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.
Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: City Hires Police Consultant

Apr 25, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--Mayor Ganim joined Bridgeport Police Chief AJ Perez to announce and introduce Chief Charles H. Ramsey and the 21st Century Policing Solutions as City of Bridgeport Police consultant for $25,000 for an unspecific time frame. Chief Ramsey was chief of police in Philadelphia and Washington DC. He will be looking into ways to improve the police department's performance. Mayor Ganim said he wants to be proactive and wants to be ahead of the challenges other cities may have had. Ramsey said it is a little too early to talk about changes. Ramsey said he looks forward to working with the mayor, the Bridgeport Police Department, but most importantly he looks forward working with the community. La cuidad contrataron un…

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

Apr 25, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport News: Today's vehicle fire is on Boston Avenue near the old Old Mill Library. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. This news report is made possible by: Carro coge fuego Noticias de Bridgeport: El incendio de vehículo hoy está en la Avenida Boston, cerca de la antigua biblioteca Old Mill. Los bomberos apagaron rápidamente el incendio.

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Bridgeport News: Porta-Potty Set On Fire

Apr 25, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2014-04-25 @3:20pm--# Bridgeport CT--  A porta-potty outside of Columbus School at 378 George Street was set on fire by a couple of yoots.  Police called to investigate but they won't have anything to go on....   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Fuego 2014-04-25 @ 3:20pm – # Bridgeport CT – Un Porta-Potty fuera de la escuela Columbus en 378 calle George, jóvenes incendió la escuela. La policía llamó para investigar, pero no tendrán nada para seguir....

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Bridgeport News: Another 8/25 Crash

Apr 25, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-25 @ 11:05am-- #Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- Another Route 8/25 crash, this time by exit 4 southbound.  It does not appear as serious as the earlier crash.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Otro accidente 2019-04-25 @ 11:05am – #Bridgeport CT – #cttraffic – Otro accidente en la ruta 8/25, esta vez por la salida 4 en dirección sur. No aparece tan grave como el accidente anterior.

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Bridgeport Police Contract Agreed Upon

Apr 25, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, CT - Mayor Ganim announced today that the city’s Department of Labor has reached a contract agreement with the Bridgeport Police Union Local, 1159.  This agreement is a fair compensation for the police officers and in the best of the City.   The City also extended these terms of the contract an additional year to June 30, 2021 which will eliminate incurring additional expenses related to negotiating a new contract. New terms of the agreement that are a cost savings or will increase revenue for the city include: Article 37.2 (B) - An increased police surcharge rate from $10.00 to $17.00 per hour. This increase brings additional revenue to the City and helps to offset the City’s share of costs associated…

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Hit And Run Crash Sends 1 To The Hospital

Apr 24, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-24 @10:27pm--#Bridgeport CT--  Two suspects fled from the gray vehicle show in the picture leaving one man injured in the white SUV at Pequonnock and Haral Avenue.       Noticias de Bridgeport: Accidente 2019-04-24 @ 10:27pm-#Bridgeport CT-Dos sospechosos huyeron del vehículo gris, que se muestra en la imagen, dejando a un hombre herido en la camioneta blanca en la Avenida Pequonnock y Haral.

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Bridgeport News: Assault

Apr 24, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-24 @ 5:40pm--#Bridgeport Ct-- Police are investigating an assault at State and Park Avenue.  It was first thought to be a person hit by a vehicle that fled but turned out to be the victim of a robbery.  The victim was hit with a pipe, his backpack taken and the suspect fled on a black bicycle down Park Avenue.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Asalto 2019-04-24 @ 5:40pm-#Bridgeport CT-La policía está investigando un asalto en la Calle State y la Avenida Park. Primero se pensó que era una persona atropellada por un carro que huyó pero resultó ser la víctima de un robo. La víctima fue golpeada con un tubo, su mochila fue robada…

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Westport

Westport News: Social Security Scam

Apr 24, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On 04/22/2019, a Westport resident received a phone call from someone purporting to work for the Social Security Administration using what appeared on the caller identification as a legitimate phone number for the Social Security Administration. The caller told the resident her social security number was being used fraudulently in another state. The caller also knew her name and correct social security number. Minutes after ending the call, later the victim received a phone call from what appeared to be the Westport Police Department non-emergency line, 203-341-6000. The caller identified himself as a Westport Police officer and said he was investigating the illegal use of the victim’s social security number. The victim was told her assets would be frozen…

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