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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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Karla’s Magical Day With The Bridgeport Police (Video Report)

Aug 6, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--Yesterday the Make-A-Wish Foundation along with the Bridgeport Police Department granted Karla Hernandez’s wish of being a Bridgeport Police officer for the day, Chief Gaudette stepped aside and promoted her to police chief for the day. The celebration started at Bridgeport Police Headquarterswhere Karla will was presented with a proclamation from Mayor Bill Finch and the Bridgeport Police Department. Karla was then escorted to the to the Bridgeport Police Horse stables at Seaside Park where she met with Sgt. Norton and the horses. She also rode a ATV and police car around Seaside Park. She then went to Arthur's Famous Pizza on Park Avenue where they enjoyed a pizza party. The Make A Wish Foundation then presented her with…

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Black Rock Armed Robbery

Aug 5, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, Conn. (August 5, 2015) – This week, Bridgeport Police responded to a robbery with a firearm at 132 Arthur Street. Police arrived at the scene on Monday morning at 4:44 a.m. The victim – a 25 year-old female from Stratford – stated that she was dropping her son off at her mother’s house. After pulling into the driveway, the suspect came up to the driver’s side door and demanded the victim give up her purse. The victim gave up her purse and the suspect fled the scene. The victim’s purse and items within were later recovered – except for approximately $60 in cash. The suspect was described as a 5’9” black male wearing a black mask, a black sweater,…

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Bridgeport News; Heavy Police Due To New Chief

Aug 5, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--Earlier today Bridgeport Police Chief Gaudette along with the Make A Wish Foundation named Karla Hernandez honorary police chief for the day. A large motorcycle motorcade escorted the city's SWAT truck with Karla inside to Seaside Park for Karla to tour the stables and meet the mounted patrol. She also toured the park via ATV's and patrol car. Afterwards she visited Arthur's Famous Pizza on Park Avenue for dinner where she learned she will be gong to Disney World later this month. I will have a video report tomorrow. I moved this report up due to the many messages received regarding the heavy police presence!

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Stratford Police Needs Your Help

Aug 5, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford Police need your help identifying this person involved in a burglary on Main Street by Stratford Ave. The pictured male is responsible for a burglary that occurred on 7/29/15 on Main St. near Stratford Ave. at around 3pm.  He appears to be a Hispanic male and may have tattoos on his right arm.  Any tips or information can be directed to:  Detective Jason DeLauri  203-385-4172  jdelauri@townofstratford.com.  

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Westport Firefighter To Fight California Wildfires

Aug 5, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

A Westport Firefighter left yesterday for Northern California to assist with the wildfires after Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency. Assistant Chief Michael Kronick is joining the 20-person fire crew from the Connecticut  Interstate Fire Crew that is part of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The D.E.E.P. maintains a roster of staff and personnel from local fire departments who are certified to fight wildfires, which in turn allows Connecticut to participate in a reciprocal aid program operated by the U.S. Forest Service. A.C. Kronick was last deployed in 2013 to assist Canada with a stubborn fire in the Northern Province of Quebec; he has also been deployed out West several times before. Please join the Westport Fire Department in wishing a safe return of A.C.…

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