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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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Man Admits To Fatal Stabbing In Monroe An Orange County man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the 2018 stabbing death of another man during a party. Samuel Del Cid Hernandez, 31, of Monroe, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, April 2, for the October 2018 stabbing death of 25-year-old Louis Rivera in a hallway outside Hernandez’s apartment, said Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. Under the terms of the plea agreement, Hernandez will be sentenced to 24 years in state prison, and five years post-release supervision, when he is sentenced on June 6, the DA's Office said. Prosecutors had argued that on the…

by Kathy Reakes

04/03/2019

Police & Fire

Woman Charged With Leaving Three Children Alone, Leading To Baby's Death Last Year In Shelton A Shelton woman was arrested for risk of injury to a minor after she allegedly left three young children home alone last year, which police say led to the death of a 5-month-old baby. Jessyka Oliveira, 30, was arrested on Tuesday, April 2, by Shelton Police and charged with three counts of risk of injury to a minor and one count of interfering with a police officer, said Shelton Police Det. Christopher Nugent. The arrest stems from an incident which occurred in December 2018, when emergency personnel and Shelton Police were dispatched to a residence in the downtown area of Shelton…

by Kathy Reakes

04/03/2019

Police & Fire

Know Him? Suspect On Loose After Ramming Truck Into ATM Trying To Steal Cash, CT State Police State Police are asking the public for help in identifying a man who is suspected of attempting to rip off an ATM machine by repeatedly hitting it with his truck . The incident took place around 10:44 p.m., Monday, April 1, when troopers were dispatched to the area of 287 Somers Road, in the town of Somers for the report of attempted larceny, Connecticut State Police said. According to the 9-1-1 call made to police, a full-size pick-up truck approached the United Bank ATM kiosk and began ramming the ATM kiosk repeatedly, state police said. During this incident, the driver ex…

by Kathy Reakes

04/03/2019

Politics

Rockland County Executive Says He's Proud Of Son Following Press Conference Blasting Father A day after his son, Orangetown Supervisor Chris Day, said he would not run for re-election due to the actions of his father, Rockland County Supervisor Ed Day said he is proud of his son in a response to his son's scathing attack. “This entire situation is a sad commentary on what can happen when private family matters are made public," Ed Day said following his son's statement on Tuesday, April 2 that pointed a finger at the political and personal infighting with his father as the reason for his withdrawal from politics. "Let me state, unequivocally, that my support for my son and his poli…

by Kathy Reakes

04/03/2019

News

Route 202 Reopens Following Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash In Ramapo This story has been updated. Route 202 in Ramapo has reopened after being closed for more than four hours following a fatal three-vehicle crash near Spook Rock Road, Ramapo police said. The crash took place around 7:25 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, near Spook Rock Road, police said. All three drivers taken to local hospitals by Springhill and Ramapo Valley Ambulance, where one was pronounced dead, police said. Another driver is in serious condition and one suffered less serious injuries, police said. There were no passengers in any of the vehicles. One driver was extricated by Tallman F…

by Kathy Reakes

04/03/2019

Police & Fire

Four-Vehicle Route 17 Crash Causing Delays A four-vehicle crash with injuries is causing back-ups on Route 17 in Orange County. The crash took place around 8:35 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, at the ramp of Route 17 and Route 6 in Woodbury, according to the Woodbury Fire Department. The department is reporting minor injuries, but for drivers to expect delays as all vehicles are cleared. A four-vehicle crash is backing up traffic in Woodbury.Woodbury Fire Department The crash is under investigation.

by Kathy Reakes

04/03/2019

Police & Fire

Woman Arrested For Stealing $130 Worth Of Razors At Stop & Shop In Wilton A 32-year-old woman was nabbed by police allegedly ripping off disposable razors from an area Stop & Shop. Olivia Romero, of Ridgefield, was arrested after turning herself into Wilton Police on a warrant on Monday, April 1, for the alleged incident that took place on Feb. 2, said Lt. Robert Kluk. According to the arrest report, Romero was seen on video surveillance stealing $130 worth of razors at the store on River Road in Wilton, police said. She was processed and is being held on $2,500 bond.

by Kathy Reakes

04/03/2019

Police & Fire

One Extricated Following Two-Vehicle Shelton Crash A busy area roadway has reopened following a serious crash that required at least one extrication. The two-vehicle crash, which has been cleared, took place around 7 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, at 126 Shelton Ave., police said. There were reportedly two injuries, officials said. The condition of those injured is not known. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Kathy Reakes

04/03/2019

Police & Fire

Man Accused Of Urinating At Library In Milford Police charged a Milford man with breach of peace after he was spotted urinating in front of a public library window after being asked to leave. Matthew Kealey, 47, was arrested on Saturday, March 30, on a warrant for the event that took place on March 9, said the Milford Police. Milford Police Officer Joe Dempsey said the charge stems from an incident at the Milford Public Library, where Kealey is accused of urinating in full view of library patrons after being asked to leave. Kealey was released on a promise to appear and is scheduled to appear…

by Kathy Reakes

04/03/2019

Police & Fire

Fatal Crash Closes Route 202 Stretch In Rockland This story has been updated. Route 202 in Ramapo remains closed following a fatal three-vehicle crash near Spook Rock Road, Ramapo police said. The crash took place around 7:25 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, near Spook Rock Road, police said. Route 202, which is also known as Haverstraw Road, is closed between Spook Rock Road and Wilder Road, Ramapo police said. All three drivers taken to local hospitals by Springhill and Ramapo Valley Ambulance, where one was pronounced dead, police said. Another driver is in serious condition and one suffered less serious injuries, police said. There w…

by Kathy Reakes

04/03/2019

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