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: K-9 Ruger Retired

#Fairfield CT-- There were a lot of long faces besides K-9 Rugers at the Fairfield Police Headquarters Wednesday at the Police Commissioner's meeting.  Ruger, a german shepherd canine was retired after an injury sustained in the line of duty compounded with a genetic back disability.  First Selectman Michael Tetreau said in Ruger's tenure Ruger conducted 300 narcotics searches, which ended in about 200 arrests. The K-9 also tracked 25 missing persons and about 100 suspects. He helped the surrounding towns as well. Police Chief Gary MacNamara said this will not prevent Ruger from a long life and the dog was sold to his handler Kevin Wells who said "I'm losing a partner but gaining a pet at home" the chief added "A…

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Bridgeport News: Police Apprehend Suspect, Recover Firearm In Hollywood Fashion

#Bridgeport, Conn. (September 11, Bridgeport Police Press Release) --   On September 9, 2015 at 12:45 p.m. two Bridgeport Police officers were traveling west on East Washington Ave. near the intersection of Knowlton St. when they observed a man traveling east on East Washington Ave. on a bicycle.  Torres is a possible suspect in shootings that have taken place recently in the area of Pembroke St. and Arctic St.  After spotting him, officers began following Torres on E.  Washington Ave.   Officers suspected that Torres could identify the vehicle as an unmarked police vehicle and Torres repeatedly looked back at the vehicle.  Officers observed Torres wearing a pink and black Adidas backpack which appeared to have items inside.  As officers approached…

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Picture Survey

After a break from professional photography I've decided to get back into family portrait photography.  In a recent portrait session I mentioned to the client about wallet photos and it dawned on me no one with a phone would want wallet photos.   As you can see, my sessions aren't just of the family but a full array of  images of the family.   If you had a family portrait taken, what type of photos would you order?  5x7, 8x10, wall portraits?  Or would you prefer an all digital package?    (FourStarsMedia is the business name I go under)

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