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.

Stratford News: Bank Robber Caught!

#Stratford Connecticut--Keith Able age 55 of Florida was arrested after robbing Webster Bank of $1200 dollars and attempting to rob the Walgreens Pharmacy. Abel was taken into custody in Milford after he crashed a stolen car he was driving. The car was stolen in South Carolina. The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending for his involvement in both incidents. There were no weapons displayed and no one was hurt during the robberies. (Stratford Police Press Release)

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Stratford News: Webster Bank Robbed By Same Person

1:09pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- The Webster Bank at 606 Barnum Avenue was also robbed by the same suspect according to radio reports.   An UNCONFIRMED report from a viewer said the suspect crashed in Milford with dye all over him from the dye pack.   It is believed to be the same person who robbed the Walgreens at 1606 Barnum Avenue.   As soon as I get more info from Stratford Police I will let you know for sure!  

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$15 an Hour Minimum Wage

HARTFORD – State Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) testified in support of two bills that will substantially improve the quality of life for people earning minimum wage in Connecticut.   Sen. Moore read her testimony Thursday afternoon during a public hearing of the Labor and Public Employees Committee in support of Senate Bill 13, which aims to provide more economic security to Connecticut families by increasing the minimum fair wage, and House Bill 6208, which looks to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour over a five-year period.   Sen. Moore, who chairs the Human Services Committee, highlighted in her remarks the struggles of caregivers in the state who are only earning the current $10.10 minimum pay.   “I have…

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Westport News: Traffic Stop Nets Numerous Charges

#Westport Connecticut--On 02/10/17 at approximately 4:30pm, Westport Officer David Scinto observed a gray Mercedes sedan traveling south on Myrtle Avenue with cancelled registration plates that belong on a Volvo. The vehicle was stopped, and the operator was identified as George Wilson. A check of Wilson showed his driving privileges were suspended. Wilson also had a Failure to Appear warrant out of Troop G, State Police. Wilson was taken into custody and processed for the above listed charges. Wilson was issued a court date of 02/21/2017 at Norwalk Court. Wilson posted the $7,500 bond and was released. (Westport Police Press Release)

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How about some likes for Firefighter Branson who returned home from military service?!! #Westport Connecticut--Today is a special day for the Westport Fire Department. Firefighter James “Doc” Branson, who recently returned from a 375 day deployment to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with the United State Marines as an advisor with Security Cooperation Team-Jordan. The Westport Fire Department celebrated his return by taking down the “Blue Star Flag” which flew at Westport Fire Headquarters during his time overseas. FF Branson returned to duty with the department this week. Firefighter Branson is a Navy Corpsman. Firefighter Branson worked as medic for the Marines and as a medical advisor to the Jordanian Armed Forces helping train some of the first tactical medics…

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Westport News: Undocumented Pharmacist At Staples High School

#Westport Connecticut--On 02/07/17 at approximately 1:15pm, Westport Officers responded to Staples High School, 70 North Avenue, on a report of a narcotics  violation. Officers were informed that two students were using cocaine in the bathroom. Officers interviewed Cameron Cleary (18 years of age), who admitted to selling cocaine to a juvenile student and snorting it with the juvenile in the bathroom. Cleary was taken into custody and processed for the above listed charges. The suspected cocaine was seized and tested positive for cocaine. Cleary was released after posting the $1,000.00 bond and has a court date in Norwalk on 02/16/17. (Westport Police Press Release) This news report is made possible by:  

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