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.

Hartford Gets Shot Spotter, NOT Bridgeport

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that an expansion of the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system in Hartford will become operational by today as a result of a $300,000 state grant.  The technology detects and conveys the location of gunfire or other weapon fire using mounted audio sensors.  Those sensors triangulate signals and identify the point of origin of a gunshot, immediately communicating that information to law enforcement.   The expansion of the technology allows the city increase the technology's coverage to 11.25 square miles, up from just 3 miles.  The expansion will now cover most of the city, including all residential areas and schools.   “We’ve made significant strides reducing crime statewide, and this grant will play a…

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Governor Bans Travel To North Carolina

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed an executive order banning state-funded travel to North Carolina in response to its recently adopted HB2 legislation, which discriminates against members of the LGBT community.   “When we see discrimination and injustice, we have to act.  This law is not just wrong, it poses a public safety risk to Connecticut residents traveling through North Carolina.  That’s why I have signed an executive order banning state-funded travel to the state.  This law endangers the welfare not just of North Carolina’s citizens, but of all people visiting that state,” Governor Malloy said.  “Nearly two decades ago, Connecticut was among the first states to pass a comprehensive anti-discrimination law concerning…

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Norwalk News: DUI Checkpoint Stats

The enforcement results from the DUI checkpoint conducted on Saturday, March 26, 2016 on West Avenue. Driving under the influence arrests 3       Operating with a suspended license 1      Reckless driving 1 Drug arrests 4        Operating an unregistered vehicle 11             Operating without a license 2           All other moving violations 12 Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111    Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com (Norwalk Police Press Release) This report is made possible by:

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High Speed Chase

12:25am--UPDATE:  Pursuit entered I-95 and was terminated at exit 42. 12:19am--#cttraffic---A high speed chase with State Police on Route 8 to the valley turned around and went back south.  The chase is now on the Merritt Parkway northbound near Stratford.  Speeds exceeding 100mph according to radio reports.    

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