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.
Fairfield

Fairfield News: Home Invasion Suspect Caught After Pursuit

Apr 30, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-30 @ 2:08pm--#Faifield CT--One suspect is in custody after radio reports said was a home invasion in the Coventry/Catamount area off Redding Road.  Taken at knifepoint were the victim's earnings and cash.  Police caught up with the suspect who took off on a pursuit onto Black Rock Turnpike after he had given police his ID card.  The pursuit continued onto the Merritt Parkway.  When speeds reached 90 mph Fairfield Police terminated the pursuit since they had his identification.  The suspect got off the Jefferson Street exit and the purist was back as he headed south on Stratfield Avenue where he bailed on foot on Davis Street.  K-9 from surround towns were brought in and the suspect was located hiding under…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Gas Line Hit

Apr 30, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: Radio reports saying a high pressure struck with free-flowing gas and firefighters are going house to house to warn neighbors. A dump truck also struck a utility pole and the pole is being held up by the dump truck.   2019-04-30 @ 12:18pm-- #Fairfield CT-- Fairfield Beach Road westbound at Rowland Road is closed due to construction workers hitting a gas line.   This news report is made possible by our safe heating sponsor:       Noticias de Fairfield: Poste de utilidad fue golpeado 2019-04-30 @ 12:18pm--#Fairfield CT--Fairfield Beach Road W en Rowland Road está cerrado, los trabajadores de la construcción golpearon una línea de gas. ACTUALIZACIÓN: Los informes de radio que dicen que una alta presión golpeó…

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Uncategorized Westport

Youth Commission Seeks Adult & Student Members

Apr 30, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Youth Commission is currently seeking students in Grades 8-11 and adult members for the 2019-2020 school year. “The Youth Commission serves as a public forum for youth issues and advocates for youth needs and concerns in the community,” Human Services Director Elaine Daignault said in a statement.  “Its 30 members, 15 students and 15 adults, are appointed by the First Selectman.” Incoming grade 9 students are invited to join the Freshman Committee prior to applying for appointment as sophomores. There are limited vacancies available so please don’t delay.  If you are currently in grades 8 thru 11 or an adult who is interested in discussing youth issues on a monthly basis while making a difference in your community…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Jumping In And Out Of Traffic

Apr 29, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-29 @ 5:37pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- According to radio reports state police along with Fairfield Police were called to the exit 24 southbound ramp of I-95 for a man pulled over to the side and allegedly jumping in and out of traffic.  Police had to use a taser to apprehend the man.  EMS and firefighters were called for the man's injuries.   Fairfield News: Hombre se tira contra tráfico 2019-04-29 @ 5:37pm – #Fairfield CT – #cttraffic – Según los informes de radio de la policía estatal junto con la policía de Fairfield fueron llamados a la salida 24 rampa sur de la I-95 por que un hombre que la policía paro, esta tratando de tirarse contra el tráfico. La policía…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Swear In 26 Recruits

Apr 29, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- Today, Mayor Joe Ganim swore in 26 new probationary officers into the police academy. They will undergo about a year of training in the academy as well as another on the road training after graduation. “This is a noble profession, we exist to serve and protect the community” said Bridgeport Police Chief A.J. Perez. Captain Garcia said there are 17 minorities in this class which equals to 65% being minority. 2 recruits have fathers as active duty officers but they will not receive any special treatment. La policía de Bridgeport Jura en 26 miembros de la academia. #Bridgeport CT – hoy, el alcalde Joe Ganim juró en 26 nuevos oficiales de la Academia de policía. Se someterá a…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Teen Robbed At Gunpoint

Apr 29, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-29 @ 4:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A fourteen-year-old was robbed at gunpoint at Sheridan and Ogden Street Extension.  The two suspects, in their teens,  fled on a bicycle towards Boston Avenue.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Un joven fue robado 2019-04-29 @ 4:30pm – #Bridgeport CT – Un niño de catorce años fue robado y tenía una pistola por la calle Sheridan y Ogden Extensión. Los dos sospechosos jóvenes huyeron en bicicleta hacia la Avenida Boston.

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Stratford

I-95 Crash

Apr 29, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-29 @ 2:49pm--#Stratford CT--#cttraffic-- A crash with injuries on I-95 northbound near exit 31.  It appears to be in the left lane. Accidente en la I-95 2019-04-29 @ 2:49pm – #Stratford CT – #cttraffic – Un choque con lesiones en la I-95 norte cerca de la salida 31. Parece estar en el carril izquierdo.

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Dumpster Fire

Apr 28, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-28 @ 11:20pm--#Fairfield CT-- A dumpster fire in front of the garage of home under construction at 695 Morehouse Lane.  The fire is contained to the dumpster and Fairfield's Bravest are extinguishing it.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Fairfield: Fuego 2019-04-28 @ 11:20pm – #Fairfield CT – un basurero se incendió en frente del garaje de una casa en construcción en 695 Morehouse Lane. El incendio está contenido en el basurero y los más valientes de Fairfield lo están extinguiendo.

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

Apr 28, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-28 @ 9:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Multiple reports of shots fired at Barnum and Arctic Street between multiple individuals inside of cars.  So far no one or anything reported hit.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Disparos 2019-04-28 @ 9:00PM – #Bridgeport CT – Múltiples informes de disparos en la calle Barnum y Arctic entre varias gente dentro de los carros. Hasta ahora nadie o nada reportado golpeado.

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