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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Bridgeport News: Firearm Incident

#Bridgeport, Conn. (November 10, 2015) – The Bridgeport Police Department announced the arrest of three people that were part of an incident involving a firearm.  Around 2:00 a.m. on Friday, November 7, police officers responded to a call regarding three Hispanic males who were threatening patrons at an establishment – one of whom was flashing a firearm – near the corner of Madison Ave. and Morgan Ave. Upon arrival on scene, police officers were notified that the suspects fled the establishment on foot toward a parked car, which was believed to be owned by the suspect carrying a firearm. The suspect holding the firearm was also believed to be wearing khaki shorts. The three suspects were later seen on the side of a…

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Bridgeport Police Department Arrests Roommates for Disorderly Conduct, Threatening

#Bridgeport, Conn. (Nov. 12, 2015) – The Bridgeport Police Department announced that two roommates have been arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and threatening in the 2nd degree.  On Monday, November 9, police officers were dispatched to an apartment near the corner of Shelton St. and Pembroke St. after it was reported that a roommate had threatened another roommate with a knife.  When police officers arrived, they entered the room of Jaime Feliciano from Bridgeport (DOB: 3/21/1978).   Upon entering Mr. Feliciano’s room, police officers witnessed him holding a spring loaded knife. Once police officers told Mr. Feliciano to put down the knife, he did immediately. Mr. Feliciano stated that he was renting a room from his roommate, Renzo Estuella from Bridgeport…

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NFL issues statement on public safety

NFL: Press Release:  The safety of our fans, stadium personnel, and teams at all NFL games is our priority, and security at our games is robust. Our procedures have been certified and designated by the Department of Homeland Security since 2008 as effective anti-terrorism technology. All NFL clubs use mandatory metal detector screening and multiple layers of perimeter security external to the stadium to safeguard fans and the stadium from explosive threats. Following the events in Paris on Friday, we are closely monitoring events and have been in communication with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, which have informed us that there are no known threats against NFL stadiums. In addition to our standard procedures described above, there…

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#Bridgeport Police Chief Addresses Officers Following Terrorist Attacks in Paris, France

#Bridgeport, Conn. (November 14, 2015) – Today, in the wake of terrorist attacks in Paris, France, Bridgeport Police Chief Joseph Gaudett sent the following communication to all officers in the Department:   Subject: Message to Officers re: Recent Terrorist Attacks To:  ALL COMMANDS   In light of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, France, all officers are reminded to remain vigilant while on and off duty, especially around transportation hubs and areas where large groups of people gather. While there are no specific or credible known threats to Bridgeport, or Connecticut, at this time, the sad reality is that radicalized individuals may take actions similar to those in Paris at any place and at any time. Never before has law…

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