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.

Greenwich Man Arrested Following Domestic Violence Investigation in Westport

On October 15, 2023, Westport Police took 59-year-old Robert Matturro into custody in connection with a domestic violence incident that transpired earlier in the year. Matturro, a resident of Greenwich, CT, now faces charges of first-degree criminal trespass and disorderly conduct. The incident in question unfolded on the morning of May 9, 2023. According to the complainant, Matturro, identified as an ex-boyfriend, appeared uninvited at their residence. He allegedly began by banging on the front door and, upon receiving no response, proceeded to an unlocked back door through which he gained entry. Once inside, the situation escalated. Despite the complainant's repeated demands for him to depart, Matturro refused. An argument ensued, during which the complainant's fear was heightened due to…

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Westport News: Home Goods Larceny

WESTPORT, CT — On October 12, 2023, authorities apprehended Jaleesa Banner, a 34-year-old resident of Wilmington, DE, concluding a prolonged investigation into a shoplifting incident that occurred earlier this year. The investigation was set into motion on July 26, 2023, when the Westport Police Department was alerted to a case of larceny at a local HomeGoods store. The report, initiated around 6:41 PM, came from the store's loss prevention team, who had observed an instance of alleged shoplifting through video surveillance footage. Interestingly, the individual captured on camera in Westport was also seen returning the stolen items at a HomeGoods location in Stamford, establishing a pattern of behavior. At the inception of the case, the suspect's identity remained elusive. However,…

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Westport Police Make An Arrest In Connection With With Sunday Carjacking

UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL ARREST INFORMATION - Vincys Baez Arrested: On October 18th, Vincys Baez (DOB: 06/03/03) of Waterbury was arrested at Stamford Superior Court for his involvement in the September 17th carjacking incident. Baez was the second individual captured on the surveillance camera. He has been charged with multiple serious offenses, including Home Invasion, Burglary 1st, Robbery by Carjacking, Assault 3rd, Reckless Endangerment, Larceny 1st, Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 1st, Robbery 1st, and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery 1st. He is being held on a $500,000 court-set bond and is scheduled to be arraigned later today. UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL ARREST INFORMATION - Garrett Gibbs Arrested: On October 6th, with the assistance of the Waterbury Police Department, Westport Detectives took Garrett Gibbs…

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