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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.
Trumbull

Route 25 Crash With Ejection

Sep 14, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: A teen from Rhode Island lost his life in a rollover crash on Route 25 in Trumbull late Friday night. Connecticut State Police responded to the scene near Exit 9 on Route 25 South around 11 p.m. after receiving reports of an accident. According to police, a BMW X5 attempted to pass a BMW X1 from behind and shifted to the right, sideswiping the X1. The collision caused the X5 to spin out of control and crash into several trees. The victim, identified as 18-year-old Timothy Campbell from Cumberland, R.I., was a passenger in the back seat of the X5. He succumbed to his injuries, while three other occupants in the SUV, which had Rhode Island plates, were transported…

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Ansonia

Ansonia Homicide-Suicide: New Details Emerge

Sep 12, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/a66phy5dDu4 This morning at approximately 5:00 A.M. the Ansonia Police Department received a 911 call reporting a serious assault in a residence on Westfield Avenue. The first officers on scene found a female and male inside the residence, both suffering from gunshot wounds. The female was shot multiple times in the torso, she was transported to a local hospital for treatment and unfortunately succumbed to her injuries. The male was shot once in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. While we are still involved in an active investigation, all the information to this point indicates the male shot the female multiple times before shooting himself. It appears that the male forced entry into the home and confronted…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Shooting with One Killed

Sep 11, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: The victim passed in the hospital, making this yet another homicide.From BPT Police:On September 11, 2024, at approximately 5:45 pm Bridgeport Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation and reports of a party shot within the 100 block of Spring Street.Upon arrival, officers located a male victim lying in the street suffering from what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. Medics arrived and transported the victim to an area hospital where he passed away a short time later.Patrol Officers secured the crime scene and notified the Detective Bureau (DB). The DB Homicide Squad is responding along with the Forensic Identification Unit.The Detective Bureau is currently in the process of canvassing the area and identifying potential witnesses.Spring Street is closed between…

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Bridgeport

BEA Rally

Sep 10, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/NiFJ0crqOnI The Bridgeport Education Association (BEA) will be gathered with fellow public education supporters for a rally and press conference to discuss how teachers, students, and families are impacted by the current state of affairs in our city. Earlier Bridgeport Superintendent Carmela Levy-David issued a full apology "Dear Bridgeport team, I am writing today with deep reflection and humility. Over the past few months, I recognize that my actions and decisions may have caused frustration, concern, and uncertainty among many of you. For that, I sincerely apologize".

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