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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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Burglary Of Mobil Station Leads To Arrest Of 3 Poughkeepsie Men Burglary Of Mobil Station Leads To Arrest Of 3 Poughkeepsie Men
Burglary Of Mobil Station Leads To Arrest Of 3 Poughkeepsie Men The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of three Poughkeepsie men concerning a burglary at a Mobil station. The incident occurred around 4:45 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, on Route 55 in LaGrange. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, deputies encountered three suspicious men near the Mobil station.  Shortly after, it was discovered that a burglary had just occurred at the location. Following an investigation, Watterson said, the three were taken into custody.  The suspects, identified as Shawn Grey, 49, Ryan E. Matthews, 38,…
Saugerties Man Sentenced To Prison For Burglaries: DA Saugerties Man Sentenced To Prison For Burglaries: DA
Saugerties Man Sentenced To Prison For Burglaries: DA A Hudson Valley man with a decades-long criminal history has been sentenced to 3 1/2 to 7 years in state prison for two burglaries committed in Kingston, according to the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office. Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji said that on Thursday, Jan. 16, Antoine Scott, 47, of Saugerties, pleaded guilty to burglary and received the maximum sentence from Judge Bryan E. Rounds.  The charges stem from two incidents in July 2024. Around 1 a.m. on Monday, July 1, Scott broke into a barbershop at 594 Broadway and stole hair clippers and DeWalt power tools …
Poughkeepsie Quadruple Shooting Investigation Leads To 2 More Arrests: Police Poughkeepsie Quadruple Shooting Investigation Leads To 2 More Arrests: Police
Poughkeepsie Quadruple Shooting Investigation Leads To 2 More Arrests: Police The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department has announced additional arrests in the ongoing investigation into a Friday, July 5, 2024, quadruple shooting on Main Street.  According to Det. Lt. Sean McCarthy, after an extensive investigation led by the Detective Division’s Neighborhood Recovery Unit, two individuals now face multiple charges related to the violent attack. The investigation initially resulted in the arrest of Jaimez Freeman on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, who was charged with one count of attempted murder. However, on Thursday, Jan. 16, police charged Glendale Wright, 18, and S…
Walden Man Nabbed On I-87 In Albany For Possession Of Felony-Weight Narcotics: Police Walden Man Nabbed On I-87 In Albany For Possession Of Felony-Weight Narcotics: Police
Walden Man Nabbed On I-87 In Albany For Possession Of Felony-Weight Narcotics: Police A traffic stop on I-87 in Albany led to the arrest of a Walden man for possession of felony-weight narcotics, the New York State Police reported. According to Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, the incident occurred on Monday, Jan. 13, around 10:2o a.m., when troopers stopped a vehicle for multiple violations.  The driver, identified as Orange County resident Ibo E. Boone, age 37, of Walden, was found to have a significant quantity of controlled substances, O'Neil said. With the assistance of an Albany County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit, felony-weight narcotics and an additional controlled substa…
Rockland Sheriff’s Office Launches Blue Envelope Program For Drivers With Autism Rockland Sheriff’s Office Launches Blue Envelope Program For Drivers With Autism
Rockland Sheriff’s Office Launches Blue Envelope Program For Drivers With Autism The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office is introducing the Blue Envelope Program, a safety initiative to improve interactions between law enforcement and autistic drivers. Sheriff Louis Falco III announced the program by emphasizing the unique challenges faced by drivers with autism during routine traffic stops.  “There are many adult drivers living with autism whose physical movements or verbal responses may be beyond their control during a traffic stop,” said Falco. “Unfortunately, this has sometimes led to misunderstandings and escalations during interactions with law enforcement.” Fa…
Kingston Man Charged With Fentanyl, Cocaine Charges Following Investigation Kingston Man Charged With Fentanyl, Cocaine Charges Following Investigation
Kingston Man Charged With Fentanyl, Cocaine Charges Following Investigation An Ulster County man has been indicted on multiple felony drug charges following an extensive investigation into narcotics sales in the City of Kingston. According to Capt. Joe Sciutto of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, the investigation, carried out by the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team (URGENT), identified Ontario S. Johnson, age 27, of Kingston, as a key figure responsible for selling fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine in the area.  On Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office presented the case to an Ulster County grand jury, which…
Nyack Man Driving At 3 Times Legal Limit With No Headlights In Ramapo Nabbed For DWI: Police Nyack Man Driving At 3 Times Legal Limit With No Headlights In Ramapo Nabbed For DWI: Police
Nyack Man Driving At 3 Times Legal Limit With No Headlights In Ramapo Nabbed For DWI: Police A Hudson Valley man was nabbed for allegedly driving drunk nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit. Officials said the incident occurred in Ramapo on Tuesday, Jan. 14, just after midnight. An officer spotted a vehicle driving without headlights and committing several traffic violations. Ramapo Police said the motorist, Byron Lopez Vasquez of Nyack, was found to be nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit.  Vasquez was charged with DWI and issued nine tickets before being released to return to court later.  Note: DWI is not a bail-qualifying offense, Rama…
Albany Man Stabs Another Man In Front Of Children During Domestic Dispute: Police Albany Man Stabs Another Man In Front Of Children During Domestic Dispute: Police
Albany Man Stabs Another Man In Front Of Children During Domestic Dispute: Police An Albany man has been arrested and charged in connection with a domestic-related stabbing that critically injured a 28-year-old male. The incident occurred at the Capital Green apartments at 400 Central Ave. in Albany at 5:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15. According to Megan Craft, spokeswoman for the Albany Police, officers responded to reports of a stabbing and found the victim with a stab wound to the chest. Emergency personnel provided treatment at the scene before transporting the victim to Albany Medical Center Hospital.  The victim remains in critical but stable condition. The s…
Juvenile Arrested For Setting Fires At Valley Central High School In Montgomery Juvenile Arrested For Setting Fires At Valley Central High School In Montgomery
Juvenile Arrested For Setting Fires At Valley Central High School In Montgomery According to authorities, a juvenile has been charged with starting two fires at a Hudson Valley high school. Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler and Town of Montgomery Police Chief John Hank said the juvenile, whose name is not released due to his age, allegedly started the fires on Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Valley Central High School in Montgomery. According to court documents, the fires were set in two separate second-floor bathrooms around 12:30 p.m. while over 1,300 students were in the building.  One student was in a restroom stall when one of the fires ignited. The fir…
Search Of Kingston Crack Cocaine Dealers' Home Turns Up Drugs, Cash: Officials Search Of Kingston Crack Cocaine Dealers' Home Turns Up Drugs, Cash: Officials
Search Of Kingston Crack Cocaine Dealers' Home Turns Up Drugs, Cash: Officials An investigation into narcotics sales in the town of Kingston has led to the arrest of two people suspected of distributing crack cocaine and cocaine throughout the region.  Ulster County Sheriff's Office Capt. Joe Sciutto said the investigation, which began in July 2024, was initiated after multiple complaints about drug activity in the town. Sciutto said over six months, investigators from the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team (URGENT) and the New York State Police identified Anthony N. Harding Jr., 28, and Meredith S. McSpirit, 29, both of Kingston, as key figures in t…
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