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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.
Intoxicated Man Found Asleep At Fairfield County Intersection, Police Say
A Fairfield County man was charged with driving under the influence after being found asleep behind the wheel of his Subaru sedan.
Billy Estrada, age 30, of Stamford, was arrested on Saturday, Sept. 4, after a Darien Police officer spotted the car in the middle of the road at the intersection of Hollow Tree Ridge Road and Allwood Road.
When the officer approached the vehicle, he could see the Estrada apparently sleeping. After several attempts, officers were able to rouse Estrada, said Sgt. James Palmieri of the Darien Police.
Once awake, Estrada was extremely confused and o…
Suspects Break Into Homes In Multiple CT Towns, Steal Keys, Credit Cards, Vehicles, Police Say
Police are searching for a group of suspects who allegedly broke into unlocked homes in multiple towns in Connecticut and stole keys and credit cards.
The incidents took place early in the morning on Thursday, Sept. 9, in New Haven County and included the towns of Guilford, Madison, and Branford.
According to the Guilford Police, items stolen during the break-ins included credit cards, small electronics, wallets, purses, and checkbooks, were stolen from the homes.
The suspects also stole vehicles from several homes.
One Guilford home was invaded at 6 a.m. Thursday, according t…
Long Island Woman Robs 7-Eleven, Injures Worker, Police Say
A Long Island woman was nabbed after allegedly robbing a 7-Eleven store and injuring an employee.
The incident took place in Nassau County in Hicksville around 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, when the woman grabbed cash from an employee's hand and a fight took place between several employees and the woman, police said.
According to detectives, a 63-year-old male victim, called 911 to report the robbery that just occurred at the store located at 11 East Old Country Road.
When officers arrived they were told a woman, identified as Joann Wax, age 23, of Hicksville, had grabbed cash from a ma…
31-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Area Crash
A 31-year-old man was killed after being entrapped during a two-vehicle crash.
The crash took place around 5:15 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 5, in Amenia, said Captain John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.
According to Watterson, a preliminary investigation has revealed that a 2006 Ford Explorer driven by Felix Santiago, age 31, of Amenia, was traveling westbound on South Amenia Road when it crossed over the center markings and struck an eastbound 2016 Dodge Ram driven by Litchfield County, Connecticut resident William Watts, age 69, of Kent.
Santiago was initially trapped inside …
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