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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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Norwalk News: Child Abuse Arrest

Jul 22, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk Connecticut--On July 21, 2016, the Norwalk Department of Police Service arrested Pedro Salinas at theNorwalk Courthouse where he was appearing on another criminal matter. The Special Victims Unit began an investigation on May 26, 2016 after receiving a report of child abuse from the Department of Children and Families. The investigation revealed that a two-year-old female had been brought to the Norwalk Hospital after suffering what was believed to be medical  condition. The child was later transferred to Yale New Haven Hospital due to the seriousness of the child’s condition. SVU Detectives learned that the child had been living with family at Salinas’s residence and that Salinas had assaulted the child causing serious injuries. Based on the investigation, a warrant was issued for Salinas. Arrested:…

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Entertainment

Police Officer Appreciation Night at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard

Jul 22, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

  #Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced that they would like to honor local police by giving all officers two complimentary tickets to the game on Monday, July 25. All officers will also be recognized during the game.   “In light of recent incidents around the country, we wanted to thank all of our local police officers for their service here in Southwestern Connecticut,” says Bluefish General Manager Jamie Toole.   Game time on Monday, July 25th will be 7:12pm with The Ballpark at Harbor Yard gates opening at 6:12pm. Police officers can show their badges at the Bluefish Box Office to receive two complimentary Box Seat tickets. (Bridgeport Bluefish Press Release)   This report is made possible by:

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Westport

Grease Is The Word In Westport

Jul 22, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

On 07/18/16 at approximately 10:00am, Westport Officers were dispatched to the rear of Five Guys Restaurant on a report of theft of cooking oil. Responding units were given a description of the suspect vehicle as a white van with New York license plates. Upon the Officers arrival, they found suspects Alondra Aracil and Jonathan Garces actively siphoning cooking oil from the tank. Aracil and Garces were taken into custody. Aracil gave a fake name and date of birth which resulted in the additional charge of Criminal Impersonation. (Westport Police Press Release)

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Bridgeport

Ganim Hires Assistant at $127,555 After Getting Union Concessions

Jul 22, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today announced the appointment of Kimberly Staley as Bridgeport Assistant Chief Administrative Officer. Staley recently left her position as Vice President and Director of client services with KRA Corporation where she managed all client-focused services, including contractual agreements. As Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Staley’s duties will include leading the planning, coordination, and execution of targeted programs and operations to bring a fresh approach to the challenges Bridgeport is facing. Staley will earn an annually salary of $127,555.   “I am looking forward to the unique perspective Kim will bring to the administration,” said Mayor Ganim. “She called Bridgeport her home, before she called it her place of employment so her input comes from firsthand…

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Fairfield Uncategorized

Fairfield News: Water Rescue As Boat Runs Aground

Jul 21, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

5:22pm--#Fairfield Connecticut--Firefighters were called for a water rescue first at reef near the South Benson Boat Marina at 471 Turney Road.  Firefighters thoroughly checked the area and found no boats on the reef.  A short time later firefighters received a call from Sea Tow, a private boat rescue company was out with the boat at "Sunken Island" at the end of Fairfield Beach Road.   A nearby homeowner told me this was only the second large boat he has know to get caught up and that they had to be from out of the area, it turns out the were from New York.   Police and fire boats were not able to get too close to the boat otherwise they would…

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