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 Breaks Into Area Home, Steals Slot Machine With $20,000, Police Say Man Breaks Into Area Home, Steals Slot Machine With $20,000, Police Say
Man Breaks Into Area Home, Steals Slot Machine With $20,000, Police Say An area man was arrested for allegedly breaking into a home and stealing a slot machine containing $20,000 in quarters and a shotgun. Ulster County resident Dominick Sanchez, 20, of Ellenville, was arrested by state police on Wednesday, Dec. 9, for burglary following an investigation into the Thursday, Dec. 3 incident, said Trooper Steven Nevel. According to Nevel, state police responded to a residence on North Old Greenfield Road in the town of Wawarsing for a report of a burglary.  An investigation revealed that an unknown person broke into the residence through a window and stole a…
Missing 12-Year-Old Long Island Girl Found Missing 12-Year-Old Long Island Girl Found
Missing 12-Year-Old Long Island Girl Found Update: A 12-year-old Long Island girl who went missing has been found. Keithy Obando had last been seen in Copaigue early Thursday morning, Dec. 10, said the Suffolk County Police. On Friday morning, Dec. 11, police announce she has been located. Original report: Police are searching for a missing 12-year-old Long Island girl who has been missing for several hours. Keithy Obando, of Copaigue, was last seen on Poxio Street, in the hamlet of Copaigue, at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10, said the Suffolk County Police. Obando speaks both English and Spanish and may travel to Hempstead.&n…
COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Norwalk Schools Switching To Remote Learning With One New Addition COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Norwalk Schools Switching To Remote Learning With One New Addition
Covid-19: Here's Rundown Of Norwalk Schools Switching To Remote Learning With One New Addition As Norwalk Public Schools adds another school to full remote learning due to cases of COVID-19, there are currently 14 schools on full remote learning in the district.  The latest school to move to full remove learning is Tracey Magnet School after the district was notified on Thursday, Dec. 10, that a member of the school community had tested positive for COVID-19, said Brenda Wilcox Williams, chief communications officer.  "Due to the number of staff members now quarantined, we have determined it is necessary to transition to full remote learning for all students starting t…
Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident In Norwalk Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident In Norwalk
Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident In Norwalk Police are investigating a case of shots fired that took place during the early-morning hours. The Norwalk Police Department received the report around 1 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 10, in the area of Edlie Avenue. Responding officers found bullet holes lodged in the side of a house and shell casings at the scene, Norwalk Police Lt. Jared Zwickler said. The Detective Bureau is actively investigating this case and it is believed to be an isolated incident. There were no injuries in this incident. Anyone with information can contact Detective Courtney Downer at 203-854-3011.
Putnam Sheriff Reports On Number Of Gun, Drug Arrests For November Putnam Sheriff Reports On Number Of Gun, Drug Arrests For November
Putnam Sheriff Reports On Number Of Gun, Drug Arrests For November Hard work on behalf of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office the county has ended with fewer drugs and guns on the streets. According to Putnam  County Sheriff Robert L. Langley, Jr., during the month of November, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit made a total of nine arrests. The arrests include:  Four arrests for possession of heroin.  Four arrests resulted in the seizure of 500 Xanax tablets and concentrated cannabis. One arrest that included three search warrants that ended with the seizure of five handguns, one rifle, quantities of cocaine,…
Man Confesses To Police After Robbery At Cumberland Farms In Fairfield County Man Confesses To Police After Robbery At Cumberland Farms In Fairfield County
Man Confesses To Police After Robbery At Cumberland Farms In Fairfield County A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly robbing an area convenience store late last month. Javier Campos, 34, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 1, after walking into the Fairfield Police Department and confessing to the crime that took place at the Cumberland Farms in Fairfield on Sunday, Nov. 29, said Fairfield Police Lt. Antonio Granata. According to Granata, Campos came to Fairfield Police Headquarters and informed officers he wanted to speak with detectives regarding the robbery at Cumberland Farms.   Campos provided specific details about the robber…
Undercover Op Leads To Prostitution Arrest At Spa In Fairfield County Undercover Op Leads To Prostitution Arrest At Spa In Fairfield County
Undercover Op Leads To Prostitution Arrest At Spa In Fairfield County Two women were arrested on alleged prostitution charges after police in Fairfield County served a warrant at an area spa. The two were arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 9, by the Norwalk Police following a lengthy undercover investigation taking place at the Sunshine Spa, located at 666 Main Ave., in Norwalk, said Lt. Jared Zwickler. The two arrested included: Hong Hong Gu, 52, of Flushing who was charged with: Prostitution Promoting prostitution Permitting prostitution Providing massage without a license She was held on a $5,000 bond. Ailin Wu, 43, of Flushing who was charged with providing …
Man Found Shot In Area Not Cooperating With Detectives, Police Say Man Found Shot In Area Not Cooperating With Detectives, Police Say
Man Found Shot In Area Not Cooperating With Detectives, Police Say Newburgh Police found a man shot after the victim banged on the door of an area residence pleading for help. The victim was discovered at an area hospital around 12:45 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9, when police responded to multiple calls for shots fired in the area of South Lander Street and Courtney Avenue in Newburgh. Upon arrival, officers canvassed the area but found nothing. Shortly thereafter 911 received a hang-up call from an address on Overlook Place, where the caller advised that someone was banging on the door and was bleeding, said City of Newburgh Police Chief Ar…
Man Charged In Brutal Shooting That Killed Barber, Injured Another Employee Man Charged In Brutal Shooting That Killed Barber, Injured Another Employee
Man Charged In Brutal Shooting That Killed Barber, Injured Another Employee A 43-year-old man has been arrested for the brutal shooting death of a local barber and wounding another employee. Tavares Jefferson, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 10, for the Friday, Oct. 2, shooting death of Jamain Allen at the Quick Stop barbershop at 375 Pequonnock Street, said Bridgeport Police Capt. Brian Fitzgerald. A second employee of the barbershop was also shot and survived.  Fitzgerald said detectives quickly developed a suspect believed to be responsible for the death of Allen and the shooting of the second victim, who was identified as Jefferson. A warra…
COVID-19: Popular Northern Westchester Shop To Permanently Close This Week COVID-19: Popular Northern Westchester Shop To Permanently Close This Week
Covid-19: Popular Northern Westchester Shop To Permanently Close This Week A popular shop known for its vast array of foamy, yummy beers of all kinds for many Northern Westchester residents will close its door at the end of the week. The Beer Noggin Mount Kisco announced on Facebook that it would close for good on Sunday, Dec. 13. "It’s a tough day over here in Kisco, we, unfortunately, need to close our doors at the end of this week (last day 12/13)," the restaurant's owners said on Facebook. The restaurant has been a constant go-to for many in the village for the last one and half years. "We appreciate all of your support through this pandemic and would love t…
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