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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.

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Police & Fire

Man Accused Of Masturbating In Car At CT Supermarket Parking Lot A 22-year-old man was arrested for allegedly masturbating while sitting in a vehicle in the parking lot of a Big Y store. Jeremy Persichilli, of Milford, was arrested on Wednesday, March 25, when Milford Police responded to the store at 150 Boston Post Road in Milford, for a report of public indecency, police said. When officers arrived on the scene they found Persichilli, who was accused of masturbating while sitting in his vehicle in the parking lot, police said. He was arrested and charged with public indecency and released on a promise to appear ticket.

by Kathy Reakes

03/27/2020

Police & Fire

Police: CT State Trooper Charged With Assault After Girlfriend Says She Didn't Want To Have Sex A Connecticut State trooper has been arrested for alleged domestic violence while visiting a girlfriend in Rhode Island and an argument over sex led to a fight, police said. Trooper Marwing Pena, 30, was arrested and charged with simple assault and battery and disorderly conduct on Thursday, March 26, by the Pawtucket Police. Pena, who has worked with the state police since Oct. 2018, is assigned to Troop D in Danielson, Connecticut State Police said. Pawtucket Police said Pena was arrested after the officers responded to a call from his girlfriend around 3:20 a.m., who told police the inc…

by Kathy Reakes

03/27/2020

News

Covid-19: Police Officer Among Westport's 95 Positive Cases As Westport continues to have among the most positive novel coronavirus cases in the state with 95, town officials said one police officer has also tested positive. As of Wednesday, March 25, a total of 13 sworn members of the 63 member Westport Police Department have been tested for COVID-19, with one officer testing positive, government officials said. Connecticut Now Has 1,291 COVID-19 Cases, 27 Fatalities: This Age Group Has Most The first officer was tested with two other officers who were all either exhibiting symptoms generally consistent with those of the virus and/or had direct co…

by Kathy Reakes

03/27/2020

News

Long Island Man Shot During Standoff With Police ID'd As Former Nypd Officer A Long Island man shot by police after allegedly threatening officers with a rifle and barricading himself inside his home was a retired NYPD officer. Christopher Malerba, 49, of Middle Island, was shot and injured by Suffolk County Police on Wednesday, March 25, following a stand-off at his home, Suffolk County Police said. NYPD officials confirmed Malebra was retired from the force but declined to provide additional information regarding his career. The incident began around 2:20 p.m. when the department's Hostage Negotiation Team and Emergency Service Section responded to 40 Bailey Road…

by Kathy Reakes

03/26/2020

News

Two Covid-19 Related Deaths Confirmed In Orange County The Orange County Health Department reported two deaths in Orange County as a result of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The deceased was an Orange County resident over the age of 70 with multiple pre-existing medical conditions, the health department said. As of Thursday, Orange County now has 756 positive COVID-19 cases. The first fatality of the virus was announced on Wednesday, March 25, the health department said. The deceased was an Orange County resident over the age of 80, with multiple pre-existing medical conditions, the department said. “We are saddened to learn that ano…

by Kathy Reakes

03/26/2020

News

Covid-19: Supplies Grow Short In Connecticut As Lamont Asks For Disaster Declaration As Connecticut's governor, Ned Lamont, requested a presidential major disaster declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, testing, and medical supplies are still in short supply as hospitals put out the call for help. In Fairfield County, the state's hardest-hit area, there are 546 of the 875 confirmed cases in the state, 47 of the 113 hospitalizations and 12 of 19 deaths. Danbury Hospital opened a field hospital on Thursday, March 26. Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton said the hospital has put out a call for such basics as Clorox, peroxide, and bleach wipes. They also are in n…

by Kathy Reakes

03/26/2020

News

Covid-19: One Of Connecticut's 19 Fatalities ID'd As Weston Resident A Weston resident has died from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a notice from town officials, one of 19 deaths reported across the state. Weston officials posted a statement on Wednesday, March 25 announcing the passing: "We regret to inform you that one of our community members has succumbed to his illness caused by COVID-19. Our condolences and sympathies go out to his family as they mourn their incredible loss." The deceased person was not identified. Town officials said they working closely with public health partners to monitor conditions in to…

by Kathy Reakes

03/26/2020

News

Covid-19: New Ridgefield Cases Bring Town Total To 46, Ranging In Age From 19 To 89 Four new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Ridgefield in the past 24 hours. Ridgefield Health Director Ed Briggs confirmed the town currently has 46 COVID-19 active cases with the ages of those infected ranging from 19-89 as of early Thursday afternoon, March 26. In the last 24 hours, Briggs said there are four new cases testing positive in the town. Of the 46 cases, 17 were reported at Ridgefield Crossings (a senior complex) on Route 7 and the remaining 29 were spread throughout the community. Related story: Town-By-Town Look At COVID-19 Cases I…

by Kathy Reakes

03/26/2020

Police & Fire

Duo Indicted For Apparent Long Island Road-Rage Murder Two Long Island men have been arraigned for the murder of a local man following an apparent road-rage incident in January. Kenneth Regan, 21, of Centereach, was virtually arraigned on Wednesday, March 25, and charged with murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, said Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas Douglas Coudrey, 22, of Eastport, was arraigned on Thursday, March 12 and charged with murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon. The two men were charged in connection with the January 14 seat of 27-year-old Justin Gottlieb of Plainview, the …

by Kathy Reakes

03/26/2020

Police & Fire

Photos: Resident Escapes After House Fire Breaks Out In Danbury A Fairfield County resident was able to escape a house fire without injury. The fire took place around 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, on. Royal Drive in Danbury, said Danbury Fire Department Spokesperson James Gagliardo. When firefighters arrived on the scene they found smoke showing and an advancing fire in the rear of the home, Gagliardo said. A single occupant in the home was able to safely escape with no injuries and was evaluated by Danbury Hospital EMS. Fire crews did an excellent job knocking down the fire considering there were no hydrants in the area and volunteer firefigh…

by Kathy Reakes

03/26/2020

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