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Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.
Westport

Westport News: Power Company Scam

Mar 11, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT- Unfortunately, following this week’s storm, the Westport Police Department has received complaints from multiple businesses in town regarding a power company scam. The businesses have received calls from persons purporting to be from Eversource Energy advising they will not have their power restored unless they provide the phone payment. Eversource crews have been working tirelessly to restore power to residents and businesses in Westport. The company does not require additional payment for this service. Please do not provide personal information or credit card information to anyone over the phone. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of a call received, please contact Eversource directly at 800- 286-2000. If you believe you have fallen victim to this scam,…

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Westport

Westport News: Suspicious Person

Mar 11, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT-- On March 6, 2018 at approximately 3:15pm, a juvenile female was approached by a suspicious male and female on Marion Road. The juvenile reported she just got off the bus from Coleytown Middle School, when an older black 4 door vehicle with a loud muffler drove towards her. The operator asked the juvenile if she needed a ride. The juvenile replied no and continued walking to a house nearby where she called her parents. The operator is described as a Hispanic male with dreadlocks and a goatee, age 20 to 30 years old with a deep voice. The passenger was described as a black female with her hair in a bun, also 20 to 30 years old. The…

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Fairfield News: 2 Parked Cars Hit

Mar 10, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield Police UPDATE:  Ramona Lopez (DOB 03/05/1978) of Fairfield, was issued a Misdemeanor Summons and charged with DUI, and Failure to Drive Right, after she was involved in a motor vehicle collision and subsequently failed the standardized field sobriety tests. Officers responded to the intersection of Grasmere Avenue and Longview Avenue for a three-car motor vehicle collision. Officers made contact with the sole occupant, Ramona Lopez, who was unaware she was involved in a collision. Officers observed Lopez to have slurred speech, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on her breath, and a difficult time balancing. Lopez subsequently failed to complete standardized field sobriety tests and was arrested and transported to headquarters for processing.  At headquarters Lopez submitted to…

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