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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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Juvenile Nabbed After Stealing Car, Crashing Into Patrol Cruiser In Hampden County, Police Say Juvenile Nabbed After Stealing Car, Crashing Into Patrol Cruiser In Hampden County, Police Say
Juvenile Nabbed After Stealing Car, Crashing Into Patrol Cruiser In Hampden County, Police Say A Western Mass juvenile was arrested after he allegedly rammed a police cruiser after being caught in a stolen vehicle.  The Hampden County juvenile was captured around noon, Monday, Feb. 21, after the Holyoke Police responded to 306 Chestnut St., for the report of a stolen 2006 gray Subaru Baja. At approximately 12:10 p.m. a Holyoke officer spotted the earlier reported stolen vehicle and followed the Subaru from a safe distance as he waited for backup, said Capt. Matthew Moriarty, of the Holyoke Police Department. As a marked cruiser pulled in front of the Subaru the officer ini…
Police Release Cause Of Death For Fairfield County Woman At Center Of Controversy Police Release Cause Of Death For Fairfield County Woman At Center Of Controversy
Police Release Cause Of Death For Fairfield County Woman At Center Of Controversy The death of a Fairfield County woman whose family said they were never notified by police after she was found dead last year has been classified as being due to natural causes, Brenda Lee Rawls, age 53, of Bridgeport, who was found dead on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, cause of death was determined to be from cardiovascular disease with diabetes as a contributing cause, according to Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran. Rawls' death, along with the death of 23-year-old Lauren Smith-Fields, also of Bridgeport, had attracted national media attention after their relatives reported not being notifi…
Officer Saves Suicidal Man From Jumping Off Bridge In Fairfield County Officer Saves Suicidal Man From Jumping Off Bridge In Fairfield County
Officer Saves Suicidal Man From Jumping Off Bridge In Fairfield County A Fairfield County police officer who was on his way to work saved a suicidal man from jumping off a bridge overpass. The incident took place around 6:45 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 23, as the Westport Police officer was driving through Fairfield on his way to Westport. According to Lieutenant David Wolf, of the Westport Police, Officer Brian Meraviglia encountered a suicidal man who was preparing to jump off the Redding Road overpass onto the Merritt Parkway below. Meraviglia got out of his car and started talking with the man who was obviously distraught, Wolf said.  …
Two Brothers Shot, Killed Inside CT Residence Two Brothers Shot, Killed Inside CT Residence
Two Brothers Shot, Killed Inside CT Residence Two Connecticut brothers were found shot and killed inside a city residence. Leon Kelley, who had just turned age 46 on the day he died, and Charles Kelley, age 47, were found around 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, with multiple gunshot wounds in Hartford inside 161 Westminster St. The victims were transported to St. Francis Hospital, where they were pronounced dead, according to Lt. Aaron Boisvert, spokesman for the Hartford Police. Police believe one suspect shot both men, Boisvert said.  He said Leon Kelley's birthday had nothing to do with the deadly shooting.  The investigat…
Suffolk County Man Charged With Giving Student THC Edibles, Police Say Suffolk County Man Charged With Giving Student THC Edibles, Police Say
Suffolk County Man Charged With Giving Student THC Edibles, Police Say A Long Island man has been arrested in connection with students at an area high school ingesting THC candy. On Thursday, Feb. 17, Riverhead Police officers responded to Riverhead Middle School at 600 Harrison Ave., to assist with a school investigation into students ingesting a commercially made THC candy the day before while at school. None of the students required medical attention, the Riverhead Police said. An investigation by the detective division determined that Marvin Dominguez Torres, a 20-year-old Riverhead resident had given a 14-year-old student that resides in his re…
Man Lying On Tracks Hit, Killed By LIRR Train, Nassau County Police Say Man Lying On Tracks Hit, Killed By LIRR Train, Nassau County Police Say
Man Lying On Tracks Hit, Killed By Lirr Train, Nassau County Police Say Police are investigating after a person was hit by a Long Island Railroad train, delaying service for commuters. The man was struck around 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, east of the Forest Hills by a Hempstead Branch train, according to the MTA. According to the NYPD, the man was seen lying on the "roadbed" as the train pulled into the Forest Hills, Queens, station.  The motorman saw but could not stop in time, police said.  The victim died at the scene. The man has not been identified pending notification of next of kin.  MTA officials said a preliminary investigation fou…
Community Rallies To Support Family Of 22-Year-Old Area Murder Victim Community Rallies To Support Family Of 22-Year-Old Area Murder Victim
Community Rallies To Support Family Of 22-Year-Old Area Murder Victim The community is showing its support for the family of a Hudson Valley man stabbed to death during a dispute with a friend. Orange County resident Nicholas Lacatena, age 22, of Campbell Hall, was killed around 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 20, in the city of Middletown when he was stabbed to death during a dispute. To help cover the cost of his funeral, a GoFundMe effort has been started by his grandmother Sheryl Dandorf.  "Today we lost our beloved grandson Nicholas. Nicholas was a kind-hearted compassionate man who would help anyone in need," she wrote on the GoFundMe. Pol…
15-Year-Old Girl Killed In I-684 Crash 15-Year-Old Girl Killed In I-684 Crash
15-Year-Old Girl Killed In I-684 Crash New York State Police are investigating after a 15-year-old girl was killed during a two-vehicle crash. It happened around 1:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 20 on I-684 in Westchester near the I-287 merger in Harrison. According to Trooper AJ Hicks, officers responded to the crash which occurred when the driver of a 2018 Hyundai Sonata hit a median guide rail and was later struck by a second vehicle. An investigation found that New Haven County resident Tyanna A. Spalding, age 19, of Waterbury, Connecticut, was driving the Hyundai northbound and for an unknown reason struck the guide rail, state pol…
CT Teacher Accused Of Leaving Children At Home Arrested On New Charge CT Teacher Accused Of Leaving Children At Home Arrested On New Charge
CT Teacher Accused Of Leaving Children At Home Arrested On New Charge A Connecticut school teacher who was arrested for allegedly leaving two children alone has been arrested again on a domestic violence charge. Litchfield County resident, Kerry Caviasca, age 36, of Watertown, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 16 by Waterbury Police in New Haven County for an incident that occurred earlier this year. According to Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police, Caviasca was served with an arrest warrant for a domestic violence-related altercation with an ex-boyfriend. Cavaisca was charged with: Breach of peace Harassment Attempt to commit larceny.  This…
Suspect Nabbed After Fatal Stabbing Of 22-Year-Old In Area Suspect Nabbed After Fatal Stabbing Of 22-Year-Old In Area
Suspect Nabbed After Fatal Stabbing Of 22-Year-Old In Area A Hudson Valley man has been arrested for the alleged stabbing murder of another area man during a dispute. The incident took place in Orange County. around 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 20 in the city of Middletown when police received a call for a dispute with weapons involved. According to Lt. Jeffery Thoelen, of the Middletown Police, when officers responded to the area of 9 Maryland Ave., for a report of a dispute that possibly involved weapons they were flagged down by several people inside of a 2014 Acura four-door sedan, who said they needed assistance with a passenger inside of the vehic…
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