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

Westport Police Department Urges Residents to Lock Vehicles

Aug 14, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport, CT-- In a July 10, 2020 press release by this agency, the pronounced spike in property crimes within Westport was detailed at length. Unfortunately, this upward trend has only continued since that time, especially as it relates to the perpetration of motor vehicle thefts and motor vehicle burglaries occurring in the overnight hours.   Since that last release, Westport police have taken a total of fourteen additional stolen motor vehicle reports and have recovered one stolen vehicle from another jurisdiction. From the time period of Thursday July 30, 2020 through Tuesday August 4, 2020, the Department took a total of eight of these reports of stolen motor vehicles; the highest known total within the shortest period of time in…

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Stratford

Stratford News: 2 Arrested After Shots Fired At Motel

Aug 13, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford CT-- On 8-12-20 at 1150pm police dispatch advised officers of a call of shots fired at 1500 South Ave, Quality Suites. Upon officers arriving they locked down the hotel and all exits. Two suspects were taken into custody. We located 3 rooms where the bullet had traveled through walls almost striking four children in one room. Officers recovered an SKS 7.62 rifle and a .45 caliber handgun. Approximately $11,000 cash money and narcotics. The suspects arrested are Alize Tyler from North Carolina. Jerrod Goodman  of New Haven. Goodman was charged with Carrying a Firearm without a Permit, Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm, and Risk of Injury to a Minor (4cts) and Criminal Possession of an Electronic Defense Weapon. He…

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Bridgeport

Fairfield News: Rock On….

Aug 13, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-08-13@3:54pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters called to the 400 block of Parkwood Road for a three-year-old with a rock stuck in his nose.  Sounds like something I would have done as a kid.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83768" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Visit Fairfield AFC Urgent Care at:https://www.afcurgentcarefairfield.com/[/caption]

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State News

Attorney General Wants Facebook To Crack Down

Aug 13, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Hartford, CT -- Attorney General William Tong today joined 19 attorneys general from across the United States in calling on Facebook to take additional steps to prevent their site from being used to spread hate and disinformation. The attorneys general also urged Facebook to provide stronger support for users who fall victim to online intimidation and harassment on its platforms. In a letter today to Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg and Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, the attorneys general assert that despite its stated commitment to working to keep its user community safe, Facebook has fallen short in keeping hate content off its platforms and protecting users from online harassment. The letter follows the release of a Civil Rights Audit…

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Small Business Shout Out

SENATORS CALL ON SENATE LEADERSHIP TO BOLSTER BACKGROUND CHECK PROGRAM

Aug 13, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON, DC] – With gun sales spiking since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) urged Senate leadership and appropriators to include funding in the next relief package to address the dangerous backlog of background checks. The Senators called for an additional $20 million for the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) to ensure states and local governments are able to maintain accurate records and keep guns out of the hands of abusers and others seeking firearms illegally. “Prohibited purchasers put our communities in imminent danger,” wrote the Senators to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-AL), and Senate Appropriations Vice…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Person Shot

Aug 13, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: Police say the came across a juvenile with a non-life-threatening gunshot to his jaw. He was transported to the hospital. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Bridgeport POlice at 203-576-TIPS.   2020-08-13@1:49am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are on the scene of a shooting in the 1400 block of Stratford Avenue.  No word on the victim's condition.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_80764" align="aligncenter" width="1656"] Visit Jack's website at:http://johnrodicanhomes.com/[/caption]

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