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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Stratford

Here’s That Man With A Gun Incident in Stratford I Reported As It Happened>’

Apr 30, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford CT--On April 29, 2023, at approximately 1:30 PM, officers from the Stratford Police Department responded to Esporta Fitness at 411 Barnum Avenue Cutoff for a disturbance. During the incident, Emmanuel Rivera, age 21, of Bridgeport, threatened others in the gym with a firearm. Rivera was immediately taken into custody as he tried to leave the area. A second individual, Khyree Brown, age 21, also from Bridgeport, took the firearm and fled the scene as officers arrived. Brown was later apprehended at the Reybestos Property adjacent to Frog Pond Lane. The firearm was found on the property where Brown was arrested. It was a Glock pistol with the serial numbers removed. Rivera was charged with Carrying a Pistol without a…

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CTDOT Joins National Call to Action to Reduce Roadway Fatalities

Apr 30, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has joined dozens of organizations and businesses around the country as an “Ally in Action” with a public commitment to reverse the roadway crisis facing the state. Last year, more than 380 people were killed on Connecticut roads—the highest number in three decades. So far in 2023, more than 80 people have been killed. As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Roadway Safety Strategy, CTDOT is one of 80 groups that are committed to taking action to reduce serious injuries and deaths on roadways. Joining CTDOT in this commitment are health and safety advocates, private sector businesses, municipal and law enforcement organizations, and more. “CTDOT is and will always be committed…

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Milford

Milford News: Violation Of Restraining Order

Apr 30, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Milford CT--On April 26, 2023, police officers were called to a residence on Jepson Drive in response to a dispute. When they arrived, they found two people outside the house. After conducting an investigation, it was determined that one of the individuals, Charles Pritchard, had violated a restraining order. As a result, Pritchard was arrested and charged with the offense. He was given a bond of $2,500. This press release was made possible by:

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Stratford

Stratford News: Man With A Gun

Apr 29, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-04-29@1:49pm--#Stratford CT-- #mta-- MTA police are looking for a man with a gun on the train track behind Home Depot on 350 Barnum Avenue. He has been spotted a number of times this afternoon but they haven't been able to apprehend him according to radio reports. Last seen at East Main and Frog Pond and now reported to be in custody. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Person Shot During Robbery

Apr 29, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--On April 29, 2023, at approximately 5:55 am a 54-year-old Bridgeport man presented at an area hospital suffering from a single gunshot wound to the stomach. The victim states he out walking early this morning on Atlantic Street near its intersection with Waldemere Avenue when he was approached by an unidentified male. The unidentified male demanded money, shot the victim, and immediately fled the area on foot in an unknown direction. Nothing was taken. The victim returned to his car, that was parked close by, and drove himself to the hospital. The victim’s injury is reported to be non-life-threatening. He is listed in stable condition. Their last ShotSpotter activation in the City of Bridgeport was this morning at 12:55…

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State News

LEGISLATION OPENING THE COURTHOUSE DOORS

Apr 29, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

TO CONSUMERS, WORKERS [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA) led a group of 37 senators, including U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), and more than 80 members of the House of Representatives in introducing legislation to stop the use of unfair forced arbitration clauses, which are widely used to limit Americans’ access to justice. The FAIR (Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal) Act would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in consumer, antitrust, employment, and civil rights cases, and would allow consumers and workers to freely choose arbitration after a dispute occurs. “Forced arbitration is unfair and un-American. Workers forced into a rigged arbitration system have lost one of the most powerful tools they have to hold…

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State News

TONG CALLS ON PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO REJECT “BLOATED, UNSUPPORTED” RATE HIKE

Apr 28, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today called on the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to reject a “bloated, unsupported” $130.7 million rate hike sought by United Illuminating, and to further impose a $2 million annual penalty for the company’s ongoing failure to remediate the former English Station power plant in New Haven. United Illuminating is requesting to raise electric rates by as much as 8 percent over three years, increasing its revenues by $91.1 million in the first year alone, followed by an additional $20.1 million in the second year, and yet another $19.5 million in the third year.  New rates would take effect after September 2023. Attorney General Tong’s brief identifies numerous areas where the utility is seeking to…

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