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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Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Hudson Valley Man Driving Drunk With Kids In Car, Police Say Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Hudson Valley Man Driving Drunk With Kids In Car, Police Say
Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Hudson Valley Man Driving Drunk With Kids In Car, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was charged with felony DWI after allegedly driving drunk with children in the car. The incident took place in Rockland County around 3 a.m., Monday, Sept. 19, in Ramapo. According to the Ramapo Police, a 37-year-old Orange County resident from Monroe was stopped for a routine traffic infraction when officers noticed he was allegedly impaired by alcohol. The man's 8-year-old daughter and 3-month-old son were in the vehicle, as well as a 1-year-old, police said. The man, whose identity was not released by police, was processed for the following charges:  Three c…
Mount Vernon Youth Baseball Coach Sentenced For Having Sex With 16-Year-Old Player Mount Vernon Youth Baseball Coach Sentenced For Having Sex With 16-Year-Old Player
Mount Vernon Youth Baseball Coach Sentenced For Having Sex With 16-Year-Old Player A Westchester County baseball coach has been sentenced to prison for having sex with a 16-year-old player. Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced that 31-year-old Mount Vernon resident Robert Pope was sentenced on Thursday, Sept. 22, to the maximum term of four years in state prison for engaging in sexual activity with a 16-year-old. In April 2021, Pope, the owner and head coach of Mount Vernon Baseball, an independent  organization, communicated with the victim through text messages and expressed his desire to see the victim, the DA's Office said. Pope, who …
Support Pours In For Family Of 50-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Support Pours In For Family Of 50-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash
Support Pours In For Family Of 50-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Support is pouring in for a popular Hudson Valley life coach who was killed during a vehicle crash. Erin T. Clancy died on Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Pleasant Valley, when police say another vehicle attempted to pass two cars and hit Erin's car head-on. Since his passing, family, friends, and strangers have donated to a GoFundMe account set up by family friend  Michelle Cummings to cover final expenses costs. "Erin was a devoted husband, a super devoted father, and extremely devoted to his community," Cummings said. Earlier report: 50-Year-Old From Stanford Killed In Crash Was Life…
4 Long Island Businesses Closed, 2 Women Charged After Complaints, Including For Prostitution 4 Long Island Businesses Closed, 2 Women Charged After Complaints, Including For Prostitution
4 Long Island Businesses Closed, 2 Women Charged After Complaints, Including For Prostitution Four businesses on Long Island were shut down and two women were arrested following quality of life complaints from residents. Suffolk County Police coordinated with Brookhaven town investigators, building inspector, and fire marshall to investigate numerous quality of life complaints, including prostitution. Police said more than 50 summonses were issued to four establishments for various code violations and all four were shut down including:  The J & L Spa, 600 East Middle Country Rd., Selden. No Name, 3663 Route 112, Coram. Foot Relaxing Station, 1070 Middle Country Road,…
2 Men Rescued After Jet Ski Breaks Down Near Overlook Beach, Suffolk County Police Say 2 Men Rescued After Jet Ski Breaks Down Near Overlook Beach, Suffolk County Police Say
2 Men Rescued After Jet Ski Breaks Down Near Overlook Beach, Suffolk County Police Say Marine Police on Long Island rescued two men after their jet ski became disabled. The incident took place around 5:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23, in the Fire Island Inlet near Overlook Beach in. Babylon. According to Suffolk County Police, two men were riding a Yamaha Jet Ski in the Fire Island Inlet, when the vehicle became disabled. One of the men called 911 and reported they were drifting in the inlet. Marine Bureau Officers Rob Jenkins, Ray Cairo, and Kevin Butler responded aboard Marine Kilo. The officers, aided by a Suffolk County Police aviation helicopter, located the je…
Woman Stopped Near Intersection In New Canaan Drove Under Influence, Police Say Woman Stopped Near Intersection In New Canaan Drove Under Influence, Police Say
Woman Stopped Near Intersection In New Canaan Drove Under Influence, Police Say A Fairfield County woman was arrested for alleged DUI after police received calls of a possible intoxicated driver. The incident took place in New Canaan around 9:20 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 22 in the area of Frogtown Road and Weed Street. According to Lt. Jason Ferraro, of the New Canaan Police, responding officers found the vehicle stopped on Frogtown Road near Hanford Lane.  Upon speaking with the driver, identified as Christina Lynette Furniss, age 43, of Stamford, officers detected signs of impairment, Ferraro said. Furniss was taken into custody and charged with …
Fugitive From Justice Nabbed In Hudson Valley For Stealing 2 Cars In 2 Days, Police Say Fugitive From Justice Nabbed In Hudson Valley For Stealing 2 Cars In 2 Days, Police Say
Fugitive From Justice Nabbed In Hudson Valley For Stealing 2 Cars In 2 Days, Police Say A 19-year-old man who was a fugitive from justice was nabbed again for stealing two cars in two days from the same town. The unidentified man was arrested in Rockland County on Tuesday, Sept. 13, in Suffern. According to Suffern Police, officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle on Thursday, Sept. 8. Video surveillance captured the suspect and officers were able to identify him shortly after receiving the report. When officers responded to the suspect's home, there was a separate vehicle parked in the driveway that had been stolen from Clarkstown on Monday, Sept. 12, and had licens…
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing From Central Islip Store Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing From Central Islip Store
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing From Central Islip Store Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying two men who allegedly stole items from a Home Depot Store. The incident took place at the Home Depot in Central Islip on Friday, Sept. 16, Suffolk County Police said. The men stole Romex brand electrical wire from the store, located at 301 South Research Place. The merchandise was valued at approximately $640, police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about this incident can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-…
CT Father Charged With Severely Beating 6-Week-Old, Police Say CT Father Charged With Severely Beating 6-Week-Old, Police Say
CT Father Charged With Severely Beating 6-Week-Old, Police Say A Connecticut father has been arrested for allegedly severely beating his 6-week-old causing extensive injuries. The incident took place around in New Haven County around 4 a.m., on Friday, Sept. 23, in Ansonia. According to Lt. Patrick Lynch of the Ansonia Police, the department was notified on Friday by the Department of Children and Families of a possible child abuse case. DCF reported the juvenile victim was currently at Yale New Haven Hospital being treated for injuries. Hospital personnel informed police the child had multiple injuries including, a brain bleed, fractured ribs, lacera…
17-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Crash That Destroyed Historic House In Hudson Valley 17-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Crash That Destroyed Historic House In Hudson Valley
17-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Crash That Destroyed Historic House In Hudson Valley A 17-year-old Hudson Valley resident has been arrested for alleged DWI after destroying a much-loved historic house when his vehicle slammed into it, causing a massive fire. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 3 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 in the Hughsonville hamlet in the town of Wappinger. New York State troopers discovered the crash and the fire after hearing what sounded like a loud crash while on patrol near Route 9D, said Trooper AJ Hicks. The arriving troopers found a 2007 Honda Odyssey had crashed into a barn and a fire erupted, Hicks said.d Earlier report: Car Cra…
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