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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
Stratford Man Accidentally Shoots Wife While Aiming At Stepson During Fight Stratford Man Accidentally Shoots Wife While Aiming At Stepson During Fight
Stratford Man Accidentally Shoots Wife While Aiming At Stepson During Fight A Fairfield County man was arrested after allegedly shooting his wife while attempting to shoot his stepson during a fight. The incident occurred in Stratford around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, on Bates Street. According to Capt. Jerry Pinto of the Stratford Police Department, Michael James, age 58, of Stratford, fired a round from his registered firearm while arguing with his 36-year-old stepson, Rakeem Mack. Pinto said the round also struck Michael James’ wife, Lolita Mack-James. Both Rakeem Mack and Lolita Mack-James were transported to the hospital after sustaining&nbs…

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Woman Charged With Elder Abuse At Fairfield County Care Center Woman Charged With Elder Abuse At Fairfield County Care Center
Woman Charged With Elder Abuse At Fairfield County Care Center A woman who worked as an aide at a Fairfield County care center has been charged with elder abuse after allegedly ignoring a man all night who had fallen out of bed. The incident occurred in Norwalk in November 2023 at the Fairfield Family Care Center. According to Lt. Tomasz Podgorski of the Norwalk Police, an investigation found that an older man was left unattended and injured after falling out of his bed during the overnight hours.  Detectives collected evidence, interviewed witnesses, and determined that Lydia Lungile, age 40, of Newark, New Jersey, was the aide in…

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Police & Fire
New Hampton School Bus Aide Charged With Sex Abuse Of Student New Hampton School Bus Aide Charged With Sex Abuse Of Student
New Hampton School Bus Aide Charged With Sex Abuse Of Student A Hudson Valley school bus aide has been charged with sex abuse for allegedly touching an 8-year-old on the bus for more than a week. Orange County resident Nicola Loguerico, age 76, of New Hampton, was arrested on Monday, May 20, stemming from an incident on a Minisink Valley Central School District bus. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, on Thursday, May 16, investigators were notified by the Minsink Valley Central School District administration of an incident involving Loguerico and an 8-year-old female victim.   An investigation by the State Polic…

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Police & Fire
Know Her? Woman Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card In South Setauket, Police Say Know Her? Woman Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card In South Setauket, Police Say
Know Her? Woman Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card In South Setauket, Police Say Police and Crimestoppers on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a woman who allegedly used a stolen credit card to purchase a $2,000 computer. The incident occurred in South Setauket on Saturday, March 9. According to Suffolk County Police, the woman used a credit card, which had been reported stolen by a Smithtown woman, to purchase a laptop valued at $1,954 from Best Buy, located at 261 Pond Path, on March 9. The woman fled the store in a gray minivan. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with in…

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Police & Fire
Man Hit, Killed Walking In Newburgh Auto Dealership Parking Lot Man Hit, Killed Walking In Newburgh Auto Dealership Parking Lot
Man Hit, Killed Walking In Newburgh Auto Dealership Parking Lot A 41-year-old man was hit and killed while walking in an auto dealership parking lot by another man attempting to park. The incident occurred in Orange County on Monday, May 20, at Hudson Valley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram on Route 17K in the town of Newburgh. According to Newburgh Police, A 2024 Jeep Wrangler driven by a 68-year-old man was entering a parking space at the dealership when the vehicle suddenly accelerated, striking the pedestrian walking directly in front of the Jeep. The Jeep then continued across Route 17K with the man trapped under the vehicle, police said. The unidentified…

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Lifestyle
Cheez-It Diner Opens In Woodstock To Fill Your 'Cheezy' Needs Cheez-It Diner Opens In Woodstock To Fill Your 'Cheezy' Needs
Cheez-It Diner Opens In Woodstock To Fill Your 'Cheezy' Needs Hey Cheez-It lovers, now is your chance to chow down on fun and funky foods inspired by the cheezy, crunchy snack at the Cheez-It Diner, which has been open for just a week in the region. Located in Ulster County in Woodstock, the diner offers the ultimate experience for Cheez-It fans with such treats as a cheezy milkshake, burger, or mac-n-cheese. "We saw just how far our adventure-seeking Cheez-It fans would go when they Want It. Need It. Cheez-It. last year making the drive to our Joshua Tree Cheez-It Stop outpost," said Cara Tragseiler, senior brand director for Cheez-It. "So many fans …

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Police & Fire
CT Woman Who Tied Dog To Tree With Collar And Left, Charged With Cruelty To Animals CT Woman Who Tied Dog To Tree With Collar And Left, Charged With Cruelty To Animals
CT Woman Who Tied Dog To Tree With Collar And Left, Charged With Cruelty To Animals A Connecticut woman who allegedly tied her dog to a tree on a walking path with its collar and left it to die has been charged with cruelty to animals. Dog Abandoned In South Windsor, Hooked To Tree By Collar Hartford County resident Janiya N. Bradford, 26, of Manchester, turned herself in to police on Thursday, May 16, for the April 22 incident in South Windsor. According to Sgt. Mark Cleverdon of the South Windsor Police, an investigation found that Bradford abandoned her dog and secured his collar to a large tree branch off a walking path at the Neiderwerfer W…

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News
CT Man Admits Committing 37 Robberies Across State CT Man Admits Committing 37 Robberies Across State
CT Man Admits Committing 37 Robberies Across State A Connecticut man has admitted to committing at least 37 violent robberies across the state in 2022.  Hartford County resident Lonny Cross, age 45, of Bristol, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, May 21, for the crimes that ranged from Hartford to Fairfield County and one in New York in September and October 2022, said Vanessa Roberts Avery, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, Cross committed 37 robberies and attempted robberies of gas station convenience stores, mini-markets, and liquor stores in North Branford, Waterbury, Wol…

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Police & Fire
Extra Officers At CT High School After Swatting Threat To Student Extra Officers At CT High School After Swatting Threat To Student
Extra Officers At CT High School After Swatting Threat To Student Connecticut State Police have an added presence at a high school after a student received a threat. The incident occurred in New Haven County in Oxford at Oxford High School on Wednesday, May 22. According to State Police, troopers responded to the school as a result of a threat made against a student. After an investigation, it was determined that this was a swatting incident.  State police said there's no immediate threat to the school. As a precaution, Oxford police units and troopers will maintain a presence throughout the day.  Police did not reveal what type of threat the…

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Police & Fire
Fairfield Elementary Student Crossing Roadway Struck By Car Fairfield Elementary Student Crossing Roadway Struck By Car
Fairfield Elementary Student Crossing Roadway Struck By Car A Fairfield County elementary school student was struck by a vehicle crossing the street to reach their bus stop.  The incident occurred in Fairfield around 8:45 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, in the area of Nichols Avenue and First Street.  According to Sgt. Michael Stahl of the Fairfield Police, the student, was transported to the hospital for evaluation for what appeared to be minor injuries at this time. Several students witnessed the crash on a school bus and stopped nearby along with other bystanders, Stahl said. "The Fairfield Police Department understands t…

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