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.
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Shelton News: Armed Robbery-Victim Shot

Nov 25, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-11-24@10:45PM (no typo--Shelton Police responded to the area of 320Coram Ave for a report of a shooting. Police located the 35-year-old male victim whostated that he stopped inside the Wells Fargo Bank on Coram Ave to make a transaction.The victim exited the bank and was approached by two black males wearing masks andhoods. Both male suspects had guns and took the victim’s wallet and phone. The malesuspects fled on foot and the victim began to follow them. One of the male suspects thenturned and shot the victim in the foot. The victim was transported to the hospital withnon-life-threatening injuries. Shelton Detectives responded and processed the scene. Anyone with any information isasked to call the Shelton Police Department at (203) 924-1544.…

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State News

$113 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH APPLE OVER IPHONE THROTTLING

Nov 25, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Hartford, CT -- Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of over 30 other attorneys general announcing a $113 million settlement with Apple, Inc. over iPhone throttling that the company engaged in 2016 to address unexpected shutdowns in certain devices. Under the settlement, Apple will pay $1.8 million to Connecticut. “Apple failed Consumer Protection Law 101— don’t deceive your customers. They have already agreed to pay up to $500 million directly to consumers as restitution. Now, they will pay $113 million to states to address egregious violations of our consumer protection laws. This settlement also includes strong injunctive relief mandating truthful ongoing disclosure of battery health and phone performance,” said Attorney General Tong. “They knew their iPhones had battery issues. They should have…

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Fairfield Police Department Offers Pedestrian, Bicycle and Motor Vehicle

Nov 24, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Safety Tips FAIRFIELD -- Christopher Lyddy and the Fairfield Police Department wish toremind residents of important safety tips for pedestrians, bicyclists andmotorcyclists.  “We ask that everyone remain mindful and share our roadways by paying closeattention to pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists. We also want to remind allpedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists to follow the rules of the road to avoiddangerous situations."  Pedestrian SafetyThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers the following safety tipsfor pedestrians while walking in public places: Be predictable; follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals.  Keep alert at all times; don’t be distracted by electronic devices that takeyour eyes (and ears) off the road. Whenever possible, cross streets at crosswalks or intersections, wheredrivers expect pedestrians. Look…

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Do Not Get Shot Or Stabbed During Off Hours

Nov 24, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- On November 19 Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia along with Captain James Baraja said in a memo that "Effective immediately all OT in the Detective Bureau is shut down with the following 2 exceptions (Violent Crime) and Homicide Callbacks-Homicide related investigations within 24 hours of the crime. All other OT needs pre-authorization." Many believe the detective bureau has been singled out due to a pending lawsuit Captain Brian Fitzgerald has with the city over the legality of the acting chief's position. Captain Fitzgerald is the head of the detective bureau. So if you get stabbed or shot and do not die --it will not be investigated until normal business hours which can allow evidence to be compromised. Also,…

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State News

ATTORNEY GENERAL URGES REJECTION OF FRONTIER BUYOUT

Nov 24, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Hartford, CT –Attorney General William Tong today urged the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to deny a change of ownership sought by Frontier Communications. In a brief filed today, Attorney General Tong raised concerns regarding the lack of transparency around the new ownership, and a complete lack of commitment to date to Connecticut’s consumers and workforce. Frontier—currently in bankruptcy—is seeking to shed more than $10 billion in debt and obligations through bankruptcy, followed by the appointment of a new board of directors. The corporation has asserted the change would be “imperceptible” to its consumers, yet it has failed make any commitments to its Connecticut consumers or workforce, or even identify the new post-restructuring management or directors. They have made no commitments to…

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