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.

Easton Drug Ring Broken Up

Easton CT--#Fairfield CT--On Wednesday, May 20th Fairfield Police arrested two Easton residence after executing multiple search and seizure warrants where hundreds of pain medications pills, mainly Oxycodone were seized in a lengthily investigation of prescription distribution operations in Fairfield.  Police arrested Curtis and Joann Pistey of 51 Adams Road in Easton, police seized over 750 assorted DEA controlled narcotics and over $5,000 in cash.  The pills had a street value of about $30,000.  

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Bridgeport Police Department Increasing Enforcement over Memorial Day Weekend

“The Park City is dedicated to keeping Bridgeport kids and families safe and secure. That’s why the efforts of the Bridgeport Police Department to crack down on dangerous driving this busy weekend is so important.” – Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch Bridgeport, Conn. (May 22, 2015) – This Memorial Day weekend the Bridgeport Police Department will be increasing traffic enforcement given the high volume of travel expected over the holiday.   “Police will be out in full force this weekend,” said Police Chief Joseph Gaudett Jr. “The increased traffic combined with the holiday means the department will be extra vigilant to keep the people of Bridgeport safe.”   AAA predicts that 37.2 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles from…

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Westport News: Woman Arrested In Burglary

On Thursday May 21st, 2015 Officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress to a residence on Grove Point Road. The complainant reported that a female had attempted to enter their residence. When the suspect could not gain entry because the door was locked, they watched her walk over to the neighbor’s house and enter his residence. Knowing that the homeowner was home when the suspect had entered the neighbor’s house the complainants attempted to call him while calling the police. Arriving officers located the suspect inside the residence. The homeowner had confronted the suspect and directed officers to her location. When officers attempted to take custody of the suspect, she struggled. In the midst of the struggle with the suspect, an officer felt a hard…

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Milford News: Service Above Self Awards

#MILFORD CT – Devon Rotary held its semi-annual Service Above Self awards breakfast on Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 at the Bridge House Restaurant in Milford, CT.  The awardees are Joseph Romick-Barrell from Jonathan Law High School, Monica Capriglione from Platt Tech, Jamiah Bennett from Lauralton Hall, and Emma Bromley from Foran High School. Guidance Counselors Barbara Kovacs, Louise Wade, and Sue Fracker were on hand to support and introduce the awardees.   The Dodie Ireland Memorial Service Above Self Awards recognize students for their commitment to service to their high school as well as to their home community.  The students are selected by the awards committee at their high school, and then recognized at an Awards Breakfast where they are…

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