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 Wanted For Criminal Impersonation Nabbed In Stony Point Man Wanted For Criminal Impersonation Nabbed In Stony Point
Man Wanted For Criminal Impersonation Nabbed In Stony Point A Nyack man wanted on an active bench warrant for criminal impersonation in Stony Point was caught in Clarkstown, according to Stony Point Police. Christopher Thebaud, 28, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 14, after Clarkstown Police notified Stony Point they had located him, according to Lt. Daniel Hylas. Thebaud was charged with criminal impersonation and aggravated unlicensed operation, he said. He was released on $250 bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 20.
Three Danbury Residents Busted For Drug Dealing Three Danbury Residents Busted For Drug Dealing
Three Danbury Residents Busted For Drug Dealing Three Fairfield County residents were busted for dealing and possession of drugs following an investigation prompted by complaints from residents of drug activity in the neighborhood, according to the Danbury Police. Mikayel Zullo, 21,  Nakia Williams, 23, and  Shakiem Walker, 20, all of Danbury, were busted following the execution of a court-authorized search warrant by members of the Danbury Police Department’s Special Investigations Division, the Community Conditions Unit and the Patrol Division on Feb. 8 at 155 White St., Unit 4. The warrants were issued as a result of an investigation …
Poughkeepsie Man Sentenced To Decades In Prison For Girlfriend's Murder Poughkeepsie Man Sentenced To Decades In Prison For Girlfriend's Murder
Poughkeepsie Man Sentenced To Decades In Prison For Girlfriend's Murder A Town of Poughkeepsie man was sentenced to 23 years in prison for killing his ex-girlfriend at the Pleasant Valley Trout and Game Club, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Rosario Curcio, 71, was charged with the murder of Lana Florio, 56, also of the Town of Poughkeepsie after deputies responded to the club on Salt Point Turnpike Oct. 3, in response to a report of a shooting, said Capt. John Watterson.  Curcio, a former Millbrook pizza restaurant owner, who pleaded guilty in January, was also sentenced to five years of post-release supervision, the Journal said.  When deputies respond…
First TV Interview With 'Kayak Killer' Graswald Since Prison Release To Air First TV Interview With 'Kayak Killer' Graswald Since Prison Release To Air
First TV Interview With 'Kayak Killer' Graswald Since Prison Release To Air Angelika Graswald, the "Kayak Killer," who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the drowning death of her fiancé, will sit down with Elizabeth Vargas on "20/20" on Friday at 10 p.m. for her first interview since she was released from prison. According to ABC-TV, the show revisits the case with Vargas and Graswald, talking about the death of her fiancé, Vince Viafore, and what life is like now that she is free again. The hour show includes footage of Graswald the day she was released from prison, her 911 call and interrogation tape, and interviews with Richard Po…
Man Exposes Himself To Librarian In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Exposes Himself To Librarian In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Exposes Himself To Librarian In Fairfield County, Police Say Police are on the lookout for a man who exposed himself to a librarian after asking to apply for a library card. The incident took place around 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Weed Memorial Library on Hope Street in Wingdale, said Stamford Police Sgt. Brian Butler. According to Bulter, the man, described as being a black male in his mid-30s, with a medium build and short hair and facial stubble, walked up to the check-out desk and asked to apply for a library card. When he couldn't provide any identification, the librarian told him she couldn't provide him with a card. The man, who was wearing …
Wappingers Falls Pedestrian Struck Wappingers Falls Pedestrian Struck
Wappingers Falls Pedestrian Struck A Wappingers Falls man hit by a car crossing the street Thursday, received non-life threatening injuries, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, The incident took place around 5:44 p.m. at Myers Corner Road near Blackthorn Loop, said Capt, John Watterson. The man was attempting to cross the street when he was struck, Watterson said. He was transported to Vassar Hospital, with serious, but non-life threatening injuries. 
Driver Ejected In New Windsor Crash Driver Ejected In New Windsor Crash
Driver Ejected In New Windsor Crash A 23-year-old man was injured during a one-vehicle crash in New Windsor, according to New Windsor Police. The crash took place around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday on Jackson Avenue when Zachary Carey, of New Windsor, was ejected from his 2004 Subaru Impressa after failing to negotiate the roadway, said New Windsor Police Lt. Michael Farbent. After being ejected, the vehicle struck a tree and caught fire, Farbent said. Units from the New Windsor Police Department, Vails Gate Fire Department and the New Windsor Ambulance Corps responded to the scene. Carey was flown out to Westchester Medical Center…
Man Charged With Stealing Credit Cards, Jewelry In Dover Burglary Man Charged With Stealing Credit Cards, Jewelry In Dover Burglary
Man Charged With Stealing Credit Cards, Jewelry In Dover Burglary A 29-year-old man was arrested by New York State Police for burglarizing a Dover home getting away with credit cards, cash, and other valuables, according to Trooper AJ Hicks. Leslie G. Vannostrand III, of Waterbury, Conn., was charged with felony burglary in connection with a July 13 incident on Halls Corners Road, Hicks said. During the robbery Vannostrand allegedly illegally entered a residence and stole credit cards, jewelry and cash, state police said. Following an investigation, Vannostrand was identified as the suspect and a warrant was issued for his arrest, Hicks said. Waterbury …
Danbury Woman Busted For Dealing After Neighbors Complain Danbury Woman Busted For Dealing After Neighbors Complain
Danbury Woman Busted For Dealing After Neighbors Complain A 20-year-old woman was arrested for numerous drug offenses following complaints from local residents who said she acted "suspicious," according to Danbury Police. Alexandria Whitlock was arrested by members of the department's Special Investigations Division, the Community Conditions Unit (CCU) and patrol officers following an investigation into illegal drug sales at her residence at 68 Virginia, Unit 13, said Det. Lt. Mark Williams. Williams said for the past several weeks the Danbury Police Department had received numerous complaints about the resident of unit #13 acting suspic…
Middletown Adds New Public Notification System Middletown Adds New Public Notification System
Middletown Adds New Public Notification System Mayor Joseph M. DeStefano announced Tuesday that Middletown residents have a new way to receive updates and emergency alerts from government and law enforcement officials through a new notification system. The system, Nixle 360 provides residents with real-time informational updates and emergency alerts. It connects residents to all of the city agencies such as the police and fire departments and the Department of Public Works.  Notifications types such as public emergencies, road closures, severe weather alerts, and much more will be delivered to resident through various platforms includin…
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