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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Bridgeport News: Park Avenue Crash

Jul 14, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

12:13pm--#Bridgeport CT--Traffic is slow on Park Avenue near Benham Avenue where a car has crashed into a utility pole.  The driver did not appear injured, EMS was checking his blood pressure as I left.  Expect delays until the car has been towed. El tráfico es lento en Park Avenue, cerca de la avenida Benham donde un coche se estrelló contra un poste de electricidad. El conductor no parecía herido, EMS estaba revisando su presión sanguínea como me fui. Espere demoras hasta que el coche ha sido remolcado. O tráfego é lento na Park Avenue, perto Benham Avenue, onde um carro caiu em um poste. O motorista não parecia ferido, EMS estava verificando sua pressão arterial quando saí. Espere atrasos até…

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Crime Continues To Decline In Connecticut

Jul 14, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

As crime decreases in Connecticut, there has been a significant drop in arrests and in pre-trial commitments to jail.  (State of CT Press Release) The first six months of 2015 were marked by a significant decline in all data relating to new arrests and admissions to jail, compared to the first six months of 2014. It is worth noting that calendar 2014 had the fewest arrests in more than 40 years. Between 2008 and 2013, the FBI reported that index crime [crime with victims] dropped 18.2% in Connecticut. During that same period, total statewide arrests dropped 27.3% in Connecticut.  During 2013, the most recent year for which reported crime data is available, the FBI reported that violent crime dropped 10% in Connecticut, double the national average of…

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Bridgeport News: Street Fight!

Jul 13, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

11:27pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police break a street fight on Maplewood and Norman Street.  So far one in custody according to radio reports.   This report sponsored by: Policía romper una pelea callejera en Maplewood y Norman Street. Hasta ahora uno bajo custodia de acuerdo con reportes de radio. Polícia separa uma briga de rua em Maplewood e Norman Street. Até agora, um em custódia de acordo com reportagens de rádio.

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Stratford

I-95 Crash

Jul 13, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

10:46pm--#cttraffic--#Stratford CT-- A crash on I-95 northbound on the Moses Wheeler Bridge.   Traffic does not seem to be too badly backed up at this time. Un accidente en la I-95 hacia el norte por el puente de Wheeler Moisés. Tráfico no parece ser demasiado mal respaldado en este momento. Um acidente na I-95 northbound no Moses Wheeler Bridge. Tráfego não parece ser muito mal no momento.

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State News

Governor Applauds President Shortening Prions Sentences

Jul 13, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Press Release--Governor Dannel P. Malloy today applauded an announcement by President Barack Obama that he is commuting the sentences of 46 men and women convicted of nonviolent drug offenses who received harsh sentences disproportionate to their crimes.  President Obama noted that overly-harsh sentencing for nonviolent offenses foment a cycle of permanent punishment, making it even harder for those to re-enter society.   “These men and women were not hardened criminals, but the overwhelming majority had been sentenced to at least 20 years.  Fourteen of them had been sentenced to life for nonviolent drug offenses, so their punishments didn’t fit the crime,” President Obama said in a video released on the White House Facebook page.  “I believe that…

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Trumbull

Trumbull News: Police Activity

Jul 13, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE:  The exact address was 13 Fairview Avenue where 50 year old Jeffrey Somley allegedly pointed a gun at a neighbor. The area was surrounded by police and he surrounded without incident. The gun was a paintball gun. 3:57pm--UPDATE--The person wanted is in custody without incident at Tulip and Pine Street. 3:00pm--#Trumbull CT--There is heavy police activity at Fairview and Pintree.  I'll post again once I have more info.     ACTUALIZACIÓN: La dirección exacta era 13 Fairview Avenue, donde 50 años Jeffrey Somley supuestamente apuntó con un arma a un vecino. El área fue rodeada por la policía y se rodeó sin incidentes. El arma era una pistola de paintball. 03:57 pm-UPDATE-The persona quería se encuentra detenido sin incidentes…

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Westport

Westport Seeking Volunteers For 2015-2016 Youth Commission

Jul 13, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

The Town of #Westport is seeking rising sophomores and adult volunteers to join its Youth Commission for 2015-2016. The Youth Commission is responsible for promoting the positive development of all youth in their families, schools, community, and among their peers. The Commission assesses the needsand interests of young people in Westport, encouraging programs, and developing resources to respond to these needs. The Commission meets monthly throughout the school year. In addition to general meetings, members also serve on advocacy groups according to their interests and based on new initiatives. “The Youth Commission serves as a public forum for youth issues and advocates for youth needs and concerns in the community,” Human Services Director Barbara Butler said.  “Its 30 members, 15 students and 15 adults, are appointed by the first selectman.” Incoming…

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Fairfield News: CVS Employees Save Senior From Scam

Jul 13, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

11:31am–#Fairfield CT– How about some likes for Teresa and Amer at the CVS at 1968 Black Rock Turnpike (store 1912) for saving a senior from a lottery scam.    A senior citizen went to the store to get a $900 money order.  He ran into some difficulties navigating the MoneyGram machine and asked employee Teresa for some help.  Teresa recognized his need for the money order as a scam and called her manager Amer over.  They convinced the man of that it was a scam and to report it to Fairfield Police which he did.  The man did not want to be identified.  GREAT JOB Teresa and Amer! ¿Qué tal unos gustos para Teresa y Amer en los CVS en…

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Bridgeport

Jul 13, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, Conn. (July 12, 2015) – Today, Mayor Bill Finch announced the opportunity for Bridgeport families to sign-up for free or low-cost, high-quality pre-K right in their neighborhood.   The programs are open to Bridgeport children who will turn 4-years-old Jan. 1, 2016 and whose family’s household income qualifies.   Last month,  Mayor Finch, Bridgeport Superintendent of Schools Fran Rabinowitz, and the United Way launched a universal pre-K initiative aimed at ensuring every kid in Bridgeport is prepared to enter kindergarten.   The Mayor and Superintendent announced the initiative at the annual meeting of the Bridgeport Alliance for Young Children.   After adding 366 new slots in the last year, more than 90 percent of three and four year olds…

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