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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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225-Pound Black Bear That Attacked Connecticut Boy Had 'Rare Pieces Of Macaroni' In Stomach 225-Pound Black Bear That Attacked Connecticut Boy Had 'Rare Pieces Of Macaroni' In Stomach
225-Pound Black Bear That Attacked Connecticut Boy Had 'Rare Pieces Of Macaroni' In Stomach A 225-pound black bear that attacked a 10-year-old boy had rare pieces of macaroni in his stomach, according to a necropsy. The male bear attacked the boy in Litchfield County on Sunday, Oct. 16, as he played in his grandparent's yard in the town of Morris. Following the attack, which left the boy with non-life-threatening injuries including claw marks on his back and injuries to his leg, the bear was euthanized. The report, released by the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on Thursday, Oct. 20,  said “rare pieces of macaroni” were found in the bear’s stomac…

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5 Stamford Businesses Busted Selling Vape Products to Minors, Police Say 5 Stamford Businesses Busted Selling Vape Products to Minors, Police Say
5 Stamford Businesses Busted Selling Vape Products to Minors, Police Say Five Fairfield County businesses have been busted for allegedly selling vaping products and tobacco to minors during a sting operation. The operation took place in Stamford on Thursday, Oct. 20. According to Stamford Police Assistant Chief Richard Conklin, the department NARC and Organized Crime Unit teamed up with the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction after receiving numerous complaints from parents and residents of underage sales. During the sting operation, officers from both departments visited five Stamford businesses and at each business, minors were "readily" sold vape…

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New Update: Road Rage Led To Hudson Valley Stabbing Death, Police Say New Update: Road Rage Led To Hudson Valley Stabbing Death, Police Say
New Update: Road Rage Led To Hudson Valley Stabbing Death, Police Say Police in the Hudson Valley have made an arrest in the stabbing death of an area man during an argument between drivers. The incident took place in Orange County in the town of Wallkill around 9:45 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Route 17 westbound exit ramp at the intersection with Route 302. According to Wallkill Deputy Chief of Police Antonino Spano, officers responded to the area for a report of a fight in progress. Spano said the driver who was killed, Joel A. Laddy, age 74, of the town of Wallkill, and another vehicle operator identified as 22-year-old, Horace E. Duke were e…

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Police & Fire
Fire Rips Through Home In Ridge Fire Rips Through Home In Ridge
Fire Rips Through Home In Ridge A Long Island home was destroyed by a fire that started on the front deck and moved inside.  The blaze broke out in Ridge around 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20 at 68 Ridge Road. According to Ridge Fire Chief Wesley Phillips, when firefighters arrived on the scene the front deck was on fire and flames were rolling over the roof and up the front of the home. Firefighters quickly accounted for residents which included the owner, who is seven months pregnant, and a cat, as well as a basement apartment renter. Once all the residents were accounted for, firefighters attacked the flames with …

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'Swatting' Incident Reported At Westport HS, Police Say 'Swatting' Incident Reported At Westport HS, Police Say
'Swatting' Incident Reported At Westport HS, Police Say A second Fairfield County high school reports being the victim of a "swatting" incident where the police department received a call regarding an active shooter on the school campus. The latest incident took place in Westport, around 9:10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 21 at Staples High School. According to Westport Police Lt. David Wolf, the 911 center received a call from a person who was reporting that there was an active shooter inside Staples High School.  The patrol and detective divisions as well as officers serving in administrative roles immediately went to the school, Wolf sai…

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Hewlett Man Accused Of Anti-Semitic Harassment Hewlett Man Accused Of Anti-Semitic Harassment
Hewlett Man Accused Of Anti-Semitic Harassment A Long Island man was arrested for allegedly leaving anti-Semitic information on his neighbor's doorstep. The incident took place in Hewlett around midnight on Thursday, Oct. 20. According to Nassau County Police detectives, the victim's 7-year-old son was sleeping when he awoke to loud screaming. He was upset and notified his parents about the situation.  They reviewed their doorbell surveillance camera and saw a neighbor leaving a package at the house. The victims have received unwanted packages from this neighbor in the past and notified the police, the departme…

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Fight Breaks Out Between Student, Teacher At Sachem North High School Fight Breaks Out Between Student, Teacher At Sachem North High School
Fight Breaks Out Between Student, Teacher At Sachem North High School A fight broke out between a student and a teacher at a Long Island high school. The incident took place in Lake Ronkonkoma on Thursday, Oct. 20 at Sachem North High School. According to the Suffolk County Police, it appears the student was the primary aggressor, but no charges have been filed at this time. Police did not reveal where the fight took place. School officials did not return phone calls addressing the incident,  Police are investigating the incident. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Man Nabbed For Robbing Bridgeport Grandmother As She Sat On Her Porch, Police Say Man Nabbed For Robbing Bridgeport Grandmother As She Sat On Her Porch, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Robbing Bridgeport Grandmother As She Sat On Her Porch, Police Say A homeless man who allegedly robbed a Fairfield County grandmother as she sat on her front porch has been arrested. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13 in the Hollow section of the city. According to Bridgeport Police Det. Jeffrey A. Holtz, Norberto Santiago, age 59, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 19 for the crime. The 84-year-old victim was sitting in a chair on her porch when she was robbed. She was not injured, Holtz said. Holtz said Santiago made a statement to the Detective Bureau's Robbery/Burglary Unit regarding the robbery. He admitted the vic…

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Active Shooter Notification Leads To School Lockdown In Stamford Active Shooter Notification Leads To School Lockdown In Stamford
Active Shooter Notification Leads To School Lockdown In Stamford A report of an active shooter at a Fairfield County school led to the lockdown of all the city's schools. The incident took place in Stamford around 9 a.m., Friday, Oct. 13 at Stamford High School. According to Lauren Meyer, with the City of Stamford, Stamford High School received a false report notification of a threat of an active shooter in the building. The school was immediately put on lockdown and the Stamford Police Department responded and all protocols were followed by staff and students. All necessary precautions were taken and in an abundance of caution, Stamford Police made the…

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5-Year-Old Rushed To Westchester Medical Center After Crash Between Pickup Truck, Car 5-Year-Old Rushed To Westchester Medical Center After Crash Between Pickup Truck, Car
5-Year-Old Rushed To Westchester Medical Center After Crash Between Pickup Truck, Car A 5-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after being. pinned in the back of a vehicle involved in a two-vehicle Hudson Valley crash. The incident took place in Rockland County around 4:45 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20 in Orangeburg. According to Capt. Michael Shannon, of the Orangetown Police, officers responded to the intersection of West Orangeburg Road and Lester Drive and found a crash between a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado and a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The Silverado, driven by Kevin Greenwood of Garnerville, was traveling east on West Orangeburg Road when the pickup truck struck the I…

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