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.

Midnight burglar

The Fairfield Police Department is investigating a nighttime burglary that occurred in the Southport section of town on 6/27/2013, at approximately 2:40am. The suspect entered the home and stole cash and jewelry from the kitchen area, while the residents slept. Video revealed suspect was tall, heavy set male, with dark hair and a beard & mustache. He appeared to be wearing sweatpants, a long sleeve sweatshirt, and some sort of hat, or stocking on his head. He was also barefoot. Please review the video and contact Detective Alex Fucci at 203-254-4840 or afucci@town.fairfield.ct.us if you recognize the suspect. Ref: 13-20062. Anonymous Text a Tip: Send text to 274637. Begin your text message with "FPD" then type your tip. http://youtu.be/5DabfbUmSWI

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Man Charged in Weekend Attack

(Bridgeport, CT – July 31, 2013) – A 28-year-old man faces charges in connection with an incident in which he beat a man he knew over a dispute. Travis Williams, of Hewitt Street, faces charges of home invasion, second-degree assault, first-degree burglary and third-degree robbery. On Tuesday, Officers Anthony Caiazzo and Keith Hanson spoke to a concerned citizen who had information about an assault that happened over the weekend on Noble Avenue. Based on what they learned and a description provided, police went to Noble Avenue looking for the suspect, identified as Williams. They were told he had just walked to a nearby store. Police soon located him and took him into custody without incident. The attack occurred on July…

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