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.
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Bridgeport News: Multiple People Stuck In Bridgeport Hospital Elevators

Feb 25, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

10:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Fire Department radio saying they are freeing a number of people from "multiple cars"/elevators at Bridgeport Hospital.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Varias personas atrapados en los ascensores del hospital de Bridgeport 10:44pm – #Bridgeport CT –El departamento de bomberos de Bridgeport están liberando a varia personas de "varios carros"/ascensores en el hospital de Bridgeport.

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Bridgeport News: Arrest, Gun Recovered

Feb 25, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

9:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An arrest and gun recovered after a domestic/ physical altercation on Cogswell Street according to radio reports.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Arresto, recuperación de armas 9:44pm – #Bridgeport CT – Un arresto y una arma recuperada después de una discusión doméstico física en la calle Cogswell, según los informes de radio.

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Bridgeport News: Test Drive Gone Wrong

Feb 25, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

6:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person came to a Virginia Avenue residence to purchase a blue Yamaha dirtbike.  The person test drove it but has not been seen since.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Prueba de conducir salió mal 6:00PM--#Bridgeport CT--Una persona vino a una residencia de la Avenida de Virginia para comprar un azul Yamaha dirtbike. La prueba a manejar el dirtbike fue bien porque el conductor no se ha regresado y no se ha visto.

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Westport News: Spectacle Framed…

Feb 25, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On 07/03/2018, officers were dispatched to a store on a report of a larceny. Employees reported a male had stolen 12 pairs of eyeglass frames, valued at over $6,000. Images of the suspect were obtained from store surveillance. On 07/11/2018, the images were posted on the Westport Police Department social media pages asking the public to assist in identifying the suspect. Investigators later received a phone call identifying the suspect as Jorge Velez of Bridgeport, CT. Velez’s license photo was compared to the suspect pictured in store surveillance and was determined to be the same person. An arrest warrant application was submitted and later approved. On 02/19/2019, the New Haven Police Department contacted Westport PD and advised Velez was…

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Bridgeport News: Burglar Caught

Feb 24, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

10:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- How about some likes for Bridgeport's Anit-Crime Division who caught a burglar with the goods?  The Big Flooring Supplies at 1812 Main Street (across from VIP Car Wash)  was being burglarized.  The suspect was caught by the police in the 400 block of Grand Street with the merchandise.  Somehow a wheel barrel was used in the commission of the crime which was being returned to the store by police.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Un Ladron Arrestado 10:44pm – #Bridgeport CT –En la compañía de Big Floor Supplies en la 1812 calle de Main (frente a VIP Car Wash) alguien estaba robando mercancía. El sospechoso fue arrestado por la policía en la 400 Calle de Grand con la mercancía…

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Fairfield News: Smoke Condition In Nursing Home

Feb 24, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

3:13pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters are on scene at the Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center at 2428 Easton Turnpike for a light smoke condition on the 2nd floor in the Chelsea Wing.  The heating unit is thought to be the cause.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Fairfield: Humo en un Centro de rehabilitacion 3:13pm – #Fairfield CT – Los bomberos están en la escena en el centro de salud y rehabilitación de Cambridge en la 2428 de Easton Turnpike para un problema de humo en el segundo piso en el Chelsea Wing . Se cree que la unidad de calefacción es la causa.

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Fairfield News: Firefighters Rescue 3 Dogs In House Fire

Feb 23, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

4:15pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters were called to a house fire at 1346 Stratfield Road Saturday afternoon.  They were met with heavy fire in the back, the right side of the building and the flames were starting to catch the shed in the back and a neighboring home.  Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola praised his firefighters with quickly containing the flames and the rescuing three dogs in the home.  He said with help from EMS from American Medical Response (AMR) the dogs trapped inside probably won't have any ill effects from the smoke.  Two residents in the home told me that the fire started from the outside of the home and then entered the home.  Within the hour firefighters had the fire under control…

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Bridgeport News: Breech Of Peace No Laughing Matter

Feb 23, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

8:41pm--#Bridgeport CT-- It's no longer a laughing matter after a man was arrested outside the comedy club on Main Street near Markel Court for creating a disturbance.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Perturbación de la paz 8:41pm – #Bridgeport CT –Un hombre fue arrestado fuera del Club de Comedia en la calle Main cerca de Markel Court por crear una perturbación.

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Bridgeport News: Balloons Thought To Cause Power Outage

Feb 23, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

1:03pm--#Bridgeport CT--Charred mylar balloons are thought to be the culprit in a power outage that causes high power lines to break off the utility pole and onto the canopy of the Valero Gas Station at 406 Huntington Turnpike this afternoon.  Firefighters responded to a fire at the gas pumps.  When the firefighters arrived they found a downed high voltage line arching by the gas pump.  Firefighters used a dry chemical extinguisher and established a perimeter.  United Illuminating was requested to the scene as an emergency response.  They were on scene with fifteen minutes where they secured the power, restrung the line and restored power to the area. Noticias de Bridgeport: Se cree que los globos causan cortes de energía 1:03pm…

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Bridgeport News: Street Robbery

Feb 23, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: Robbed by 3 males with guns according to radio reports. 1:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was robbed of cash and his cellphone outside of the 1600 block of Barnum Avenue. There was no word if a weapon was involved.   Noticias de Fairfield: Robo ACTUALIZACIÓN: Robado por 3 hombres con armas según los informes de radio. 1:00AM – #Bridgeport CT – Un hombre fue robado de dinero y su teléfono móvil fuera del 1600 Avenida Barnum. No hay noticia si usaron una arma.

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