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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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Westport Police Officers Participate in No Shave Events

Nov 2, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport, CT-- You may see some of our officers looking more dapper than usual. This is because, for the third year in a row, members of the Westport Police Department are participating in “No Shave November.” No Shave November is a web-based, non-profit organization devoted to growing cancer awareness and raising funds to support cancer prevention, research, and education. For the month of November, members of the Westport Police Department are granted modified grooming standards in order to grow beards to donate to this cause. In order to participate, police officers made a donation of $50.00 each. Chief Koskinas said, “Participating in “Men Wear Pink” for the month of October and attending several American Cancer Society events, afforded me the…

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Stratford News: Heroin Arrest

Nov 2, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

On 11-01- 2017 Anthony Velez age 25 of Bridgeport was arrested in connection with the sales of HEROIN and other illegal narcotics in the Town of Stratford. Following an investigation spanning several months Narcotics Investigators with the assistance from Bridgeport ESU took Velez into custody after serving a search warrant at his home address and two other stash house locations. Velez was found to be in possession of Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Illegal Prescription Pills and Marijuana. Approximately $15,000 dollars in currency was seized. Velez was charges with the following; 21a-278(b) Possession with Intent to sell (Heroin) 21a-278(b) Possession with Intent to sell (Crack Cocaine) 21a-277(c) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Drug Factory Situation 21a-278a(b) Possession with Intent to sell within…

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Aquarion Water Company Warns Customers of Imposter Phone Call Scam

Nov 2, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#BRIDGEPORT, CONN – November 2, 2017 – Aquarion Water Company is warning customers about a phone call scam, where an imposter is identifying themselves as Aquarion Water Company.  The imposter leaves a phone number for the customer to call back to make a water bill payment or pay a fine for tampering with their water meter. The only valid Aquarion Customer Service Center numbers are 1-800-732-9678 and 203-445-7310.   Any customers that receive a similar call should immediately contact their local police department.   Anyone who has further questions or would like to confirm their account status may contact Aquarion’s  Customer Service Center at 1-800-732-9678.   This press release is made possible by:    

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Bridgeport News: Hooker School On Lock In Lock Out

Nov 2, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: On November 1, 2017 at approximately 11:11 p.m., Troop G personnel responded to the area of the Yankee Doodle Bridge on I95 in Norwalk for a report of a person who had possibly jumped from the bridge.  The Norwalk Police and Fire Departments, Westport Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard utilized boats and attempted to locate this person but have been unsuccessful. Additionally, members of the State Police Dive Team responded to search the river.   The search is active and will continue this morning.  The identity of the person involved is being withheld at this time.  The incident remains under investigation.   10:19am--#Bridgeport CT-- Hooker School at Roger Williams Road is on lock-in/out due to a person…

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Norwalk News: I-95 Police Activity Possible Jumper

Nov 1, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

State Police UPDATE: I'm sad to report that State Police said at 7am this morning they located the man's body in the Norwalk River near the Yankee Doodle Bridge.  The victim was pronounced deceased by Norwalk EMS and was positively identified as Evol M. Genias of Bridgeport.  The medical examiner will be conducting a post-morterm examination to determine the cause and manner of death.  They said there does not appear to be any criminal aspect to this incident and remains under investigation. 11:15pm--#Norwalk CT-- There is heavy police activity on I-95 between exits 15/16and around water banks for a  person who possibly jumped from the Yankee Doodle Bridge.  

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Westport

Westport Veterans Day Services Announced

Nov 1, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport, Conn. - William Vornkahl, President of the Westport Veterans Council, announced that the Town of Westport will hold Veterans Day services on Saturday, November 11 in the Town Hall auditorium. The public is invited. At 10:30 a.m., the Westport Community Band will present a “Patriotic Salute to All Veterans” program which will include marches and patriotic tunes. The services will begin at 11:00 am, the time that the Treaty was signed to end World War I. The program will include a Veterans Day address by Staples High School Senior Brooke Kessler, President of the Rho Kappa Honor Society.   This press release is made possible by:

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