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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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Stamford Man Caught After Fleeing From Occupied Wilton Home, Police Say Stamford Man Caught After Fleeing From Occupied Wilton Home, Police Say
Stamford Man Caught After Fleeing From Occupied Wilton Home, Police Say A man was arrested for allegedly trespassing inside an occupied home and then running from police in Fairfield County. Lowell Nicholas, age 26, of Stamford, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 31, after entering a Wilton home. According to Lt. Gregg Phillipson, of the Wilton Police, an investigation revealed that Nicholas fled the residence when he came into contact with one of the residents.  Wilton Police then responded to the area and located Nicholas a short distance away from the house, Phillipson said. Nicholas then fled the area as officers approached him, but …

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Have You Seen Him? Police Asking For Help Finding Missing Hudson Valley Man Have You Seen Him? Police Asking For Help Finding Missing Hudson Valley Man
Have You Seen Him? Police Asking For Help Finding Missing Hudson Valley Man Police in the Hudson Valley are asking for assistance locating a missing man who hasn't been seen in a week. Dutchess County resident Christopher Imperatore, age 31, of Hyde Park, was reported missing on Wednesday, Aug. 31. According to Chief Robert Benson, of the Hyde Park Police, Imperatore left his residence on Haviland Road around 3 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 27, and has not returned. Imperatore left his residence with two laundry bags loaded with unknown items, Benson said. The missing man has had a history of leaving his home and going into the woods for s…

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Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Wanted For Robbery At CT Cumberland Farms Know Him? Man Wanted For Robbery At CT Cumberland Farms
Know Him? Man Wanted For Robbery At CT Cumberland Farms Police in Connecticut are asking the public for help identifying a man wanted for an attempted robbery with a knife at a convenience store.  The incident took place in New Haven County around 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 5 in North Branford at the. Cumberland Farms. According to the North Branford Police, a man walked into the store located at 2090 Foxon Road, pulled a knife and jumped the counter, and held the knife to an employee's neck while demanding money. The suspect is described as a white male 5-foot-9, 180 pounds who was wearing a black and white hooded jacket, a black and blue b…

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Police & Fire
18-Year-Old Shot Walking Down Street In Hudson Valley, Police Say 18-Year-Old Shot Walking Down Street In Hudson Valley, Police Say
18-Year-Old Shot Walking Down Street In Hudson Valley, Police Say Police are investigating after an 18-year-old was shot in the leg while walking down a street in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Rockland County just after 1 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 5 in the hamlet of Hillcrest. According to Det. Lt. Chris Franklin of the Ramapo Police, the man was walking on Slinn Avenue in Hillcrest when he was shot. He was treated at Westchester Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries, Franklin said. Police did not name the victim. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should contact the Ramapo Police at 845-357-2400. Check back …

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Police & Fire
47-Year-Old Drowns During Family Outing In Region 47-Year-Old Drowns During Family Outing In Region
47-Year-Old Drowns During Family Outing In Region A man from the region drowned while attempting to swim across a river while on an outing with his family. The incident took place in Sullivan County around 1;30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 3, in the Delaware River at the Landers Minisink Campground in the town of Highland. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, Long Island resident Ricardo Ismalej Xujar, age 47, of Flanders in Suffolk County, was at the campground with family and friends for the holiday weekend.  Xujar entered the river at approximately 1:30 p.m. and attempted to swim across when he became fatigued and went under the …

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Know Them? Stamford Police Looking For Duo Who Stole $900 Sneakers, Police Say Know Them? Stamford Police Looking For Duo Who Stole $900 Sneakers, Police Say
Know Them? Stamford Police Looking For Duo Who Stole $900 Sneakers, Police Say Police in Fairfield County are seeking the public's assistance in identifying two suspects wanted in connection with the theft of a $900 pair of sneakers. The incident took place in Stamford at the Plug Sneaker store around 1:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2. According to Sgt. Sean Scanlan, the took went into the store and took a $900l pair of sneakers. If anyone can ID them please call 203-977-4407 or send an anonymous text to Tip411. You can send the text by texting the word StamfordPD and the tip information to 847411 (tip411). 

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CT Detective Arrested Following Off-Duty Shooting, Police Say CT Detective Arrested Following Off-Duty Shooting, Police Say
CT Detective Arrested Following Off-Duty Shooting, Police Say A Connecticut police detective was arrested for allegedly shooting a person in the hand while off-duty. Harford Police Department Det. Gregory Thomas, age 39, of Wolcott, was arrested and charged in New Haven County in connection to a shooting in Waterbury on Sunday, Sept. 4. According to Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police Department, officers responded to the area of Kingsley Court just before 5 a.m. on a report of a gunshot victim. When officers arrived, they found a 37-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his left hand, Bessette said. The victim was transported to Saint&nb…

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Good Samaritan Injured During Fight At Long Island Restaurant, Police Say Good Samaritan Injured During Fight At Long Island Restaurant, Police Say
Good Samaritan Injured During Fight At Long Island Restaurant, Police Say A Good Samaritan was injured after grabbing a gun that was being used in an attack at a Long Island restaurant. The incident took place in Uniondale around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30 in Uniondale at the Golden Crest Restaurant. According to detectives, Kevin Allen, age 50, of Roosevelt, was standing in line at the restaurant when he was approached by another man he knew and a fight began. As the two men were exchanging words, the unnamed man pulled a black gun from his waistband and pointed it at Allen, police said. During the fight, the gun fell to the ground where it was retrieved by a …

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New Farmingdale Restaurant Draws High Praise For Pizza, Homemade Pasta New Farmingdale Restaurant Draws High Praise For Pizza, Homemade Pasta
New Farmingdale Restaurant Draws High Praise For Pizza, Homemade Pasta Open for just two months, a new Italian restaurant on Long Island is making a name for itself with fresh pasta, swirling drinks, and pizzas of all kinds. Owned by Chef Eric LeVine who also owns 317 Main in Farmingdale, Vico is located next door, at 313 Main St.  Vico's focus is freshly handmade pasta and pizzas that are quickly becoming the talk of foodies and Italian fans alike. A quick look at Yelp is full of five-star reviews for the newly renovated space that is small, but cozy and is hand designed by the chef. Chef LeVine says the name is derived from a small town in south…

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Police & Fire
Woman Accused Of Stealing $2,500 From Staples In Mount Kisco Woman Accused Of Stealing $2,500 From Staples In Mount Kisco
Woman Accused Of Stealing $2,500 From Staples In Mount Kisco A Northern Westchester woman was allegedly caught stealing more than $2,500 from a business through fraudulent refunds. Octavia Johnson, age 37, of Mount Kisco, was arrested at the Staples on Noth Bedford Road on Tuesday, Aug. 9, and charged with grand larceny. According to the Westchester County Police, Johnson was caught after loss prevention staff provided documentation alleging she stole more than $2,500 through fraudulent refund transactions. She is due in Mount Kisco Court on Thursday, Aug. 25.

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