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’S BRAVEST COMPLETE OFFSHORE TRAINING

FAIRFIELD, CT, August 14, 2013: Wednesday  morning Fairfield’s bravest completed their annual department-wide navigational training aboard Marine 7, with Fire Lieutenant Roger Caisse at the helm taking fire companies in rotation out of the South Benson Marina to view offshore hazards during low tide. All Fairfield Fire Department personnel are required to hold boating certification and receive annual training in the operation of their watercraft, according to Caisse, who along with Fire Fighter Joe Rainis developed and conducted this year’s refresher training. “The Fairfield Fire Department works closely with our Police Department’s Marine Division in responding to medical calls all along our coastline,” explained Lieutenant Caisse, “but it’s extremely important that all our personnel become very familiar with our waters.”…

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Big Boy Toys

I stopped by the Pawn King to see up close the big boy toys Will just picked up.  They are all automatic and Will said he will show you how to drive it, no special licenses required for personal use.  Pricing varies call the store for more info at  2440 Barnum Ave, Stratford.  Phone them at (203) 375-4228.  Be prepared for the next storm!  They also make great mobile billboards!  I think I saw Tim Allen getting one!

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Generous donation for Bridgeport Police Memorial

(Bridgeport, CT – Aug. 12, 2013) – The latest generous donation for the Bridgeport Police Memorial fund is $2,500 from UI and its workers presented today by the President of the Utility Workers Union Of America Moses A. Rams.  Police Chief Joseph Gaudette and Bridgeport Police Union President Chuck Paris accepted the check. Plans began three years ago to build the memorial to honor the 12 city police officers who died in the line of duty. The project is expected to cost about $380,000, and the city and Police Union Local 1159 have been actively fundraising to make it a reality.

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Bicycilist hit by car

12:50pm--#Fairfield CT--Police are investigating a bicyclist who was hit by a car in front of Town Fair Tire on Kings Highway.  The bicyclist is seen sitting on a railing as the motorist appears to be telling the officer that the bicyclist cut across four lanes of traffic into her car.  The bicyclist did not appear to be seriously injured.  Police continue to investigate.

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Suspect Runs From Police, Arrested with Crack

(Bridgeport, CT – Aug 13, 2013) – Police arrested a Pembroke Street man after he fled police. Officers Fabio Pereira and Michael Stanitis conducted a field interview Monday afternoon with several people loitering in the 1200 block of Stratford Avenue. One of the suspects provided a false name and Pereira was running the name on the cruiser laptop when the man, later identified as Jahkeim Boone, 21, ran off on foot. Pereira pursued him in the cruiser and then on foot through several back yards before apprehending him, following a struggle, behind 389 Carroll St. He was arrested and later found with crack cocaine hidden in the brim of his hat. Bond was set at $10,000 on charges of possession…

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