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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Fairfield News: DUI Collision

Feb 7, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Fairfield CT--On Sunday 01/20/19 at 10:53pm the Fairfield Police Dispatch Center began receiving radio transmissions that a Fairfield Police Officer was just involved in a serious motor vehicle collision on Kings Hwy Cutoff near New England Avenue while he was on his way to work. The driver of the other vehicle, later identified as James Crowther (DOB: 12/15/1969) was traveling the wrong way heading east-bound in the west-bound lane of Kings Hwy Cutoff when it collided into the front end of the officer’s off duty vehicle which was traveling west bound on Kings Hwy Cutoff. At the scene, Crowther showed signs of intoxication, but both drivers were transported to the hospital for treatment of their injuries. On Tuesday 01/22/19, A…

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Bridgeport News: Power Issues

Feb 6, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

11:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A branch rubbing against power wires at Highridge and Alexander Drive is causing power issues for the neighborhood.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Problemas de electricidad. 11:30pm – #Bridgeport CT – Una rama tocando los cables de electricidad en Highridge y Alexander Drive está causando problemas de energía para el vecindario.

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Bridgeport Homicide Mom: “I Never Got To Say Goodbye”

Feb 6, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--Llesha O'Connor, mother of Sujata Lee Edward who was killed last night on William Street said she never got to say goodbye to her daughter. She said her children were with her in the home that they own when the shooting took place. According to the Connecticut Post: “There had been a fight outside the home earlier in the evening, involving Edwards’ son and an ex-girlfriend who brought a large group of people with her, O’Connor said. Once the fight ended, the group left, she said. But the family suspects they came back later, armed. Edwards was shot as she looked out the second-floor window while her 17-year-old daughter was walking to the teen’s father’s car, O’Connor said. “My…

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

Feb 6, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

6:48pm--#Norwalk CT-- Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Norwalk at the intersection of Main and School Street.  A silver car is on fire according to radio reports.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Norwalk: Fuego de vehículo 6:48pm – #Norwalk CT – Hay un fuego de vehículo en Norwalk en la intersección de la calle Main y la calle School. Un carro plateado está en llamas.

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Bridgeport News: Harassing The Ladies

Feb 6, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

4:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a Jamaican male in blue jeans and a dark jacket is grabbing and harassing women as they walk by at State and Park Avenue.   This press release is made possible by:   Noticias de Bridgeport: Molestando Mujeres 4:44pm – #Bridgeport CT – Un hombre jamaicano en jeans azules y una chaqueta está molestando y tocando a las mujeres mientras caminan por la Calle State y la Avenida Park.

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Bridgeport News: Pursuit-Crash Car Of Interest In Tonight’s Homicide

Feb 6, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

10:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police pursued a vehicle of interest, possibly, allegedly involved in the shooting/homicide on William Street where a woman was struck by a stray bullet while looking out her window. Noticias de Bridgeport: Persigiendo un carro de interés. 10:11pm – #Bridgeport CT – La policía esta persiguiendo un vehículo de interés, posiblemente, involucrado en el tiroteo/homicidio en la calle William donde una mujer fue herida por una bala mientras miraba por su ventana.

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Bridgeport News: Woman Killed By Stray Bullet

Feb 6, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--On February 5, 2019 at 1947 hours, shots were fired at 660 William Street. Patrol officers immediately responded to the scene and located a 37 year old female on the second floor of a home at this location, who sustained at least one gunshot wound to the torso. The victim appears to have been shot through a second floor window. Officers began CPR on the victim and continued to assist medics with the administration of CPR until she was transported to Bridgeport Hospital. Shortly after arrival at the hospital, the victim was pronounced dead. Detectives are processing a crime scene at this location and are interviewing witnesses. We are working to establish a motive and are unsure at this…

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Ansonia News: Smoke In Da Building

Feb 5, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

5:55pm--#Ansonia CT-- Firefighters are on scene at 15 West Main Street, the Riverview Apartments for smoke in the building.  Firefighters are on scene reporting smoke in the building due to a possible dryer fire.  The call has been upgraded to a structure fire with assistance from Derby.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Ansonia: Humo en el edificio. 5:55pm – #Ansonia CT – Bomberos están en la 15 de la calle West Main, los apartamentos Riverview porque decidieron humo en el edificio. Los bomberos están en la escena reportando humo en el edificio posible por un incendio en la secadora.

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I-95 Crash

Feb 5, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

12:40pm--#Westport CT--#cttraffic--A crash on I-95 southbound between exits 19 and 18 just north of exit 18.  So far no traffic delays but the trucks with the shiny lights haven't shown up to give people something to look at and slow down!  Vehicles in the left and right breakdown lanes.   I-95 Accidente 12:40pm – #Westport CT – #cttraffic – Un accidente en la I-95 en dirección sur entre las salidas 19 y 18. Hasta ahora no hay retrasos en el tráfico, pero los camiones con las luces brillantes no llegaron para dar la gente algo para mirar. Vehículos en los carriles de pare están en la izquierda y derecha.

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Westport

Westport Yard Waste Hours

Feb 5, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport, CT - Effective immediately, the Westport Yard Waste site, located at 180 Bayberry Lane, will operate with reduced hours as follows: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This schedule will be in effect until March 4, 2019, when regular hours will resume. Christmas trees will continue to be accepted from Westport residents at the Yard Waste site during winter hours of operation.   This press release was made possible by: Noticias de Westport: #Westport, CT – Efectivo inmediatamente, el sitio de la basura de yarda en Westport, localizado en la 180 Bayberry Lane, funcionará con horas reducidas como sigue: Martes y jueves de 7:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. Sábados…

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