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 Mailer

(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department has received a number of inquiries from our residents relative to recent mailings and telephone calls made by the Connecticut Fraternal Order of Police soliciting charitable contributions to their organization. Specifically these inquiries have been in regard to whether there is a direct affiliation between the Westport Police Department and the Connecticut Fraternal Order of Police as it relates to these fundraising efforts. As the mailer sent by the Fraternal or Police is somewhat ambiguous in stating “protecting your home in Westport” and for the purpose of clarification, we ask that you please note the following information relative to this matter. Although the Connecticut Fraternal Order of Police is a legitimate charitable organization which…

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Bridgeport News: Car Break In

2019-12-06@ 7:00pm--#Bridgeport--Friday night, police were  called to the 100th block of Dover street to a beach of peace call where a male was reportedly breaking into a car. The suspect reportedly cut his hand breaking the window of a vehicle and was said to have mental health issues. He was transported by the medics to a nearby hospital.   This press release is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_74834" align="aligncenter" width="960"] For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/[/caption]

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Stratford News: Tax Revaluation

#STRATFORD – Following the state-mandated (C.G.S. 12-55) 2019 Revaluation process in the Town of Stratford, residents can expect to receive their Notices of Assessment Change in the mail next week.  The notices will demonstrate what the previous assessed value based on the October 1, 2014 Revaluation of their real property was, and what the new proposed assessment will be for the October 1, 2019 Revaluation. Residents who receive their new proposed assessment and have evidence demonstrating that the market value for their property differs from the proposed assessment can schedule an informal hearing with the revaluation company, Municipal Valuation Services, LLC, by visiting www.munival.com/stratford.   Instructions will be included in the mailed notice. Residents who wish to do so should book their…

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Bridgeport News: Suspect Apprehended In Famous Pizza Robbery

2019-12-05@10:PMish-- According to radio reports, there was an attempted robbery at Arthur’s Famous Pizza at 430 Park Avenue. An undercover officer happened to enter the restaurant when it occurred. The suspect fled out the back door and eluded police. I arrived on scene about fifteen minutes after the robbery to get my usual robbery scene video when a man matching the suspects description including the ski mask arrived on scene. He began yelling through the door that I was recording them and then he walked up to asking who I was (this happens often). That’s when the police came out, guns drawn to apprehend the suspect. It has not been confirmed if this was the actual robber at this time.…

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