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 Found Dead Along Roadside In Wyandanch Was 'Victim Of Violence,' Police Say Man Found Dead Along Roadside In Wyandanch Was 'Victim Of Violence,' Police Say
Man Found Dead Along Roadside In Wyandanch Was 'Victim Of Violence,' Police Say This story has been updated. A man found dead on the side of a roadway in Wyandanch was a victim of violence and suffered from head trauma, according to the Suffolk County Police. Homicide detectives are currently investigating the death of the man who was found dead by a sanitation worker on the side of Spruce Street, south of Jefferson Avenue, at approximately 7:15 a.m., Thursday, May 30, the department said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, they added. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Two Medical Office Managers Charged In Drug Sweep With Writing Fake Oxycodone Prescriptions Two Medical Office Managers Charged In Drug Sweep With Writing Fake Oxycodone Prescriptions
Two Medical Office Managers Charged In Drug Sweep With Writing Fake Oxycodone Prescriptions Two medical office managers who took advantage of electronic prescribing to allegedly dispense more than 50,000 oxycodone pills were scooped up in a wide-ranging drug sweep that included 18 arrests. The enforcement action, conducted by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office and the Orange County Drug Task Force, primarily used undercover police officers to purchase heroin, cocaine, and prescription medications.  The countywide enforcement action was designed to help clean up neighborhoods throughout Orange County by targeting individuals trafficking narcotics, the …
Suspect On Loose After Woman Shot In Bridgeport Suspect On Loose After Woman Shot In Bridgeport
Suspect On Loose After Woman Shot In Bridgeport A suspect is on the loose after a Bridgeport woman was shot in the buttocks on a city street. The incident took place around 3:11 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, near 28 Benham Ave., said Bridgeport Police spokesman Terron Jones. Arriving officers said the woman had received non-life threatening injuries and was taken to St. Vincent's Medical Center for treatment. No further information was available, Jones said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS.
Missing New Canaan Mom Of Five Feared For Her Life, Reports Say Missing New Canaan Mom Of Five Feared For Her Life, Reports Say
Missing New Canaan Mom Of Five Feared For Her Life, Reports Say Click here for an updated story: Police Search Northern Westchester Home In Investigation Of Missing New Canaan Mom Of Five A missing New Canaan mother of five who has not been seen in six days reportedly feared for her life and was afraid her estranged husband would harm her or the children. Jennifer Dulos, 50, was last seen on Friday, May 24, dropping off her children at school and was reported missing later that same day after failing to show up for numerous meetings by friends.  She is described as being slender, 5-foot-7, with dark brown eyes, and shoulder-length brown hair. A …
Stamford Man Charged With Burglarizing Businesses In Cos Cob Stamford Man Charged With Burglarizing Businesses In Cos Cob
Stamford Man Charged With Burglarizing Businesses In Cos Cob A 25-year-old man wanted in Greenwich for an alleged burglary was nabbed while a prisoner with the Stamford Police Department. Jimil Gaskins, 24, of Washington Boulevard, Stamford, was picked up by Greenwich Police on a warrant following an investigation into a commercial burglary at a business in Cos Cob on Jan. 28, Slusarz said. He was arrested on Tuesday, May 28, at the Stamford Police Department, and charged with one count of burglary. Gaskins is being held on $50,000 bond, which he was unable to make. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 11. 
Video: Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Stratford Gas Station Video: Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Stratford Gas Station
Video: Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery At Stratford Gas Station Police are asking the public for help identifying a man wanted in connection with an alleged armed robbery at an area gas station. The incident took place around 10:41 p.m., on Tuesday, May 28, when an unidentified black male, wearing a grey sweatsuit entered the Honeyspot Gulf Gas Station in Stratford and displayed a handgun, demanding money from the attendant, said Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti. A video of the robbery shows the man receives money from the clerk, who also threw items at the robber, and walks toward the door, before turning around and coming back and deman…
State Police Nab Bridgeport Man With Drugs, Gun During Traffic Stop State Police Nab Bridgeport Man With Drugs, Gun During Traffic Stop
State Police Nab Bridgeport Man With Drugs, Gun During Traffic Stop A Bridgeport man was busted with alleged drugs and guns during a traffic stop on I-95 by state police. Rayqon Davis, 24, was busted around 8:53 p.m., on Monday, May 27, when Connecticut State Troopers conducted a vehicle stop of a silver Honda Accord on northbound I-95 in Fairfield, said the Connecticut State Police. During the stop, troopers believed that contraband was located inside of the vehicle, state police said.  A subsequent search of the Accord resulted in the seizure of one fully-loaded FIE Model T18 .22 caliber revolver, one magazine which contained 10, .22 caliber rounds, 2.2…
Deputy Grabs, Saves Suicidal Man From Jumping Off I-84 Bridge Deputy Grabs, Saves Suicidal Man From Jumping Off I-84 Bridge
Deputy Grabs, Saves Suicidal Man From Jumping Off I-84 Bridge A distraught man threatening to jump from Veterans Memorial Bridge on I-84 in Brewster was saved by a Putnam County Sheriff's Deputy. The incident took place around 12:30 p.m., Monday, May 27, when deputies received a 911 call that a man who parked his car on the westbound side of the highway, was now standing on the edge of Veterans Memorial Bridge, which goes over Route 6 in Brewster, holding a piece of paper, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said. Deputy Sheriff Kevin Osika and Sergeant Thomas Lee of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department responded. Osika arrived within two minute…
State Police, Federal Agencies Join Search For Missing New Canaan Mother Of Five State Police, Federal Agencies Join Search For Missing New Canaan Mother Of Five
State Police, Federal Agencies Join Search For Missing New Canaan Mother Of Five Click here for an updated story: Police Search Northern Westchester Home In Investigation Of Missing New Canaan Mom Of Five A massive round-the-clock search for a missing New Canaan woman has intensified as police from the state, local and federal law enforcement agencies join forces to locate the missing mother of five. Jennifer Dulos, 50, was last seen on Friday, May 24, after dropping off her children at school, said New Canaan Police Lt. Jason Ferraro. She was reported missing by friends who said they had not heard from her in more than 10 hours, and she had missed several ap…
Drug Bust Nets Cocaine, Cash, Stolen Gun In Area Drug Bust Nets Cocaine, Cash, Stolen Gun In Area
Drug Bust Nets Cocaine, Cash, Stolen Gun In Area A Wallkill man was allegedly busted with drugs, guns, and cash following a three-month investigation by police into the sale of crack cocaine in the City of Middletown. Jason Chisolm, 39, was busted on Thursday, May 23, by the City of Middletown Police Department Narcotics Unit, assisted by members of the New York State Police and the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force, during the execution of a search warrant of his residence, said City of Middletown Police Lt. Jeffry Thoelen. While conducting a search of the residence, officers found 53.3 grams of cocaine, 31.3 grams of crack co…
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