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.

Westport News: Assault

#Westport CT--On April 23, 2022, Westport Police officers responded to a construction site on Saugatuck Avenue on a report that a male had fallen from a roof. Upon arrival, it was determined that the victim had not fallen, and that the injury was the result of an assault committed by a coworker. The coworker, identified as Michael Gomes-Liandro, allegedly struck the victim in the arm with a metal pipe. Mr. Gomes-Liandro left the scene prior to the officers’ arrival. He was quickly located at the Saugatuck Train Station and was reportedly positively identified as the person who committed the assault. Mr. Gomes-Liandro was arrested and charged with Assault in the Second Degree. He wasreleased after posting a $75,000.00 bond and…

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Risk of Injury to a Child

#Westport CT--- On January 27, 2022, the Westport Police Department’s Detective Bureau received areport that a Bedford Middle School teacher possibly touched a student inappropriately. The teacher was identified as Arthur Ellis. The complainant stated that she had Mr. Ellis for a class, and it was alleged that the inappropriate touching occurred this past December during class time. The detective assigned to this case conducted an extensive investigation and based on the results a warrant for Mr. Ellis’s arrest was completed and signed by a Superior Court Judge. On the afternoon of April 27, 2022, Mr. Ellis turned himself in at the Westport PoliceDepartment. Per the warrant, he was charged with Sexual Assault in the Fourth Degree and Risk of…

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Mayor Laura R. Hoydick Announces Annual Veterans Breakfast

Mayor Laura R. Hoydick has announced that the Town of Stratford will host this year’s Veterans Breakfast on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. The annual event, which has provided breakfast for more than 1,000 veterans since 2012, is scheduled to start at 9 a.m., and will be held at Vazzano’s Four Seasons in Stratford. There is no charge for veterans or their guest, who will receive a full traditional breakfast. The Stratford Veterans Museum will be scanning pictures of veterans, preferably in uniform, to display at the museum. Veterans are encouraged to bring a photo. All photos will be returned. The deadline to register is Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Veterans and non-veterans who are interested in attending may register by calling…

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Bridgeport News: Police Investigate Homicide #5

Police UPDATE: The homicide victim from Newfield Avenue has been identified as 35 year old Michael John Bernardo III.  Michael had ties to the local area as well as in Port Saint Lucie Florida.   The Bridgeport Police Department offers its condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Michael Bernardo. #Bridgeport CT-- On April 28, 2022, at approximately 12:20 pm, Bridgeport Police responded to 239 Newfield Avenue on the report of a disturbance inside the Garcia Mini Market. Upon arrival Officers found the establishment was locked with no answer at the door. A second call was received at approximately 1:05 pm with reports of a possible robbery and a party shot inside the establishment. Upon 2nd arrival officers entered…

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#Bridgeport CT--Today, UI/SCG (AVANGRID) presented a check of $50,000 to the Center for Family Justice. In an average year, Safe House provides nearly 5,000 bed-nights of shelter to adults and children fleeing from domestic violence at home. But since the pandemic, they have been operating beyond full capacity, In fact, the overflow strain has required a 4,300% increase in hotel bed-nights provided vs. the same period last year!

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