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.
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Bridgeport News: Slow Speed Pursuit Ends

Dec 6, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

6:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- State and Bridgeport Police were in a slow speed pursuit starting near Bridgeport Hospital then circling Birdseye and Palisades Avenue a number of times before they were taken into custody after being boxed in near Remington and Palisades.  This was a state police pursuit with a Bridgeport assist.  The car was wanted for a traffic violation, then they discovered a mis-use on the plate (usually means it's stolen).  Speeds were for the most part in the mid-20 mph but with gusts of 50mph. Looks like they are going to need our sponsor! [caption id="attachment_70522" align="aligncenter" width="640"] For more info: https://www.thebailking.com/[/caption]    

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Bridgeport News: Park Cemetery Operator Arrested For Grave Desecration

Dec 6, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police began an investigation of the Park Cemetery on Lindley Street back in September 2018 after allegations of digging up old graves to make room for new gravesites.  Today, an arrest warrant for Dale LaPrade for interference with a cemetery.  She was released on a promise to appear in Superior Court on December 18th.  The felony charge is punishable by up to ten years. Police Captain Brian Fitzgerald said this was an unusual case, a first for the city.  Fitzgerald cited praise for detectives Kimberly Biehn and Jorge Cintron for their work on this case.  What the found was a lot of disturbed dirt,  garbage overturned gravestones, old decayed caskets, and human bones.   Detectives spoke to cemetery workers, did site surveys…

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Norwalk News: Drug Arrest

Dec 5, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT--On October 4, 2018, members of the Special Services Division and the Emergency Services Unit executed a search warrant at 17 Freedman Drive. This stemmed from a narcotics sales investigation into Ryan Jackson, who resides there. Jackson was not home at the time however investigators seized Fentanyl laced heroin, marijuana, drug packaging material and ammunition from the home. Officer Barrett, who was the lead investigator, secured an arrest warrant for Jackson as a result. On December 4, 2018, members of the Special Services Division and the United States Marshals Service arrested Jackson at a location in Stamford. Arrested: Ryan Jackson, 28 of 17 Freedman Drive Norwalk Charges: Possession with Intent to Sell Narcotics, Possession with Intent to Sell Marijuana,…

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Bridgeport News: Stop & Shop People’s Bank Robbery

Dec 5, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--The Bridgeport Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify a white male approximately 40 years old with salt and pepper facial hair, depicted in the photograph below.  He is responsible for an armed robbery inside People's Bank located at Stop & Shop 4531 Main St that occurred on December 4, 2018 at 1907 hours. Investigators believe this is the same person responsible for an armed robbery that took place on December 1, 2018 in Waterbury at a Peoples Bank branch located at 240 Chase Avenue inside a Stop and Shop.   The Connecticut Bankers Reward Association is offering $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the individual responsible for the two robberies. (Press release)  

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