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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
FBI To Offer 'Fresh Eyes' To Decades-Old Murder Of Long Island Undercover Detective FBI To Offer 'Fresh Eyes' To Decades-Old Murder Of Long Island Undercover Detective
FBI To Offer 'Fresh Eyes' To Decades-Old Murder Of Long Island Undercover Detective After 30 years as a cold case, the murder of a Long Island police narcotics detective will have a fresh set of eyes investigating the cold case with the help of the FBI. Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart announced on Friday, Feb. 14, the FBI had agreed to review the 1990 murder of Det. Dennis Wustenhoff. Wustenhoff died Feb. 15, 1990, after a bomb exploded as he attempted to start his unmarked police vehicle that was parked in front of his home in Patchogue, police said. In addition to the FBI’s assistance, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers has pledged a $10,000 fast cash …

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One Driver Trapped In Head-On Northern Westchester Crash One Driver Trapped In Head-On Northern Westchester Crash
One Driver Trapped In Head-On Northern Westchester Crash A two-vehicle head-on crash trapped the driver of one vehicle in Northern Westchester. The crash took place around 8:17 a.m., Friday, Feb. 14, at the intersection of Mahopac Avenue and Route 35 in Somers, said the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. The first units on the scene found the trapped driver, and with a crew of five using the Jaws of Life to remove the side of the vehicle, the driver was removed within eight minutes, the department said. Somers firefighters rescued three people following a head-on crash.Somers Volunteer Fire Department The driver and two other patients were tr…

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Man Strikes Woman In Head During Incident At Home In Westport, Police Say Man Strikes Woman In Head During Incident At Home In Westport, Police Say
Man Strikes Woman In Head During Incident At Home In Westport, Police Say A 43-year-old man has been arrested for causing a disturbance at a Fairfield County home. Akida McKnight, of Stratford, was arrested following a disturbance at a Westport home on Saturday, Feb. 8, said Westport Police Lt. Anthony Prezioso. When police arrived on the scene, the victim told them she had returned to her home to find McKnight waiting in the driveway.  She alleged that a verbal argument took place between and ended with McKnight striking her in the head, Prezioso said. When she told him she was calling the police, McKnight left the area, he added.  Po…

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Do Not Drink Advisory Lifted For New Paltz Water System Do Not Drink Advisory Lifted For New Paltz Water System
Do Not Drink Advisory Lifted For New Paltz Water System After days of not being able to use or drink their water, residents of the town and village of New Paltz have received good news -- the water is safe. Samples of testings on Thursday, Feb. 13, found no detectible petroleum compounds, according to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. A do not drink advisory was issued on Monday, Feb. 10, following reports of an odor detected in the village's drinking water.  The spill was determined to be the result of a compromised underground fuel line for the village's water treatment plant heating system.  "Following swift deployment of state resources and …

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Man Shot, Killed In Bridgeport's Third Homicide Of Year Man Shot, Killed In Bridgeport's Third Homicide Of Year
Man Shot, Killed In Bridgeport's Third Homicide Of Year Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Man Shot, Killed In Bridgeport A man has been shot and killed in Bridgeport in the city's third homicide of the year. Bridgeport Police received information regarding a possible shooting around 9:10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 14, in the 800 block of Kossuth Street, said Scott Appleby, director of the Office of Emergency Management. On the scene, officers found a man in the roadway, Appleby said. Police are still processing the scene and interviewing witnesses, he added. Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to ca…

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Single-Vehicle Crash Closes Major Rockland Roadway Single-Vehicle Crash Closes Major Rockland Roadway
Single-Vehicle Crash Closes Major Rockland Roadway A major roadway in Rockland County is closed due to a traffic crash that also knocked down power lines. The crash took place just before 9 a.m., Friday, Feb. 14, on South Little Tor Road in Clarkstown, said Clarkstown Police Officer Norman Peters. According to Peters, a car struck a utility pole and wires are down across the roadway.  South Little Tor Rd. is closed between Deerwood Drive and New Valley Road, he said. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.  No injuries were reported. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Shirtless, Out-Of-Control Juvenile Causes $5K In Damage At Area Dunkin' Donuts, Police Say Shirtless, Out-Of-Control Juvenile Causes $5K In Damage At Area Dunkin' Donuts, Police Say
Shirtless, Out-Of-Control Juvenile Causes $5K In Damage At Area Dunkin' Donuts, Police Say A juvenile who was "out-of-control" was taken to a hospital after he caused at least $5,000 in damage at a Dunkin' Donuts. The incident took place around 2:45 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Dunkin' Donuts at 364 Bridgeport Ave., in Milford, said Milford Police Officer Michael DeVito. According to DeVito, police received a call of a shirtless man jumping on the counters and throwing items around inside the restaurant.  When officers arrived, the juvenile was standing on a garbage can and was combative and resisted all efforts to control him, police said. With the help of K9, Zar, the ju…

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Two Women Injured In Stratford House Fire Two Women Injured In Stratford House Fire
Two Women Injured In Stratford House Fire Two women were injured during an early-morning house fire in Stratford that was likely started by careless smoking. Firefighters were dispatched to a fire call around 4:49 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 13, on Karen Avenue in Stratford, said Stratford Fire Chief Brain Lampart. When firefighters arrived on the scene smoke was visible from the front door of the home and an active fire on a living room couch, Lampart said. Firefighters extinguished the fire and removed two occupants from the home, one who was unresponsive, the chief said. The injured women were treated at the scene before being transp…

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Chick-fil-a Robbed At Gunpoint During Breakfast Rush, Norwalk Police Say Chick-fil-a Robbed At Gunpoint During Breakfast Rush, Norwalk Police Say
Chick-fil-a Robbed At Gunpoint During Breakfast Rush, Norwalk Police Say Police are searching for an armed robber who held up a Fairfield County Chick-fil-al during the breakfast rush. The robbery took place around 7 a.m., Friday, Feb. 14, at the Chick-fil-a located at 467 Connecticut Ave., in Norwalk, said Norwalk Police Lt. Jared Zwickler. Responding officers arrived on scene and confirmed a robbery did take place, Zwickler said. No one was injured and police are still on the scene investigating. Detectives ask anyone with information, or who noticed suspicious activity in the area early Friday to call 203-854-3011, or anonymously at 203-854-3011.

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Man Wanted For Hit-Run Crash Nabbed During Traffic Stop Man Wanted For Hit-Run Crash Nabbed During Traffic Stop
Man Wanted For Hit-Run Crash Nabbed During Traffic Stop A 32-year-old man wanted for a hit-and-run crash was arrested during a routine traffic stop. Marcellus Ferrell, 32, of Patterson, was apprehended on Saturday, Feb. 8, when stopped by Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Osika for a traffic violation, said the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. During the stop, Osika ran a check of the driver’s license and found that Ferrell was wanted for the hit-and-run involving serious injury or death in Connecticut, the department said. Additionally, a check of the vehicle’s registration revealed a suspension for an insurance lapse. Ferrell was taken int…

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