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.

Norwalk Man Busted with Assault Weapons, Cocaine, and $20K in Drug Raid

Norwalk Police arrested 34-year-old Melvin Colon after a months-long narcotics investigation centered on 265 Wilson Avenue. Following multiple community complaints, officers obtained four search warrants and five arrest warrants for Colon, targeting his apartment, two vehicles, and his person. He was taken into custody near his residence on June 2 and found with two baggies of suspected cocaine at the time of his arrest. A search of Colon’s apartment uncovered a ghost gun, an assault pistol with high-capacity magazines, over 150 grams of suspected cocaine, drug packaging materials, and more than $20,000 in cash. Colon faces a total of 19 charges including narcotics sales, possession with intent to sell, illegal possession of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and operation of…

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Pedestrian Struck

Police UPDATE: At approximately 9:15pm, the Bridgeport Police Department responded to the intersection of East Main Street and Bass Pro Dr to report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition. No further information at this time Report of a pedestrian struck at 200 East Main Street, right off of I-95 Exit 28 North. No report on his condition at this time. 2025-30-05@9:17PM --#Bridgeport CT

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New Rochelle Woman Busted in $3K Forged Money Order Scam at Westport Bank

Westport Police arrested 40-year-old Adele Wauchope of New Rochelle, NY, in connection with a bank fraud scheme that scammed Webster Bank out of approximately $3,000. The investigation began in March after a fraud investigator reported the deposit of altered U.S. Postal Money Orders into an account opened by Wauchope. Authorities say she made withdrawals after the forged deposits cleared. With the help of search warrants, surveillance footage, and inter-agency information sharing, Wauchope was identified as the suspect. On May 22, Wauchope turned herself in to Westport Police and was charged with Larceny 3rd Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 3rd Degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Forgery 1st Degree. She was held on a $50,000 bond and transported to Stamford Superior Court…

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Coyote Advisory

Coyote Advisory (Westport, CT) Westport Animal Control was notified of a coyote incident that occurred on Roseville Road in the area of Joanne Circle on 05/27/25 at approximately 10:00 p.m. A resident went outside with their dog and, unbeknownst to them, a coyote was standing near the wood line. The coyote approached and lunged at the dog, but the resident was able to run back inside before the dog and the coyote engaged with each other. To protect your family pets, take the following measures: Supervise your pets while they are out in the yard. While out at night with your pets, carry a powerful flashlight and keep tabs on your surroundings. Coyotes can be successfully hazed or driven away…

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Bridgeport Public Schools and Bridgeport Rotary Club Launch Uniform Closet Initiative for Students Across the District

Bridgeport, CT — Bridgeport Public Schools, in partnership with the Bridgeport Rotary Club, announces the launch of a district-wide School Uniform Closet initiative. This program is designed to support students in need by providing access to school uniforms at no cost, reinforcing the district’s ongoing commitment to making students its number one priority.  The initiative will begin with ten schools across the district: Barnum School, Cesar A. Batalla School, Classical Studies Academy, Wilbur Cross School, Dunbar School, Hallen School, Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy, Luis Muñoz Marín School, Waltersville School, and Columbus School.  “We recognize that students learn best when they are confident, comfortable, and prepared,” said Dr. Royce Avery, Interim Superintendent of Bridgeport Public Schools. “This partnership with the Bridgeport Rotary…

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