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

Westport News: Fraudulent Check

Aug 19, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On 08/07/2018 at approximately 4:00pm, officers were dispatched to People’s Bank on a report of a male attempting to make a fraudulent transaction. Upon arrival, the suspect was located at the counter attempting to cash a forged check using fraudulent identification. The teller observed the check provided had an incorrect routing number. When asked for additional identification, the suspect produced a forged U.S. passport and a fraudulent Discover card. The name on each item belonged to an actual bank customer however, the suspect was unable to verify the personal information of the account holder. The suspect, later identified as Sammie Spells of Bronx, NY, was arrested and transported to headquarters. Spells was charged with 53a-129d Identity Theft 3rd, 53a-139…

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Westport

Westport News: Facebook Friend Request Nets Arrest

Aug 19, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On 08/06/2018, the victim came to police headquarters to report a violation of a protective order. Earlier in the day, the victim received a Facebook “friend request” from Karen Backus, 55, of Trumbull, CT. An active Order of Protection was in effect at the time of the request, which prohibited Backus from contacting the victim in any manner. An arrest warrant application for Backus was submitted and later approved. On 08/07/2018, Backus turned herself in at police headquarters on the active warrant. She was charged with 53a-223 Criminal Violation of Protective Order; Non-Threatening. Backus was released after posting $20,000 court set bond.   This press release was made possible by:

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Westport

Westport News: Senior Robbery

Aug 19, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On 08/03/2018 at approximately 11:45pm, officers were dispatched to a residence on a report of a disturbance. Officers learned the suspect, who is not allowed inside the residence, arrived and demanded $100 payment from the elderly victim for outdoor electrical work. The victim refused and a struggle ensued. During the struggle, the suspect, Todd Seligson, removed the wallet from the victim’s rear pocket by force and took $1,400 from it before leaving the residence. Officers located Seligson at his residence. He was taken into custody and charged with 53a-136 Robbery 3 rd , 53a-125 Larceny 4 th , 53a-182 Disorderly Conduct and 53a-107 Criminal Trespass. He was unable to post $25,000 bond and was transported to Norwalk Superior Court…

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Stratford News: Stabbing Due To Road Rage On I-95

Aug 18, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

8:50pm--#Stratford CT-- Stratford Police responded to the Gulf Express Gas Station at the corner of Honeyspot and Anderson Street for a stabbing. Radio reports said it was a result of road rage on I-95. The drivers got off exit 31, Honeyspot Road at the gas station where the stabbing took place. The victim was stabbed in the neck, arm, and legs and was rushed to the hospital. It is not known if the suspect fled the scene at this time. State Police arrived and took over the investigation. They searched the off-ramp and highway for the knife.

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