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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.
Man Nabbed After Allegedly Stealing Women's Wallets At Long Island Grocery Stores, Police Say
Police arrested a man who was targeting elderly women and stealing their credit cards while at Long Island supermarkets.
Willie Vanderhall, 62, of Roosevelt was arrested on Monday, Nov. 16, after officers responded to the Stop & Shop, at 3126 Jericho Turnpike, in East Northport, after a 70-year-old woman reported a man stole her credit card from her purse, said the Suffolk County Police.
Second Precinct officers responded to the location and apprehended Vanderhall in the shopping center at approximately 4:45 p.m.
After an investigation by detectives, with assistance from Hate Crimes de…
Feds: Man Stole, Sold Tires, Rims From Luxury Auto Dealers In Westchester, Fairfield Counties
An out-of-state man has indicted by a grand jury on charges that he ran a scheme to steal tires ad rims from new vehicles at luxury car dealerships in Westchester, Fairfield and New Haven counties and elsewhere.
Michael Farias, 54, of Providence, Rhode Island, was charged on Wednesday, Nov. 18, following an investigation by the FBI and police departments from Shelton, Milford, Waterbury, and Darien, and Bedford, New York, said John H. Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
As alleged in the indictment, between May 2015 and August 2018, Farias and others stole tires and rims …
Man Busted With Fentanyl/Heroin, Charged With Running Drug Factory In Stamford
A man has been accused of running a drug factory after police uncovered more than 16 grams of fentanyl/heroin in his Fairfield County home.
Eugene Wasicki, 51, of Stamford, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 19, after officers with the city's Narc Squad served warrants at his home, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin.
During the search, officers found 16.5 grams of fentanyl/heroin, scales, cutting agents, and packaging, said Conklin.
Agents also found a 32-semi-automatic pistol, which Wasicki is prevented from owning as a repeat convicted felon, police said.
Conklin said Wasicki …
Northern Westchester Man Charged With Disorderly Conduct After Violent Outburst, Police Said
A Northern Westchester man was arrested for allegedly engaging in violent behavior and using obscene language while in public.
Jan Kluk, 66, of Yorktown Heights, was arrested on Friday, Nov. 13, after Yorktown Police responded to a complaint of disorderly conduct, said the Yorktown Police.
According to police, Kluk is alleged to have engaged in "violent, tumultuous and threatening behavior," while in a public place.
Kluk was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, police said.
He was released on his own recognizance to a responsible party and is scheduled to appear in court on…
Long Island Man Arrested For Thefts From Victims With Disabilities, Police Say
A Long Island man was arrested following a months-long investigation into thefts from residents of a home for people with disabilities.
Sean Haynes, 32, of Westhampton, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 19, following the investigation, said Southampton Police Lt. Susan Ralph.
According to Ralph, Haynes, a house manager at the Independent Group Living Home, began stealing monies from several residents’ accounts depleting the victim’s bank accounts.
The investigation ended on Thursday, with Haynes turning himself into Southampton Town Police Headquarters where he was charge…
Employee At CT Used Car Dealership Admits To Role In Loan Fraud Scheme
An employee of an area car dealership has pleaded guilty to write fraud as part of an auto loan scheme.
Justin Williams, 42, of Rocky Hill, pleaded guilty on Friday, Nov. 20, to taking part in the scheme at Car Nation in Middletown, said John H. Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Williams worked as a salesman and de facto general manager at Car Nation, sometimes known as Middletown Motorcars, which was owned and operated by George Hajati.
In connection with automobile loan applications for multiple borrowe…
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