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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.
Bridgeport Stratford

Guns And Ammo Confiscated

Oct 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

On October 6th, 2020 Bridgeport Task Force Officers assigned to the CSP Gang Unit / FBI Safe Streets, ATF and Stratford Police Narcotics Unit worked a joint operation.  The target of the operation was a Kevin Lopez, Aka “Cano” who was residing and running his illegal operation out of 179 Columbus Avenue in Stratford, CT.  Task Force Officers obtained a Search and Seizure Warrant for the residence.  Working jointly, Officers were able to detain both Kevin Lopez and his girlfriend, Stephanie Gonzalez.  Both Lopez and Gonzalez have a minor juvenile child together. During the execution of the search warrant, Officers located within the residence of 179 Columbus Avenue: four (4) illegal firearms, one of the four having an obliterated serial…

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Bridgeport

Covid Testing

Oct 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--Health Director Morrissey reminding residents to “GetTestedBPT,” a prevention campaign designed to encourage residents to participate in the many free COVID-19 testing opportunities available weekly throughout the City of Bridgeport. “I’ve been tested multiple times, and it may not be pleasant, but it’s quick and easy,” states Mayor Ganim. “Do it for yourself, for your family, and to benefit our community.   Doctor’s notes aren’t required at community pop-up sites, just show up and show your ID.  Please, get tested so we can protect the health of everyone in our Bridgeport community.” Health Director Morrissey stated, “We are promoting COVID-19 testing because it’s important that we do all that we can to safeguard against any new cases in our city…

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State News

UTILITY SHUTOFF MORATORIUM HAS ENDED

Oct 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT-   City of Bridgeport officials are advising residents of updates from Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) regarding the end of the utility shut off moratorium which concluded on September 30, 2020.   With the end of this moratorium, utility companies may begin to resume regular collection activities for most customers this month. Residential and commercial customers who need assistance are strongly encouraged to enroll in a COVID-19 payment plan by November 1, 2020 with their utility company.  Payment plans can last up to 24 months, with no down payment required and no interest or late payment charges. Any customer enrolled in a COVID-19 Payment Program who is current with their payment terms cannot be disconnected even once the Shut-off Moratoriums…

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Westport

Text Amendment Proposal for Special Needs Housing on Town-Owned Property

Oct 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT -  Planning & Zoning Director Mary Young announced today that the Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission will review a text amendment to the Westport Zoning Regulations at its October 8, 2020 meeting.  The P&Z Commission submitted Text Amendment #785. If adopted, the amendment will delete §4-5, Maximum Multi-Family Dwelling, also known as the “Multi-Family Cap”, which limits the number of multi-family dwellings in Westport to 10% the number of single-family dwellings. Without deleting the language in §4-5, the only non-single family home development that will be permitted in the future would be the development of affordable units and market-rate unit units permitted in very limited regulations.  All other types of development, including townhomes, apartments and condominiums, will no…

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Bridgeport

Councilwoman Statement

Oct 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Yesterday, the city council held their meeting and embattled city councilwoman Eneida Martinez was in attendance. She has not been seen since the homicide at Keystone Club on Barnum Avenue last week, which Martinez is a manager. I was told she allegedly said "I want everyone to know I will never forget my friends but will always remember my enemies" directed at city councilwoman Maria Periera who has been calling for her resignation . A number of council members then made statements of praise and support for her. This morning this statement was found on Ernest Newton's Facebook page: "Good Morning All,Due to the nature of a pending investigation through the Bridgeport Police Department, where an unfortunate tragedy happened where…

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State News

CREATIVE COMMUNITY TO PROTECT YOUNG VIEWERS FROM TOBACCO IMAGERY

Oct 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Hartford, CT– Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 43 attorneys general in urging the creative community to take action to protect young viewers from tobacco imagery in streamed movies and programs.  The California and Nebraska-led coalition directed letters to five creative guilds as part of an ongoing effort to reduce youth exposure to tobacco. Last year, a coalition of 43 attorneys general sent letters urging the streaming industry to limit tobacco imagery in their video content. The creative guilds’ assistance and support is critical to stopping the renormalization and glamorization of tobacco use, especially youth vaping. “We know that the more depictions of smoking young people see, the more likely they are to begin smoking and vaping, jeopardizing their health and well-being,” said Attorney General Tong. “Smoking kills thousands of Americans…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Provide Update & Seek Public, Partnership Assistance

Oct 5, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – Today Acting Chief Garcia provided an update  for the community as the Detective Bureau works to solve recent homicides, other divisions of the department are proactive, and have stepped up visibility and surveillance.   Additional patrols as directed by the Chief will be visible throughout the city with a concentration on “hot spots.” BPD reports that the majority of recent violent crimes were targeted incidents.  To combat these crimes and prevention of others, Bridgeport Police is working closely with other Taskforces and implementing Strategic Enforcement Teams in Patrol to monitor the hot spot areas with the goal of taking firearms off the streets and bringing those responsible to justice.  These efforts in the last month have resulted in PD recovery of…

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Trumbull

OBSERVANT WITNESS LEADS TO MAN’S ARREST FOR TAMPERING WITH MOTOR VEHICLE

Oct 5, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Trumbull CT--On Sunday, October 4, 2020 at about 2:30 am, Trumbull Police arrested a man in thearea of Arrowhead Rd., after he was observed attempting to steal from a vehicle parkedin a driveway. Jason Batts, age 47, of Maple St., Bridgeport, was taken into custodyafter an officer chased him on foot and apprehended him in the rear of a nearbyresidence. The Trumbull Police received a report of an unknown person tampering with motorvehicles and hiding behind cars. While enroute, Trumbull Police Dispatch was on thephone with the complainant who had been actively observing the suspect, and updatingresponding officers of the suspect’s location. The witness observed Batts crouchedaround all four wheels of the vehicle, appearing to be examining the tires for…

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