayers, 46, of West Hartford, was identified as the driver who veered left from the right lane of Route 9 northbound near Exit 34 and slammed into the back of a stationary DOT truck Thursday, July 17, around 9:15 p.m., Connecticut State Police said. The crash occurred in a closed lane during an active highway construction project. The DOT vehi…

by Josh Lanier

07/18/2025

Police & Fire

CT Mom Charged With Killing Her Baby Boy In Drunken Enfield I-91 Crash: Police Just days before his first birthday, 11-month-old Isiah Ortiz was killed in an overnight crash on I-91 in Enfield. Now, his mother is facing serious charges, including manslaughter, authorities said. Fransheska Stuart, 30, of Meriden, was arrested on Tuesday, July 15. Nearly 18 months after she crashed her 2006 Honda Accord just before 2 a.m. on Dec. 10, 2023, near Exit 45 southbound when she lost control, hit a guardrail, and the car flipped onto its side, Connecticut State Police said. When emergency crews arrived, the metal of the car was compressing Stuart’s c…

by Josh Lanier

07/18/2025

Police & Fire

Chase Ends In I-91 Glastonbury Crash; Southington Man Hit 120 MPH In Escape Attempt: Police A Connecticut man was arrested after leading state police on a dangerous high-speed chase on I-91 that ended in a crash in Glastonbury, according to authorities. Tyler Marandino, of Southington, was behind the wheel of a gray Dodge Avenger when a state trooper spotted the car speeding in the right lanes near Exit 23 in Rocky Hill around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, Connecticut State Police said. The trooper clocked the vehicle going 95 mph in a 65 mph zone. When the trooper turned on emergency lights and sirens to stop the car, Marandino at first began pulling over, but then it sudde…

by Josh Lanier

07/18/2025

Police & Fire

Norwalk Man Charged After 5-Year-Old Reports Repeated Assaults: Police A 60-year-old Connecticut man has been arrested after a 5-year-old told police he had repeatedly sexually assaulted them. Jose Rodriguez, of Norwalk, was arrested after the child identified him as the perpetrator of the ongoing abuse, authorities said. After a monthslong investigation, Norwawlk police arrested him at his Ferris Avenue home on Wednesday, July 16. Police charged Rodriguez with first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor, authorities said. He was being held on a $1 million bond, police added. Police did not release any further det…

by Josh Lanier

07/17/2025

Obituaries

Community Rallies Around Stoughton Brothers Who Drowned In Fishing Accident Off RI Coast Two brothers from Stoughton have died after falling into the water while fishing in Little Compton in Rhode Island. Officials say the pair had been fishing from rocks near Warren’s Point when one of them slipped and the other jumped in to try to help, according to WPRI. Now the community is coming together to help their family. Crews spent hours searching the waters over the weekend. After a full day of searching on Saturday, July 11, the effort resumed Sunday with help from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Their bodies were found near where they had last been …

by Josh Lanier

07/16/2025

Police & Fire

New Haven Driver Gets Prison After Deadly Crash, Leaves Father Of 4 Dying In Street A 21-year-old New Haven man is headed to prison after he sped away from a crash that left a motorcyclist dead. Dajon Morris was sentenced to 10 years in prison, with it suspended after five years, the state prosecutor said. He must serve five years of probation once he's released from jail after pleading guilty to evading responsibility in connection with a deadly 2023 hit-and-run. The crash happened at the corner of Clay Street and Haven Street in New Haven just before 9:30 p.m. on June 7, 2023. Morris, who was driving without a license, registration, or insurance, failed …

by Josh Lanier

07/16/2025

Police & Fire

Stranger Bravely Saves Captain, Dog After Boat Capsizes On Connecticut River In Rocky Hill A boating trip took a dangerous turn on the Connecticut River when a small vessel overturned near Ferry Park, leaving the captain struggling to stay above water and his dog trapped beneath the boat. Emergency crews from the Rocky Hill Fire Department, police, and EMS rushed to the scene after getting the call around 2:19 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15. The boat was found upside-down about 200 feet from the docks. The operator was clinging to the back of a nearby boat, struggling in the water. But help didn’t just come from first responders. A person aboard an approaching boat jumped into …

by Josh Lanier

07/16/2025

Police & Fire

Armed Robbery Shuts Down West Hartford Bank; Police Investigating An armed robbery at a West Hartford bank sent police racing to the scene late Wednesday morning, closing the branch and launching an active investigation. According to the West Hartford Police Department, officers responded to the American Eagle Financial Credit Union at 1245 New Britain Avenue at 11:31 a.m. following reports of an armed robbery. “There are no reported injuries and no threat to the public,” police said. No arrests have been made. Detectives and patrol officers remain on site, and the bank will be closed for the rest of the day. As the investigation unfolds, customers…

by Josh Lanier

07/16/2025

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