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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 Arrested Twice In One Day For Attempting To Punch Woman, Illegal Weapons Possession
A 57-year-old man was arrested twice in one day, once for allegedly attempting to punch a woman in the face, and later for illegal possession of weapons.
Ulster County resident Jeffrey Sackal, of Saugerties, was first arrested at 1:17 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4, when Town of Saugerties police responded to Center Road for a report of domestic violence, Chief Joseph Sinagra said.
When police arrived they found that Sackal had allegedly threatened to punch the victim in the face while approaching her in a threatening manner.
Prior to making physical contact with the victim, Sacka…
Suffolk Woman Attacks Nassau County Restaurant Employee With Liquor Bottle, Knife, Police Say
A Long Island woman was arrested after attacking an employee at TGI Friday's with a liquor bottle and a knife and then attempted to leave and steal the bottle.
Skylar Williams, 32, of Wyandanch, was arrested around 12:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, at the restaurant in Massapequa, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, Williams walked behind the bar inside the restaurant located at 5204 Sunrise Highway and attempted to pack food obtained from an all you can eat promotion.
Williams became upset after a 32-year-old male employee told her it was against restaurant policy to…
Still No Decision On Criminal Charges By DA In Twins' Hot Car Death
A father who left his 1-year-old twins in a hot car where they died while he was at work will have to wait a bit longer to learn his fate.
Rockland County resident Juan Rodriguez, 39, of New City, appeared briefly in court on Thursday, Dec. 5, hoping to learn if the Bronx district attorney will proceed with criminal charges, but the prosecutor requested another adjournment. They did not say what was holding up the process.
In a hearing lasting under a minute, Rodriguez and his attorney, Joey Jackson, were told that the case had been adjourned until Feb. 6, 2020.
When Jackson said the lack …
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Car On I-95
Police have identified a man who was hit and killed while running across Interstate 95 in Fairfield County.
Levern Hall, 60, of Bridgeport, was killed around 6:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4, in Stratford, Connecticut State Police said.
An investigation found that Hall was attempting to cross the highway near Exit 32 in Stratford.
An initial investigation found that Meriam Jones, 57, of Stratford, was driving a southbound when Hall attempted to run towards the right shoulder of the southbound side of the highway and was struck by her car.
Hall was pronounced dead at the scene, state poli…
Second Arrest Made In Rash Of Overnight Thefts From Vehicles
Another person has been arrested in connection with a rash of overnight thefts from vehicles following a lengthy investigation involving multiple police agencies.
Luis Correa, 47, of Bridgeport turned himself into police to Trumbull Police on Thursday, Dec. 5, on a warrant in connection with the burglaries that took place in August, said Trumbull Police Lt. Brian Weir.
Correa, along with another man, Christopher Right, 46, of Shelton, were identified through collaborative efforts with the Shelton Police who were also investigating similar thefts nearby in their town, Weir said.
I…
Man Charged In Fatal Area Stabbing
A 21-year-old area man has been charged with the stabbing death of a man in the area.
Sullivan County resident Tiquan Underwood, of Fallsburg, was arrested following the stabbing of Ulster County resident Gomar Gonzalez, 24, of Wawarsing, around 9 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 3, said Trooper Steven Nevel, a spokesman for the New York State Police.
According to Nevel, Gonzalez was stabbed multiple times on Route 209 in the Town of Wawarsing. He was rushed to Ellenville Regional Hospital where he died.
Underwood has been charged with felony manslaughter, Nevel said.
State police are continuing th…
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