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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.
1 Killed, 2 Others Injured In Shooting On CT Street
A Connecticut man is dead and two others wounded following a shooting on a city street.
The incident took place in Hartford just before 11 p.m., Monday, Aug. 2, in the area of Winter Street.
Hartford Police officers responded to the area of Brook Street at Winter Street for two ShotSpotter notifications. Upon arrival, two victims of gunfire were located in the area of 13 Winter St., said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police.
One victim, identified as Brian Evans. age 23, of Hartford, was unresponsive on the scene and responding officers began life-saving measures …
Yorktown Resident Accused Of Harassing Another Woman She Said Was Stalking Her
A resident in the area has been charged with a criminal summons for alleged harassment of another woman she claimed was stalking her.
Catherine Camerota, age 67, of Yorktown, was charged on Friday, July 29, after the victim went to the police, concerned for her safety, said the Yorktown Police.
Camerota is accused of following the victim in her vehicle, blocking the victim in her parking space, confronting the victim, and accusing her of stalking, police said.
"The defendant's behavior caused the victim to be seriously annoyed and alarmed," police said.
On Friday, Yorktown Police met with…
Area Man Nabbed In Stolen Utility Van, Police Say
A man from the region was busted for allegedly having a utility van that was reported stolen the week before.
The arrest took place in Ulster County on Sunday, July 31 in the town of Saugerties.
Jeffrey D. Traver, age 39, of Saugerties, was arrested after police received information that he was in possession of a utility van that was reported stolen on Monday, July 25, said Saugerties Police Chief Joseph Sinagra said.
Officers responded to the area of Route 32 and located the stolen utility van, occupied, in a driveway, Sinagra said.
Traver was arrested at the scene and charged with …
Hudson Valley Woman Hit With 31 Tickets After Fleeing Attempted Traffic Stop, Police Say
A Hudson Valley woman who allegedly refused to stop for state police was issued 31 traffic tickets including one for driving impaired.
The incident took place in Orange County in the hamlet of Deerpark, around 11:50 p.m. on Sunday, July 31.
According to state police, troopers spotted a 2020 Ford Mustang traveling on Peenpack Trail in Huguenot, in violation of several traffic laws, said Trooper Steven Nevel.
When troopers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver, later identified as Orange County resident Brittaney Brush, age 29, of Huguenot, failed to stop, Nevel said.
She traveled…
CT Duo Nabbed For Assaulting Officers, Police Say
A Connecticut duo was arrested for allegedly assaulting officers and resisting arrest after a bar closed and they attempted to reenter.
The incident took place in Milford at the Stonebridge Restaurant around 1 a.m., Sunday, July 31.
Police were near Stonebridge to assist with bar closing when officers noticed Dinsdale Brown, age 25, of Ansonia attempting to gain entry after being thrown out, said the Milford Police.
Brown began to fight with officers and resisted arrest, police said.
During the altercation with officers, Taylor Healey, age 24, of Derby jumped on the back of an officer and…
Connecticut 19-Year-Old Missing For Almost A Week, Police Say
Police in Connecticut are asking the public for help locating a 19-year-old who has been missing for almost a week.
New Haven County resident Ariana Bel-Jean, of Ansonia, left her home on Wednesday, July 27, and has not returned, said Lt. Patrick Lynch, of the Ansonia Police.
Bel-Jean left on her own but failed to bring the medication that she needs to take every day, Lynch said.
She is described as being Black, 5-foot-6, with black hair and brown eyes.
Bel-Jean was wearing a red crop top and black shorts and was last seen in the area of Beaver Street and Pyramid Street, Lynch said.…
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