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: Man Charged For Larceny/ID Theft Against His Employer

In July of 2016, Westport Officer James Sullivan took a complaint of a Larceny. The victim of this incident reported that he had an employee that had been working for him since 2014 and as of approximately January of 2016 has been embezzling money from the company. That employee is Donald Luciano, 45 of Bridgeport and he reportedly stole approximately $14,000.00. The victim stated that Luciano would be given the victim’s personal credit card to pay for things he needed to complete his job requirements, such as mailing items at the post office or buying things needed for the business. Sometime around January of 2016, Luciano began spending more money than was needed for the business. Officer Sullivan was able…

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Stratford News: Ansonia Man Hits Porch

3AMish--#Stratford CT--Joseph Segui age 23 of Ansonia was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Failure to Drive Right after he crashed his car into a residence at 1734 Broadbridge Avenue. The incident occurred shortly after 3am on July 9 th . There were no injuries reported. The front porch of the residence was damaged as a result of the crash as was a vehicle parked in the driveway of the residence. Segui was able to post bond and he is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on 07-18- 2017. (Stratford Police Press Release)   This report is made possible by:

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11:10am--#Bridgeport CT-- A car has hit a utility pole at Central and Barnum Avenue with injuries.  First responders on the way.  A utility pole is reported to be leaning.   Avoid the area.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit On I-95

UPDATE: I'm very sorry to report that Emma Torres, 32, of Mamaroneck, New York passed.  She had her Acura parked on the side of the highway to attend to her child in the back.  Prayers for her family, please.   11:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic-- A pedestrian has been hit on I-95 southbound near exit 26.  First responders just arriving on the scene.   Expect heavy delays.

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