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.

Norwalk News: Police Need Your Help On A Stabbing

#Norwalk CT--On 02-17-19 at 2:16am officers were dispatched to the Norwalk Hospital for a report of an assault.  Officers interviewed the victim, who reported having an altercation with unknown males in a bar on Washington Street.  The victim then left the establishment and began walking back to a friend’s vehicle on Madison Street.  While walking, the victim observed the males from the earlier altercation following the victim and the victim’s friends in a vehicle.  As the victim entered a parking lot on Madison Street, the vehicle struck the victim, knocking the victim to the ground.  The males then exited the vehicle and one of the males stabbed the victim in the abdomen.  The suspects then fled the area in the…

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Bridgeport News: Fire In A Cell North Avenue Jail

9:15PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- An inmate allegedly set his mattress on fire in his cellblock, firefighters quickly took care of the situation and ventilated the structure.  EMS was called to evaluate two guards for smoke inhalation.  They were not transported to the hospital at the time of this posting.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Fuego en una celda de la cárcel en la Avenida North 9:15PMish – #Bridgeport CT – Un preso supuestamente encendió su colchón en fuego en su bloque de celdas, los bomberos rápidamente se ocuparon de la situación y ventiló la estructura. Las personas de emergencia médica fueron llamadas para evaluar a dos guardias para la inhalación del humo. No fueron transportados al hospital en el momento de esta publicación.

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

4:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire is an unoccupied  4 door sedan at Clinton and State Street.  Firefighters say it is fully engulfed.   This news report is made possible by: Carro coje fuego 4:02pm – #Bridgeport CT –Un carro desocupado de 4 puertas en Clinton y State Street cojeo fuego. Los bomberos dicen que está completamente envuelto.

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Pursuit In Bridgeport

1:00AMish—Around 1pm police attempted to pull over a car on Stratford Avenue but the car refused to pull over. Police said speeds of the pursuit was no more than 40 mph until the entered I-95 southbound. Police reported the car threw items out the window at exit 28 through exits 26. The car got off in Fairfield at exit 24 then headed towards the Staples circle when he doubled back the wrong way back on to Kings Highway East. The car rammed two Bridgeport Police cars on the way back into Bridgeport on North Avenue. The driver doubled back again on Maplewood Avenue and onto Mountain Grove Street where the pursuit ended. Persecución en Bridgeport 1:00AMish — Alrededor de la…

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Bridgeport News: 2nd Fire At Same Home

11:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called once again to 166 Bond Street for a structure fire.  There was a fire there at 4:44pm this afternoon.  Firefighters just past the same house about fifteen minutes earlier for a medical call down the street.  The firefighter's search for people inside the building turned up negative.  Firefighters had the bulk of the fire knocked down within twenty minutes of their arrival.  The fire marshal was called to investigate. Noticias de Bridgeport: Segundo fuego en la misma casa. 11:10pm – #Bridgeport CT –Llamaron a los bomberos una vez más a la 166 Calle de Bond por un fuego. Hubo un incendio a las 4:44pm esta tarde también. Los bomberos acaban de pasar la misma casa unos…

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Bridgeport News: Crash!

8:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There were no reported injuries in a two-car crash at Main and Golden Rod, one car hit the medical building at 3175 Main Street.  Both cars had significant damage but the building did no seem to have any damage.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Acciente 8:33pm – #Bridgeport CT – No hubo lesiones reportadas en un accidente de dos carros en la calle Main y Golden Rod, un carro golpeó el edificio médico en la 3175 de la Calle Main. Ambos coches tenían daños significativos, pero el edificio no parece tener ningún daño.

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

7:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police received a number of shots fired activation as well as hearing the shots fired from Capital Avenue to Main Street. They heard or received shots fired activations starting on Garfield Avenue, Taft, Federal, the 2000 block of Main Street and more.  So far no one or anything reported hit.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Disparos 7:22pm – #Bridgeport CT – La policía recibió una serie de llamadas de disparos, desde la Avenida Capital hasta la calle Main. Escucharon o recibieron disparos activaciones a partir de la Avenida Garfield, Taft, federal, y el bloque de 2000 en Main Street y más. Hasta ahora, nadie ni nada reportado golpeó.

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Tonight’s Vehicle Fire

6:44pm--#Fairfield CT-- A dry chemical extinguisher was not enough to put out this fire in the console of this car on Moody Avenue.  It was put using a fire hose.  I guess you can say this car went from hot rod to car pool...   Carro en Fuego 6:44pm – #Fairfield CT – Un extintor químico seco no fue suficiente para apagar este fuego en la consola de este carro en la Avenida de Moody. Se apagó usando una manguera.

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Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

4:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters responded to a fire at 166 Bond Street.  When they arrived they found heavy fire on the second floor. Firefighters were quick to knock the fire down within ten minutes.  Three fire lines were used.  So far one adult and five children will need aid from the Red Cross.  Every human made it out safely but one mother cat passed, but her two kittens survived.       Noticias de Bridgeport: Fuego 4:44pm – #Bridgeport CT – Los bomberos respondieron a un incendio en la 166 Calle de Bond. Cuando llegaron encontraron fuego pesado en el segundo piso. Los bomberos trabajaron rápido para derribar el fuego en diez minutos. Se utilizaron “tres líneas” de fuego. Hasta ahora, un adulto…

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Governor’s Changed Plans For Tolls- Not Just For Trucks Anymore

I recently announced a reinvigorated economic development team, whose mission it is to promote and champion Connecticut to businesses who wish to locate or grow here. On paper, we have it all — access to world-class talent; equidistant between Boston and New York without the exceptionally high cost of living; vibrant cultural and educational institutions. But our reputation in one area in particular precedes us, and not in a good way. Our economic development team must be prepared to answer the question that everyone who knows anything about Connecticut will ask: “What about the congestion on your highways?”   Beyond an inconvenience, the crushing congestion we experience on I-95, I-91, I-84 and the Merritt Parkway, in particular, is a real…

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