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.

Business Break-Ins

#Westrport CT--On May 14, 2021, at approximately 12:50 p.m., Westport Police officers responded to177 Post Road West on a report of a commercial burglary. Upon arrival, it was discovered thatsix businesses within the complex were broken into. The investigating detective was able toobtain surveillance footage which reportedly showed a male forcibly enter one of the offices thathad been burglarized. That male was identified as Jared Cardillo. Based upon the investigation, a warrant for Mr. Cardillo’s arrest was completed andsigned by a Superior Court Judge. He was arrested on the morning of June 17, 2021, and per thewarrant was charged with six counts of Burglary in the Third Degree as well as one count ofLarceny in the Sixth Degree. Mr. Cardillo…

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Stratford Fireworks Return

STRATFORD – Mayor Laura R. Hoydick announced today that Stratford’s annual Fireworks display willreturn after being canceled last year due to concerns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Thisyear’s fireworks display will take place at sundown, approximately 9:00 pm on Thursday, July 1st at ShortBeach. “We are excited to have this great Stratford tradition return. I hope residents and their families will viewthe fireworks from their favorite spot as we come together to celebrate our nation’s birth,” said MayorLaura R. Hoydick. Parking will be available for those vehicles with Stratford resident parking stickers at Short Beach Parkand at the Stratford Army Engine Plant lot after 4:00 pm ahead of the event (current year stickers arevalid through July 15th). Those with non-resident…

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