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.

On September 1, 2020 Norwalk Police were called to Flax Hill Park for an armed robbery. The victim anda friend were in Flax Hill Park when they were approached by four individuals who robbed them atgunpoint. A physical altercation occurred between the victims and the suspect. During this, the victimwas struck in the head with a firearm and a chain valued at $800 was pulled off the victim’s neck. Thevictim sustained minor injuries during the incident.During the investigation Detectives identified Carlye Moss as the suspect. An arrest warrant was appliedfor and granted. On September 27, 2020 New York State Police arrested Moss after he was pulled overfor speeding in New Bedford, NY. Moss waived extradition and was transported back to…

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Stratford Pop-up Community Flu Clinics

STRATFORD, CT (October 15, 2020) — In an effort to continue encouraging residents to receive their annual flu shot, the Stratford Health Department is hosting two additional community flu clinics. The first clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 21st outside the main entrance of Bunnell High School, 1 Bulldog Blvd., from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.  The second community flu clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 28th outside the rear entrance of the Birdseye Municipal Complex from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. All ages are welcome to attend these outdoor, walk-up clinics.   “It is important, now more then ever, to receive your annual flu shot” states Bernice Bova, Public Health Nurse for the Stratford Health Department, “It’s the best way to protect…

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First Selectman Marpe Files Testimony and Motions to PURA for Public Hearing

Westport, CT - First Selectman Jim Marpe has provided testimony to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) for its Public Hearing related to the investigation of Eversource’s preparation and response to Tropical Storm Isaias. Below is the filed testimony.  The PURA hearing will take place on October 21 – October 23.  Members of the public who wish to participate in the public hearing must register via the Zoom links provided on the Notice of Hearing (see link below).  If members of the public want to weigh in prior to that in writing, they can send that comment in any time by emailing PURA.ExecutiveSecretary@ct.gov.  Remember to include the docket number 20-08-03 on the subject line. http://www.dpuc.state.ct.us/DOCKCURR.NSF/2b67041f3f12d444852569ff005bcf7c/15cb545eb47e7958852585f800699dd2?OpenDocument&Highlight=0,20-08-03 On behalf of the residents of…

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Perez Tire Not Just A Sponsor

Here is my son Alex with Benny from Perez Tire located at 72 Knowlton Street in Bridgeport. Benny walked my son through the different brands and styles of tires and helped him make an ED0UCATED decision on his purchase. There are hundreds of brands of tires with a huge variety of prices. I trust my family's safety to Benny, its not just about price!

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Ansonia News: Armed Robbery

On October 14, 2020 at 10:35 P.M., the Ansonia Police Department received a complaint of an armed robbery at the Wakelee Mart, 192 Wakelee Avenue. Two males, both armed with handguns entered the store and demanded the employee turn over all the money in the register. Several hundred dollars were taken during the robbery. During the course of the robbery, one of the suspects struck the employee in the head. The employee suffered a minor injury and declined medical attention. The suspects are described as black males both over six feet tall, one heavy set and the other had a slender build. The suspect with the slender build was wearing all black with a black face mask; the heavyset suspect…

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Bridgeport News: Fatal Crash

Police UPDATE: On October 14, 2020 at approximately 4:55 pm Bridgeport Patrol Officers, Bridgeport Firefighters and American Medical Response (AMR) responded to the scene of a fatal crash at the intersection of Park Avenue and Thorme Street. This was a two car motor vehicle crash involving a dark blue 2008 Acura TI bearing CT registration AU72393 operated by Rolando Solano DOB 09/12/2001 of Bridgeport CT and a white 2015 Lexus ES 350 bearing CT registration AERO-5 operated by Luis Kugell DOB 05/09/1939 of Prospect CT. The white Lexus was traveling southbound on Park Avenue and had stopped for the red light at Park Avenue and Thorme Street. After the light had changed the white Lexus proceeded to turn left from…

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I-95 Still Backed Up

#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- Traffic remains backed up on I-95 in Stratford in both directions after this morning's crash and truck fire. Only one lane is getting by northbound and southbound is backed up mainly from rubbernecking. #Stratford CT--At approx. 6.37 am, The Stratford Fire Dept. was dispatched onto I95 North at exit 32,for a motor vehicle accident involving two tractor-trailers with one tractor on fire.Engines 1, 2, 3, Tac5, Truck 1, Hazmat and Car 3 responded to the Incident. Uponarrival, one tractor-trailer was in the breakdown lane with a ruptured saddle tank leakingdiesel fuel, approx. 75yards away the second tractor-trailer transporting beer had its cabfully involved in fire.Stratford fire crews stretched 2 hose lines and set up a water supply.…

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