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: Untimely Death Investigation In Cemetery

#Fairfield CT-- Early this afternoon a person called 911 for an unconscious person in the Lawncroft Burial Park on Black Rock Turnpike.  Police confirmed they are investigating an untimely death and had the area blocked off until the medical examiner took the body.   The body was on a stone wall towards the Candlewood Road area of the cemetery.  No identity or cause of death has been released at this time.  

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Bridgeport Police Announces K-9 Training for Officers

Bridgeport, Conn. (September 14, 2015) -- Today, Bridgeport Police Chief Joseph Gaudett Jr. announced the beginning of K-9 training for two Bridgeport police officers.  Police Officers Marie Cetti and John Pachera began their first day of training at the Connecticut State Police Canine Unit in Meriden, Conn.  Each officer is paired with a dog, trained as a team, and then will enter the field together. Officer Cetti is paired with K-9 Nemesis, and Officer Pachera is paired with K-9 Caleb.   “Police dogs perform an invaluable service by helping to detect drugs, locate suspects or missing persons, and assist in arrests,” said Police Chief Gaudett. “I am excited for Officer Cetti and Officer Pachera to begin this training and to eventually…

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