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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.

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Police & Fire

Fairfield County Resident Punches Person For Walking In His Yard, Police Say A Fairfield County man who allegedly punched a person for walking in his yard and then threatened to get a gun is being held on a $25,000 bond. Norwalk Police were alerted to the incident around 7:24 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 24, when the department received multiple 911 calls about a disturbance between two individuals in the roadway on Villaway Road, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino. Upon arrival, officers located 28-year-old Mykel Mincey, who was asked what had happened but would not speak with police, Guilno said. Officers went on to locate several witnesses who had observed an altercation b…

by Kathy Reakes

01/26/2021

News

CT Man Sentenced For Fentanyl, Crack Distribution Offenses A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for the distribution of fentanyl and crack cocaine. Nathaniel DeJesus, age 21, of Hartford, was sentenced to the prison term followed by four years of supervised release on Monday, Jan. 25, said John H. Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, in July 2019, after a spate of gun violence in Hartford, the FBI’s Northern Connecticut Gang Task Force, DEA, Hartford Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies initiated an investigation targeting gang-…

by Kathy Reakes

01/26/2021

Police & Fire

Two Vehicles Burglarized, Windows Smashed At Fairfield County Park Police in Fairfield County are once again warning residents to lock their vehicle after another two vehicles were burglarized over the weekend. The latest larcenies took place on Sunday, Jan. 24 at Irwin Park in New Canaan, said Chief Leon Krolikowski. Krolikowski said a Honda Pilot and a Subaru Legacy were burglarized at the park, located at 848 Weed St. The front passenger side window was smashed on both vehicles to access the valuables left inside. The owners of the vehicles were using the park while the crime was being committed, the chief said. Upon returning to their vehicles, t…

by Kathy Reakes

01/26/2021

Police & Fire

Police Looking For Person Who Burglarized LI Business Police are asking the public for help identifying the person who burglarized a Long Island business. The incident took place around 1 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 22, in Floral Park Centre, said the Nassau County Police. Third Squad detectives are investigating a Burglary that occurred on Friday, January 22, at 1:00 pm in Floral Park Centre. According to detectives, the owner of Quality Care Auto located at 387 Jericho Turnpike discovered an unknown someone had entered the business by prying open a side door and an interior office was entered after a window air conditioner was pushed in.&nbs…

by Kathy Reakes

01/26/2021

Police & Fire

Alert Issued For Scammers Posing As Law Enforcement In Fairfield County Police are warning residents of phone scammers posing as local law enforcement and threatening residents there is a warrant for their arrest. The scammers then demands the resident pay a large amount of money, such as $3,000 to have the charges dismissed, according to an advisory from the Norwalk Police Department. The scammer usually asks for payment by money transfer, gift card, or some type of electronic money transfer, police said. Police said residents should remember, the court and law enforcement will never demand money over the phone. If you receive a call like this, No…

by Kathy Reakes

01/26/2021

Police & Fire

Police Searching For Man Who Jumped From Bridge Into Connecticut River State Police report that a man got out of his vehicle while on a bridge and jumped into the Connecticut River. According to the Windsor Locks Police Department, the man exited the vehicle on Sunday, Jan. 24, around 1 p.m., while on Dexter Coffin Bridge and jumped into the river. The police department responded as did fire and other agencies to search for the victim. As of Monday, Jan. 24, a body has not been recovered. The identity of the victim is unknown at this time.

by Kathy Reakes

01/25/2021

Police & Fire

Alert Issued For 15-Year-Old Who's Gone Missing In Fairfield County Police in Fairfield County are asking for the public's help to locate a missing teenager. Greenwich Police are attempting to locate Sydney Renee Roswess, age 15, who was last seen at Kids in Crisis on Sunday, Jan. 24. She is 5-foot-5 with blonde braids. She was last seen wearing a burgundy sweatshirt and white shorts. Anyone who may know Sydney's whereabouts is asked to call the Greenwich Police Department at 203-622-8004.

by Kathy Reakes

01/25/2021

Lifestyle

Marine From Fairfield County Awarded For Saving Toddler A Fairfield County marine has been recognized for her heroic service saving a toddler following a vehicle crash. Lance Cpl. Alyssa David, a native of Bridgeport, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for heroic service during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, on Friday, Jan. 22, according to the Department of Defense. David serves as a maintenance administrative specialist at Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167. On the night of Friday, Sept. 25, David came upon the scene of a vehicle collision where a tractor-trailer struck a…

by Kathy Reakes

01/25/2021

Obituaries

Fairfield County Man Stabbed To Death By Brother Remembered As 'Life Of The Party' A Fairfield County man who was stabbed to death by his brother is being remembered by his family as being the "life of the party." Angel L. Valle III, age 34, of Bridgeport, was killed on Wednesday, Jan. 20, by his brother, 25-year-old Julian Daivon Valle, also of Bridgeport during a domestic dispute, Bridgeport Police said. Valle was a licensed truck driver who loved to hit the road, his obituary said. Known as “Wont”, Valle expressed his emotions through his artwork. His passion turned out some beautiful pieces that will be forever treasured. His dream was to one day have his …

by Kathy Reakes

01/25/2021

Police & Fire

Man Busted With Cocaine Following Foot Pursuit, Police Say An area man was arrested for drug trafficking after police received numerous complaints from residents. Connie Boykin, age 49, of the City of Newburgh, was arrested around 7:40 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22, when City of Newburgh officers were patrolling the area of the Broadway and Lutheran corridor in response to numerous citizen complaints referencing open-air drug trafficking, said Lieutenant Joseph Burns. Officers observed a crowd on the corner of Broadway and Lutheran and witnessed a narcotics transaction initiated by a tall Black male wearing a tan jacket, Burns said. Officer…

by Kathy Reakes

01/25/2021

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