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.

Black Rock Burglar Busted

The Bridgeport Police Department arrested a suspect in connection to a number of burglaries in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, Conn. On September 18, 2015 at around 1:00 p.m., police officers responded to a call about a suspicious person in the area of Livingston St. and Courtland Ave.  The suspect, Alvin Nieves (08/19/74), was described as wearing blue shorts and a blue New Jersey Nets basketball jersey with the #15 on the back under the name “Carter” on top.  The suspect was also said to be riding a dark colored bicycle.  Police officers searched the area for about 20 minutes until they received another call stating that Nieves was inside a store near the corner of Fairfield Ave. and…

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Bridgeport Police Department Announces Citizens Police Academy

#Bridgeport, Conn. (Press Release) – Today, the Bridgeport Police Department announced the opening of applications to the Citizens Police Academy, which is designed to give citizens an up-close understanding of the police department and its efforts to prevent and solve crime and protect citizens.. The goal of the Citizens Police Academy is to foster a better relationship between the community and the Bridgeport Police Department.   Graduates will gain a better understanding of the Bridgeport Police Department operation, develop an awareness for the challenges officers face, and insight into the decisions officers make on a daily basis. The program lasts ten weeks, starting in October, and will meet every Tuesday night from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.   The program…

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