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.

Westport Police Make Stolen Motor Vehicle Arrest

#Westport, CT-- On Tuesday August 11, 2020 at approximately 2:33am, Westport Police dispatch received a complaint of motor vehicle burglaries from a residence on Richmondville Avenue. The complainant reported that he had initially heard a vehicle speeding away from the area of his home. He then observed that multiple unlocked vehicles parked in his driveway had apparently been entered, noting that their interior lights were illuminated.   A responding officer initially observed a group of three vehicles traveling together a short distance from the location of the reported incident. Upon seeing the marked police cruiser all three vehicle operators turned off their headlamps in an apparent attempt to elude officers; fleeing the immediate area at a high rate of speed…

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LEGAL ACTIONS TO HOLD EVERSOURCE AND UNITED ILLUMINATING ACCOUNTABLE FOR FAILED STORM RESPONSE

Hartford, CT) – In a series of motions filed Tuesday, Attorney General William Tong escalated his legal actions to hold Eversource and United Illuminating accountable for their failed storm response.  In a motion before the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority – which by law serves as the principal regulator and legal forum in which to make claims against the utilities – Attorney General Tong demanded once again that PURA open a contested case and prudence review-- legal proceedings which would enable the Attorney General to make the strongest claims on behalf of ratepayers and the state; seek fines, penalties and injunctive relief; and oppose the utilities’ requests for profits and reimbursement of storm-related costs. Failure by PURA to do so at the onset…

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BLUMENTHAL CALLING FOR EVERSOUCE NOT TO CHARGE CUSTOMERS FOR STORM CLEANUP COSTS

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal posted a series of tweets calling on Eversource not to charge customers for storm cleanup costs. Consumers Beware: Eversource’s next ploy—even as the pandemic persists—will be to charge us for hundreds of millions in their repair expenses. I’ll fight it. PURA should just say No. (https://twitter.com/SenBlumenthal/status/1292486684244873218) More intolerable Eversource rate increase attempts imminent—as they try to hit consumers with costs of restoring power. They’d combine insult & injury during the COVID-19 crisis. The company is rolling in money, top execs collecting tens of millions, these expenses are on them. (https://twitter.com/SenBlumenthal/status/1292486686123995139) Consumers deserve refunds, right away. Not rate hikes to cover costs of Eversource misjudgments, amounting to utility malpractice. Especially as consumers & businesses struggle to survive &…

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Stratford PD Need Your Help

#Stratford CT--The Stratford Police Detective Division is attempting to identify the below-pictured subject. He is the suspect in a commercial burglary that occurred on 8-3-2020 at approximately 3:00 a.m. at 2595 Main St. Power tools and $20 dollars were taken during the crime. He is 35-45 years old male, white, possibly Hispanic, and 160 lbs. He has black hair with graying around the temple area. He has large tattoos on both inner forearms. He was last seen wearing a short-sleeve shirt with shorts and blue running sneakers with no socks. He arrived and left on a mountain bike.   If anyone has information as to the identity of the suspect please call Det Gallagher at 203-385-4142, Police Dispatch 203-385-4100 or…

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Bridgeport, CT –The promotional oath of office was administered for four Bridgeport Police officers on August 10th, 2020 at Margaret Morton Government Center which elevated Police Officer Jarrett, Martinez, Paoletti, and Caiazzo to their new position as Sergeants in the City of Bridgeport. “The outstanding work that these four individuals have contributed to our community as Police Officers will serve us to an even greater extent as they begin their work as Sergeants. We recognize and celebrate their dedication and look forward to their positive impact and the wisdom and good judgement they will impart to the police officers they supervise.” Oath of office affirms that the newly appointed Sergeants will continue to faithfully and impartially serve the City of…

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Westport News: Reminders and Information on Power Restoration

Westport, CT – The following message was issued by First Selectman Jim Marpe, the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Westport Emergency Response Team today: According to the DPW, most roads are considered passable and crews continue to clear debris on all roadways. As of 11:15 AM EST, 13 percent, or approximately 1,600, of Westport’s Eversource customers are without power. Power restoration is being managed by Eversource and is a dynamic issue. The town is unable to answer inquiries on the status of specific outages and the particular work that may be necessary to restore power to a specific address or neighborhood. Only Eversource is able to do this work and provide this information. Officials continue to compel Eversource…

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BLUMENTHAL STATEMENT FOLLOWING MEETING WITH EVERSOURCE CEO JAMES JUDGE

#HARTFORD, CT – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement following a meeting Monday afternoon with Eversource CEO James Judge: “I insisted to James Judge that he must make refunds to customers, and avoid any rate increase or charge for restoring power. He declined to commit to such action. In addition to money back to consumers and businesses for their losses, I also told him that there must be leadership changes, including his resignation. Connecticut residents and businesses suffered severe financial harm because of Eversource’s failure to prepare for this storm, and they should be made whole. I will continue to fight for consumer rebates, removal of Eversource’s senior leadership team, and a complete evaluation of the company’s abjectly poor performance including…

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ENSURE RELIEF FOR ALL FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS IMPACTED BY COVID-19 PANDEMIC

#Hartford, CT– Attorney General William Tong today joined a bipartisan coalition of 28 attorneys general led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson in urging the U.S. Senate to provide relief for all federal student loan borrowers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) currently only covers federal student loans owned by the federal government, excluding nearly 8 million borrowers whose federal student loans are owned by private entities. “Student loan borrowers with all types of federal loans are struggling to pay their bills just like many Americans,” said Attorney General Tong. “The Senate must pass legislation that allows all borrowers with federal loans – regardless of the type –…

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Missing Westport Woman Found

#Westport CT--On August 10, 2020, the Westport Police Department was informed Yaroslava Cayvskaya returned home. Officers responded to her residence and confirmed she was present and appeared in fine health. The Silver Alert has been canceled. The Westport Police Department would like to thank the community for their vigilance during this investigation.   This press release was made possible by:  

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Bridgeport News: Fall From Ladder After Attempted Forced Entry

2020-08-10@6:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person fell approximately 30 feet from a ladder after an attempted forced into a home in the 300 block of Wood Avenue.  It is not known if it was their property or not.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83697" align="aligncenter" width="1712"] Visit our sponsor AFC Urgent at: https://www.afcurgentcarebridgeport.com/[/caption]

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