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.

Ansonia News: Odor Of Burning After Power Outage

2019-03-12 @ 11:11am--#Ansoinia CT-- There was a power outage in the area of Big Y /Road Ready.  Once the power was restored the Social Security Administration at 475 Main Street is reporting an odor of burning inside the building, which has been evacuated.  Firefighters are arriving on scene confirming the dor and are evaluating the situation.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Ansonia: olor a quemado después del corte de energía 2019-03-12 @ 11:11am – #Ansoinia CT – Hubo un corte de energía en el área de Big Y/Road Ready. Una vez que la energía fue restaurada la administración del seguro social en la 475 calle Main está informando un olor de algo quemado dentro del edificio,…

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Westport News: Merritt Rollover

2019-03-11 #Westport CT--#cttraffic--At 7:27 pm this evening the Westport Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle Accident with roll over. Upon arrival, we were presented with a 2 car accident with 1 vehicle on its side. There were no injuries and the driver of the car on its side was able to climb out of the sunroof.   Rt 15 south was closed for over 2 hours while tow trucks were brought up the highway in the wrong direction of travel. The last units cleared the scene at 9:52 pm. Accidente en El Merritt 2019-03-11 #Westport CT – #cttraffic – a las 7:27 PM esta noche Lo Bomberos de Westport fueron llamados por un accidente de vehículo con “Roll Over”.…

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck- Driver Flees

2019-03-11 @ 11:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian has been hit by a car at the intersection of Arctic and East Main Street.  The pedestrian is conscious and responsive according to radio reports.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="12166"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption] Bridgeport News: peatón golpeado-conductor huye 2019-03-11 @ 11:00PM – #Bridgeport CT – Un peatón ha sido golpeado por un carro en la intersección de Arctic y East Main. El peatón está consciente y receptivo según los informes de radio.

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Stratford News: Shooting Arrest

On 03-10-2019 David Williams, age 39 of Stratford was arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred on Success Avenue in Stratford. The shooting took place on 03- 07-2019. Williams was located with the assistance of the Prince William County Police Department in Virginia. After a standoff which lasted for several hours, Williams was taken into custody. Williams was arrested by warrant and will subsequently be held without bail pending extradition. Williams will be formally charged with: Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder Assault 1 st Degree Criminal Possession of Ammunition Weapons in a Motor Vehicle Reckless Endangerment Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm Criminal Possession of A Firearm This investigation is ongoing at this time. Investigators are asking anyone with further…

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Westport News: Larceny & Shoplifting Credit Card Theft

#Westport CT-- On 11/03/2018 at approximately 1:30pm, officers were dispatched to Whole Foods on a report of a larceny. The victim had inadvertently left a money clip containing two credit cards and $1600 cash on the small stand at the checkout register he used. When he returned to the store, the money and cards were gone and had not been turned in to store management. In reviewing the surveillance, a male and female were seen using the same checkout register after the victim. The male suspect was observed picking up the clip and placing it into his pocket. The duo were believed to be shopping couriers for Instacart. Investigators submitted a search warrant to Instacart who then identified the order…

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What Is Wrong With This Picture

2019-03-11 @ 1:07pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- This is the Merritt Parkway southbound near exit 53.  What is wrong with the picture?   Que está mal con esta imagen 2019-03-11 @ 1:07pm – #Stratford CT – #cttraffic – este es el Merritt Parkway en la dirección sur, cerca de la salida 53. ¿Qué tiene de malo la imagen?

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Bridgeport News: Rollover Crash

2019-03-10 @ 7:45pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- One person was transported to the hospital after a three-car crash on Noble Avenue near Hickory Street. Noticias de Bridgeport: Accidente y un carro se Volcó 2019-03-10 @ 7:45pm – #Bridgeport CT – Una persona fue transportada al hospital después de un accidente de tres carros en la Avenida Noble cerca de la calle Hickory.

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Bridgeport News: 3 Shot In Crowded Store 1 Killed

UPDATE:  I'm sad to report that the police have confirmed one of the victims has died. The name has not been released at this time pending notification of next of kin. This is Bridgeport's 7th homicide of the year. 2019-03-10 @ 7:30pm--Witnesses say that shots were fired into the Food Market located at 842 Connecticut Avenue.  Police confirmed that 3 people were shot, 1 seriously the other 2 did not have life-threatening injuries.  The shot-spotter activation worked as intended, patrol officers in the area immediately called it into the dispatch center as the rushed to the scene.  The pursued a car that was fleeing the scene which turned out to be the victims rushing to the hospital in private vehicle.  Bridgeport…

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Today’s Car Fire

2019-03-10 @ 6:40pm--#cttraffic--#Milford CT-- Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Milford on I-95 southbound near exit 38.  Traffic is slow but it does not appear necessary to detour.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Carro coge fuego 2019-03-10 @ 6:40pm – #cttraffic – #Milford CT – Un carro coge fuego en Milford en la I-95 sur cerca de la salida 38. El tráfico esta lento, pero no parece necesario desviarlo.

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