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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Multi-Agency Probe Results In Seizure Of AR-15 Variants, Other Weapons, CT State Police Say Multi-Agency Probe Results In Seizure Of AR-15 Variants, Other Weapons, CT State Police Say
Multi-Agency Probe Results In Seizure Of AR-15 Variants, Other Weapons, CT State Police Say Connecticut State Police, along with multiple police agencies, seized numerous handguns and assault rifles illegally sold as part of an investigation into gun trafficking. According to police, officers served warrants on Tuesday, March 22, in New Haven County in Waterbury and Wolcott, and Fairfield County in Shelton. During the searches, police seized AR-15 rifles, handguns, high-capacity magazines, and ammunition, as well as a number of narcotics and other contraband, state police said. Hartford County resident Bryan Joyce, age 36, of Southington, was arrested and charged with numerous gu…
Missing Westbury Girl Found Missing Westbury Girl Found
Missing Westbury Girl Found Update: A  Long Island girl who went missing has been found. Keyli Hernandez, age 15, of Westbury, had last been seen in Westbury on Schenck Avenue on Wednesday, March 23, according to Nassau County Police. On Tuesday, March 29, police announce she had been located. Original report: Police are asking the public for help locating a missing Long Island girl.  Keyli Hernandez, age 15, of Westbury, has been missing since Wednesday, March 23 when she was last seen on Schenck Avenue, according to Nassau County Police. She is described as being 5-foot tall, 97 pounds, with brown hai…
Popular Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location In Shelton Popular Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location In Shelton
Popular Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location In Shelton Fans of a popular Mexican restaurant now have two options with the opening of a second location in Fairfield County. For years, El Gallo Dorado in Monroe has been the go-to spot for tacos, burritos, and a whole host of Mexican cuisine without having to make a trip south of the border.  Now, fans can visit the restaurant at its second location which opened in January in Shelton at 503 Howe Ave. The restaurant which is known for the housemade guacamole, and large burritos, has the exact same menu and according to online reviewers is just as good.  "We moved from Monroe to She…
Man Charged With Fraud For Ripping Off LI Customers Who Paid For Snow Removal Services Man Charged With Fraud For Ripping Off LI Customers Who Paid For Snow Removal Services
Man Charged With Fraud For Ripping Off LI Customers Who Paid For Snow Removal Services A man has been charged with allegedly taking money from multiple Long Island residents for snow removal services he never performed. Nassau County police arrested Christopher Picone, age 32, of Queens, on Friday, March 25 following an investigation. The incident began in December 2021 when Picone began to contact people through cell phone and social media to offer snow removal services for the upcoming winter season, police said. Over the course of several weeks, police said Picone contacted at least 15 victims and offered his services, which they accepted and paid in advance. P…
CT Woman Nabbed For Cruelty To Animals, Police Say CT Woman Nabbed For Cruelty To Animals, Police Say
CT Woman Nabbed For Cruelty To Animals, Police Say A Connecticut woman has been charged with animal cruelty after multiple pets were allegedly found in her home living in deplorable conditions. New Haven County resident Deja Rowe, age 35, of Naugatuck, voluntarily surrendered to police on Wednesday, March 23 after learning of a warrant for her arrest for five counts of animal cruelty. An investigation into problems at Rowe's home with animals began in late February, after a person who had adopted a puppy from her that later died filed a complaint with the Naugatuck Animal Control, said a spokesperson from the Naugatuck Police Department. T…
Edgemont Store Worker Accused Of Selling Item Containing THC To Minor Edgemont Store Worker Accused Of Selling Item Containing THC To Minor
Edgemont Store Worker Accused Of Selling Item Containing THC To Minor A Westchester store worker has been charged with allegedly selling tobacco and THC products to a minor during a sting operation. The incident took place in Edgemont at the Scarsdale Smoke Shop on Thursday, March 24. During an operation, conducted by the Greenburgh Police Drug and Alcohol Task Force, a minor who was working with police, entered the store located at 455 Central Park Ave., and purchased an electronic cigarette containing nicotine and a THC cartridge, said Sgt. Sean Hagan of the Greenburgh Police. The employee that sold the products, 27-year-old Mohammed Hauter, address n…
Area Man Arrested For Masturbating In Public, Police Say Area Man Arrested For Masturbating In Public, Police Say
Area Man Arrested For Masturbating In Public, Police Say An area man was arrested for allegedly walking down a street with his genitals out and then masturbating in front of a woman in a parked car, authorities announced. Ulster County resident Justin Garney, age 27, of Highland, was taken into custody on Wednesday, March 16 by the Lloyd Police. Garney was seen walking down a town of Lloyd street with his genitals out of his pants when he came upon a woman in a parked vehicle and started to masturbate, said Chief James S. Janso, of the Lloyd Police. Following his arrest, Garney was also found to be wanted on a bench warrant for harassment 2…
Teen Nabbed For Nine Long Island Burglaries In One Night Teen Nabbed For Nine Long Island Burglaries In One Night
Teen Nabbed For Nine Long Island Burglaries In One Night A teenager has been nabbed for a series of nine burglaries that took place earlier this year on Long Island, police said. Nassau County Police arrested Richard Morgridge,  age 18, of the Bronx, on Wednesday, March 23. The burglaries took place in Mineola and Carle Place between 12:43 and 4:35 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, police said. An investigation led detectives to Morgridge, they added. Morgridge is allegedly responsible for the following burglaries: Carman Drugs, 570 Westbury Avenue, Carle Place Low-Cost Manufacturing, 318 Westbury Avenue, Carle Place AAC Convenie…
ID Released For Driver Killed In Western Mass Crash ID Released For Driver Killed In Western Mass Crash
ID Released For Driver Killed In Western Mass Crash A Western Massachusetts man who died in a single-car crash has been identified by police. Hampden County resident Gabriel Morales, 25, of Springfield, was killed around 2 a.m., Thursday, March 24 in Hampshire County in Hadley, said Laurie Loisel, spokeswoman for the Northwestern District Attorney's Office. The crash occurred after Morales lost control of his vehicle and hit a tree near a sharp curve in the vicinity of 143 Mill Valley Road, Loisel said. See Earlier Story: Driver Dies After Crashing Into Tree In Hadley He was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel,…
18-Year-Old Nabbed For DUI After Wrong-Way Crash, CT State Police Say 18-Year-Old Nabbed For DUI After Wrong-Way Crash, CT State Police Say
18-Year-Old Nabbed For DUI After Wrong-Way Crash, CT State Police Say A Connecticut teen has been charged for allegedly being drunk while driving the wrong way on a busy roadway and causing a crash that injured two. The incident took place in Hartford County around 3:50 p.m., Thursday, March 24 on I-91 Exit 45 off-ramp in East Windsor,  Connecticut State Police said. Tolland County resident Jaiden Henry Mcmanus, age 18, of Vernon, was arrested on Thursday by troopers. Upon arrival to the scene, it was determined that Mcmanus, who was driving a 2021 Honda Passport southbound in the northbound off-ramp struck a 2011 GMC Sierra that was stopped a…
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