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: Theft From Cars

#Westport, CT-- The Town of Westport has experienced multiple stolen vehicles and numerous vehicle break-ins during the month of January. In most cases, the keys were left in the unlocked vehicles. In all cases of vehicles being entered, which resulted in thefts, the doors were unlocked. The recent thefts have occurred primarily overnight. The Westport Police Department reminds you to please lock your car and bring your keys inside. Please remember to take valuables out of your car for the night, such as purses, wallets and electronics. It is also good practice to keep outside lights on and motion lights activated. Please notify the Police Department if it appears your vehicle was entered or you observe anything suspicious in your neighborhood.   This report is made possible…

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Trumbull News: Burlar With A Gun Then Manhunt

10:56pm--#Trumbull CT--- #Bridgeport CT-- There was a manhunt in Old Town/Chopsey Hill area for two Hispanic males wanted in robbery, a firearm was displayed which Trumbull Police recovered.  After a manhunt for about an hour in the wooded areas police apprehended both suspects.  Bridgeport Police assisted in the manhunt and translation.   This report is made possible by a news tip from our sponsor:

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Westport News: Kayakers Rescued

#Westport Connecticut--- Today at approximately 1 P.M. the Westport Police Department received a report of an unoccupied kayak floating approximately one third of a mile off the Soundview and Hillspoint Road section of Compo Beach. The arriving officer learned that there was one person stranded on the rock island and a second person had kayaked out to reclaim the unoccupied kayak. The on scène Officer was attempting to maintain a visual on the kayaker while Westport Marine Police Lieutenant Ryan Paulsson and Officer Scott Morrison had launched the Police rescue inflatable to assist. While in route it was learned that the kayaker was experiencing trouble and was unable to work his way back to shore due to the offshore wind. The kayaker was rescued approximately a…

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Bridgeport News: Undocumented Pharmacist-Gun Dealer Arrested

Bridgeport – Bridgeport Police today revealed that a major cache of guns and illicit drugs were seized in an action of the city’s new Violent Crime Reduction Task Force over the weekend.  One Bridgeport man was arrested during the police action on Saturday January 30, 2016 and charged with several felony counts.  The Bridgeport Police Tactical Narcotics Team executed a Search and Seizure Warrant at 30 Aldine Avenue, in Bridgeport.  There, Officers discovered an elaborate marijuana cultivation center located in the basement of the residence, which was comprised of indoor grow tents equipped with high intensity grow lamps, agricultural supplies and a mechanical irrigation/ exhaust system.   There were a total of: 85 marijuana plants, which were found to be separated by maturity An additional 500 plus grams of…

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  #Westport CT-- On Thursday, January 28, 2016, Westport Police Officers responded to 385 Post Rd. E. (Wireless Zone) on a report that two males were in the store attempting to open accounts using fraudulent identifications. The complainant advised that once they began to question the authenticity of the identifying documents (out of state driver’s license), the two suspects quickly exited the store. Officers responded to Verizon to begin the investigation, while other Officers began checking the area for the suspects. An Officer at the store broadcasted a vehicle description and license plate of a car that the men were seen leaving in. Officer Shawn Sember was in the area of Post Rd. E. and Sherwood Island Connector when he observed the vehicle turning southbound onto the Sherwood…

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What’s Cooking at the Fairfield Public Library Say Cheese!

#Fairfield CT--The What’s Cooking Series at the Fairfield Public Library will feature one of the area’s premier sources for artisanal cheese, Fairfield Cheese Company, on Monday, February 8. Laura Downey, co-owner of the store, will be sharing her story in the Rotary Room of the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road at 7:00 p.m. Laura will guide us through a scrumptious tasting of fresh and bloomy cheeses, washed rind and aged cheese, plus a variety of cow, sheep and goat chest. We will learn about cheese-making, storage and serving. Fairfield Cheese Company was the recipient of Connecticut Magazine’s 2011 and 2012 Best Cheese Selection. What’s Cooking is a series featuring local cuisines. Guest chefs and foodies share the back stories behind their culinary lives. Advanced registration is required…

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