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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Man Busted With Fentanyl/Heroin, Charged With Running Drug Factory In Stamford Man Busted With Fentanyl/Heroin, Charged With Running Drug Factory In Stamford
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 …
Long Island Man Convicted Of Selling Fentanyl In Fatal Overdose Case Long Island Man Convicted Of Selling Fentanyl In Fatal Overdose Case
Long Island Man Convicted Of Selling Fentanyl In Fatal Overdose Case A Long Island man has been found guilty by a jury of selling fentanyl in connection with a fatal overdose. Austin Hunter, 43, of Amityville, was convicted on Monday, Nov. 9, in connection with the April 2019 fatal overdose in Lindenhurst, said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini. During an investigation of the death, police were able to connect Hunter to the death after using a cellphone recovered on the scene that showed him as the supplier of the fentanyl that killed the victim, the DA's office said. In May 2019, law enforcement agents from the Long Island Her…
Northern Westchester Man Charged With Disorderly Conduct After Violent Outburst, Police Said Northern Westchester Man Charged With Disorderly Conduct After Violent Outburst, Police Said
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 Long Island Man Arrested For Thefts From Victims With Disabilities, Police Say
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…
Suspect Nabbed For Stabbing, Robbery Incident In Westchester Suspect Nabbed For Stabbing, Robbery Incident In Westchester
Suspect Nabbed For Stabbing, Robbery Incident In Westchester A 50-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stabbing and robbing another man in Westchester. The incident took place around 9 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, when the Greenburgh Police responded to the area of 47 Tarrytown Road for a report of a stabbing, said Det. Sgt. Daniel Massett. Upon police arrival, the 38-year-old male victim of the robbery was located with a stab wound to his chest. He was transported to The Westchester Medical Center by Greenburgh Police EMS where he received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries, Massett said. The victim told offi…
Three Men Nabbed With Marijuana, Defaced Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop Three Men Nabbed With Marijuana, Defaced Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop
Three Men Nabbed With Marijuana, Defaced Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop Three Long Island men were arrested following a traffic stop for alleged marijuana and gun possession. The three, including, Tyrese Bouey, 21, Ronald Jemmott, 19, both of Rockaway Beach, and Richard Williams, 20, of Far Rockaway, were arrested around 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, said the Nassau County Police in East Garden City. According to detectives, officers on routine patrol observed a red 2015 Nissan Altima traveling westbound on Ring Road committing multiple vehicle and traffic violations. Officers initiated a traffic stop near 666 Old Country Road. During the officer’s invest…
Employee At CT Used Car Dealership Admits To Role In Loan Fraud Scheme Employee At CT Used Car Dealership Admits To Role In Loan Fraud Scheme
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…
Man Charged With Forgery After Opening Fake Credit Cards, Charging $35K, Wilton Police Say Man Charged With Forgery After Opening Fake Credit Cards, Charging $35K, Wilton Police Say
Man Charged With Forgery After Opening Fake Credit Cards, Charging $35K, Wilton Police Say Wilton police arrested an area man on 13 counts of forgery after he allegedly opened numerous credit cards using a Fairfield County resident's name and charged more than $35K in goods. Bradley Badia, 35 of Hamden, was arrested on a warrant on Wednesday, Nov. 4, for the incidents which took place in February, Wilton police said. According to Wilton Police in February a Wilton resident reported that their personal identifying information was used to open credit card accounts with Home Depot, Ikea, and Lord and Taylor.  The fraudulently opened credit card accounts were subseque…
Five Nabbed For Distributing Narcotics In New Haven Five Nabbed For Distributing Narcotics In New Haven
Five Nabbed For Distributing Narcotics In New Haven Five area men have been arrested for allegedly running a large distribution ring of heroin and crack cocaine in New Haven. The five men were arrested on Thursday, Nov. 19 on federal narcotics charges, said John H. Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to statements made in court, these prosecutions are part of a coordinated law enforcement effort to address rising drug-related violence in the Newhallville section of New Haven. The men were arrested following a grand jury indictment on Monday, Nov. 9. Those charged include: Herman Bellamy, 43, of East Haven, cha…
Details Emerge After Massive Blaze Breaks Out At Warehouse In Area Details Emerge After Massive Blaze Breaks Out At Warehouse In Area
Details Emerge After Massive Blaze Breaks Out At Warehouse In Area New details are coming to light a day after a large warehouse fire that later sparked a brush fire in Orange County. The blaze broke out in Orange County around 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in Middletown on the Midland Avenue extension at 9 Midland Avenue, said the Middletown Police. See Related Story: Firefighters Battling Large Blaze At Warehouse In Area Due to heavy winds, the fire quickly spread and sparked a brush fire in the dry brush around the busy industrial complex where the warehouse was located. Officials said the explosions were from tanks holding propane outside of the…
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