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.
Valley

Ansonia News: Homicde Arrest

Sep 8, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Ansonia News: Homicide Arrest, 2022, the Ansonia Police Department arrested Andrew Spino, age 34, for his involvement in the 2011 homicide of Isaia Hernandez in the parking lot of the Xtra Mart on Wakelee Avenue in Ansonia. Spino was extradited from Hawaii, where he was in jail on unrelated charges, back to Connecticut with the assistance of the United States Marshal Service. Spino’s arrest is the third arrest in the case, Elijah Stanford and Luis Marquez were both arrested in March and May of 2021. This is expected to be the last arrest in the investigation#Ansonia CT--On September 7, 2022, the Ansonia Police Department arrested Andrew Spino, age 34, for his involvement in the 2011 homicide of Isaia Hernandez in…

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Westport

APPLICATION OF AQUARION WATER COMPANY TO AMEND RATE SCHEDULE

Sep 8, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT – Westport Officials have been notified that Aquarion Water Company recently-filed a rate case before the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA).  The proceeding, PURA Docket No. 22-07-01, Application of Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut to Amend its Rate Schedule, was initiated on July 1, 2022 when Aquarion Water filed a Notice of Intent, and continues with the receipt of the company’s formal application, which was filed on August 29, 2022.  A regulated utility may recover costs incurred to provide safe, reliable service plus a reasonable rate of return. Such utilities may file an application with PURA with proposed amended distribution rates, which initiates a rate case.  PURA has 200 days to complete a water utility rate case, whereby the final step includes a decision that will be…

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Westport

WESTPORT POLICE ARREST TWO AFTER CAR STOP/FOOT PURSUIT WESTPORT POLICE ARREST TWO AFTER CAR STOP/FOOT PURSUIT

Sep 7, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-09-07@9:40am-- #Westport, CT-- 9/7/2022) An officer conducting traffic enforcement on the Sherwood Island Connector pulled a car over for a motor vehicle violation. Upon approaching the car, the officer saw that there were four men inside. As the driver was retrieving paperwork from the glove compartment, the officer observed a plastic bag that contained several red capsules. He knew that capsules of that type are typically used to package crack cocaine. At this point, the officer called for additional units to assist him with this investigation. Seconds later, the person sitting in the front passenger seat ran from the vehicle and fled into the woods adjacent to the commuter parking lot. The officer chased the individual and saw him discarding…

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Small Business Shout Out

Condori’s Bakery

Sep 7, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

I've driven by Condori's Bakery at 1219 E Main Street in Bridgeport dozens of times. When I was down the street for a news story back in July I stopped by and met the owner who gave me a quick tour of the bakery. A write up will do it no justice, watch the video or better yet see their creativity on their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/condorisbakery or call them at 203-296-9311.

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Porch Fire

Sep 6, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-09-06@10:04pm---#Bridgeport firefighters were called to a porch fire in the 900 block of Howard Avenue. Everyone made it out safely and firefighters quickly extinguished the fire on the 2nd floor. The resident credits a neighbor for alerting them to the smoke. The fire marshal will investigate the cause of the fire. https://youtu.be/aJQXzX9Ya_I

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Need Your Help

Sep 6, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- On June 25, 2022, at approximately 2223 hours, a Black 2010 Audi A6, bearing New Jersey temporary registration X420054 was involved in a serious motor vehicle collision, at the intersection of East Main Street and Berkshire Avenue. The vehicle fled the scene of this serious motor vehicle collision.The Bridgeport Police Traffic Division is seeking information from anyone that witnessed the collision or has information on the operator/owner of the vehicle. Anyone with information please contact Crash Investigator Officer Judson Brown at 475-319-0178 (judson.brown@bridgeportct.gov) or call the Bridgeport Police TipsLine at 203-576-TIPS.

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State News

Labor Day Weekend Stats

Sep 6, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022 State Police Labor Day Weekend Enforcement Stats (12:00 am on Friday, September 2, 2022 to 11:59 pm on Monday, September 5, 2022) across the state: Calls for service: 6,153Motorist Assists: 497Speeding: 377Total traffic violations: 819 (to include: seatbelt, unsafe lane change, following too closely, move over, distracted driving, etc)DUI arrests: 30 (11 accident, 19 onsite)Motor vehicle accidents: 345With serious injury: 2 (Trumbull, New Britain)Fatalities: 0This press release was made possible by:

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