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 Norwalk

Norwalk News: Human Trafficking Arrests

Dec 27, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT--In January of 2021, the Department of Children and Families received an anonymous tip regarding the sex trafficking of juveniles in Norwalk. The Department of Children and Families notified the Special Victims Unit of the Norwalk Police Department and an investigation was launched by Detective Patrick English. After a lengthy and complex investigation, Detective English identified multiple victims and the two suspects, Teresa Martinez and Eugene Luini. On December 26, 2022, members of the Special Victims Unit arrested Martinez in the City of Bridgeport and Luini in the Town of Fairfield. Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to contact the Norwalk Police Department Special Victims Unit at 203-854-3043 or Sergeant David Orr at 203-854-3008. Anonymous tips can…

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Fairfield

Stabbing On I-95 Rest Area In Fairfield

Dec 27, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-12-26 @ 10:35pm--#Fairfield CT-- A man and woman parked at the northbound rest stop and Fairfield.  They went into the convenience store where according to witnesses were arguing very loudly.  They were asked to leave the store when the woman allegedly stabbed the man a number of times.  State police were first on the scene and the witnesses said state police applied a tourniquet to the leg and arm to stop the bleeding and possibly saved the man's life.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5jaTb1RJpk

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Risk Of Injury To A Minor

Dec 26, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

#BridgeportCT--On December 26, 2022, at approximately 9:10 am Bridgeport Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Sherwood Avenue on the report of a kidnapping.  The victim, a 14-year-old child, reported that two women sitting on a bench near the intersection of Wood Avenue & Olive Street attempted to kidnap him.  Video surveillance in that area showed suspicious criminal activity.  The video surveillance did not indicate an attempted kidnapping.  The Detective Bureau has taken over the investigation and view the suspects behavior to be consistent with felony Risk of Injury to a Minor.  Anyone with information about this crime is requested to contact the case officer, Detective David Garcia, at 203-581-5233.  Citizens can also utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.

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State News

DECLARATION ENABLING CRUCIAL FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR FOOD AND HOUSING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC TO CONTINUE FOR SEVERAL MORE MONTHS

Dec 26, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has renewed a declaration that will enable Connecticut to continue receiving federal support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This federal support provides funds for supplemental food benefits for households in need and non-congregate housing for individuals experiencing homelessness and survivors of domestic violence. The declaration will continue through June 28, 2023, or until the federal public health emergency ends, whichever is earlier. This declaration is an extension of the one he issued in June, which is set to expire on December 28, 2022. The governor reiterated, as he did in June, that he will not issue any emergency executive orders under this declaration. The purpose of the declaration is to ensure that…

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State News

Additional Heating Assistance Available

Dec 25, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) will allow all participating households that heat with deliverable fuels such as home heating oil to receive an additional crisis assistance benefit worth $430 this winter season, above the amount they were already able to receive. Earlier today, Congress approved the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which includes an additional $1 billion for the national Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that will provide Connecticut with an estimated $20 million in additional funding for CEAP. This press release was made possible by: CEAP is administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) in partnership with the state’s community action agencies and is normally funded entirely through…

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