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 News: Insurance Agent Arrested

In September 2018, the victim reported a larceny to investigators. The victim reported he had received an insurance renewal quote from High Ridge Agency in October 2017 for a full year commercial liability policy and excess coverage umbrella policy. The victim submitted full payment of premiums for both policies in an amount exceeding $33,000. In August 2018, the victim became aware that both policies were cancelled due to non- payment of a finance agreement. The excess liability coverage was canceled in February and the commercial liability coverage in May.   The victim then contacted Thomas Massotti, sole agent of High Ridge Agency, and asked about the cancellations. Massotti assured the victim his polices were still in place, but that was…

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing Victim

2019-04-27 @ 11:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person stabbed in the arm just arrived at Bridgeport Hospital.  The incident took place on Poplar Street.  Police are investigating.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Victima apuñalada 2019-04-27 @ 11:27pm – #Bridgeport CT –Una persona fue apuñalada en el brazo llegó al hospital de Bridgeport. El incidente sucedió en la calle Poplar. La policía está investigando.

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I-95 Crash

2019-04-27 @ 3:00pm-- A crash in the left lane of I-95 southbound near exit 30.  Safe driving seems to be optional today.   Accidente en I-95 2019-04-27 @ 3:00PM – Un accidente en el carril izquierdo de la I-95 en dirección sur cerca de la salida 30.

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Fairfield News: Car Hits Cop Car Then Flees

2019-04-27 @ 1:24am--#Fairfield CT-- A car backed into a police car on Carter Henry Drive and took off.  The car did not get far before pulling by the same cop.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_74723" align="aligncenter" width="640"] For more info contact: https://www.mosquitosquad.com/[/caption] Noticias de Fairfield: Carro choca un carro de policía 2019-04-27 @ 1:24am – #Fairfield CT – Un carro izo reversa y chocó contra un carro de policía en Carter Henry Drive y se fue. El carro no se fue lejos paso por el mismo policía.

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Southport News: Liquor Store Robbed At Gunpoint

2019-04-26 @ 8:5pm--#Fairfield CT-- #Southport CT-- Pequot Liquor at 3430 Post Road was robbed at gunpoint. The suspect fled outside towards the back of the building.  K-9 attempted a track but the suspect likely fled into a car and the track was washed away by the heavy rain at the time.   Noticias de Southport: Robo 2019-04-26 @ 8:5pm – #Fairfield CT – #Southport CT – Pequot Liquor en 3430 Post Road fue robado con una pistola. El sospechoso huyó, hacia la parte trasera del edificio. K-9 intentó a encontrar lo, pero el sospechoso probablemente huyó en un carro y la fuerte lluvia, en el momento, no ayudó encontrar el olor del sospechoso.

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Trumbull Student Receives Community Service Volunteer Award

#Trumbull CT-- On Friday, April 5th, Trumbull Police Chief Michael Lombardo presented Madison Middle School 8 th grader, Amanda Lepore, with a Community Service Volunteer Award. This was to acknowledge her fundraising efforts to purchase stuffed animals for kids in crisis. Amanda, who is a member of the National Junior Honor Society at Madison Middle School, was assigned to create a Community Service Project. Amanda wanted to help children who may be going through a tough time but was not exactly sure how she could do that. Amanda then contacted the Trumbull Police Department to determine if her idea was something that she would be allowed to do.   Amanda met with Officer Fedor who strongly supported and welcomed her…

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Bridgeport News: Officer Needs Assistance

Police UPDATE: A street fight occurred at 665 East Main St. During the fight a "officer needs help was called out by an officer who was working a road job and observed multiple parties fighting on East Main St. across from Hamilton St. Multiple police units arrived on scene and after obtaining information from witnesses along with viewing video camera footage from a business, the following suspects were placed under arrest and charged with the following:   (1) Joshua Collet - D.O.B. 10/18/96 (Criminal Trespass 1st Degree & Breach of Peace 2nd Degree)   (2) Jesus Daniel Villafane - D.O.B. 09/03/83 (Assault 3rd Degree & Breach of Peace 2nd Degree)   (3) Jesus Manuel Villafane - D.O.B. 09/03/83 (Assault 3rd…

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