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: Arrest Made In Aggravated Assault with a Firearm

Feb 23, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport Police said this morning members of the U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force located & arrested 28-year-old Christian Xavier Lopez-Rivera of Bridgeport CT for his involvement in the January 1, 2023, shooting that took place outside Club Azul (922 Madison Ave). As a result of the investigation conducted by Detective Jose Bahr, the BPD Detective Bureau was able to secure an arrest warrant for Lopez-Rivera charging him with Assault in the 1st Degree, Assault in the 2nd Degree with a Firearm, Reckless Endangerment in the 1st Degree, Carrying a Pistol without a Permit, and Illegal Discharge of a Firearm. Bond is set at $500,000. Lopez-Rivera is scheduled to be arraigned later today.

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Stratford

State PD Investigate Alleged Threats at Stratford School for Aviation

Feb 22, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

On 02/17/2023 at approximately 5:52 PM, two individuals arrived at Troop G, asking to speak with a trooper regarding a student at the Stratford School for Aviation who had allegedly made threatening comments at the school. A witness explained to the investigating trooper that in December of 2022, a male student, identified as Joseph Cyr, DOB 05/22/2001, was allegedly heard saying that he was going to "shoot up graduation." The witness added that on 02/16/2023, Cyr also allegedly made comments to his classmates implying that if he were to be “kicked out” of school, he would turn the airport into a "crater" and that he knew where some of the classmates lived. According to the witness, they had advised school…

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State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES FORGE ESTABLISHES OPERATIONS IN CONNECTICUT, OFFERING FREE SUPPORT TO LOCAL STARTUPS

Feb 22, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that FORGE – a nonprofit organization that connects startups creating physical products with the product development, manufacturing, and supply chain resources they need to grow and succeed – is establishing operations in Connecticut and will begin providing its services – free of charge – to local startups. The staff at FORGE are experts in helping innovators navigate the journey from physical prototype to commercialization. They do this by connecting startups with experienced product experts, manufacturers, engineers, and the local supply chains to drive business relationships. Since its founding in 2015, the organization has operated in Massachusetts, where it has supported hundreds of creators of physical products, leading to the creation of more than 5,000…

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State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT PROPOSES LEGISLATION TO REDUCE HEALTH CARE COSTS

Feb 22, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today held a news conference in New Britain to announced that he has submitted multi-pronged legislative proposals to the General Assembly that focus on reducing health care costs for Connecticut residents, with a particular emphasis on enhancing competition, eliminating unnecessary charges, reducing rising prices, and increasing affordability for residents and employers. The legislation is House Bill 6669, An Act Protecting Patients and Prohibiting Unnecessary Health Care Costs, and Senate Bill 983, An Act Limiting Anticompetitive Health Care Practices. “Gallup recently reported that record-high numbers of Americans are putting off care due to costs,” Governor Lamont said. “Approximately 38% of Americans put off care in 2022, the highest percentage Gallup has ever seen in its…

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Valley

Ansonia Man Arrested on Unlawful Restraint, Prostitution Charges

Feb 21, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Shelton CT--On 2-21-23, Shelton Police arrested 28-year-old, Daqwon Graham, of Ansonia and charged him with unlawful restraint 2nd degree, threatening 2nd degree, and promoting prostitution 3rd degree. The arrest stems from a complaint Shelton Police Department received on 02/21/2023 at approximately 2:00 AM, where a female victim was reportedly taken from a New London Hotel against her will and was now at a Shelton Hotel located on Bridgeport Ave. Patrol Officers responded to the Hotel on Bridgeport Ave. and spotted the victim and Graham walking towards the rear exit. Officers identified the victim and Graham. The victim reported to Officers that she was brought from New London against her will to the Shelton Hotel. The victim reported to police that…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: 2nd Robbery Arrest Made

Feb 21, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau's Robbery Squad (under the supervision of Sergeant Pasquale Feola) has been actively working in conjunction with the officers assigned to the State Violent Crime Task Force (under the supervision of Connecticut State Police Sergeant John List). Today, February 20, 2023, the second Sergio's Pizza robbery suspect, 50-year-old David L. Dagley, of Bridgeport CT, was taken into custody by members of the State Violent Crime Task Force. His arrest was related to the numerous outstanding Violation of Probation arrest warrants he had from various surrounding agencies. An arrest warrant was also secured today for Dagley's involvement in the Sergio'a Pizza robbery. He is charged with Robbery in the 1st Degree. Bond is set at $300,000.…

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