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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 News: Birch Drive Shooting Arrest

Oct 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford CT-- On 10-08-2020 Troy Lopes age 40 of Stratford was arrested and charged for his involvementin a shooting that occurred at 90 Birch Drive on September 03, 2020. On 09-03-2020 at approximately 8:30pm Officers from the Stratford Police Department responded to 90Birch Drive to investigate a report of a shooting. Upon arrival one female gun shot victim was located.She was transported to the hospital for treatment and is in stable condition. An arrest warrant was secured for Lopes for his involvement in the shooting. Stratford Detectivesattempted to arrest Lopes but he engaged officers in a foot pursuit. Lopes was subsequently taken intocustody without further incident. A search warrant was executed at his residence and he was found to bein…

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Joint Operation…Literally

Oct 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

In May of 2017, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Bridgeport Safe Streets Task Force (BSSTF) initiated an investigation into neighborhood-based gang member Kimani Graham and his associates including Akeen Trotter, a.k.a. "Ock", aka "AK", and others yet t to be identified. This case was investigated to its conclusion culminating in the issuance of search and seizure warrants for the person of Akeen Trotter, his residence located at 100 Aldine Avenue and for the residence associated with Kimanie Graham, locate at 155 Anson Street. On October 6th, 2020, Bridgeport Police Task Force Officers assigned to the FBI Safe Streets Task Force/  CSP Gang Unit / ATF and the Bridgeport Narcotics Division, were assisted by the Department’s Emergency Services Unit (ESU)…

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Bridgeport News: Street Sweeping

Oct 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – City of Bridgeport officials remind residents that Street Sweeping has begun and requests drivers to follow alternate side of the street parking on main roads Monday through Saturday during the removal of debris and garbage by crew members in preparation for the winter season. Beginning October 13th, 2020, the Bridgeport Police Department will begin to enforce alternate side of the street parking by issuing tickets and towing cars that do not observe the parking schedule. Residents will be also be reminded in the upcoming days before enforcement by posted signs and flyers on their car windshield.   For a list of which main roads will be swept and the alternate side of the street parking schedule, click here.  During clean-up, the…

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Bridgeport News: Crash Involving City Bus

Oct 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-10-10@2:39pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Two ambulances were dispatched to a crash involving a car and city bus at Main and State Street. Multiple witnesses told me the bus allegedly ran the red light hitting the blue Honda and spinning in backwards a full three hundred and sixty degrees backward. As the witnesses pointed out the multiple cameras in the area in addition to the ones on the bus should verify this.

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Stratford News: Lighthouse Tours

Oct 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

STRATFORD- The Town of Stratford is offering a limited open house of the Stratford Point property andits lighthouse on Saturday, October 17th. A slideshow presentation will be followed by a historical guidedwalking tour, which will take place on the idyllic grounds.Stratford Point has a unique history dating back to 1781 and has been inaccessible to the general publicuntil recently. In 2019 Mayor Laura R. Hoydick struck a deal with the U.S. Coast Guard whereby theTown would have access to the lighthouse and its surrounding buildings and property. The lighthouseitself cannot be entered or viewed from the interior due to lead contamination however the keeper’scottage, former gun club and adjacent Audubon property will be included in the tour.“We are very excited…

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Westport News: Halloween

Oct 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Halloween is a special holiday for many of our children and families.  Due to COVID-19 however, Halloween in Westport will look different from prior years. I am urging residents to be considerate and judicious in how they plan to partake in seasonal activities. It is incumbent upon all of us to insure a safe Halloween and upcoming holiday season. Please follow the guidelines put forth by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regarding Halloween this year. https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Communications/Guidance/Connecticut-Halloween-Guidance Because the annual Halloween Parade and trick-or-treating in Town Hall has typically drawn increased foot traffic and crowding, the town regrets that it will not host the event this year. Instead, the Westport Parks and…

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Bridgeport Columbus Day Parade and Celebration

Oct 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Council is announcing a modified schedule for this year’s 112th Bridgeport Columbus Day Parade and Celebration consisting of 5 events. Face masks and social distancing is required and will be enforced. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 – 11:00 AMOUTDOOR ITALIAN FLAG RAISING CEREMONYCircolo Sportivo Italo Americano Club, 2500 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 – 11:00 AMTHE 112th BRIDGEPORT COLUMBUS DAY CAR AND TRUCK PARADEThe Parade will feature cars and trucks ONLY. There will be no marchers, dancers or musical groups permitted. The route will start at Wayne Street and Jewett Avenue, proceed South on Wayne Street to Madison Avenue and disperse at Micalizzi’s Italian Ices, 712 Madison Avenue. This year, on the day of…

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck

Oct 9, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: At approximately 10:10 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a telephone call regarding a Serious Crash - Vehicle vs Pedestrian - at the intersection of Park Avenue and Olive Street.  Bridgeport Police, Fire, and AMR were dispatched to the scene. A silver Volvo station wagon was traveling southbound on Park Avenue, approaching the intersection of Park Avenue & Olive Street, when it struck a 32 year old Bridgeport woman as she walked across Park Avenue and into the southbound lane. The operator of the silver Volvo has been identified as 34 year old Sheila Ortiz of Bridgeport CT. The 32 year old pedestrian went up onto the hood of the Volvo and then fell off into the…

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Hit And Run Driver Captured

Oct 9, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-10-09@3:18pm--#Fairfield CT-- #Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- Fairfield Police Sergeant Michael Paris told me that a driver wanted for a hit and run incident on Route 8 near exit was followed by a man on a motorcycle who pointed out to his car to the sergeant and he was able to apprehend the suspect on Commerce Drive near Black Rock Turnpike. The car had broken down, smoking and blocking traffic. The driver was detained for state police. Fairfield Police Department is a shining example of what a good transparent police department is all about. Letting the public know right way and not muzzling their officers.

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