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.

ATTORNEY GENERAL URGES FTC TO STRENGTHEN CAR RULES TO PREVENT CONSUMER HARM, MISREPRESENTATIONS

Automobile issues regularly top consumer complaints for AG offices (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general calling on the Federal Trade Commission to adopt and strengthen guidance on automobile sales. The comment letter supports the FTC’s proposed updates to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Trade Regulation Rule related to the sale, financing, and leasing of motor vehicles by motor vehicle dealers, while proposing several suggestions to further strengthen the rule. The proposed Rule, published in the Federal Register on July 13, would provide a critical tool to address misrepresentations and prevent consumer harm. “No one likes surprise fees and unexpected add-ons when purchasing a car. Last year alone, our office received more than 500 car-related complaints.…

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NO Active Shooter At Mall

Trumbull Police UPDATE: On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the Trumbull Police were called to the WestfieldTrumbull Mall to investigate several reports of an armed robbery involving a firearm.Responding officers were able to locate and identify the men that were involved, andrecover a firearm that was discarded nearby. Pedro Diamond, age 22, of Merrimac DriveTrumbull, Chase Dralle, age 19, of Johnson Street Trumbull, Jeremy Romero, age 23, ofGreenwich Avenue Stamford, Tremayne Ferguson, age 21, of Sanford Street WestHaven, Isaiah Johnson, age 22, of Oak Lane Trumbull, and Derrick Rivera, age 18, ofAlsace Street Bridgeport were all arrested for their involvement in this incident. Shortly before 4 p.m., several Trumbull police officers responded to the mall and learnedthat a group of men…

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Milford News: Woman Faces Multiple Charges

On September 18, 2022, Stephanie Meckley hopped over the barrier to enter Stonebridge after being asked to leave and wait in line by staff. She assaulted 3 security members before she could be escorted out. Officers responded and she failed to submit to their commands. She became combative with officers, spitting at them and she then bit an officer as they were attempting to take her into custody. She also later spit and bit another officer while in custody. The officers sustained minor injuries. She was charged accordingly. She was charged with: Assault of a Police Officer, Criminal Trespass, 1st Degree Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree, Assault, and 3rd Degree Interfering with an Officer Her bond was set at $50,000. This…

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Stamford News: Person Shot

2022-09-19@9:45pm--#Stamford CT-- Report of a person shot in the leg on Woodland Avenue. First responders on the way. This is our first post for STAMFORD. Download Our FREE App See ALL our posts not just what FacebookAvailable on Apple and AndroidSearch: Doing It LocalGet push alerts for important breaking news!! This news report is made possible by:

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