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: Bridgeport Hospital On Lockdown

UPDATE: John Capiello of Bridgeport Hospital says "Bridgeport Hospital was on a heightened state of surveillance today after staff received word that a female patient had been verbally threatened by her boyfriend. Hospital security worked with Bridgeport police to make sure no problems arose. But as of 3:15 p.m., the patient was discharged without incident, so the hospital is no longer on alert." 2:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Hospital is on lockdown according to police radio reports due to phone threats from a person who said he will "come back with a gun and shoot up the place".   This news report is made possible by:

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Stratford News: Pet Rescued During Smoke Condition In Home

1:09pm--#Stratford CT-- Police working a construction job on West Broad Street spotted smoke coming from a house across the street.  Firefighters were able to locate their owner with his dog during the commotion.  Firefighters said an unattended pot began to melt causing a heavy smoke condition in the home. [caption id="attachment_60748" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Photo contributed.[/caption]

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired At Memorial Service

11:12am--#Bridgeport CT-- Earlier we reported shots fired at 181 Trumbull Avenue.  A white car fired one shot into the memorial service that was being conducted there for Chaz Rogers who was shot and killed on Stratford Avenue last week.  No one or anything was hit.   I received multiple calls that Mayor Ganim was either in attendance or was driving in the area when the shooting took place but Police AJ Perez says this did NOT happen.  Three reporters that I've worked with in the past reported the mayor was in attendance.  I'm waiting for a return call from the mayor's office.  

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