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.
State News

Senator Murphy Wants Smart Guns

Jun 19, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) this week introduced the Start Advancing Firearms Enhancements and Technology (SAFETY) Act, legislation that would provide tax incentives to small businesses and firearm manufacturers for the development of smart gun technologies. The bill also encourages consumers to buy firearms that utilize new breakthroughs in safety to reduce gun violence. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) is a co-sponsor of the legislation. U.S. Representative Jim Himes (CT-4) introduced the companion bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Smart guns are an innovative way to control who has access to your gun. If I can use my finger or face to unlock my cell phone, then firearm manufacturers can be innovative in using technology to secure guns. We know…

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Stratford

Stratford News: Weapon Arrest

Jun 19, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford CT---On 06/19/2019 the Stratford Narcotics Vice and Intel Unit, in coordination with the Bridgeport Police Task Force executed a search warrant for narcotics sales at 1450 South Ave Stratford CT. This Search Warrant was the culmination of an investigation that focused on Narcotics Sales as well as Firearms related crimes within the Town of Stratford. The subject of the investigation, Courtney Dyce D.O.B 09/29/2000 was taken into custody as he was leaving the residence. During a search of the residence, Detectives located several ounces of marijuana and packaging. Additionally, Detectives located a stolen Smith and Wesson .40 caliber handgun which was loaded with several rounds of ammunition. Dyce is currently on probation for a previous firearms arrest from 07/04/2018…

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Bridgeport Fairfield

Fairfield-Bridgeport News: Pursuit

Jun 18, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Here is the FULL police report. Note in my initial report that "The car had plates on it that didn’t belong on that car according to radio reports' Sha'Quinn Jamair Johnson (DOB 07/29/1998) was arrested and issued Misdemeanor Summons charging him with Operating Under Suspension 14-215 and Engaging In Pursuit 14-223(b) after Johnson engaged Officers in pursuit on Commerce Drive into Bridgeport while driving with a suspended license. While on routine patrol in the area of Commerce Drive and Coolidge Street I observed a vehicle get off exit 25 of I95 North. The vehicle quickly drove past Officer Griffin and I who were located at the bottom of the exit ramp. I attempted to run the vehicle's registration through collect…

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Westport

Westport News: Four Pulled From The Water

Jun 18, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-06-18 @ 2:30PM--#Westport CT--The Westport Marine Unit responded to a call of four people in the water near Peck’s Ledge Lighthouse. An oyster boat reported the incident to the Norwalk Police Department who in turn, alerted Westport officers. The Westport Police Department Marine Unit responded and located a small aluminum boat taking on water. The boat was clearly over loaded and partially submerged with four occupants clinging to it. The men were shivering, were not properly dressed for conditions and two did not have personal floatation devices. Westport Detective Marc Heinmiller, Corporal Brendan Fearon and Officer Taylor Field rescued all four men from the water and warmed them with blankets onboard Westport Marine 1. The men were then transferred to…

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Bridgeport

I-95 Crash

Jun 18, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-06-18 @ 12:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A one car spin out on I-95 southbound between exits 28 and 29 has traffic snarled.  You can see the car facing the wrong way in the lower right of the picture and the backed up traffic on the top.  

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Stratford Uncategorized

Stratford EMS Receives EMS Silver Plus Award

Jun 17, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford EMS (SEMS) has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Plus Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) the deadliest type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it’s critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by mechanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication. The Mission: Lifeline initiative provides tools, training and other resources to support heart attack care following protocols from the most recent evidence-based treatment guidelines. Mission: Lifeline’s EMS recognition program recognizes emergency medical services for their…

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Stratford

I-95 Exit 30 Closed

Jun 17, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-06-17 @ 2:19pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- I-95 northbound exit 30 and the right lane is closed due to an accident.  Expect delays.   Noticas de Stratford: Accidente 2019-06-17 a las 2:19pm–#Stratford CT– #cttraffic– I-95 en dirección norte salida 30 en el carril derecho está cerrado debido a un accidente. Espere retrasos.

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Stratford

“As You Like It” Performance

Jun 17, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street, announces that the Hudson Shakespeare Company of New Jersey will return to Stratford on Saturday, June 29 for its production of “As You Like It”.  Performed outside in the library’s scenic back courtyard, the fully-staged and costumed performance is free and open to the public. “As You Like It” is a celebration of the enduring power of love in all its many disguises. Witty, playful and utterly magical, the story is a compelling romantic adventure in which Rosalind and Orlando's famous courtship is played out against a backdrop of political rivalry, banishment and exile to the Forest of Arden. “As You Like It” was written in 1599 and marks a high point in Shakespeare’s midcareer with…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Crash!

Jun 16, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-06-16 @ 10:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There were no reported injuries in a crash at East Main and Bass Pro Drive.  Firefighters did call for an extrication assisgnment but they were able to get the driver of this car out through the passenger side.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Accidente 2019-06-16 a las 10:36pm–#Bridgeport CT– No se reportaron lesiones en un accidente en East Main y Bass Pro Drive. Los bomberos pidieron un trabajo de extracción, pero pudieron sacar al conductor de este coche a través del lado del pasajero.

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