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.

Fairfield News: Ground Breaking

#Fairfield CT--Developers broke ground on a multi-use area on Black Rock Turnpike at Commerce Drive, next door to Bigelow Tea which use to be the old Fitness Edge.  The facility is looking to attract  young professionals, commuters, empty-nesters with family ties to the community, who want urban conveniences, easy access to NYC with  101 residential apartment units comprised of 4 studios, 73 one- bedrooms, and 24 two-bedroom units.  There will also be 14,900 square feet of retail space on the ground floor as well as a covered rear arcade.   This development is projected to provide the town of Fairfield with 30-50 permanent jobs, 125-150 construction jobs according to a press release.    A Spring/Summer of 2017 completion date is expected.  The developers are BRCD…

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Bridgeport News: Funny Money

The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau Financial Crimes Unit is seeking assistance in identifying the individual seen in this video.  The Suspect is wanted for producing counterfeit currency and using it at 2525 East Main St. (Cumberland Farms).  Any information regarding the incident or suspect please contact Detective Frank Podpolucha at: 203-581-5210 email: frank.podpolucha@bridgeportct.gov [video width="720" height="480" mp4="http://www.doingitlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Bridgeport-Funny-Money.mp4"][/video]  

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Westport Police Chief Dale Call’s Retirement

#Westport CT--Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe announced today that he has accepted the retirement letter of Chief of Police Dale Call effective April 1, 2016. After his official retirement date, Chief Call will remain with the Police Department in an advisory capacity until June 30, 2016 to insure a smooth, seamless and professional transition within the department.  Mr. Marpe said, “It is with regret that I accept Chief Call’s retirement letter. The Town of Westport and its residents have been very fortunate that Dale’s passion, expertise and experience in law enforcement have benefitted so many throughout the years. In good times and bad, Dale’s calm, level-headed and pragmatic demeanor has proved to be a positive influence on our community. A home-grown Westporter whose family roots run deep…

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New Chief In Brideport

#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today announced the resignation of Bridgeport Police Chief Joseph Gaudett. Gaudett has served as Bridgeport Chief of Police since 2009 and is a 33 veteran of the department. Chief Gaudett will be taking a new position as a consultant for emergency communications within the Bridgeport Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, reporting directly to the Mayor’s office. At the same time, Mayor Ganim is announcing that he will name longtime Bridgeport Police Captain Armando J. “AJ” Perez to the post of police chief of the city of Bridgeport. Perez is a highly decorated officer who has served the Bridgeport Police Department for 32 years. Recently Captain Perez oversaw the Bridgeport Violent Crime Reduction…

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