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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 Found Dead In CT Apartment Building, Police Say Man Found Dead In CT Apartment Building, Police Say
Man Found Dead In CT Apartment Building, Police Say Police are investigating after a man was found dead inside a Connecticut apartment building. The man was found in New Haven County around 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4 in Waterbury at 144 Grove St. Waterbury Police responded to the building to help evacuate residents after a carbon monoxide alarm was sounded, said Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police. Officers working the evacuation found the dead man in a common area of the building, Bessette said. The building was later determined to be safe for occupancy. The investigation was turned over to the Detective Bureau and the Office of…
CT Man Charged In Road Rage Incident For Pointing Gun At Another Driver, Police Say CT Man Charged In Road Rage Incident For Pointing Gun At Another Driver, Police Say
CT Man Charged In Road Rage Incident For Pointing Gun At Another Driver, Police Say A Connecticut man has been charged in an alleged road rage incident in which he pointed a gun at another driver. Hartford County resident, Terrence Stover, age 31, of Windsor, was arrested on an active warrant on Monday, Jan. 2 for the incident which took place on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. The incident took place on Route 5 in South Windsor when he pointed a firearm at another driver, said Sgt. Mark Cleverdon of the South Windsor Police. Stover was identified via the license plate on the vehicle and through the use of an intelligence-sharing network used by law enforcement, Cleverdon sai…
Westport Man Nabbed For Causing Disturbance At Popular Mexican Restaurant, Police Say Westport Man Nabbed For Causing Disturbance At Popular Mexican Restaurant, Police Say
Westport Man Nabbed For Causing Disturbance At Popular Mexican Restaurant, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been charged with criminal trespass after allegedly repeatedly attempting to get inside a popular Mexican restaurant after he was removed for causing a disturbance. The incident took place in Westport on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Viva Zapata’s at 530 Riverside Ave. Westport Police officers responded to the restaurant after receiving a complaint of an intoxicated man who was causing a disturbance, said Lt. Eric Woods, of the Westport Police. Responding officers located Brandon Beller, age 28, of Westport, who due to his intoxication and disruptive…
Popular Restaurant Announces Plans To Open 2nd Hudson Valley Location Popular Restaurant Announces Plans To Open 2nd Hudson Valley Location
Popular Restaurant Announces Plans To Open 2nd Hudson Valley Location A super popular Puerto Rican restaurant that's an award winner in the Hudson Valley has announced it will open a second location. Café Con Leche located in Dutchess County in Wappingers Falls, says the public has shown them so much love they plan to open a new location in Rhinebeck by February or March. The owners made the big announcement via social media with news on both Facebook and Instagram three days ago to the delight of many. Known for, of course, their Café Con Leche, the restaurant is a hot spot for sizzling empanadas, seafood of all kinds, salads, drinks, sandwiches, baked goo…
Stratford Man Nabbed For Enticing Westport Minors For Sex, Police Say Stratford Man Nabbed For Enticing Westport Minors For Sex, Police Say
Stratford Man Nabbed For Enticing Westport Minors For Sex, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been charged with enticing a minor with computer service for sex after meeting with three people, including a 14-year-old online at a parking lot. The incident took place in Westport in Feb. 2022 in the parking lot at 397 Post Road East. On Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, Westport Police were notified of a YouTube video showing four people recording in the parking lot of 397 Post Rd East. Three of the four people in the video had allegedly been communicating with the fourth, identified as Paul Sastrum, age 36, of Stratford, via online chat, said Lt. Eric Woods,…
CT Man, Age 33, Killed After SUV Hits Concrete Barrier CT Man, Age 33, Killed After SUV Hits Concrete Barrier
CT Man, Age 33, Killed After SUV Hits Concrete Barrier A 33-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a single-car crash after his SUV hit a concrete barrier and rolled. The crash took place in Middlesex County around 3 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3 on Route 9 in Middletown. According to state police, New Haven County resident Vance Jenkins of Ansonia was traveling on Route 9 near Exit 12 in Middletown in a 1997 Toyota 4Runner in the left lane of two while negotiating a curve in the roadway when he struck the concrete barrier in the median.  The 4Runner then traveled across the roadway through the right lane and right shoulder, striking a slight emb…
Man Steals Range Rover With Dog Inside As Woman Pumps Gas On Long Island Man Steals Range Rover With Dog Inside As Woman Pumps Gas On Long Island
Man Steals Range Rover With Dog Inside As Woman Pumps Gas On Long Island Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole a 2020 white Range Rover as the owner stood on the passenger side pumping gas on Long Island. The incident took place in Mineola around 2:45 p.m., Monday, Jan. 2, at the BP gas station located at 91 West Jericho Turnpike. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a 60-year-old woman was standing outside her vehicle at the gas pumps, on the passenger side when a man walked up, entered the driver's side door, and drove away onto the Jericho Turnpike. Inside the vehicle was a handbag that contained assorted credit cards and the …
IDs Released For Mother, Daughter Killed In New Year's Day Hudson Valley Crash IDs Released For Mother, Daughter Killed In New Year's Day Hudson Valley Crash
IDs Released For Mother, Daughter Killed In New Year's Day Hudson Valley Crash Police have released the identities of a mother and daughter killed in a New Year's Day crash in the Hudson Valley. The crash took place in Rockland County at around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1 on Beach Road in the town of Haverstraw in the Kayak launch area.  Responding Haverstraw Police Department officers found the vehicle occupied by three women, two daughters, and their mother, up on an embankment on the north side of the road, said Haverstraw PD Captain John Gould Jr. Earlier report: 2 Women Killed In New Year's Day Crash In Hudson Valley The rear passenger, Lordes Martinez, …
Hudson Valley Resident Accused Of Beating Another Man In Head With Hammer Hudson Valley Resident Accused Of Beating Another Man In Head With Hammer
Hudson Valley Resident Accused Of Beating Another Man In Head With Hammer A Hudson Valley man has been charged with allegedly beating another man in the head with a hammer. The incident took place in Ulster County around 5:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 30 in the town of Rochester. State Police found the victim on the ground bleeding from the head after responding to a call for an injured man in the parking lot of 22 Main St., said Trooper Steven Nevel. When troopers arrived, Kerhonkson EMS was on the scene treating a male with a severe head wound. While being treated the victim was conscious and stated that he was struck in the head with a hammer by Michael Latimore. Th…
Body Discovered Near Trail In Hudson Valley Body Discovered Near Trail In Hudson Valley
Body Discovered Near Trail In Hudson Valley State Police are not commenting after a man's body was discovered on a Hudson Valley trail. The body was found in Ulster County in Plattekill early Monday, Jan. 2, on the Campbell Lane extension near Saul Trail. State police declined to comment on the incident. "It is an open case," Trooper Steven Nevel said. "No comment to be made at this time." This is a developing story. Check back to the Daily Voice for updates. 
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