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.
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Stratford High School Threat

Dec 7, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford Police Press Release: On 12/05/2021 the Stratford Police received a call from concerned students and parents concerning apossible threat to Stratford High School. The threats were received via an online chat group and thesender threated to bring a weapon to the school.Stratford Police investigators were able to trace the threats to a juvenile male who resides in FairviewNew Jersey. A joint investigation between this agency and the Fairview Police Department and FBIresulted in the juvenile being located by the Fairview PD. The juvenile was interviewed and subsequentlycharged with making terroristic threats in New Jersey. There are no further charges pending at this time.Extra security measures were in place at Stratford high School following the incident. This press release was…

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Bridgeport News: Body Found In Car

Dec 7, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-12-06@10:16pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Last night I began receiving a number of messages of a body being found on Kossuth Street across from Washington Park. Police said: "reported by 3rd party caller as a male in vehicle possibly sleeping. Officers responded but did not mention how party passed away. Waiting on finalized report". Calls like this are usually overdoses which I don't normally report on. They happen in EVERY town and sadly too frequently. However, if the call becomes criminal I will report on it. This news report is made possible by:

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Stratford News: Grant award will fund a hearing impaired smoke alarm

Dec 7, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Fire Prevention & Safety GrantThe Stratford Fire Marshal’s Office is proud to announce winning approval for a 2020Fire Prevention and Safety Grant of $60,891.43 from FEMA and the Department ofHomeland Security. The Fire Prevention and Safety Grant award will fund a Hearing impaired smoke alarmprogram for the citizens of Stratford. The Flash, Shake and Awake program will allow the Fire Marshal office to installspecial bed shaker smoke alarm devices specifically designed to wake and alert deaf andhearing impaired individuals of smoke and fire inside the home.Residents of Stratford should contact the Stratford Fire Marshal’s Office 203-385-4073for information. This press release was made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/

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Bridgeport News: Crash Sends 1 Car Into Home

Dec 7, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: BRIDGEPORT- On Monday December 6, 2021 at 2008hrs Bridgeport Police were patrolling the area of Park Avenue and Olive Street when they came upon a multiple vehicle MVA with one of the vehicles into a structure in the 1300th block of Park Ave. Officers immediately rendered aid to the operators of the vehicle as BFD and AMR were enroute to the scene. Both operators were transported to the hospital by AMR for their various non-life threatening injuries. After interviewing both operators, witnesses and reviewing video surveillance in the area, BPD has charged Brian Jones of Bridgeport with CGS 14-301 Failure to obey stop sign; CGS 14-245 Failure to grant right of way at an intersection; CGS 14-12(a) Operating an…

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Orange News: 6,400 Gallons Of Dirty Water Down A Town Strom Drain

Dec 6, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-12-06@12:22am--#Orange CT-- #cttraffic-- A tractor trailer carrying dirty water from a landfill in Rochester, New Hampshire rolled over on I-95 southbound at exit 41 (no traffic cameras there). According to radio reports dirty water from a landfill the was in the tractor trailer now emptying in a sewer drain. Officials from Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has been requested to the scene. This news report is made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/new-vehicles/

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Norwalk News: Vaping Products Sicken Students

Dec 5, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT---On December 3, 2021 at approximately 12:08 p.m., Norwalk Police Officers were dispatched to Brien McMahon High School on the report of a student requiring emergency medical attention. Officers on scene determined that more than one student had used a tainted vaping product, and that those students immediately became very ill, requiring medical treatment. The investigation has led to evidence, which is now being examined, and to witnesses, that are working with officers. We intend to quickly bring a successful close to this case. The individuals affected by the product were transported to Norwalk Hospital and are recovering. We ask parents to be aware of the dangers of vaping products, and to discuss these dangers with their children. Our…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES FIRST CONFIRMED COVID-19 OMICRON VARIANT CASE IN CONNECTICUT

Dec 4, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES FIRST CONFIRMED COVID-19 OMICRON VARIANT CASE IN CONNECTICUT Connecticut Department of Public Health Opens Mobile Booster Clinics Across the State (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the first confirmed case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in Connecticut. Sequencing performed at the Connecticut State Public Health Laboratory confirmed the presence of the variant. The case involves a man in his 60s from Hartford County who developed mild symptoms on November 27. An at-home COVID-19 test was positive on November 29 and a subsequent molecular test was positive on December 1. A family member traveled to New York City between November 17 and November 22 to attend the Anime NYC 2021 convention at the Javits Center. That…

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Bridgeport Police Investigate 20th Homicide–ARREST MADE

Dec 4, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: Early this morning Miguel Rojas (DOB: 4/16/93 of Hallett St) surrendered to police to face charges in connection to Friday night’s homicide of Jalen Parilla. Rojas is charged with Murder, Use of a Firearm in an A,B,C Felony, Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit, and Risk of Injury to a Child. His bond was set at $1,000,000. He will be arraigned this morning in court. #Bridgeport CT--Last night, at 9:20 p.m., officers responded to a call of shots fired at West Avenue and West Liberty Street. When they arrived, they found the victim, Jalen Parilla (DOB: 9/5/84 of Jesse Avenue, Stratford), who had sustained at least one gunshot wound. Parilla was taken to Saint Vincent’s Hospital where he…

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