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.

Stratford News: Child Porn Arrest

#Stratford CT-- The Stratford Police Department Detective Bureau received a child pornography complaint from the National Center for Missing Exploited Children during the month of February, 2019. Detectives conducted an investigation which led to the identification of John Kenneth Stone (DOB 10/03/1942). Stone is employed as a School Bus Driver with the Durham Bus Services. Detectives executed a search warrant at Stone’s residence in Stratford. During the search warrant the Stratford Police Computer Forensics Unit seized a laptop computer. A forensic analysis of the computer located a large number of images and videos identified as Child Pornography. On 05/23/2019 Stone was taken into custody. He was charged with Possession of Child Pornography in the First Degree 53a- 196d. Stone posted…

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Bridgeport Police Need Your Help

#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police  are looking for assistance in identifying suspect in last weeks arson on Wood Ave (Arson at Wood's Mart Variety on 05/26/19). Anyone with information, please contact the TIPS line at 203-576-TIPS (8477).   Notcisde Brigeport: La policía de Bridgeport necesita su ayuda #Bridgeport CT – La policía de Bridgeport está buscando ayuda para identificar al sospechoso en las últimas semanas por el incendio en Wood Ave (incendio at Wood Mart Variety en 05/26/19). Cualquier persona con información, por favor contacte a la línea de TIPS en 203-576-TIPS (8477).

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Westport Police To Push Against Cancer

#Westport, CT - The Westport Police Department is proud to participate in the 10 th Annual Push Against Cancer for Kids event. Individuals and teams from across Connecticut will show their strength and determination as they raise donations for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 9 th from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Staples High School girls’ field hockey/lacrosse field in Westport. The opening ceremony starts at 9:00 a.m. All proceeds from the event benefit The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a non-profit founded by beloved Westport resident and award-winning actor Paul Newman in 1988 to provide “a different kind of healing” to seriously ill children and their families.…

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Bridgeport News: Crash!

2019-06-02 @ 10:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash at Lenox and Maplewood Avenue sent one vehicle into a parked van and into a fence.  There are reported injuries and the intersection is closed at this time.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Accidente 2019-06-02 @ 10:50pm-#Bridgeport CT-Un accidente en la Avenida Lenox y Maplewood causo que un carro chocara contra un vehículo estacionado y en una cerca. Se reportan lesiones y la intersección está cerrada en este momento.

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Bridgeport News: Motorcyclist Crashes

2019-06-02 @ 12:00PMish #Bridgeport CT-- A motorcyclist did not suffer any serious injuries after he collided with and was trapped beneath the rear bumper a minivan parked near Fairfield and Hancock Avenues.   Noticias de Bridgepot: Accidente 2019-06-02 @ 12:00PMish #Bridgeport CT – Un motociclista no sufrió lesiones graves después de chocar y quedó atrapado debajo del la parte trasero de una minivan estacionada cerca de las avenidas Fairfield y Hancock.

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Fairfield News: Furniture Taker

2019-06-02 @ 11:01am--#Fairfield CT-- There is a road race in Fairfield and police are reporting that there is a woman in gray min-van taking people's furniture along the race route.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Fairfield: Tomador de muebles 2019-06-02 @ 11:01am – #Fairfield CT – hay una carrera de carretera en Fairfield y la policía está informando que hay una mujer en gris min-van llevando los muebles de la gente a lo largo de la ruta de la carrera.

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Monroe News: Tonight’s Vehicle Fire

2019-06-02 @ 1:05am--#Monroe CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire is being hosted by Monroe on Main Street just south of Pepper Street.  The rear of a tractor trailer is on fire.   This news report is made possible by:   Noticias de Monroe: Fuego 2019-06-02 @ 1:05am--#Monroe CT--El incendio del vehículo de esta noche esta en Monroe en la calle Main justo al sur de la calle Pepper. La parte trasera de un tractor está en llamas.

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Bridgeport News: Carjacking

2019-06-01 @ 10:50 #Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a carjacking on Jones Avenue.  The victim was reported injured.  Not a lot of details at this time.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Robo 2019-06-01 @ 10:50 #Bridgeport CT – La policía investiga un robo en la Avenida Jones. La víctima fue reportada herida. No hay muchos detalles en este momento.

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Bridgeport News: 2 Injured In Crash

2019-06-01 @ 5:38pm #Bridgeport CT-- Two were injured in a crash on Fairfield Avenue near Lafayette Boulevard/Courtland Street.  The two were transported with non-life-threatening injuries.  The vehicle in the background required extrication by firefighters.   2019-06-01 @ 5:38pm #Bridgeport CT – Dos resultaron heridos en un accidente en Avenida Fairfield cerca de Lafayette Boulevard/Courtland Street. Los dos fueron transportados con lesiones que no amenazan la vida. El vehículo en el fondo requería la extricación de los bomberos.

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I-95 Stamford Closures

Exit 9 on I-95 will be closed both north and southbound from 11 pm, Friday, May 31 until 5 am Monday, June 3 and again from June 7 to June 10. There will be detours to prevent the flow of traffic from becoming backed up Weekend 1 (May 31st - June 3rd) On Friday, May 31st, the CT Department of Transportation will replace the Route 1 Bridge (East Main Street) over the northbound lanes of I-95 in Stamford. At 6PM, ON-ramps at Exit 9 WILL BE CLOSED. At 9PM, OFF-ramps at Exit 9 WILL BE CLOSED. AT 11PM, the interstate WILL BE CLOSED. Motorists will be detoured onto temporary roadways. The highway will remain this way over the weekend until the following…

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