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.

Video Report: Meet The Bridgeport Police Recruits

#Bridgeport News: One thing I have noticed since with the Ganim Administration is that there is a new openness within the police department.  This week I had the opportunity to meet and talk candidly with the new cadets, most of whom are Bridgeport residents.  Here are six of those recruits discussing why they want to become a Bridgeport Police Officer.  This will be a three part series of that conversation.

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Bridgeport News: Stranger Danger

#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A 12 year old girl was approached by a man in his 60's with a long white beard, one tooth in his mouth.  He told the girl she needed to come live with him.  This happened in the Barnum Avenue / Brooks Street / East Main Street area according to radio reports.  He was wearing gray jeans, a jean jacket and is possibly homeless.  The girl was able to run away, this happened this morning.   This report is made possible by:

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New Leadership For DMV

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has selected a new leadership team to operate the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).  Michael R. Bzdyra of Wallingford has been appointed to serve as Commissioner of the agency and Judeen Wrinn of Middletown has been named Deputy Commissioner.   “For the last three or four decades, people talked about making modernization upgrades to Connecticut’s DMV only to put it off.  Now we’re actually doing it.  Transitions in an agency of this size and importance are challenging.  We’re moving from an antiquated, outdated system into one takes advantage of today’s modern technologies.  Because of the challenge, many put off the hard decisions.  We didn’t,” Governor Malloy said.  “I…

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GREENS FARMS VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY  ANNOUNCES EASTER EGG HUNT MARCH 26

#Westport CT--The Greens Farms Volunteer Fire Company will hold its 65th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26 on the grounds of Long Lots School, Hyde Lane, Westport at 2:00 PM.  Children will hunt for the eggs in age groups through age ten. Children finding special marked eggs will receive Easter baskets. The Easter bunny will be there to meet and greet the children.   This report is made possible by:

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Trumbull News: Edison Road Burglary

ON TUESDAY (3/15) AT ABOUT 2:30 PM, POLICE RESPONDED TO 310 EDISON RD. AFTER NEIGHBORS REPORTED TWO MALES WALKING AROUND THE REAR OF THE HOUSE. WHEN POLICE BEGAN CHECKING THE EXTERIOR THEY LOCATED AN OPEN REAR DOOR WHICH APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN FORCED OPEN AND TWO MALE SUBJECTS STANDING IN THE KITCHEN. A THIRD PERSON WAS THEN LOCATED IN THE HOUSE AND ALL THREE WERE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY. ONE OF THE SUSPECTS, IDENTIFIED AS 21 YEAR OLD JONATHAN DEJESUS WAS FOUND TO RESIDE NEXT DOOR AND STATED HE WAS JUST CHECKING THE HOUSE OUT BECAUSE HE WAS CURIOUS AS TO WHY IT HAD BEEN VACANT FOR A WHILE. ALL THREE PERSONS WERE IN POSSESSION OF ITEMS THAT WERE IN THE HOUSE. THE OWNER WAS LOCATED AND STATED THE RESIDENCE WAS IN…

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