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.

Bridgeport News: Road Closure

Bridgeport, CT –The City of Bridgeport today is alerting residents of the building maintenance and road closure that will temporarily close John Street from Friday, December 15th to Monday, December 18thapproximately 9:00 a.m. The purpose of this project is to replace the HVAC Units on the roof of the Margaret E. Morton Government Center. Due to building construction,  John Street will be closed between Lafayette and Broad Street. A detour route will be made available to offset the closure.   Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions.  Motorists are advised to stay alert and maintain a safe speed when driving in this vicinity. The City of Bridgeport will make every effort…

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Fairfield Health Department Hosts CDC National Diabetes Prevention Program

#FAIRFIELD, CT– It is estimated that about 86 million Americans have prediabetes and many don’t even know it. Individuals with prediabetes have blood glucose (sugar) levels higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. However, people with prediabetes are more likely to be diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. The Fairfield Health Department is offering the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC’s) National DiabetesPrevention Program (NDPP).  This program is absolutely FREE for individuals who have prediabetes or at high-risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes. The main goal of this program is to create lifestyle changes and improve your health to help reduce or delay Type 2 Diabetes. Participants meet in a group setting with…

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Stratford News: Narcotics/Firearms Arrest

#Stratford CT--During the month of October the Stratford Police Narcotics Unit began an investigation into alleged narcotics sales within the town. The subject of the investigation, George Siler age 27 of Stratford. According to information gained throughout the investigation Siler was providing low and mid lever dealers with Heroin. Investigators were able to obtain a search warrant for Siler’s residence located at 943 Success Avenue. The warrant was executed on 12-12- 2017 by members of the department’s Special Response Team and Siler was found to be in possession of two stolen handguns, heroin and packaging materials. Based on this information Siler was taken into custody and charged with: Operating Drug Factory 21a-277(c) Sale of Narcotics 21a-278(b) Sales w/in 1500' Daycare…

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Stratford News: Narcotics Arrest

#Stratford CT--On December 6 2017 Christopher Andujar and Angel Santiago, both of Bridgeport were arrested following a search warrant executions at a Main Street address and Priscilla Street residence in Bridgeport. The warrants were the result of an investigation conducted by the Stratford Police Narcotics Unit. Bridgeport TNT and Gang Unit assisted with the warrant executions. Both Andujar and Santiago were found to be in possession of a large quantity of Heroin and Cocaine. Over ½ a kilo of Heroin and approximately 160 grans of Cocaine and packaging materials was seized. Andujar was charged with: Operating a Drug Factory in violation of C.G.S. 21a-277(c) Possession with Intent to Sell Heroin in violation of C.G.S. 21a-278(b) Possession with Intent to Sell…

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