Author: 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.

Man Flees After Police Find Drugs in Car

(Bridgeport, CT – March 27, 2013) – A city man was jailed on $50,000 bond after a motor vehicle stop netted narcotics.

Officers Angel Vazquez and Keith Hanson were patrolling in the Safe School Corridor near Bassick High School Tuesday when they were alerted by Officer Adam Roscoe, who is assigned to the DEA Task Force, about a vehicle that made a suspiciously brief stop at a house on Sherwood Avenue. Police had information about heroin being sold out of the location.

Vazquez and Hanson spotted the Infiniti coupe and conducted a motor vehicle stop. Rose Shea, 25, of East Haven was driving. Asa Fleming, 26, of Bridgeport, was the passenger. The officers received permission to search the car and located 157 wax paper folds containing a white powdery substance that tested positive for opium.

As officers retrieved the drugs, Fleming took off running. After a short pursuit, he was apprehended on Park Street. Fleming was charged with possession of narcotics, possession with intent to sell and interfering with police.

Shea was charged with motor vehicle and narcotics charges. She was released on a promise to appear in court.

Subsequently, authorities conducted a second motor vehicle stop of residents of 137 Sherwood Ave. and got permission to search the home.

Police found a grinder and scale, both covered with white powdery residue, and other drug paraphernalia.

Cole Hernandez, 25, of that address, was arrested for possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. His bond was set at $1,000.

Accident I-95 north Stratford

12:12pm–#Stratford CT–A car accident I-95 northbound at exit 31 is slowing traffic.

Manager bit on the ear by customer

11:09pm–#Bridgeport CT–The manager at the Subway at downtown Subway at 984 Main St was bit on ear before by a black male in tan pants a black hat and a jacket with dinosaurs and teddy bears on it. He then went next door to the Dunkin’ Donuts where he threatened to shoot people although a weapon was not displayed. Police caught up with him at the train station on Water Street. Ya can’t make this stuff up!

Microwave oven fire

5:33pm–#Bridgeport CT– Reported microwave oven on fire at 60 Melbourne Street. Firefighters on the way.

Uh oh better call Marsillio’s on Black Rock Turnpike! They beat the big box stores in pricing and exceeds in service!

Thrill found on Blueberry Hill then OD’d

4:43pm–#Weston CT–Report of an alleged overdosed woman on Blueberry Hill. Police on scene EMS on the way.

Bus Accident, Children involved.

2:43PM–#Bridgeport CT– Report of an accident involving a bus with children on board on Main Street and Charles Street. No reported injuries.

Afternoon Delight

12:50pm–#Stratford CT–Police called for a black Toyota on Dorne Drive for a male and a female doing “lewd acts”. Sorry, no video…….

Man McAngry he couldn’t have it his way at McDonald’s

On March 26, 2013 at 9:47 pm, ECC received a 911 call requesting Fairfield Police to respond to a man who is out of control at the drive up window at McDonald’s, 1835 Black Rock Tpke. As officers were en route, ECC received information that the man had fled in a white BMW.

Geoffrey E. Weglarz (DOB 05/11/57) of 948 Fairfield Woods Road in Fairfield was arrested and charged with Breach of Peace (53a-181) after he became enraged at the drive thru staff at McDonald’s, 1835 Black Rock Tpk, because his sandwich wasn’t made properly.

Weglarz placed an order at the drive up window, he then drove away returning a short time later and was banging on the front door which was locked. The employee told him he could not enter the restaurant. Weglarz walked back to the drive through window screamed and swore at the pregnant female manager and then threw the bag of food through the drive up window, striking the manager in her chest. Weglarz continued to yell and bang on the drive up windows until the manager yelled to her staff to call the police and then Weglarz fled the scene in his vehicle.

The employees were able to obtain the registration plate and officers located Weglarz at his home. He was immediately belligerent to officers and was taken into custody. Weglarz was found to have a loaded Glock pistol in his waistband. Weglarz was able to produce a valid CT Pistol Permit for the gun.

Weglarz was transported to headquarters and processed, upon his release Officers returned to the home and seized additional weapons and ammo. Weglarz pistol permit was seized and will be sent to CT Firearms Review Board.

Weglarz was released on a written promise to appear in court on April 9^th, 2013.

AT&T Wireless store robbed

#Bridgeport CT–Police are looking for 2 males in a Buick Regency, the passenger side has rust and no hubcaps. wanted in the robbery of the AT&T Wireless Store at 4173 Main Street. No word on what was taken or if a weapon was used. I will pass along updates as I get them.

Purse snatching in front of church

9:01pm–#Bridgeport– A purse snatching by force occurred in front of church at 849 State Street by three kids, one on a bicycle. They netted a purse, a debit card and $20. The fled on Seeley Street towards Fairfield Ave.