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 Nabbed In Bridgeport In Stolen Car Linked To Homicide Man Nabbed In Bridgeport In Stolen Car Linked To Homicide
Man Nabbed In Bridgeport In Stolen Car Linked To Homicide A Connecticut man was nabbed in a stolen car linked to a homicide following a chase through Fairfield County. The incident began in Bridgeport around 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4 when members of the Fairfield County Regional Auto Theft Task Force, spotted the car and began to follow it without lights and sirens from a distance onto I-95 northbound.  Scott Appleby, Bridgeport's director of emergency management, said when the car reached the Milford area the driver turned off all exterior lights in an attempt to elude any following vehicles and began to accelerate in speed and reckless…
Two Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Busy CT Highway Two Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Busy CT Highway
Two Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Busy CT Highway Two people were killed on a busy Connecticut highway in a wrong-way driver crash. The crash took place in Middlesex County around 12:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, on Route 9 South near Exit 18 in Cromwell. According to the State Police, a vehicle was driving in the left lane of Route 9 South near the Exit 18 off-ramp when it was struck by a wrong-way driver head-on. The first vehicle came to an uncontrolled final rest on the left shoulder, fully engulfed in flames. The driver was pronounced deceased on scene and has not yet been positively identified pending an autopsy, state police said…
CT State Rep Killed In Wrong-Way Crash CT State Rep Killed In Wrong-Way Crash
CT State Rep Killed In Wrong-Way Crash Connecticut State Representative Quentin “Q” Williams was killed in a motor vehicle crash, according to the Connecticut Dems on Twitter. The crash took place in Middlesex County around 12:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, on Route 9 South near Exit 18 in Cromwell. Williams, a Middletown Democrat, was sworn into office Wednesday, Jan. 4 for his third term and had been appointed to serve as co-chair of the legislature’s labor committee. He was 39 years old, the organization said on Twitter. Connecticut State Police had not identified Williams pending notification of next of kin. Connecticut Democr…
State Police Seek Witnesses To Serious Injury CT Crash State Police Seek Witnesses To Serious Injury CT Crash
State Police Seek Witnesses To Serious Injury CT Crash Connecticut State Police are asking for witnesses to a serious crash that severely injured a 67-year-old man to come forward. The crash took place in Tolland County on the Tolland Turnpike in the area of Daleville Road in the town of Willington on Wednesday, Jan. 4. When troopers arrived on the scene, they found Ernest Bruce Carlson, of Willington suffering from suspected serious injuries after running off the roadway and hitting a tree, state police said. Carlson was transported to Hartford Hospital by members of the Willington Fire Department.  Tolland Turnpike was closed for …
Long Island Attempted Bank Robbery Suspect On Run Long Island Attempted Bank Robbery Suspect On Run
Long Island Attempted Bank Robbery Suspect On Run Police are searching for a bank robber who allegedly attempted to rob a Long Island bank while threatening a weapon and demanding cash. Earlier report: Teller Refuses Nassau Bank Robber's Demands; Suspect Sought In Second Heist Minutes Later The incident took place in Westbury around 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the Bank of America at 248 Post Ave., in Westbury. According to Robbery Squad detectives, an unknown man entered the Bank of America and approached the teller. The man threatened a weapon and produced a hand-written note demanding cash from the employee. After reading th…
Norwalk Woman Charged With Stealing $58K From Elderly Employer, Police Say Norwalk Woman Charged With Stealing $58K From Elderly Employer, Police Say
Norwalk Woman Charged With Stealing $58K From Elderly Employer, Police Say A Fairfield County woman has been arrested for larceny after allegedly stealing more than $58,000 from her employer, an elderly woman. The initial forgery complaint was made in Norwalk in September 2022 when the woman's daughter discovered the illegal withdrawals from the victim's checking account, said Lt. Joe Dinho, of the Norwalk Police.  A lengthy and detailed investigation by Det. Scott Ribisl for larceny followed and found that Jennifer Hernandez, age 31, of Norwalk, had been employed as a caretaker for the victim for over 10 years when the withdrawals from her ban…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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