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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Investigation Into Sale Of Cocaine Leads To Arrest Of Nassau County Man Investigation Into Sale Of Cocaine Leads To Arrest Of Nassau County Man
Investigation Into Sale Of Cocaine Leads To Arrest Of Nassau County Man A Long Island man has been arrested following an ongoing investigation into the sale of cocaine in the area. Arthur Corso, age 58, of Island Park, was arrested in Long Beach on Thursday, Jan. 27, by the Nassau County Police. According to Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives, an ongoing investigation into the sale of cocaine was being conducted in the Island Park area.  Detectives noticed a suspicious vehicle on Monroe Boulevard in Long Beach and initiated a traffic stop. During the stop, Corso refused to comply with their demand to place the car in park. As detectives approached the vehi…
CT Man Involved In Drug Ring Sentenced CT Man Involved In Drug Ring Sentenced
CT Man Involved In Drug Ring Sentenced A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 43 months in federal prison for his role in a southeastern Connecticut drug trafficking ring. New London County resident Victor Encarnacion, age 34, of Norwich, was sentenced on Thursday, Jan. 27, said Leonard Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut,  According to the US Attorney's Office, Encarnacion was busted during an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement Administration into the distribution of narcotics and illegal possession of firearms in southeastern Connecticut.  The investigation, which included court-authorized wir…
Popular Eatery Opening New Location In Hudson Valley Popular Eatery Opening New Location In Hudson Valley
Popular Eatery Opening New Location In Hudson Valley Fans of a Hudson Valley bakery known for their wedding cakes and yummy bread and baked goods will be happy to learn they are adding another location with expanded offerings. Orange County favorite the Newburgh Flour Shop, announced this week that it will be opening a new venture in Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie in the Spring. Called the Newburgh Flour Shop at The Academy!, the new venture will be a brand new eating and drinking destination in the heart of Poughkeepsie, said Chef and owners Michael and Alexandra Kelly. Pasteries.@PastureMama "We're thrilled to bring Newburgh Flour Sho…
Suspect Nabbed After Stealing Jeep In Front Of Business, CT State Police Say Suspect Nabbed After Stealing Jeep In Front Of Business, CT State Police Say
Suspect Nabbed After Stealing Jeep In Front Of Business, CT State Police Say A Connecticut man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a Jeep from in front of a business. Litchfield County resident Philip Beach, age 52, of the Town of Washington, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 27 at his home after Connecticut State Police received a report of the theft. According to the state police, Beach allegedly took the Jeep from in the business located in the town of Washington around 5 p.m. and was arrested two hours later. The stolen vehicle.Connecticut State Police In addition to larceny, he was also charged with possession of a controlled substance and use of drug pa…
Police Searching For Suspect In Jamesport Dunkin' Donuts Burglary Police Searching For Suspect In Jamesport Dunkin' Donuts Burglary
Police Searching For Suspect In Jamesport Dunkin' Donuts Burglary Police on Long Island are searching for a suspect following a burglary at an area Dunkin' Donuts store. The incident was uncovered around 5 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28 when an employee arrived at the Jamesport Dunkin' Donuts store located at 1451 Main Road and found the front entry glass had been broken. An investigation by Riverhead Police found that around 10:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 27, an unknown person entered the store after breaking the front glass and remained inside for a short time before fleeing. Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to contact the Riverhead Police…
Long Island Man Busted For Stealing Some $30K From Business, Police Say Long Island Man Busted For Stealing Some $30K From Business, Police Say
Long Island Man Busted For Stealing Some $30K From Business, Police Say A Long Island man has been charged with robbery for allegedly breaking into a business and stealing more than $30,000. Shane S. Filasky, age 46, of East Hampton, was arrested on Friday, Jan. 28, said Lt. Gregory Schaefer, of the Southampton Police. According to Schaefer, Filasky was arrested following an investigation into a robbery at Montoya Communicdtaion in East Hampton on Wednesday, Jan. 26, in which $30,8000 was stolen. Filasky was arrested after he was released by the Suffolk County Police where he had been arrested on drug charges. East Hampton Police charged him with one count of…
CT Woman Charged After Person She Lived With Who Drank Mixture Of Juice, Methadone Dies CT Woman Charged After Person She Lived With Who Drank Mixture Of Juice, Methadone Dies
CT Woman Charged After Person She Lived With Who Drank Mixture Of Juice, Methadone Dies A Connecticut woman has been charged with criminally negligent homicide after her roommate died when he allegedly drank methadone hidden in orange juice. New Haven County resident Olivia Battistini, age 31, of Meriden, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 27, in association with the incident that took place on Tuesday, Jan. 7. According to the Meriden Police, officers responded to 525 Crown Village for an apparent overdose. When officers arrived they transported the man to an area hospital where he died. An investigation found that he had consumed a glass of orange that Battistini had mixed with…
Former Phys-Ed Teacher In Northern Westchester Charged With Grand Larceny Former Phys-Ed Teacher In Northern Westchester Charged With Grand Larceny
Former Phys-Ed Teacher In Northern Westchester Charged With Grand Larceny A Northern Westchester physical education teacher is no longer employed following his recent arrest for grand larceny. Michael Yoder, age 33, of Mahopac, who worked at the Primrose Elementary School in Somers, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 11, by Carmel for allegedly stealing $1,200 from a home. Carmel Police Lt. Stephen Kunze confirmed the arrested for grand larceny but declined to offer further details due to the ongoing investigation. Yoder, who also coached boys basketball and girls volleyball in the district, was reportedly babysitting for the family when he allegedly stole the money.…
Police Investigating Deaths Of Two At CT Apartment As Murder-Suicide Police Investigating Deaths Of Two At CT Apartment As Murder-Suicide
Police Investigating Deaths Of Two At CT Apartment As Murder-Suicide Two Connecticut residents whose bodies were found following a fire died from a murder-suicide, according to the state's Chief Medical Examiner. The bodies of Arislediy Batista, age 18, and Nicolas Rodriguez-Vargas, age 20, were discovered around 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, in New London after police responded to a report of shots fired on Granite Street. When officers arrived, they found flames coming from the top floor of the building and began evacuating other residents, said New London Police Capt. Matthew Galante. Galante said both bodies were found inside the building.  One …
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Racketeering, Witness Tampering Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Racketeering, Witness Tampering
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Racketeering, Witness Tampering A Fairfield County gang member has been sentenced to more than 24 years in prison for racketeering and witness tampering. Shakale Brantley, also known as “Charlie Wilson,” “Kellz,” and “Man Man,” age 22, of Bridgeport, was sentenced Wednesday, Jan. 26, said Leonard Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, the FBI, ATF, DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, and Bridgeport Police have been investigating multiple Bridgeport-based gangs whose members are involved in narcotics trafficking, murder, and other acts of violence. Brantley …
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