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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.

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Police & Fire
IDs Released By Family In Fatal Wolcott Crash That Killed 1 Teen, Injured 3 Others IDs Released By Family In Fatal Wolcott Crash That Killed 1 Teen, Injured 3 Others
IDs Released By Family In Fatal Wolcott Crash That Killed 1 Teen, Injured 3 Others Police are investigating after one teen was killed and three others were seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash in Connecticut. 1 Teen Killed, 4 Seriously Injured In Fiery Overnight Wolcott Crash The incident occurred in New Haven County around 10 p.m. Saturday, June 1, in the town of Wolcott. Wolcott Police Chief Edward Stephens said that, on Monday, June 3, he was not releasing the victims' names at this point.  But a GoFundMe effort by the family of the victim has identified the 18-year-old driver as Alexander Dillion, of Wolcott, and one of the injured passengers…

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Hit-Run Crash: Young German Shepherd Killed In North Haven Hit-Run Crash: Young German Shepherd Killed In North Haven
Hit-Run Crash: Young German Shepherd Killed In North Haven Police in Connecticut are asking the public for help locating a Ford pickup truck that allegedly struck and killed a young German Shepherd. The crash occurred in New Haven County around 7:40 a.m. on Sunday, June 2, near 1650 Hartford Turnpike in North Haven. According to North Haven Police, it is believed the 2-year-old dog was struck by a white Ford pickup truck or SUV heading north on the Hartford Turnpike, which did not stop.   The suspect vehicle should have front-end damage.  "Help us find who did this," the department said.  Anyone with information or video foot…

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Double-Fatal Crash: Man, Woman ID'd As Victims In Bridgeport Double-Fatal Crash: Man, Woman ID'd As Victims In Bridgeport
Double-Fatal Crash: Man, Woman ID'd As Victims In Bridgeport A man and a woman riding a motorcycle were killed when a vehicle allegedly turned in front of them on a Connecticut roadway. The pair that was killed has been identified as 32-year-old Carlos Jean Parra Rodriquez of Stratford, with his 21-year-old passenger Deivi Suarez of Allentown, Pennsylvania. The Fairfield County crash occurred in Bridgeport around 6:20 p.m., Sunday, June 2, in the area of 1853 Stratford Ave. According to Sgt. Darryl Wilson of the Bridgeport Police, responding officers found two individuals on the ground next to Stratford Avenue and Edwin Street. The two appeared to b…

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Man, 55, Found Shot Dead In Poughkeepsie Parking Lot Man, 55, Found Shot Dead In Poughkeepsie Parking Lot
Man, 55, Found Shot Dead In Poughkeepsie Parking Lot Police are searching for a suspect after a 55-year-old man was found shot dead in a parking lot in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 10:20 p.m., Saturday, June 1, in the area of 472 Main St., in Poughkeepsie. According to Det. Lt. Matt Clark of the City of Poughkeepsie Police, responding officers found the man at the top of the parking area. He was transported to MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, where he later died, Clark said. Police have not identified the victim. Anyone with information is asked to call the City of Poughkeepsie Police at 845-451-7…

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Real Estate
Dutchess County Estate Listed At $28M Has Trio Of Connected Residences Dutchess County Estate Listed At $28M Has Trio Of Connected Residences
Dutchess County Estate Listed At $28M Has Trio Of Connected Residences If you are looking for a luxurious home that offers something for everyone and can afford $28 million, then a Hudson Valley estate for sale should fit nicely with your lifestyle. Located in Dutchess County in Millbrook, Canoe Hill has three residences connected, each with its unique vibe. According to Zillow, Canoe Hill features a central corridor, a west wing, and an east wing, all very different from the next and offering different architecture.   Constructed in the 1700s and moved to its current location and reassembled, Zillow says the central corridor serves as the hub of th…

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Police & Fire
Milford Man Nabbed For Sexual Assault Of Minor Under 10 Milford Man Nabbed For Sexual Assault Of Minor Under 10
Milford Man Nabbed For Sexual Assault Of Minor Under 10 A Connecticut man was charged with sexually abusing a minor under the age of 10 following an investigation. New Haven County resident Raymond Kaminski, age 77, of Milford, was arrested on Wednesday, May 22, following an investigation. According to the Milford Police, the department received a complaint in April regarding a potential sexual assault. The complaint was made by a parent whose juvenile child reported that Kaminski had touched her inappropriately and made her feel uncomfortable. An investigation found that Kaminski is also accused of asking to kiss the juvenile in the priva…

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Milford Man Claimed Person Stole Gun Charged With Unlawful Discharge Of Firearm Milford Man Claimed Person Stole Gun Charged With Unlawful Discharge Of Firearm
Milford Man Claimed Person Stole Gun Charged With Unlawful Discharge Of Firearm A Connecticut man has been charged with alleged unlawful discharge of a gun after telling police that someone had entered his home and stolen a gun. The incident occurred in New Haven County on Sunday, May 26, on Foran Road in Milford. According to Milford Police, Douglas Branez, age 32, of Milford, contacted the police department to report that a person had entered his residence, stole a gun, and fled through an opening created by a gunshot that Branez said he made. Police then received a second call reporting a disturbance outside involving an unknown person. Officers arrived …

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Know Him? Man Wanted For Questioning In #HuntingtonStation Hit-Run Know Him? Man Wanted For Questioning In #HuntingtonStation Hit-Run
Know Him? Man Wanted For Questioning In #HuntingtonStation Hit-Run Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying and locating a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run. The crash occurred in Huntington Station on Sunday, May 5, killing Amilar Velasquez, who was walking northbound on the shoulder of West Hills Road. According to the Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit, detectives want to speak to the man pictured, who was seen at a nearby establishment before the crash. Suffolk County Police Department Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an&nb…

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Inmate From New Haven Strangled, Death Rule Homicide, ME Says Inmate From New Haven Strangled, Death Rule Homicide, ME Says
Inmate From New Haven Strangled, Death Rule Homicide, ME Says A Connecticut man who was arrested for violation of probation was strangled in a cell in a Fairfield County jail. Steven Bailey, age 43, of New Haven, was found dead in a Bridgeport Correctional Center cell around 7 a.m. on Sunday, May 26, according to the Connecticut State Police. Milford Police had arrested Bailey on Wednesday, March 20, and he was being held for violation of probation on a prior conviction of obscenity with a minor. State Police said after being found, Bailey was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport, where he was pronounced dead. The Office of the Chief …

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Woman Nabbed For Darien DUI At Twice Legal Limit, Cops Say Woman Nabbed For Darien DUI At Twice Legal Limit, Cops Say
Woman Nabbed For Darien DUI At Twice Legal Limit, Cops Say A Fairfield County woman has been nabbed for alleged driving under the influence at twice the legal limit after she was spotted by police driving at a high rate of speed. The incident occurred in Darien around 3 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, eastbound on Post Road. According to Lt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police, the officer stopped the vehicle on Post Road near the Norwalk border.  While speaking with the driver, Bridget Jacabacci, age 39, of Stratford, the officer detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her breath, Skoumbros said. Skoumbros said Jacaba…

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