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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.
ID Released For Woman Found Dead At Parking Lot In Westport
Police have released the identity of a woman found dead in the backseat of a car in a Fairfield County parking lot.
The woman, identified as Joanna Smith, age 34, of Stratford, was found lying in the backseat of a running car in Westport in the parking lot of 40 Jesup Road at about 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, according to Lt. Dave Wolf, of Westport Police Department.
"The matter remains under investigation, but no foul play is suspected," Wolf said.
Responding officers determined Smith was not responsive and attempted lifesaving efforts, but she was pronounced dead, he added.
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Man Nabbed With Weapons, Drugs During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say
A man has been charged with weapons and drug charges following a traffic stop on Long Island.
The incident took place in Inwood around 11:30 p.m., Thursday, July 14.
Jermaine Jordan, age 41, of Rosedale Queens, was pulled over after officers spotted him driving a blue BMW with multiple vehicle violations, according to Nassau County Police.
Following an investigation, officers recovered a switchblade knife, a loaded semi-automatic pistol, and 20 plastic bags believed to be crack cocaine, police said.
Jordan was placed under arrest and charged with:
Criminal possession…
LI Man Charged With Placing Tire Spikes At Police Facilities, Damaging Vehicles, Police Say
A Long Island has been charged with multiple counts of criminal mischief after allegedly tire spikes at various police facilities, causing damage to vehicles.
The incidents took place in Nassau County from May to Monday, July 11, on at least five separate occasions.
Manuel Reis, age 59, of Mineola, was arrested on Thursday, July 14, and charged with:
Three counts of criminal mischief
Four counts of attempted criminal mischief
Four counts of reckless endangerment
Three counts of obstructing governmental administration
Detectives said an investigation found that Reis intentionally plac…
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