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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 Strangles Kitten To Death During Bridgeport Domestic Incident, Police Said
A Bridgeport man is on the run after allegedly strangling an 8-week-old kitten to death during a domestic incident with his girlfriend.
The kitten was killed around 12:45 a.m., Friday, July 12, when Charles Brookins, age unknown, arrived home on Spring Street in Bridgeport, intoxicated, and assaulted the woman and strangled the kitten to death, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police Department.
When police arrived on the scene, Brookins had already fled from the home, Jones said.
The victim told police that she and Brookins had a verbal fight that escalated into a physical …
6-6, 400-Pound Man Tased By Ramapo PD Now In Florida After Violating Parole For Past Murder
A 6-foot-6, 400-pound man who had to be tased by Ramapo Police in March for attempted carjacking and assault, is being held in Miami, where he was wanted for violating his parole on a past murder.
Alexander Martinez, 51, of Carteret, New Jersey, was arrested around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, after Ramapo Police received a call about a man attempting to gain access to an office on Route 45 in New Hempstead, said Ramapo Police Lt. Daniel Hyman
Martinez fled and reportedly approached the driver of another vehicle on the roadway, punching him. When responding officers located Martinez he ref…
Stratford Felon Nabbed With Guns, Drugs, Police Say
A 30-year-old man was arrested following an investigation into the sale of narcotics, as well as firearms, in the Stratford and Bridgeport areas.
Manuel Rivas, of Stratford, was arrested on June 19, during the execution of search warrants of his home and vehicle, said Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti.
The investigation was conducted by the Stratford Narcotics Unit, in coordination with the Bridgeport Police Task Force, Safe Streets Task Force and the Norwalk Police Narcotics Unit, Eannotti said.
Rivas was taken into custody after attempting to evade detectives whe…
Man Nabbed After Attempting To Lure Young Woman Into Vehicle, Bridgeport Police Say
Police nabbed a man shortly after he allegedly attempted to entice a young woman to get inside his vehicle in Bridgeport.
The attempt took place around 11:12 p.m., Sunday, July 14, when the young woman was walking on Alfred Street, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police.
The woman said the man flagged her down and then attempted to get her to agree to enter his vehicle, Jones said.
After refusing, the woman went home and told her mother who then contacted the police, he said.
Police responded to the area and through a search located Juan Quechol-Mecatl, 32, of Bridgep…
Married Father Of Two Reportedly Suspect In Ex-Northern Westchester Resident's Murder
A married father of two has reportedly been arrested for the murder of a former Northern Westchester resident on the Greek Island of Crete.
The unnamed 27-year-old man has already confessed to killing Suzanne Eaton, 59, who graduated from Byram Hills High School in Armonk in 1977, reported the BCC News.
Eaton, a renowned molecular biologist, was reported missing Tuesday, July 2, after failing to show up for a conference she was attending.
Following a massive search, her body was found on Monday, July 8, by two explorers inside a World War II bunker, which is a system of manmade …
Area Man Chokes, Assaults Woman During Domestic Dispute, Police Say
A Poughkeepsie man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting and choking a woman during a domestic dispute.
Charles Smiling, 45, was arrested on Friday, July 12, after Town of Lloyd Police responded to a domestic violence call, said Lt. James Janso.
Smiling is accused of entering a 29-year-old Highland woman’s apartment and assaulting her, causing serious facial injuries, Janso said.
He was charged with felony burglary, assault, and felony strangulation and is being held at the Ulster County Jail on $25,000 cash/$50,000 bond.
Smiling is due to appear in court on Tuesday, July …
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