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.

Bridgeport News: Arrest Made After Pursuit

2019-12-08-#Bridgeport CT-- Saturday night police were called to a home on  Carleton Avenue for a domestic fight.   The officer  had been there before and was familiar with the suspect. Upon arrival the suspect took off and led the officer on a short pursuit which was called off as his identity was known. Around 1:30am  the suspect returned to the address.  Additional officers were called to block in the car and the arrest was made. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Another Trash Chute Fire

2019-12-07@5:15pm--#Bridgeport Ct--#ctfire--Firefighters were called to 376 East Washington Avenue for trash chute fire which was quickly extinguished.  Firefighters were there on October 26th for a more extensive trash chute fire.  There were no injuries in either incident.   [caption id="attachment_78961" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Harborview Towers 376 East Washington Avenue stock photo.[/caption]

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Westport Mailer

(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department has received a number of inquiries from our residents relative to recent mailings and telephone calls made by the Connecticut Fraternal Order of Police soliciting charitable contributions to their organization. Specifically these inquiries have been in regard to whether there is a direct affiliation between the Westport Police Department and the Connecticut Fraternal Order of Police as it relates to these fundraising efforts. As the mailer sent by the Fraternal or Police is somewhat ambiguous in stating “protecting your home in Westport” and for the purpose of clarification, we ask that you please note the following information relative to this matter. Although the Connecticut Fraternal Order of Police is a legitimate charitable organization which…

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