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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.
LI Woman Saved From $25K Court Officer Scam By Quick-Thinking Home Health Aide, Police Say
A quick-thinking home health aide saved an elderly woman from being scammed out of $25,000 by a man calling to say her grandson on Long Island had been arrested and need money.
Osvaldo Vallejo-Perez, age 21, of New York City, was arrested around 11:32 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, in Seaford, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, an unknown man, later identified as Vallejo-Perez, contacted the 90-year-old woman saying he was a court officer.
Vallejo-Perez then claimed the victim’s grandson had been arrested for DWI and needed $25,000 dollars for bail.
The victim’s…
Brothers Busted For Possession Of Drugs During Two Searches In Area, Police Say
Two Hudson Valley brothers were arrested during dual searches in connection with narcotics sales.
Eugene Taylor, age 49, of the City of Poughkeepsie, and Glen Taylor, age 52, of Hyde Park, were arrested on Thursday, Jan. 28, following the searches, said Frank Tasciotti, assistant coordinator of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force.
The warrants were served in the City of Poughkeepsie and at the Inn at Hyde Park, Tasciotti said.
The search warrants were a result of investigations into narcotics sales taking place at those locations and surrounding areas, he added.
During…
Fairfield Woman Nabbed For Driving While High On PCP, Police Say
A Fairfield County woman was arrested for DUI/drugs and other charges for an incident that took place almost a year ago.
Jessica Mott, age 34, of Bridgeport, was arrested by Westport Police on Saturday, Jan. 23, for an event that took place on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, said Lt. David Wolf.
According to Wolf, on Feb. 3, Westport Police officers responded to the parking lot at 701 Post Road East on a report of a motor vehicle accident.
Upon arrival, an officer observed what appeared to be a relatively minor two-car crash. The driver of the suspected at-fault vehicle was iden…
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man
Police have issued a Silver Alert for a Long Island missing man who may be in need of medication.
Patrick Coleman, age 28, of Selden, was last seen at his aunt’s residence, located on 688 South 7th St., in Lindenhurst on Thursday, Jan. 28 around 11 p.m., said the Suffolk County Police.
Coleman was last seen wearing a beige sweatshirt, maroon pants, and a black hat.
He is described as being 5-foot-7, 140 pounds.
Investigators believe Coleman may be in Bay Shore.
Detectives are asking anyone with information on Coleman’s location to call 911 or the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8…
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