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.
Stratford

Stratford News: Increased Car Thefts

Feb 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford- The Stratford Police Department has been alerted to a recent increase in thefts from and of motor vehicles in the north end, Huntington Road area of town. If anyone has information regarding the activity or sees anyone or anything suspicious they are asked to call and report the activity. The 24 hour number for Police Dispatch is 203-385-4100. As a reminder do not leave valuables or keys in your cars and lock all vehicles when not attended.   This press release is made possible by:

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State News

CT’s Chief State’s Attorney

Feb 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the vote  by the Criminal Justice Commission selecting Richard J. Colangelo, Jr. to serve as Connecticut’s next chief state’s attorney:   “I commend the members of the Criminal Justice Commission for making this selection process open and involving the public throughout each step. Ever since Chief State’s Attorney Kevin Kane announced his impending retirement last summer, the commission invited the public to participate in ways they have never been involved before, including through public hearings and the ability to provide written comments to its members. The chief state’s attorney has a significant impact on our justice system, which is why the commission’s decision to involve the public should be…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Woman Shot At Hair Salon

Feb 5, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: Bridgeport police say three men walked into a business on Barnum Avenue and shot a woman in the back. They say the bullet did not hit the spine and she is in stable condition at Bridgeport Hospital. Looking for a suspect and examining surveillance video 2020-02-05@5:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Witnesses say a woman was shot in the back while at the No Limit Hair Salon located at 1626 Barnum Avenue.  Their front window had a number of bullet holes.  Police are investigating.  Preliminary reports say she has non-life-threatening injuries.  

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Former CFO Arrested For Allegedly Taken Documents In Fill Investigation

Feb 5, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

On January 15, 2020, Robert Mayer was terminated from his employment as the Chief Financial Officer with the Town of Fairfield. On January 16, 2020 in the early morning hours, Mayer allegedly entered Sullivan Independence Hall and removed several file folders containing documents belonging to the Town, some of which related to the investigation of the “Fill Pile”. After a thorough investigation by the Fairfield Police Detective Bureau, an arrest warrant affidavit was presented before a Superior Court Judge who found that probable cause existed for a warrant for his arrest. On January 31, 2020 at 11:30am, Robert A. Mayer (DOB: 07/15/1942) turned himself in to Fairfield Police Headquarters where he was charged with Burglary in the Third Degree, Larceny…

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State News

Blumenthal outlines his decision to vote to convict President Trump on both Articles of Impeachment: Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress

Feb 4, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON, DC] – Today on the Senate Floor, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced his decision to vote to convict President Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress during tomorrow’s Senate vote.   Blumenthal began his remarks by recalling specific moments from the impeachment inquiry, including testimony before the House Intelligence Committee by career public servants Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, Fiona Hill, and Ambassador William Taylor. Blumenthal also recalled, “the audible gasp, some laughs, and raised eyebrows when Professor Alan Dershowitz made the incredible, shocking argument that a president who believes that his own reelection serves the public interest can do anything he wants and his actions are not impeachable. The implications of that argument for the future of…

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