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.

GOVERNOR LAMONT NOMINATION

Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is nominating Shannon Jacovino of West Hartford serve as ombudsman for the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services. Jacovino will succeed Edward Mambruno, who recently retired from the position. In this role, Jacovino will work with individuals, families, state agencies, municipalities, state lawmakers, and other stakeholders to help resolve their challenges with the department using a person-centered approach. She will also help individuals and families find information to solve specific issues and problems they may be having and help them navigate the Department of Developmental Services system. “The position of ombudsman is incredibly important because this person serves as an independent facilitator to ensure that individuals and their families receive the support they need to…

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BRIDGEPORT POLICE MAKE ARREST IN SHOOTING AT YOUTH BASEBALL GAME AT NEWFIELD PARK

#Bridgeport CT--The Bridgeport Police Department announced today it arrested a city man they say is responsible for firing multiple gunshots at a passing car several feet away from a youth baseball game at Newfield Park in May, causing a large crowd of children and adults to run for safety. 34 year-old Julian Geter of 427 Wilmot Ave. was charged Friday, November 19th, 2021, with Reckless Endangerment the First Degree, Risk of Injury to a Minor, Criminal Possession of a Firearm and Illegal Discharge of a Weapon. Geter is a convicted felon. His bond was set at $500,000. Superior Court Judge Tracy Lee Dayton called Geter "a danger to the community" at his arraignment on Friday. The shooting occurred while a game…

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Fairfield News: Car Stolen With Child Inside

Fairfield Police UPDATE: On November 22, 2021 at approximately 6:34 PM the Fairfield Police Department received several callsreporting the theft of an occupied vehicle which had just occurred in front of 16 Handles at 1300 PostRoad in Fairfield.The initial investigation has revealed that a couple had parked their vehicle in the area of 1300 Post Roadand had left the vehicle to make a purchase at a nearby establishment. The vehicle was running andoccupied by a teenage juvenile. An unknown male subject walked up to the vehicle, opened the door andentered the vehicle. The juvenile then instinctually began to exit the vehicle as the male ordered thejuvenile out of the vehicle. The male then fled the area in the now stolen…

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Obtaining Controlled Drugs by Fraud

#Westport CT-- On April 19, 2021, Isa Hills was arrested by Westport Police detectives for Obtaining aControlled Substance by Fraud. It was alleged that Mr. Hills and an accomplice called a localpharmacy and requested that the pharmacist fill two prescriptions. Upon calling the prescribingdoctor to verify whether the prescriptions were valid it was discovered that the doctor did notprescribe the medications in question. When Mr. Hills and another party arrived to pick-up themedication they were placed under arrest.At the time of this arrest, Mr. Hills’s cellular phone was seized so that furtherinvestigation could be conducted. A search warrant was granted which allowed the detective toexamine the contents of Mr. Hill’s mobile device. During the examination of Mr. Hill’s cellphone, evidence…

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The Stratford Library will present a series of free, holiday concerts on consecutive Sunday afternoons in December live in the Library Lovell Room.  Seasonal favorites are on the menu for the series which will be held on Sundays, December 5, 12 and 19 at 2 pm.  The concerts are free and open to the public. The Bob Kolb Jazz Trio will kick-off the series on December 5.  Saxophonist Bob Kolb, pianist Dave Childs and bassist Steve Roane have extensive professional musical backgrounds playing in the tri-state area with the Trio and other musicians. At the Library concert they will be playing several favorite holiday songs with their lyrical interpretations.  The series continues on December 12 with The New England Guitar Society.  NEGS was established to create a…

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