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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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Bridgeport News: Homicide Arrest

Aug 31, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--This morning, members of the Fugitive Task Force apprehended Richard Evans of 350 Dogwood Drive) and served him with an arrest warrant charging him with Murder, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit. He is alleged to have fatally shot Reginald May at 140 Alice Street on July 2, 2017. The evidence shows that Evans lured May out of his apartment by setting off his car alarm, and then opening fire on him from a neighboring yard when he came outside to investigate. Evans is held on a $1,000,000 bond. Great work by all that worked on this case led by Detective Heanue.   \   (Bridgeport Police Press Release)    

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Local News

Labor Day Traffic Enforcement

Aug 31, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

Middletown, CT. (August 31st, 2017): Over 35 million drivers are expected to travel across the United States this upcoming Labor Day Weekend, with the vast majority of them traveling by car. Connecticut State Troopers want to remind motorists to expect heavy traffic, exercise caution, allow extra time to reach their destination, don’t text and drive, set GPS destinations prior to traveling, and use a hands-free device when talking on your cellphone/mobile device while operating a vehicle. Connecticut State Troopers will be concentrating their enforcement efforts on drunk driving, speeding, seatbelt violations, and distracted driving during the entire Labor Day Weekend September 1 st through September 5 th . These dangerous driving behaviors claim the lives of our residents every year. Troopers…

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Westport

Westport News: Jobs Coach Returns

Aug 31, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--Elaine Daignault, Director of the Westport Department of Human Services announces the return of the American Job Center Southwest’s (formerly known as CTWorks) Career Coach at Westport Town Hall.  On Thursday, September 14, the Coach will offer a beginner’s class in Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 from 10 a.m. – noon, followed by an intermediate class in PowerPoint 2013 from 1 – 3 p.m.  The Career Coach is a “training center” tour bus equipped with ten wireless computer labs offering free computer classes to residents in the greater Norwalk area.  The mobile unit operates on a monthly schedule of visits to various community locations and is accessible to people with disabilities.   Area residents interested in registering should contact the Westport Department of Human…

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Local News

Crossing Guard Awarness

Aug 31, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

The Norwalk Department of Police Service wishes to remind the public that Crossing Guards will be stationed throughout the city starting tomorrow and for the remainder of the school year. School Crossing Guards ensure that children from all around the city arrive and leave school safely. We ask that motorists pay special attention in and around school zones for our Crossing Guards. Officers will be monitoring the school crossings to ensure motorists are following the Crossing Guard’s directions. Below are the penalties for failing to do so. 14-300f Vehicles to stop for school crossing guard. Penalties. Issuance of warning or summons upon report of school crossing guard (a) The operator of a motor vehicle shall immediately bring the motor vehicle…

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Bridgeport News: Homicide Arrest

Aug 30, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--This morning, detectives arrested Anthony Reeves, 34 of 555 Trumbull Avenue in connection with the June 7th, 2017 homicide of Jason Nieves. Reeves allegedly shot Nieves twice while they were in a stolen car at the corner of Houston Ave and Dodd Ave. Nieves' body remained in the car for several hours until Reeves returned with Larry Tinsley and they set the car and Nieves on fire. Reeves is charged with Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Arson in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit, and Larceny in the Third Degree. He is being held on a $1,000,000 bond. Thank you to all the officers and detectives that worked on this case, which was led…

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