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.
Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT NEWS: HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION No. 12

May 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--On February 17, 2023, 68-year-old Jeffrey Lindo of Bridgeport CT was assaulted at his home during a domestic dispute. Mr. Lindo resided in the 100 block of Charles Street with his daughter and grandson. On February 20, 2023, Mr. Lindo was found unresponsive inside his home and pronounced deceased. In mid-May 2023, The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner contacted the Bridgeport Police Department with the cause and manner of death. The cause of death is complications of blunt impact injury of the head with subdural hemorrhage. The manner of death is homicide. The suspect in the February 17, 2023, assault of Jeffrey Lindo, and subsequent death, has been identified as his grandson Kareem Williams DOB 4-4-1999. Today, an…

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State News

Legislation Aimed to Decrease Consumer Energy Rates

May 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Senator Tony Hwang today applauded the Senate’s passage of S.B. 7, An Act Strengthening Protections for Connecticut’s Consumers of Energy: bipartisan legislation which aims to strengthen oversight of the state’s utilities on behalf of consumers “This is a first step to improving reliability and reducing the costs of electricity in our state,” said Sen. Hwang, who is the former Ranking Senator on the Energy and Technology Committee. Many of the concepts in the legislation originated from S.B. 123, which was co-sponsored by Sen. Hwang in January. They include reforms that will lower energy costs and improve reliability by incorporating more zero-carbon nuclear energy into our Renewable Energy Portfolio; improving cost transparency on consumers energy bill to include costs of supply,…

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State News

$70 MILLION DISTRIBUTED FOR BONUS PAYMENTS TO CHILD CARE WORKERS

May 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

State Completes Final Phase of Child Care Wage Support Payments (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood has completed the distribution of $70 million in state funding that was allocated by the governor and the state legislature in the most recently enacted state budget for bonus payments to the staff of child care and early childhood education providers statewide in Connecticut. The initiative, known as Wage Supports for Early Childhood Educators, is intended to help stabilize the child care industry and support its workforce, which has historically been underpaid across the nation. Governor Lamont has been eager to uplift this essential workforce with the goal of retaining staff in childcare centers and…

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State News

CONNECTICUT STATE POLICE FINAL MEMORIAL DAY STATS

May 30, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

(MIDDLETOWN, CT – May 30, 2023) – Connecticut State Troopers experienced a busy holiday weekend, responding to thousands of calls for service, assisting motorists and arresting drivers operating under the influence. The Connecticut State Police had 5,880 calls for service, assisted 476 motorists, responded to 273 accidents with 2 involving serious injuries and 4 reported fatalities, made 36 DUI arrests, issued 518 citations for speeding and 208 seatbelt citations. Troopers issued 576 citations for hazardous moving violations (to include: unsafe lane change, following too closely, move over, etc). These stats are reflective of the time period beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, May 26, and ending at 11:59 p.m., on Monday, May 29, 2023. 2023 Memorial Day Weekend Enforcement Stats:…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Seaside Park Incident

May 29, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- At approximately 7:30pm Sunday, the Bridgeport ECC received a 911 call reporting an assault with a dangerous weapon at the Arches of Seaside Park. Bridgeport Police and AMR on-scene with a wound to the face by a sharp object. Medics treating the person and police are actively investigating the incident. No further details at this time. This news report is made possible by:

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**State Police —2023 Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Statistics – 05/28/2023**

May 29, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

The Connecticut State Police had 4,504 calls for service, assisted 366 motorists, responded to 246 accidents with 2 involving serious injuries and 3 reported fatalities, made 29 DUI arrests, issued 472 citations for speeding and 186 seatbelt citations. We issued 483 citations for hazardous moving violations (to include: unsafe lane change, following too closely, move over, etc). These are reflective of the time period beginning on Friday, May 26th at midnight and ending at 11:59 p.m., on Sunday, May 28th, 2023. 2023 Memorial Day Weekend Enforcement Stats: Calls for service: 4,504 Speeding: 472 Seatbelt violations: 186 Hazardous moving violations: 483 DUI arrests: 29 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 246 With reported injuries: 25 Serious Injuries: 2 – Middlefield, Windsor Locks Fatalities: 3…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Fire On Hancock Avenue

May 29, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Fire Official Update: On-Scene Fire Incident Command notifications indicated heavy fire third-floor. The Fire Incident Commander quickly declared a working fire and upgraded the incident to a second alarm. An evacuation tone was ordered at one point during the fire for all firefighters to evacuate the structure. The fire department was able to get the fire under control and extinguished. Red Cross is assisting nine occupants and the Fire Marshal was called on scene to investigate the cause of origin of fire. 2023-05-29@11:26am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to a fire in the 900 block of Hancock Avenue. There were no reported injuries. Special thanks to the viewer who sent it in anonymously!

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State News

State Police Weekend Stats

May 28, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

The Connecticut State Police had 1,640 calls for service, assisted 115 motorists, responded to 119 accidents with 1 involving serious injuries and 1 reported fatality, made 7 DUI arrests, issued 127 citations for speeding and 68 seatbelt citations. We issued 251 citations for hazardous moving violations (to include: unsafe lane change, following too closely, move over, etc.). These are reflective of the time period beginning at midnight and ending at 11:59 pm, on Friday, May 26th, 2023. 2023 Memorial Day Weekend Enforcement Stats: Calls for service: 1,640 Speeding: 127 Seatbelt violations: 68 Hazardous moving violations: 251 DUI arrests: 7 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 119 With reported injuries: 13 Serious Injuries: 1 Fatalities: 1 This news report is made possible by:

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