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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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3 Bridgeport Schools Put On Lockout After A Man With Gun Was Reported In Area 3 Bridgeport Schools Put On Lockout After A Man With Gun Was Reported In Area
3 Bridgeport Schools Put On Lockout After A Man With Gun Was Reported In Area Several Fairfield County schools were put on lockout after two people were reported arguing, one with a firearm, in the area. The incident took place in Bridgeport, around 11:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 24, in the 1200 block of State Street. Bridgeport Police responded to the area after the city's 911 Center received a call reporting two people arguing with one person with a firearm, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport. Bassick High School, Cesar Batalla Elementary School, and Park City Prep schools were placed in a lock-in-/lockout for the time being. On-sce…

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Off-Duty Police Officer From Hudson Valley Robbed At Gunpoint Off-Duty Police Officer From Hudson Valley Robbed At Gunpoint
Off-Duty Police Officer From Hudson Valley Robbed At Gunpoint An off-duty Hudson Valley cop was mugged at gunpoint with the thieves making off with his police badge and his wallet. The incident took place in the Bronx around 1 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 23 at Givan Avenue and Merrit Road, said the NYPD. According to the NYPD, a 36-year-old and another 35-year-old man had just parked their vehicle when they noticed a Mercedes Benz driving in their direction. Four men got out of the vehicle and approached the off-duty Wallkill officer, from Middletown, with one of the suspects pulling a gun and they were robbed. The Wallkill officer reportedly handed over his …

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54-Year-Old Shot, Killed At CT Intersection 54-Year-Old Shot, Killed At CT Intersection
54-Year-Old Shot, Killed At CT Intersection A 58-year-old Connecticut man was found shot to death at a busy intersection. The homicide took place in Hartford around 3:40 a.m., Friday, Oct 21 in the area of Wethersfield Avenue at Elliott Street. According to Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert, officers responded to the area on a report of a person shot.  When officers arrived they found Raymond Lewis, of Hartford, unresponsive, Boisvert said. Lewis was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, he added. The Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene Divisions responded and assumed the investigation. …

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CT Duo Nabbed In Trumbull Following CT Duo Nabbed In Trumbull Following
CT Duo Nabbed In Trumbull Following A Connecticut couple was allegedly found with a large number of guns and fentanyl following a chase with police through Fairfield County. The incident took place in Trumbull on Wednesday, Oct. 18. According to Trumbull Police Lt. Brian Weir, officers arrested the occupants of a stolen Honda Passport after a short pursuit and recovered a number of drugs and two handguns during the apprehension.  Manasia Bennett, age 20, of Middletown, in Middlesex County, and Maureece Fussell, age 25, of Wethersfield, in Hartford County, both ran from the vehicle but were captured by the…

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'The Gig's Up': NY Announces New Actions To Crack Down On Catalytic Converter, Auto Thefts 'The Gig's Up': NY Announces New Actions To Crack Down On Catalytic Converter, Auto Thefts
'The Gig's Up': NY Announces New Actions To Crack Down On Catalytic Converter, Auto Thefts Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered state police to crack down on the thefts of vehicle catalytic converters in high-crime areas of New York. Hochul made the announcement on Monday, Oct. 17 on Long Island as she also signed legislation requiring vehicle dismantlers to maintain records of the converters they receive.  "New York State has experienced a real rise in property crimes, and what is driving that is thefts of catalytic converters," Hochul said. "We want the criminals to know the gig's up. "We're coming. We have the resources, the technology, and the will to stop these crimes from ha…

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Number Of Bears Breaking Into CT Homes Rises Amid New Concerns After Attack On Boy Number Of Bears Breaking Into CT Homes Rises Amid New Concerns After Attack On Boy
Number Of Bears Breaking Into CT Homes Rises Amid New Concerns After Attack On Boy State wildlife officials are urging residents to take care when it comes to black bears with more home entries on the rise and on the heels of the attack of a 10-year-old boy. So far this year, there have been 65 entries into homes -- the highest since 2004 -- with damage done to 286 structures, including homes, said officials with the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Black bears have also destroyed some 796 bird feeders; attacked 24 pets; 146 livestock; 1,234 garbage cans, and 24 vehicles.  And while we may smile when we all see fun photos of bears, DEEP says …

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Local Woman Nabbed For Entering Hudson Valley Home, Stealing $1K In Goods, Police Say Local Woman Nabbed For Entering Hudson Valley Home, Stealing $1K In Goods, Police Say
Local Woman Nabbed For Entering Hudson Valley Home, Stealing $1K In Goods, Police Say A local woman has been arrested for allegedly entering a Hudson Valley home and stealing more than $1K in items. Danielle Logan, age 37, allegedly entered the Rockland County residence in Stony Point and removed items valued at more than $1,000, according to Lt. Greg Becker, of the Stony Point Police. Following an investigation, Logan, a resident of Stony Point, was arrested and charged with: Burglary Grandy larceny Petit larceny Criminal trespass  She was released on an appearance ticket and is due in court on Wednesday, Nov. 9 in Stony Point.

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Woman Accused Of Altering Amount On Check Stolen In Darien Woman Accused Of Altering Amount On Check Stolen In Darien
Woman Accused Of Altering Amount On Check Stolen In Darien A woman has been charged with a criminal attempt of larceny after allegedly changing the amount on a check for more than it was written for. Jennifer Burgos, age 32, of the Bronx, was arrested on Monday, Oct. 10 at Rikers Island after being nabbed at JFK Airport. According to Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police, the original incident was reported in Darien on Friday, Aug. 19 when the victim told police she mailed a check from the USPS box at Corbin Drive and discovered that the checks were altered and cashed for a larger amount than the original checks.  An investig…

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Man Found In Possession Of Backpack With Pipe Bombs In CT, Police Say Man Found In Possession Of Backpack With Pipe Bombs In CT, Police Say
Man Found In Possession Of Backpack With Pipe Bombs In CT, Police Say A Connecticut man has been arrested after police allegedly found a backpack full of pipe bombs when responding to a medical call. The incident took place in New London County around 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20 in Groton. According to Det. Lt. David Miner, of the Groton Police Department, officers responded to a medical call for a person in the area of 516 Gold Star Highway near Tollgate Road. While on the scene officers identified suspicious items inside a backpack belonging to the individual, Miner said. The backpack contained what was believed to be improvised explosive devices or me…

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Items Stolen In Hudson Valley Home Burglary Have Been Sold On Facebook, Police Say Items Stolen In Hudson Valley Home Burglary Have Been Sold On Facebook, Police Say
Items Stolen In Hudson Valley Home Burglary Have Been Sold On Facebook, Police Say State Police are asking the public for help locating items that were allegedly stolen from a Hudson Valley home during a burglary. The incident took place in Ulster County on Friday, Sept. 16 in New Platz on Route 373. "Some of the proceeds of this burglary have been sold on Facebook Marketplace," state police said. Items stolen during the burglary included: Ryobi carpenter saw with a blue plastic handle and a power cord. A blue crowbar, steel, with a straight right angle claw kind of an I-beam-shaped shaft. Yankee memorabilia, roughly 12“ x 12“ picture framed pictures of Don Mattingl…

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