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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.
‘Trusted Lieutenant’ Of Sarah Lawrence College Sex-Cult Leader Admits To Conspiracy
A former Westchester County college student who fell under the spell of convicted sex-cult leader Larry Ray has pleaded guilty to conspiring to launder money for his illegal dealings.
Isabella Pollok, age 31, a former student at Sarah Lawrence College, located near the border of Yonkers and Bronxville, who was described as Ray's "trusted lieutenant," pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Sept. 7 to one count related to Ray's twisted plot in Manhattan federal court.
Ray, now age 62, will be sentenced in December on more than a dozen charges, including extortion, sex trafficking, and racketeering cons…
Suspect Nabbed For Carjacking, Assault At Gas Station In Stratford
Police have apprehended a man wanted for months following a carjacking and assault at a gas station in Fairfield County.
The incident took place in Stratford on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at the Citgo gas station located on Main Street.
According to Capt. Frank Eannotti, of the Stratford Police, the victim left her vehicle running with the driver's door slightly ajar while getting gas.
An SUV pulled up next to her vehicle and the suspect, identified as Tayvion Hart, age 19, of New Haven, got into the driver seat of her car, Eannotti said.
The victim realized what was happening and ran to the…
Stamford Man Caught After Fleeing From Occupied Wilton Home, Police Say
A man was arrested for allegedly trespassing inside an occupied home and then running from police in Fairfield County.
Lowell Nicholas, age 26, of Stamford, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 31, after entering a Wilton home.
According to Lt. Gregg Phillipson, of the Wilton Police, an investigation revealed that Nicholas fled the residence when he came into contact with one of the residents.
Wilton Police then responded to the area and located Nicholas a short distance away from the house, Phillipson said.
Nicholas then fled the area as officers approached him, but …
Have You Seen Him? Police Asking For Help Finding Missing Hudson Valley Man
Police in the Hudson Valley are asking for assistance locating a missing man who hasn't been seen in a week.
Dutchess County resident Christopher Imperatore, age 31, of Hyde Park, was reported missing on Wednesday, Aug. 31.
According to Chief Robert Benson, of the Hyde Park Police, Imperatore left his residence on Haviland Road around 3 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 27, and has not returned.
Imperatore left his residence with two laundry bags loaded with unknown items, Benson said.
The missing man has had a history of leaving his home and going into the woods for s…