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.

Senator Hwang On Veteran’s Day

As a child, I emigrated from Taiwan to the United States. I moved from a country that was always under the threat of Communist attack and martial law to a country built upon the principles of freedom and liberty. During that move, I can remember viewing American military personnel as protectors of democracy – symbols of the greatest nation in the world. Since then, I have tried to view Veterans Day as an opportunity to remind that we need to honor, recognize and respect all of our veterans, all of the time, not just during recognition days.   It is a time to remember the sacrifices our veterans have made to protect us.  We can never repay them, but we can support…

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Bridgeport News: Pursuit

9:24pm--#Bridgeport CT--A suspected was taken in to custody after a pursuit which pretty much went around in circles in the Maplewood/Wood Avenue area.  The vehicle was wanted on motor vehicle charges.  Police were going to break off the chase because they had his marker number that matched the vehicle garaged on Madison Avenue.   This report is made possible by:

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Fairfield News: Police Pusuit

2:28pm--#Fairfield CT--A police pursuit from Black Rock Turnpike to Fairfield Woods now being terminated.  The suspect was wanted in a possible fraud in the drive thru at People's Bank at 1940 Black Rock Turnpike.  It was a white Nissan Murano with plates 176RWX which is a stolen plate.  I spoke with Lt. Perez who said pursuits that involve property only are terminated out of concern to the public and that the courts have ruled against towns in police pursuits that involve just property (non assault on people).  Lt. Perez asks that if you seen this vehicle to call police right away.   This report is made possible by:

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Fairfield Commercial Truck Safety Enforcement

Over the past few years, the Fairfield Police Department has recognized an increase in commercial motor vehicle traffic on our roads. On Tuesday 11/3/15, The Fairfield Police Traffic Unit worked in conjunction with the Connecticut State Police Truck Squad to conduct Commercial Truck Safety Enforcement in the beach area of the Town of Fairfield. The Fairfield Police Traffic Unit encompasses four traffic safety officers along with two supervisors who enforce all traffic laws in the town of Fairfield, and The Connecticut State Police Truck Squad primarily focuses their efforts throughout the state assisting other municipalities. Our enforcement effort resulted in sixteen traffic stops/inspections which lead to over $16,000 worth of infractions that were handed out. These infractions covered violations such…

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Bridgeport Police Department Asks for Public Assistance with Bicycle Theft

#Bridgeport, Conn. (November 9, 2015) – Today, the Bridgeport Police Department is asking for public assistance in finding a suspect who physically assaulted a juvenile, and stole his bicycle. On Sunday, November 8, police officers responded to a call regarding a strong arm robbery outside of an establishment near the corner of Ogden St. and Noble Ave. Upon arrival, police officers were told by the victim – who is a juvenile – that he parked his bike outside of the establishment, and went inside for a purchase. When the victim came back outside, the suspect was sitting on the victim’s bicycle. The victim said to the suspect, “give it back.” The suspect responded by punching the victim in the right…

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Trumbull News: Merritt Crash

11:27pm--UPDATE: Extrication complete, family on scene. Happy to report nothing serious possible broken leg. UPDATE: #cttraffic--Radio reports say its a 19 year old male driver, no one else in the car. Heavy intrusion into the car. He is conciouss but may have a "leg issue". 10:51pm--#Trumbull CT-- Report of a car into a tree requiring extrication on the Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 48 and 47. First responders on the way. Expect delays. This report is made possible by:

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