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.

6:50am--#Fairfield Connecticut--Police in the rear parking lot of Police Headquarters heard a male yelling out a 3 rd story window of an residence overlooking the police parking lot, to kill people, something about police, and for the police to put their hands up. Included in the threats were racist comments directed towards African Americans. Several Officers, as well as other area residents could hear the threats directed at police and residents. Officers responded to the residence and after a brief struggle took the individual into custody. Officers determined the threats were made because the police woke him up with the activity in the rear lot.  

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Bridgeport News: Robber Arrested

Thursday, 12/29--10:01pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A woman located a person who allegedly robbed her in the 700 of Madison Avenue last night and she called police.  Police were able to locate the suspect and made the arrest.  Bridgeport Police Detective Brian Fitzgerald said it was NOT the same person wanted in series of robberies that occurred in the north end on Wednesday.   This news report is made possible by:

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New Year’s Eve Uber Discounted Rides

Today, , MADD, Lawmakers, Local Law Enforcement to Encourage and Uber announced that the New Year's Eve Safety Via www.uber.com Discounted Rides- From Dec. 31 through 11:59 p.m. New Year’s Day, Uber will donate $5 per ride from riders using a promo code to MADD Connecticut New riders can sign up for Uber with the promo code MADDCT for $25 off their first ride, with $5 donated to MADD. Existing Uber riders can enter the promo code MADDCT2016 and Uber will donate $5 for each ride they take during the promotion.  

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt

6:40pm--UPDATE: Police have the suspect in custody on Noble Avenue. 6:24pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A foot pursuit Noble and WIlliam Street turns into a manhunt when the suspect jumps a fence on Harriet Street.  I don't know what he is wanted for but if you live in the area make sure your doors locked and if you see someone running in your backyard call 911.   This news report is made possible by:

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Don’t Find Yourself In A Troop G Spot…

Under the direction of Commanding Officer Lieutenant Kenneth Cain, personnel from the Connecticut State Police at Troop G in Bridgeport, will be conducting a DUI / Sobriety Checkpoint during the evening of Friday, December 30, 2016. The DUI enforcement project will take place in the area of Interstate 91 northbound at Exit # 3, near the intersection of Orange Street, in the city of New Haven. In the interest of public safety, State Troopers will be conducting this checkpoint in an effort to identify and arrest motorists who operate motor vehicles while under the influence of alcohol and or drugs. Lieutenant Kenneth Cain, Commanding Officer of Troop G, would also like to advise motorists that in addition to this checkpoint, Troopers…

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