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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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Large Stash Of Fentanyl Seized In Fairfield County, Police Say Large Stash Of Fentanyl Seized In Fairfield County, Police Say
Large Stash Of Fentanyl Seized In Fairfield County, Police Say Police in Fairfield County seized a large stash of fentanyl during an investigation into an area trafficking operation. Norwalk Police arrested a Westchester County man during the execution of a search warrant around 2:30 p.m.,  Thursday, Aug. 26. The investigation was a long-term, joint operation between Norwalk Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Danbury Police Department Narcotics Unit.  The focus of the investigation targeted suppliers of fentanyl after several fatal and non-fatal overdoses occurred in the greater Norwalk area, said Serge…
Man Fires Shots On Grounds Of Long Island School, Police Say Man Fires Shots On Grounds Of Long Island School, Police Say
Man Fires Shots On Grounds Of Long Island School, Police Say Police say a man has been arrested for allegedly firing a shot from a handgun while on the grounds of a Long Island middle school. The suspect, whose name has not been released, was arrested at 11:45 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 26, on the grounds of Hauppauge Middle School, located at 600 Townline Road. The man was having a dispute with his girlfriend when he fired the shots, the Suffolk County Police said.  A security guard at the school heard the shot and responded to the area. The man, age 27, of Hauppauge, fired another shot in the direction of the security guard, police said.&nbs…
Man Nabbed For Sexual Assault, Home Invasion In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Nabbed For Sexual Assault, Home Invasion In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Sexual Assault, Home Invasion In Fairfield County, Police Say Police were able to quickly nab a man wanted for the sexual assault of a 21-year-old Fairfield County woman. The attack took place around 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 26, when officers responded to a residence located in the north end of Bridgeport on the report of a sexual assault of a 21-year-old female.   The Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center provided a description of the male suspect via police radio; he was reported to be armed with a firearm and fleeing the area on foot, Captain Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police said.  During a search, Sergeants Michael Paolet…
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Vandalized Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Vandalized
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Vandalized The owners of a popular Hudson Valley restaurant aren't sure why their restaurant was targeted by graffiti vandals, but the crime isn't getting them down. The owners of The Wherehouse in Orange County said they were surprised when they came to work on Tuesday, Aug. 24 to find racist graffiti painted on their front windows. Located on Liberty Street in Newburgh, the restaurant is known for its friendly atmosphere and craft beers, and 50 kinds of hamburgers instead of anything political. "Any of you that know us, know that we have always been involved as best we can to the continued growth a…
Beach In Westchester Closed For Swimming Due To High Bacteria Levels Beach In Westchester Closed For Swimming Due To High Bacteria Levels
Beach In Westchester Closed For Swimming Due To High Bacteria Levels Beachgoers might be disappointed to find there's no swimming at one beach in Westchester due to high levels of bacteria. Village of Mamaroneck Recreation Department said that there is no swimming allowed at the Stephen E. Johnston Beach at Harbor Island Park on Friday, Aug. 27. The high bacteria levels are due to the more than five inches of rain the area received from Tropical Storm Henri. Visitors are welcome to walk or sit on the beach. Officials will continue to monitor the safety levels and post on the village's website when it's safe to swim again. 
LI Man Charged In Connection With Shooting Death Of Former Wyandanch High Football Star LI Man Charged In Connection With Shooting Death Of Former Wyandanch High Football Star
LI Man Charged In Connection With Shooting Death Of Former Wyandanch High Football Star Police on Long Island have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the shooting death of a former Wyandanch High School football star. Suffolk County Police arrested Everette Aitcheson, age 22, of North Amityville, on Wednesday, Aug. 25 on weapons charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Alonte Shipp that occurred in Wyandanch on Monday, Aug. 23. Homicide Squad detectives charged Aitcheson with criminal possession of a weapon, but additional charges may be added, Suffolk prosecutors said at a hearing.  Shipp, age 20, was shot and killed in front of his Wyandanch home at …
CT Man Killed During Crash One Day After 35th Birthday CT Man Killed During Crash One Day After 35th Birthday
CT Man Killed During Crash One Day After 35th Birthday A Connecticut man was killed one day after his 35th birthday when he hit a metal beam guide rail and was thrown into the highway. Hartford County resident Michael Jon Skorupski was killed while driving a 2009 Suzuki GSX motorcycle on Route 571 just after midnight on Friday, Aug. 27 in Berlin, said the Connecticut State Police. According to state police, Skorupski was in the left lane of two when for an unknown reason he lost control of the motorcycle, struck the metal beam guide rail on the median causing him to become separated from the vehicle. The motorcycle continued west before coming…
Arrest Made Following Deadly Western Mass Crash Arrest Made Following Deadly Western Mass Crash
Arrest Made Following Deadly Western Mass Crash Police arrested a man for vehicular homicide in connection to a motor two-car crash that killed one person in Massachusetts.  Hampden County resident Javier Morales, age 34, was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 26 by the Ludlow Police in connection with a crash that took place on Sunday, Aug. 22. According to Chief Daniel Valadas, of the Ludlow Police, officers were called to the serious multi-vehicle crash on 177 Chapin Street in Ludlow with injuries.  Victims involved in the crash were taken to Baystate Medical Center for treatment. A male passenger had to be extricated from one of …
Know Them? Trio Wanted In Fairfield County 'Armed, Dangerous,' Police Say Know Them? Trio Wanted In Fairfield County 'Armed, Dangerous,' Police Say
Know Them? Trio Wanted In Fairfield County 'Armed, Dangerous,' Police Say Police in Connecticut are asking the public for help identifying three men wanted in connection with multiple thefts and a carjacking. In Fairfield County, the Bridgeport Police Department's Robbery/Burglary Unit is looking to identify the individual shown wearing the Adidas tee-shirt. He is allegedly responsible for multiple crimes on the west side of the city, including a carjacking on Carleton Ave. on Wednesday, Aug. 11, during which the victim was assaulted.  This individual is considered armed and dangerous, said Det. Jeffrey A. Holtz of the Bridgeport Police.  Suspect considered…
If BBQ Is Your Calling, This CT Smokehouse Is Sure To Please If BBQ Is Your Calling, This CT Smokehouse Is Sure To Please
If BBQ Is Your Calling, This CT Smokehouse Is Sure To Please If you want to feel like you are in the south for a day or event a couple of hours, then head to Noble Smokehouse for a bit of BBQ. From slow-smoked brisket to Texas pulled pork, barbecue lovers will find all that makes the mouth-watering meats and sides at this New London County restaurant. Known for their burnt-end mac-and-cheese and yummy baby-back ribs, Noble, in Mystic, is also home to everything Southern from collard greens to cornbread to baked beans. Foodies and Yelpers in the region give the restaurant plenty of five-star reviews with all pointing to the smoked meats. Yum, br…
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