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Kathy Reakes

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Kathy Reaks has worked as a reporter in the local news business since 1984, starting as a news clerk and working her way up. She spent 17 years at Florida Today in Melbourne, Florida as a general assignment reporter, crime reporter, entertainment reporter and restaurant critic. She worked four years at Hometown News as a general assignment reporter, then another two years at Spacecoast Daily in Cocoa Beach, Florida. She attended Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne, Florida.

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Police & Fire

Man Nabbed For Grabbing Women's Buttocks In Food Court At Popular CT Mall, Police Say A man was charged with sexual assault after allegedly grabbing the butts of at least two women at a popular mall in Connecticut. The man was arrested on Monday, Oct. 30 at the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford. According to Milford Police, officers were dispatched to the mall for a man grabbing a woman's buttocks. The officer spoke to the victim who said that the man had approached her and a friend near the food court and told the victim he felt like touching their “butt.” He then grabbed the victim’s buttocks. While speaking to the victim, the officer was approached b…

by Kathy Reakes

11/05/2023

Police & Fire

Scam Alert: Don't Believe Call From 'Officer Johnson,' Sheriff From Region Says Another phone scam is making the rounds in the region. This time, this caller is "Officer Johnson," claiming to be from the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office. "Officer Johnson" claims to be from the Sheriff’s Office and tells the victim that there is a warrant that has been issued for the victim’s arrest because they failed to report for jury duty, said Undersheriff Eric Chaboty, of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office He then advises the victim that they can avoid arrest if they pay a fine over the phone. The victim is then instructed to purchase a prepaid debit card and provide the …

by Kathy Reakes

11/05/2023

News

Hudson Valley 3D Printer Ghost Gun Maker Sentenced To Prison A Hudson Valley man who admitted making ghost guns using a 3D printer has been sentenced to prison. Orange County resident Noah James McCagg, age 22, of Port Jervis, was sentenced on Monday, Oct. 30 to 10 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision in relation to his guilty plea of criminal possession of a weapon. After conducting a joint narcotics investigation with the Orange County Drug Task Force, members of the city of Port Jervis Police engaged in a foot pursuit with McCagg on Saturday, March 25, on Front Street in Port Jervis, court documents show. Earlier: Port Jer…

by Kathy Reakes

11/05/2023

Lifestyle

Popular Beauty/Spa Business Bluemercury Reopens New Fairfield County Location A popular Fairfield County business known for its spa, makeup, perfumes, and luxury skincare solutions has reopened in its new location. Bluemercury recently opened in New Canaan with a glittery store featuring an updated design concept and evolved retail experience. The store features personalized services and offerings, dedicated to premium service and anchored by the “Center Bar” where clients can enjoy consultations, tutorials, and new offerings and discover brands with Bluemercury’s trained beauty experts. Fans of the business will find a new fragrance wardrobe (with brands like D.S.…

by Kathy Reakes

11/05/2023

Lifestyle

Video: 4 Kittens Saved From High-Voltage Area In Stamford By Eversource Worker Ready for a new kitten? Soon there will be four up for adoption after the little ones were saved from a high-voltage area in Fairfield County when an Eversource worker spotted the babies while working. The incident occurred in Stamford where Eversource lineworker Branden Collins was working when he noticed a ball of fur and realized there were kittens in a dangerous area with energized lines and transformers, said Jamie Ratliff, Eversource spokesperson. Collins de-energized the area and made it safe to enter so he could grab the kittens. With the help of Stamford Police and Ani…

by Kathy Reakes

11/05/2023

Police & Fire

Suspicious Death: Woman's Body Found Behind American Legion In Bridgeport Police in Fairfield County are investigating after a woman's body was found "positioned near a dumpster," behind a busy American Legion. The incident occurred in Bridgeport around 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, at 1028 Stratford Ave. Bridgeport Police officers responded to the area and found a deceased female in the rear parking lot near a dumpster, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police. The area where the body was found. Bridgeport Police Department Medical personnel arrived on the scene and confirmed the woman was dead. The Detective Bureau responded and took charge of t…

by Kathy Reakes

11/04/2023

Police & Fire

Fraud Task Force Nabs 3 In Region For Misue Of Public Benefits, Officials Say Three residents from the region have been charged with misuse of public benefits by a Fraud Task Force. The arrests took place throughout Sullivan County during September and October. Those charged include: Stephanie Scanna, age 39, of Neversink was arrested and charged on Saturday, Sept. 16 with petit larceny and misuse of food stamps. It is alleged that Scanna stole $380.13 in SNAP benefits from the Sullivan County Department of Social Services by using a benefit card that belonged to a deceased individual. Scanna was processed and released on an appearance ticket to…

by Kathy Reakes

11/04/2023

Police & Fire

$8.5 Million Psychedelic Mushrooms Found In CT Grow House, Police Say A 21-year-old Connecticut man was busted for allegedly operating a clandestine psilocybin mushroom growing operation at a home worth more than $8.5 million. The arrest went down in Hartford County in Burlington around 9 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 2 when members of the DEA Hartford Task Force and the statewide Narcotics Task Force arrived at the home after receiving a tip that Westen Soule, of Burlington, was allegedly operating a mushroom grow house. Upon arriving at the home, detectives made contact with Soule and found ventilation equipment throughout the residence consistent with those used i…

by Kathy Reakes

11/03/2023

News

Traffic Alert: Section Of 9W In Hudson Valley Closes For Road Work A section of a busy Hudson Valley roadway is closed over the weekend for maintenance. The work will take place in Rockland County in Orangetown from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 4, on Route 9W. The New York State Department of Transportation is advising Rockland County motorists to expect Route 9W to close in both directions between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and follow the posted detour utilizing Route 59, Route 303, and Route 340. Local residents will be able to access their properties. Motorists are urged to slow d…

by Kathy Reakes

11/03/2023

Police & Fire

Woman's Body Found On Hudson Valley Golf Course New York State Police are investigating after a woman's body was found on the edge of a Hudson Valley golf course. The discovery was made in Dutchess County around 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Fishkill Golf Course in the town of Fishkill. According to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police, investigators are providing few details as they work the case. The woman has not been identified by officials. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Kathy Reakes

11/03/2023

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