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.

Showcase your skills in front of Bluefish and Major League scouts   (Bridgeport, Conn. – January 20, 2017) – The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced that open tryouts for the team will be held at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard on Saturday, April 8th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, with a live on field scrimmage following the tryout.   “This is a great opportunity for a player to come to the ballpark and show off his skills in hopes to play at this level,” said Bluefish General Manager Paul Herrmann. “We’re looking forward to hopefully finding players from the tryout to invite to spring training and join our roster.”   Tryout success stories from the 2016 season include pitchers Joseph…

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On 01/20/2017 at 2:45am Officers were patrolling the area of Kings Highway East and Berwick Avenue as a result of increased late-night activity from Sky–Hookah Lounge. Officers observed a black Buick with two occupants inside, parked in a nearby lot, with the interior dome light illuminated. As officers walked by the vehicle they could see one of the occupants with marijuana on his lap. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 389.5 grams (almost 1lb.) of marijuana packaged for distribution, in addition to approximately $2,400.00 in cash. Daniel Carmichael (DOB 9/1/92) was arrested and charged with violations of CGS 21a-277(b) Possession of marijuana (greater than 4 ounces), 21a-279(b) Sale of a controlled substance, 21-267a Possession of drug…

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Bridgeport News: Murder Suspect Arrested

On December 15, 2016, Noel Esbri was murdered while inside an apartment at 360 Palisades Avenue, Bridgeport. Detectives quickly identified the person responsible for Esbri's death as Richard Lopez (6/14/91) and Detective Martin Heanue prepared an arrest warrant that was signed by a Superior Court Judge on January 4, 2017, charging Lopez with Murder, Felony Murder and Robbery First Degree. Throughout the investigation, detectives were in contact with Lopez' attorney, but Lopez declined to speak with police. Once the arrest warrant was issued, detectives made Lopez' attorney aware that the warrant existed, but through his attorney, Lopez refused to surrender to police. Through the cooperation of many officers within the Bridgeport Police Department, the United States Marshal's Office Fugitive Task Force was able to…

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