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.

Norwalk Man Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer During Fake Traffic Stop

Norwalk Police arrested Julio Rodriguez De Jesus, 58, after he allegedly impersonated a police officer and used blue and red flashing lights to pull over a motorist on Mulvoy Street late Friday night, December 5, 2025. The victim reported that a black Nissan Rogue activated emergency-style lighting and followed him until he pulled over, but after waiting several minutes without contact, the vehicle drove off. Officers quickly located the suspect vehicle parked on Ely Avenue and identified Rodriguez De Jesus as the driver. During their investigation, police discovered operational strobe light bars mounted inside the vehicle along with a dash camera wired into the 12-volt port. Officers also determined Rodriguez De Jesus was under the influence of alcohol and in…

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Inaugural Winter Farmers Market Season Starts December 7th

Fairfield Farmers Market and the Town of Fairfield are excited to announce the launch of the community’s first-ever Winter Farmers Market, taking place every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the newly remodeled Penfield Pavilion. The market will run from December 7th through March 22nd and is designed to support local vendors year-round by giving them a venue to sell baked goods, meats, eggs, produce, and other staples. Shoppers can expect a variety of essential products, including fish, sauces, bread, salami, honey, and more. “We are excited to host this popular community event every Sunday at beautiful Penfield Pavilion,” said Anthony Calabrese, Director of Fairfield Community Services. “Come support your local producers and enjoy the best seasonal products…

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Norwalk Teen Arrested as Fugitive in Boston Police Cruiser Arson Case

Norwalk Police have arrested 19-year-old David Antonio Moran-Chavez after investigators linked him to the arson of a Boston Police vehicle during a violent street takeover earlier this fall. Boston Police first contacted Norwalk Detectives in early November seeking assistance with their investigation into an October 5th incident where officers attempted to disperse a large and hostile crowd near Massachusetts Avenue and Tremont Street. According to Boston Police, fireworks were thrown at officers, people climbed on police vehicles, and one of the fireworks ignited a cruiser, destroying it in a fully involved fire. Detectives in Boston later identified Moran-Chavez as the suspected arsonist. Over the following weeks, detectives from both departments coordinated to gather intelligence and prepare for the arrest. Boston…

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Second Warrant at Sono One Stop Leads to Arrest and New Violations Under Norwalk Vape Shop Ordinance

On December 3, 2025, the Norwalk Police Department’s Special Services Division executed a second search and seizure warrant at Sono One Stop, located at 83 Washington Street. The store had previously been searched in January 2025, and officers were aware that clerk Aiman Faroq Mohsen-Alhodais also had an active arrest warrant for the sale of a controlled substance. The warrant was part of an ongoing investigation into Norwalk smoke shops suspected of selling cannabis and cannabis products without a valid state cannabis license. Under Connecticut law, products containing more than 0.3% THC cannot be sold without a licensed cannabis permit, and marijuana can only be sold at authorized dispensaries. Earlier this year, Norwalk adopted a new ordinance regulating vape and…

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