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: 2 Nabbed On Forgery/Identity Theft

#Westport CT--On 06/06/18, investigators were contacted by an employee of Toyota of Westport. The vendor who launders employee uniforms turned in a wallet located in the pocket of a pair of pants that had been cleaned. The wallet belonged to ex-employee, Deshawn Sawyer, but was found to contain two checks belonging to a Toyota customer. The investigator learned Sawyer had stolen the checks while he was working as a valet at Toyota. He would then provide them to a friend, Daishaun Murphy, who would deposit them into his account. The victim was contacted and reported another check had been stolen from her and deposited at TD Bank. The check was written out to Daishaun Murphy with “landscaping” noted in the…

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Westport News: Narcotics Arrest

#Westport CT--On 08/29/18 at approximately 3:00pm, an officer observed a vehicle traveling eastbound on the Post Road. A registration check for the vehicle showed the registered owner had an outstanding arrest warrant out of Ansonia, CT. A motor vehicle stop was initiated and the operator was identified as the registered owner, Karsheeem Harmon of Norwalk, CT. As Harmon was taken into custody, 10 folds of heroin were located in his pants pocket. Harmon was transported to headquarters where he was charged with 21a-279(a) Possession Controlled Substance: Narcotics. He posted $1,000 bond, but was detained until he was turned over to Ansonia officers on the outstanding warrant out of their jurisdiction.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Harding High School Football Field Dedication

#Bridgeport CT-- Yesterday, the City of Bridgeport held a dedication of the new football field at Harding High School. The field was named after John L. Lewis. John Lewis touched the souls of many. Not just his family but many who said he helped keep them off the streets. Many alumni told me they wouldn't know where they would be without him. Mayor Joseph Ganim also declared the day John L. Lewis Day, presenting a proclamation to his widow Beverly Lewis. Beverly said her husband “was always quiet, to a point except when he was on the field...he didn't smile, but I can say now after a night like tonight I bet he's smiling now”!

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