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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Man, Woman Wanted In Connection To Robbery In Greenwich Man, Woman Wanted In Connection To Robbery In Greenwich
Man, Woman Wanted In Connection To Robbery In Greenwich Police in Fairfield County secured arrest warrants for an out-of-state couple who are wanted for a robbery in the area in which a gun was displayed. The incidents took place in Greenwich on Saturday, June 25 at 115 Mason St.  The two suspects sought by police are originally from the New Orleans area, Greenwich Police said. The warrants were issued for Lamoine Ward, of La Place, Lousiana, and Kristen McKenzie, of Metairie, Lousiana, who are facing charges of robbery, assault, and larceny, police said. The warrants allege that McKenzie attempted to shoplift several items from a retail …
Suspect Nabbed For Sexual Assault Of Minor In Norwalk Suspect Nabbed For Sexual Assault Of Minor In Norwalk
Suspect Nabbed For Sexual Assault Of Minor In Norwalk A Fairfield County man has been charged with the alleged sexual assault of a minor following an investigation. The incident began in Norwalk in March when the department's Special Victims Unit began investigating the sexual assault of a juvenile, said Lt. Terrence Blake, of the Norwalk Police. Based upon Detective James Thompson’s lengthy investigation and the evidence analysis conducted by the state Forensic Science Laboratory, it was determined that Eddy Puchaicela-Lara, age 31, of Norwalk, was the suspect in the assault, Blake said. An arrest warrant was issued for P…
Hudson Valley Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash. The crash took place in Orange County in Newburgh on Saturday, July 30 at the intersection of South Street and Pierces Road. When officers arrived on the scene they found the 32-year-old Newburgh man unconscious and unresponsive, said the city of Newburgh Police. The man was immediately transported to St. Luke’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. The victim has not been identified. Police are looking for any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time of the incident, police said.…
1 Killed, 2 Others Injured In Shooting On CT Street 1 Killed, 2 Others Injured In Shooting On CT Street
1 Killed, 2 Others Injured In Shooting On CT Street A Connecticut man is dead and two others wounded following a shooting on a city street. The incident took place in Hartford just before 11 p.m., Monday, Aug. 2, in the area of Winter Street. Hartford Police officers responded to the area of Brook Street at Winter Street for two ShotSpotter notifications. Upon arrival, two victims of gunfire were located in the area of 13 Winter St., said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police. One victim, identified as Brian Evans. age 23, of Hartford, was unresponsive on the scene and responding officers began life-saving measures …
Long Island Man Charged With Burglary For Threatening Former Co-Workers, Police Say Long Island Man Charged With Burglary For Threatening Former Co-Workers, Police Say
Long Island Man Charged With Burglary For Threatening Former Co-Workers, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested and charged with burglary and menacing after allegedly returning to a former employer and threatening employees with a knife. The incident took place in Great Neck on Monday, Aug. 1, in the Great Neck Plaza. According to detectives, Frank Prestia, age 26, of Little Neck, a former employee of a pizzeria in the Great Neck Plaza area, arrived at the restaurant and began threatening other employees with a knife while demanding money.  The manager was able to detain Prestia until the police arrived, police said.  Prestia was arrested and …
Know Him? Police Search For Brazen Bridgeport Home Burglary Suspect Know Him? Police Search For Brazen Bridgeport Home Burglary Suspect
Know Him? Police Search For Brazen Bridgeport Home Burglary Suspect Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for assistance identifying a brazen robbery suspect who allegedly burglarized a home. The incident took place in Bridgeport between 8:30 and 10 p.m. on Friday, July 29 in the 100 block of Frenchtown Road, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police. The suspect is described as a thin male who appears to be tattooed on both calves. During the crime, caught on video surveillance, the man is wearing a baseball-style hat with the word “Columbia” written inside an emblem on the front side of the cap, Gilleran said. The suspect also had wha…
Yorktown Resident Accused Of Harassing Another Woman She Said Was Stalking Her Yorktown Resident Accused Of Harassing Another Woman She Said Was Stalking Her
Yorktown Resident Accused Of Harassing Another Woman She Said Was Stalking Her A resident in the area has been charged with a criminal summons for alleged harassment of another woman she claimed was stalking her. Catherine Camerota, age 67, of Yorktown, was charged on Friday, July 29, after the victim went to the police, concerned for her safety, said the Yorktown Police. Camerota is accused of following the victim in her vehicle, blocking the victim in her parking space, confronting the victim, and accusing her of stalking, police said. "The defendant's behavior caused the victim to be seriously annoyed and alarmed," police said. On Friday, Yorktown Police met with…
Area Man Nabbed In Stolen Utility Van, Police Say Area Man Nabbed In Stolen Utility Van, Police Say
Area Man Nabbed In Stolen Utility Van, Police Say A man from the region was busted for allegedly having a utility van that was reported stolen the week before. The arrest took place in Ulster County on Sunday, July 31 in the town of Saugerties. Jeffrey D. Traver, age 39, of Saugerties, was arrested after police received information that he was in possession of a utility van that was reported stolen on Monday, July 25, said Saugerties Police Chief Joseph Sinagra said. Officers responded to the area of Route 32 and located the stolen utility van, occupied, in a driveway, Sinagra said. Traver was arrested at the scene and charged with …
Hudson Valley Woman Hit With 31 Tickets After Fleeing Attempted Traffic Stop, Police Say Hudson Valley Woman Hit With 31 Tickets After Fleeing Attempted Traffic Stop, Police Say
Hudson Valley Woman Hit With 31 Tickets After Fleeing Attempted Traffic Stop, Police Say A Hudson Valley woman who allegedly refused to stop for state police was issued 31 traffic tickets including one for driving impaired. The incident took place in Orange County in the hamlet of Deerpark, around 11:50 p.m. on Sunday, July 31. According to state police, troopers spotted a 2020 Ford Mustang traveling on Peenpack Trail in Huguenot, in violation of several traffic laws, said Trooper Steven Nevel.  When troopers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver, later identified as Orange County resident Brittaney Brush, age 29, of Huguenot, failed to stop, Nevel said. She traveled…
Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train
Person Struck, Killed By Lirr Train A person standing on the tracks was struck and killed by a Long Island Railroad Train. The incident took place near Hampton Bays a little after 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 1. According to the Southampton Police, patrol units responded to the area after receiving a call from the MTA that a pedestrian had been struck by a train.  The train stopped west of Hillstation Road where the person was found dead on the eastbound side of the tracks, police said. MTA Police responded to the location and are conducting an investigation. LIRR officials said on Twitter an "unauthorized person on the track…
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