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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.
Local Man Who Worked As Store Manager In Northern Westchester Dies At Age 31
A Westchester native and local store manager who grew up in Putnam County has died at the age of 31.
Thomas Schupp II, a native of White Plains, and a graduate of Mahopac High School, died on Monday, Dec. 20.
Schupp worked as the manager of the Wireless Zone in Bedford.
According to his obituary, his greatest loves included family gatherings, all technology, preparing delicious meals, and boating on Lake Mahopac.
"Thomas filled up a room with his infectious smile and endless love," his obituary said.
He is survived by his parents Thomas and Edyth Schupp, his fiancé Aria…
Man Critical Following Fairfield County Shooting, Police Say
Police in Fairfield County are investigating after a man was found shot in the yard of a home.
The victim, a man in his 20s, was discovered around 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, when Danbury police officers responded to the area of 67 Rowan St., on the report of shots fired.
Responding officers found the unidentified suffering from gunshot wounds on the ground in a nearby yard, said Det. Captain Bryan Bishop, of the Danbury Police.
The man was taken to Danbury Hospital for treatment where he is listed in critical condition, Bishop said.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with inform…
CT Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced To Federal Prison
A Connecticut fentanyl dealer has been sentenced to five years in prison for distributing the drug.
Johnny Ortega, also known as "Clatcho," age 39, of Hartford was sentenced on Tuesday, Dec. 28, according to Leonard C Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
According to court documents and statements made in court, in 2018, the FBI’s Northern Connecticut Gang Task Force began investigating Ricardo Reyes, also known as “Rick the Ruler,” a member of the Los Solidos street gang who was distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and crack in the area of Park Street and Hungerford Street…
Police In Fairfield County Searching For Gas Station Armed Robber
Police in Fairfield County are searching for a man who allegedly robbed a Shell gas station at gunpoint.
The incident took place around 7:45 p.m., Monday, Dec. 27, at the Fairfield Shell located at 1139 Post Road.
According to Lt. Edward Weihe, of the Fairfield Police Department, a man entered the store, held the clerk at gunpoint, and demanded cash from the register.
He fled the area prior to police arrival.
No injuries were reported.
As both an investigative and precautionary measure, police, along with K-9s, searched the area.
"At this time, we do not believe there …