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 News: Person Shot

#Bridgeport CT--Thursday, December 8, 2022, at approximately 11:30 pm Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Tremont Avenue on a report of shots fired outside of this location. Citizens in the area describe hearing a dispute followed by 4-5 gunshots. Officers arrived on scene and discovered a crime scene in the roadway along Tremont Avenue. The crime scene was secured and area hospitals were canvassed for a victim. The initial search for a victim yielded negative results. Items were collected from the crime scene and submitted as evidence into the police property room. This news report is made possible by: Shortly after midnight, Officers located a victim being treated at an area hospital for injuries to the arm and…

Read More

Domestic Violence – Assault

#Milford CT--On December 7, 2022, officers responded to an assault at Mobil on the Run. The victim stated that they were driving with Adrian Belle when they began arguing. Belle, 46 of New Haven began to strike the victim with his hands. They exited the vehicle and Belle continued to strike them and pulled their hand extensions out. The victim was knocked to the ground and Belle continued to assault them. The victim ran away and was met by officers. Belle was found at the gas station. Through their investigation, officers found that there was an active protective order against Belle. He was taken into custody and charged accordingly#Milford CT--On December 7, 2022, officers responded to an assault at Mobil…

Read More

Firgelski

LEGISLATION TO BAN PRIVATE OWNERSHIP OF BIG CATS

The Big Cat Public Safety Act was approved by the House earlier this year and now heads to President Biden’s desk for signature [WASHINGTON, D.C] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Susan Collins (R-ME) issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act, bipartisan legislation prohibiting the ownership of big cats like lions and tigers and outlaws public contact with cubs. The House passed the legislation earlier this year and it now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature.  “The Big Cat Public Safety Act will end the horrific exploitation of big cats and bolster public safety,” said Blumenthal. “These beautiful but powerful predators deserve to live in the wild, not be kept in captivity for people’s entertainment—even…

Read More

Norwalk News: Kitchen Fire

#Norwalk CT- #ctfire-- Norwalk Fire responded to a kitchen fire on 152 Westport ave. The call came in at 1222 pm. This was a five story elderly housing unit. One occupant was able to safely evacuate her apartment with no injuries. There was fire & smoke damage to the apartment and water damage to the floors below. The apartment was posted unfit for occupancy, displacing one. No other injuries were reported, and the fire is under investigation Our Sponsor can make this Like It Never Even Happened!

Read More

Stratford Health Department Maintains National Accreditation Status through the Public Health Accreditation Board  

Maintaining Accreditation through PHAB Ensures the Stratford Health Department’s Capacity to Continue to Evolve, Improve and Advance   Stratford, CT (Wednesday, December, 7th, 2022) — The Stratford Health Department today announced it has successfully completed a review process to maintain national accreditation status through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB).  “We are so pleased to again be acknowledged by PHAB and hope this announcement of our reaccreditation, coming on the heels of the ever-evolving public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, will reassure our community, our partner organizations, our funders and our elected officials that the services we provide are as responsive as possible to the needs of our community” said Andrea Boissevain, the Health Director for the town of Stratford.     The nonprofit…

Read More

Milford News: Disorderly Conduct

#Milford CT-- On December 7, 2022, officers responded to a Village Road residence for a report of a domestic violence incident. The victim stated that they got into a verbal argument with Phillip Micalizzi. While they were arguing, he got up from his chair. Micalizzi grabbed them by the hips and pushed them, causing them to fall to the ground and hit their head. He was charged accordingly and released on a promise to appear in court. This news report is made possible by:

Read More