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.

7 th Annual Italian American Police Society Vincent Penna Memorial Car Show

The 7 th Annual Vincent Penna Jr Memorial Car Show, hosted by the Italian American PoliceSociety of Southern, CT will be held this Sunday August 10, 2025, at 148 East Avenue,Norwalk, CT.  The car show is raising funds for the Vincent Penna Jr Memorial ScholarshipFund. The scholarship awards funds to the education of local children in the community. Vincent Penna Jr. passed away unexpectedly in December of 2020 at the age of 51, leavingbehind his wife and teenage sons, in addition to countless family members, friends, colleaguesand fellow officers who admired his passion for his family and community. Vincent Penna Jr.,was an officer with Westport for 26 years, becoming the Deputy Chief of the Departmentbefore his retirement in 2017.This event…

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Norwalk Police Bust Smokey Bear Smoke Shop for Illegal Cannabis Sales

On August 1, 2025, Norwalk Police Special Services executed a search and seizure warrant at Smokey Bear Smoke Shop on North Main Street as part of an investigation into unlicensed cannabis sales. Officers seized THC gummies, marijuana cigarettes, bags of marijuana, and nitrous oxide canisters. Cielo Davila, 24, of Stamford, was arrested and charged with violating restricted substances laws, sale of less than one kilo of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia. Davila was released on a $1,000 bond and is due in court on August 15, 2025.

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Bridgeport Man Arrested After Firing 10 Shots in Stratford Domestic Dispute

On July 25, 2025, Stratford Police responded to 143 Oakland Place after Joseph Gray allegedly fired 10 gunshots at his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend during a domestic dispute. No one was injured. Gray was arrested on August 1 in Bridgeport and charged with Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Attempt Assault, and Illegal Discharge of a Firearm. He remains held on a $225,000 bond and is set for arraignment on August 4.

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