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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 Charged With Murder After Calling State Police To Report A Fall
A 65-year-old man has been charged with an alleged homicide after calling Connecticut State Police to report a person had fallen at his home.
James Maharg, 65, of Sherman, called state police Thursday, March, 21, to report a man who lived at the Church Road home in Sherman, had fallen and hit his head on a countertop, according to state police.
Arriving officers found the dead man inside the home and “due to several suspicious circumstances,” the Western District Crime Squad and the Danbury State’s Attorney office to respond to the scene, state police said.
After an extensive investigation…
Norwalk Fire Department Swears In New Officers, Promotes Another
The Norwalk Fire Department recently held a promotional and swearing-in ceremony, at Norwalk Fire Headquarters, welcoming new members, and promoting others.
During the event, probationary firefighters John Pomponio, Madeline Jankowski, and Gregory Petriccione were officially sworn into the department and Firefighter Jesse Granton, an 8-year veteran, was promoted to Fire Inspector, said Norwalk Fire Department Deputy Cheif Edward Prescott.
Fire Inspector Jesse GrantonNorwalk Fire Department
Fire Chief Geno Gatto, and Assistant Chief Chris King presided over the ceremony, while Mayor Harr…
With No Big Winner, Powerball Jackpot Hits $625 Million
With no winner in Wednesday's Powerball drawing, everyone has another chance at hitting it big, this time with a new jackpot at an estimated $625 million.
The hefty jackpot is the fourth largest in the game’s history and the seventh largest in U.S. lottery history.
In real money, the cash value if taken in a lump sum works out to $380,600,000 before taxes. Of course, you get the whole shebang if taken as an annuity paid out over time.
The Powerball jackpot was last hit in New York on Dec. 26, 2018, since then, there have bee…
Convicted Felon With Three Guns Apprehended In Norwalk During Drug-Dealing Probe
Norwalk police discovered three guns during the takedown of a convicted felon in connection with a drug-dealing investigation.
Tyler Singewald, 24, of Norwalk, was arrested on Thursday, March 21, by the Norwalk Police Special Services Division and Emergency Services Unit Tactical Response Team lengthy investigation into local drug dealing, said Norwalk Lt. Terrence Blake.
During a warrant search, investigators seized marijuana, drug paraphernalia, $1,300, a loaded sawed-off shotgun, a loaded 9mm handgun, and a loaded .38 caliber handgun which was found to be stolen, Blake said.
Investig…
Teens From Stamford, Norwalk Charged In Connection To Armed Robbery Of Juvenile
Two teens were arrested for an alleged armed robbery following a lengthy investigation by Norwalk Police.
Gabriel Banegas, 19, of Stamford, and Jeremy Jimenez, 19 of Norwalk, were apprehended by Norwalk detectives on Thursday, March 21, in connection with the March 11, armed robbery of a juvenile in the Colonial Villiage Housing Complex, said Norwalk Terrance Blake.
After a lengthy investigation, the Detective Bureau was able to secure arrest warrants for the two, Blake said.
Both were charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, and risk of injury to a minor. Th…
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