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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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LI Woman Indicted For Driving Over Boy Twice, DA Says LI Woman Indicted For Driving Over Boy Twice, DA Says
LI Woman Indicted For Driving Over Boy Twice, DA Says A Long Island woman has been indicted for allegedly hitting a 15-year-old boy with her car and driving over him twice, and then trading in her car. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Monday, Feb. 6 that Jennifer Nelson, age 35, of Shirley. “This defendant – an adult – allegedly thought she could take the law into her own hands and tried to kill a 15-year-old in the process,” said Tierney. “This defendant’s incredibly misguided attempt to avenge the alleged victimization of her own child is no excuse." Nelson was indicted and arraigned on the fol…

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Teen Stabbed At Trumbull Mall During Fight With Brother, Police Say Teen Stabbed At Trumbull Mall During Fight With Brother, Police Say
Teen Stabbed At Trumbull Mall During Fight With Brother, Police Say A dispute between two Fairfield County brothers resulted in a stabbing that left one of the siblings wounded.  The incident took place in Trumbull at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Trumbull Mall. Jovanie Hall, age 18, of Bridgeport was taken into police custody at his residence a short time after the fight that began when he went to pick up his two siblings at the mall, said Lt. Brian Weir of the Trumbull Police.  During the fight, Hall began stabbing the 16-year-old brother, Weir said. Their other sibling intervened by grabbing Hall, allowing the 16-year-old to …

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Drunk Driver Narrowly Misses House In Region, Police Say Drunk Driver Narrowly Misses House In Region, Police Say
Drunk Driver Narrowly Misses House In Region, Police Say An alleged drunk driver narrowly missed landing inside an area home during a crash in which the window of an area pizza restaurant was cracked. The incident took place in Sullivan County around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5 in Jeffersonville. The Sullivan County Sheriff’s patrol responded to a report of a crash in the area of Route 52 and Route 164 in Jeffersonville, said Undersheriff Eric Chaboty, of the Sheriff's Office. When deputies arrived on the scene they found that a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox had been traveling westbound on Route 52 when it left the roadway and struck a parked 2015 Chev…

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4 Injured In Chain-Reaction Crash Causing Hours-Long Closure On I-91 Stretch 4 Injured In Chain-Reaction Crash Causing Hours-Long Closure On I-91 Stretch
4 Injured In Chain-Reaction Crash Causing Hours-Long Closure On I-91 Stretch A five-car crash on I-91 in Connecticut left four people with injuries and closed the highway for several hours. The crash took place in Hartford around 5:30 p.m. near Exit 32A on Sunday, Feb. 5, according to the Connecticut State Police. Police said right before the crash a 2021 Subaru Ascent was traveling in the right center lane, a 1998 Toyota 4Runner was traveling in the left lane, a 2017 Jeep Wrangler and a 2022 Nissan Rogue were traveling in the right lane, and a 2002 Toyota Camry was traveling in the left center lane. The Toyota Camry, driven by a 19-year-old Hartford County residen…

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University Of Hartford Student Charged With Making 'Concerning" Social Media Post, Police Say University Of Hartford Student Charged With Making 'Concerning" Social Media Post, Police Say
University Of Hartford Student Charged With Making 'Concerning" Social Media Post, Police Say A Connecticut university student has been charged after allegedly making a threatening social media post on YikYak. The incident took place at the University of Hartford around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, said the Hartford Police. Hartford Police Officers responded to the university after receiving a complaint from UHART school safety officials, said Sgt. Chris Mastroianni, of the Hartford Police. The complaint was regarding threatening posts made on social media that referred to shooting a dorm and other firearm references, Mastroianni said. Patrol and Capitol City Command Ce…

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Police & Fire
Off-Duty NYPD Officer Shot After Arranging To Pick Up Car Through Facebook Off-Duty NYPD Officer Shot After Arranging To Pick Up Car Through Facebook
Off-Duty Nypd Officer Shot After Arranging To Pick Up Car Through Facebook Police are searching for a gunman who opened fire on an off-duty NYPD officer, critically wounding him, as he attempted to purchase a vehicle. The officer, who has not been named, went to purchase the vehicle that was posted in a Facebook Marketplace ad around 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4 in the area of 472 Ruby St., said New York City Police. When the officer and his brother-in-law arrived, a man almost immediately pulled out a gun and demanded the money, said the NYPD.  The officer had reportedly brought $24,000 to the meet to purchase a Honda Pilot.  The officer pulled his weapon…

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'Heartfelt Thanks': Hudson Valley Cafe Permanently Closes 'Heartfelt Thanks': Hudson Valley Cafe Permanently Closes
'Heartfelt Thanks': Hudson Valley Cafe Permanently Closes A popular Hudson Valley cafe known for its salads and panini sandwiches has closed permanently, Végétalien, located in Dutchess County in Beacon, announced that it closed on Sunday, Jan. 29. The restaurant did not provide a reason but did offer "heartfelt thanks" to everyone who supported the small business. "We know that there are many stores in the area to choose from and we are honored that you chose Vegetalien above the others," the owners said. The eatery, which made the announcement on Facebook, was known for its vegan fare and its breakfast sandwiches, wraps, and specialty drinks.&…

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Woman Starts Breathing At NY Funeral Home After Being Pronounced Dead In Nursing Center Woman Starts Breathing At NY Funeral Home After Being Pronounced Dead In Nursing Center
Woman Starts Breathing At NY Funeral Home After Being Pronounced Dead In Nursing Center A woman who was breathing and alive was delivered to a New York funeral home after being pronounced dead at an area rehabilitation and nursing center. The incident took place on Long Island after the 82-year-old woman was pronounced dead at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Waters Edge Rehab and Nursing Center in Port Jefferson, the Suffolk County Police said. The woman was transported to the O.B. Davis Funeral Home in Miller Place around 1:30 p.m., where it was determined she was breathing at 2:09 p.m., police said. The woman was then transported to a local hospital, officials said. The in…

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2 Charged In Theft Of Hairless Cat, High-End Goods In Shelton Hotel Burglary 2 Charged In Theft Of Hairless Cat, High-End Goods In Shelton Hotel Burglary
2 Charged In Theft Of Hairless Cat, High-End Goods In Shelton Hotel Burglary A man and woman have been charged in connection with the theft of a hairless cat named Princess and high-end goods at a Fairfield County hotel. The burglary took place in Shelton on Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Hilton Garden Inn on Old Stratford Road. During the burglary, Princess was taken along with some $8,5000 in goods including Gucci and Fendi handbags, Shelton Police said. On Wednesday, Feb. 1, police arrested 20-year-old Zyair Lopez, and 24-year-old Toni Douglas-Alves, both of Bridgeport. They were charged with: Burglary Larceny Conspiracy to commit larceny Conspiracy to com…

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Man Assaults, Injures Officer During Westbury Stop, Police Say Man Assaults, Injures Officer During Westbury Stop, Police Say
Man Assaults, Injures Officer During Westbury Stop, Police Say A Levittown man is behind bars after allegedly assaulting several officers attempting to stop him for traffic violations. The incident took place in Westbury around 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1. According to Nassau County Police detectives, officers spotted a 2012 Honda Civic traveling northbound on Merrick Avenue with dark tinted windows and a cover over the rear license plate.  The Honda began to travel at a high rate of speed when the driver spotted police and make an abrupt left turn into a parking lot at 715 Merrick Ave, police said. Police said the driver, identifie…

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