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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.
Duo Nabbed For Kidnapping, Murder Of Massachusetts Man Found In Connecticut
Two men have been charged for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping and murder of a Massachusetts man whose body was found in a burning vehicle in Connecticut.
Bradon Batiste, 33, of Spring, Massachusetts, and Calvin Roberson, 38, of Waterbury, were arrested Thursday, Feb. 11, for the Dec. 26 death of a Massachusetts man found in Hartford, said John Durham, U.S. States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
Batiste was arrested in Athens, Georgia, and Roberson was arrested in Waterbury.
Shortly before 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26, Hartford police and fire personnel resp…
Cindy, A Dog, Stolen Along With Mercedes At Fairfield County I-95 Rest Area
Connecticut State Police are asking the public for help finding a dog that was taken when a vehicle was stolen in Fairfield County.
The incident took place around 12:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, at the northbound rest area in Fairfield, reported News 12.
The theft of the white Maltese, named Cindy, took place when two men pulled up in a Porsche beside the woman while she was pumping gas, and allegedly one of the men jumped into her Mercedes and drove away, the news channel said.
The Porsche, which was reportedly stolen, was found near the rest stop and the Mercedes was found the next …
LI Teen Attempts To Strike Girl During Hotel Party, Fights With Officers, Police Say
A Long Island teen was arrested for allegedly attempting to strike a 17-year-old girl and then fought with police at a Long Island hotel.
Cameron Wezkiewicz, age 18, of Franklin Square, was arrested at 12:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 25, for the assault that took place at the Homeward Suites in Carle Place, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, officers responded to a disturbance at the hotel, located at 40 Westbury Ave. Upon arrival, officers were notified of an unauthorized party in a guest suite.
As officers arrived at the suite they found multiple people having a party…
Bodycam Footage, Report Released In Officer-Involved Shooting That Killed Fairfield County Man
A preliminary report and bodycam footage have been released in connection with the fatal shooting of a Fairfield County man by a police officer.
The Hartford State’s Attorney’s office on Tuesday, Feb. 2, released the preliminary report and video footage of the fatal shooting of Christopher Hagans, age 36, of Stratford, who was killed by gunshot wounds to the head, torso, left upper and lower extremities.
According to Sharmese Walcott, State’s Attorney for the Judicial District of Hartford, the use of deadly force took place by members of the Stratford Police Department on Main Str…
CT Woman Arrested For Cruelty To Animals After Dog Dies With Injuries
A Connecticut woman has been arrested for cruelty to animals after one of her dogs died with signs of abuse.
Christelle Sommervil, age 41, of Milford, was arrested on Monday, Feb. 8, on a warrant by Milford Police.
Sommervil is accused of bringing her deceased dog to the veterinarian. Upon arrival at the vet, it was found that the dog had a strong odor of urine, bruising along the abdomen and body, crusting over the eyes, a pressure sore, and was emaciated, Milford Police said.
Sommervil was charged with cruelty to animals and released on a promise to appear ticket.
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