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 Nabbed For DWI Following Nanuet Traffic Stop, Police Say Man Nabbed For DWI Following Nanuet Traffic Stop, Police Say
Man Nabbed For DWI Following Nanuet Traffic Stop, Police Say Rockland County Sheriff's deputies nabbed a man for DWI during a routine traffic stop in the area. Christopher Davis, 38, of Warren, New Jersey was arrested on Monday, Feb. 11, after a sheriff's patrol officer observed him allegedly break several traffic laws while driving on Prospect Street in Nanuet, the Sheriff's Office said.  During the stop, Davis was found to be intoxicated and arrested, they added. Davis was charged with aggravated DWI greater than 0.18 percent, drinking alcohol while driving, and DWI. After processing, he was released on his own recognizance. Davis …
Westport Man Faces Sexual Assault Charge Westport Man Faces Sexual Assault Charge
Westport Man Faces Sexual Assault Charge A Westport man has been charged with sexual assault after being arrested at police headquarters on Tuesday.The alleged offender, Kenneth Cardillo, 67, was charged with two counts of fourth-degree sexual assault around 11 a.m., said Westport Police Lt. Jillian Cabana. Because the arrest has been sealed for 14 days, details of the incident are not available, Cabana said. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Manhunt Underway For Murder Suspect Manhunt Underway For Murder Suspect
Manhunt Underway For Murder Suspect Police are on the hunt for a suspect allegedly responsible for the murder of a man on Northbrook Road in Hillcrest. The Ramapo Police department said it is investigating a homicide early Wednesday in a residence on Northbrook Road between East Eckerson Road and Sherman Drive. The road is presently closed in that area. Police have identified a suspect, who knew the victim, and have a manhunt underway for him at this time, Ramapo Police said. The suspect, whose name has not been released, is said to be in his early 20s. Multiple law enforcement agencies are assisting in the i…
Community Blood Drive To Honor Late Poughkeepsie Detective John Falcone Community Blood Drive To Honor Late Poughkeepsie Detective John Falcone
Community Blood Drive To Honor Late Poughkeepsie Detective John Falcone The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department will pay tribute to one of its fallen officers by holding a special blood drive next week. The event, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, at the Italian Community Center, 227 Mill St., Poughkeepsie, will honor Detective John Falcone, an 18-year veteran of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department who dedicated his life to protecting the people he served.  On Feb.18, 2011, he was fatally shot in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence incident. His sacrifice saved the life of a t…
Area Businessman Killed After Being Hit By Car While Riding Bicycle In Florida Area Businessman Killed After Being Hit By Car While Riding Bicycle In Florida
Area Businessman Killed After Being Hit By Car While Riding Bicycle In Florida A SUNY New Paltz Hall of Famer in business was killed while riding his bike in Florida by a vehicle that veered onto the sidewalk following a two-vehicle crash. The crash took place around 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, when Robert Miniger, 65, of Warwick, was riding along a sidewalk on Bonita Beach Road when he was hit by the vehicle, said Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Greg Bueno in an accident report. The report said the crash occurred when a 2012 Honda CRV driven by Steven Hodge, 72, of PeeWee Valley, Kentucky, and a 1992 Chevy CK 1500 pickup driven by Brandon Strickler, 27, of Fort Myers,…
Stratford Teens Nabbed In Separate Shootings Stratford Teens Nabbed In Separate Shootings
Stratford Teens Nabbed In Separate Shootings Stratford police nabbed two teens in connection with a pair of separate shootings in town last month. Alex Pena, 19, of Stratford was arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred on Jan. 6 on Bruce Avenue in Stratford, said Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti. Pena was arrested on a warrant and charged with criminal attempt at assault, reckless endangerment and weapon in a motor vehicle.  He is expected in court on Feb. 25. The second teen arrested was Zaire Dixon, 18, of Stratford, for a shooting that took place on South Avenue near Lake Street on Jan. 22. Dixon…
Worker Seriously Injured After Falling From Roof In Poughkeepsie Worker Seriously Injured After Falling From Roof In Poughkeepsie
Worker Seriously Injured After Falling From Roof In Poughkeepsie A 25-year-old man performing construction work on a home was seriously injured after falling from a roof. The accident took place around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 132 Kensington Lane in Poughkeepsie, said Arlington Fire District Deputy Chief Bill Steenbergh. When Arlington firefighters and EMTs arrived on the scene they found the injured man on the frozen ground in "quite a bit of pain," said Steenbergh.  Responding crews immediately worked to stabilize the man until a Mobil Life helicopter could arrive at the scene. "I would say he had substantial injuries, but a sign…
Orangeburg Man Who Beat Fellow Patient To Death Found Guilty Of Manslaughter Orangeburg Man Who Beat Fellow Patient To Death Found Guilty Of Manslaughter
Orangeburg Man Who Beat Fellow Patient To Death Found Guilty Of Manslaughter A man who beat to death another patient at a psychiatric center has been convicted of manslaughter by a jury. Alias Stone, aka "Billy Pugh," 54, of Orangeburg, was found guilty of one count of manslaughter in connection with the 2017 death of a fellow patient at the Rockland Psychiatric Center, said Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece. The attack took place around 5 p.m. on July 31, 2017, when Stone violently attacked Ronald Randolph, the DA's Office said. According to the DA's Office, Stone punched and stomped on Randolph's head numerous times, as he lay unconscious an…
Man Nabbed After Hitting Police Car During I-95 Chase Man Nabbed After Hitting Police Car During I-95 Chase
Man Nabbed After Hitting Police Car During I-95 Chase An area man was arrested after taking police on a chase on I-95, hitting a police cruiser and then fleeing on foot. Phillion Harvey, 46, of New Haven, after Milford Police responded to the Town Fair Tire on Boston Post Road around 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, for a report of a man attempting to use gift cards that were previously purchased using fraudulent credit card accounts, said Milford Police Officer Joseph Dempsey. Officers arrived and spotted Harvey in his vehicle attempting to leave the parking lot. The officer positioned the patrol vehicle in front of the suspect and init…
Alleged Thief Of Donated Toys Arrested Alleged Thief Of Donated Toys Arrested
Alleged Thief Of Donated Toys Arrested An alleged toy thief was nabbed by Milford police on two warrants for breaking into two businesses last year. Infinite Seven, 42, of Milford, was arrested Friday, Fed. 15, for allegedly breaking into a Naugatuck and Park Avenue businesses in October 2018, taking electronics and other items, the Milford Police said.  Seven is also wanted in Bridgeport for a December 2018 alleged theft of more than $80,000 of toys from numerous stores bins outside the Greater Bridgeport Christian Fellowship Church, according to Bridgeport police. The toys had been donated for area needy children. Luckil…
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