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.
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Fairfield News: Police Involved In Crash

Feb 5, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: A total of 3 crashes in the area due to slippery conditions. 2:40pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT-- A police cruiser was involved in a crash on Route 58 Black Rock Turnpike just north of North Street.  Radio reports say the cruiser's airbags have been deployed and a van is on its side.  DOT requested to the scene to salt the slippery roadway.  A second crash is reported north of this crash, Easton will be handling that.  Roadway is being closed according to radio reports   This report is made possible by:

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Local News

Snow!

Feb 5, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

11:20am--Just signing in for the start of my day's reporting and there are calls for cars stuck in Fairfield on Black Rock Turnpike at Burroughs Road and cars stuck at Sacred Heart.  I'm going to assume all roads are slick and hard to pass so I'm not going to give a play by play on each street.  Multiple reports of wires down, if I hear of any power outages I'll let you know.   This report is made possible by:

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State News

Governor’s Proposal Expands State’s Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic

Feb 5, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that in order to continue the state’s efforts to combat opioid overdoses, he has filed legislation aimed at increasing access to the overdose reversing drug naloxone for both first responders and citizens who want to purchase the medication.   “Addiction is a public health issue and a disease and our laws need to reflect that.  Connecticut is taking a stand against a nationwide prescription opioid and heroin overdose epidemic.  These are commonsense improvements that we can make today that will save lives tomorrow,” Governor Malloy said.  “We are committed to fighting this epidemic, and in yet another session, we are taking action.”   The legislation, House Bill 5053 – An Act…

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Fairfield Funny Money

Feb 5, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#Fairfield, CT – State Police at Troop G-Bridgeport are seeking the help of the public in identifying two suspects who used counterfeit money at the Fairfield rest area last week. On Jan. 29, 2016, Troopers responded to the Dunkin’ Donuts inside the Interstate 95 Northbound Service Area in Fairfield. An employee reported that a male customer had paid with a suspected counterfeit twenty dollar bill. About ten minutes later, a second male suspect also attempted to pass a counterfeit twenty dollar bill to a different employee, but was unsuccessful. Troopers responding to the scene immediately determined that the first bill was counterfeit. The first suspect is described as a black male in his early twenties, weighing about 130 pounds, with dark skin, a tattoo over his…

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Tax Fraud Victims

Feb 4, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

With the start of the tax season, the Stratford Police Department would like to remind residents to be aware of tax scams that occur at this time of year. The IRS will not conduct investigations over the phone or demand money from a citizen especially in the form of a money order or gift card.. If anyone should fall victim to a telephone or mail tax fraud scam they are encouraged to report the incident immediately to the Stratford Police Department. Our Police Department's role is to document the incident, provide the police report file number, and ensure the victim has the below information. IRS-Taxpayer Guide to ID Theft IRS-ID Theft Affidavit Form 10439 FTC-ID Theft Guide For further information and guidance victims can be directed to www.irs.gov and www.ftc.gov. (Stratford…

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