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.

Stratford News: Animal Cruelty

#Stratford Connecticut-- Catherine and Fletcher Graham both age60 were arrested for animal cruelty charges on January 20, 2017. The arrest comes after a month’s long investigation into allegations of numerous neglected cats at the Graham residence located in Stratford. In total 34 cats were seized from the residence, all of which were in some state of neglect. Stratford Animal Control Officers completed the investigation and cited the Grahams with 34 counts each of Animal Cruelty. They are scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on February 1, 2017. (Stratford Police Press Release) This news report is made possible by:

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2017 Westport Youth Citizens’ Police Academy

#Westport Connecticut-- The Westport Police Department is proud to announce that we will be offering a Citizens’ Police Academy for Westport teens beginning on March 1, 2017. Participants will establish a better understanding of the role of the police department in the community and laws effecting teens. The academy can accommodate up to twenty-four Westport high school students who will participate in classes designed to take them through the various aspects of law enforcement. Academy instructors consist of highly trained and experienced Westport Police Officers. In addition to the classes, participants will have the opportunity to experience a “ride-a- long” with an officer from the patrol division. Class participants will meet every Wednesday from evening 6:30pm- 9:30 pm for five…

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Bridgeport News: Suspect Flees, Runs Out Of His Sneaker

11:45pm--UPDATE: Police have the suspect in custody. The car was stolen out of Stratford. 11:00pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A man took off on police in a car on Center Street but then fled the car towards Greene Homes.  He lost one sneaker in the chase.  Manhunt behidn Greene Homes.  K-9 is on the track and that usually doesn't end well for the suspects. This news report is made possible by:

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Trumbull Pursuit Into Bridgeport

3:43pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--#Trumbull Connecticut-- Trumbull Police were in a 40mph pursuit into Bridgeport where the suspect vehicle crash at Summit and Lindley Street.  A short foot pursuit ensued but the Trumbull Officer had the suspect in custody at gunpoint behind 1122 Lindley Street.  The suspect was wanted for an alleged larceny.  Great photos sent in by a viewer who wanted to remain anonymous.    

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