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.
Milford

Arrest After High-Speed Pursuit

Oct 22, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Milford Police arrested 19-year-old Patrick Lizotte of Shelton on October 18, 2024, following a reckless driving incident. At 10:45 p.m., officers attempted to stop a silver Honda with no visible plates on Bridgeport Avenue after it sped past them and then stopped in traffic. Lizotte fled from the police, driving erratically before entering Milford. Officers deployed a tire deflation device near Schoolhouse Road, successfully bringing the vehicle to a stop on Prospect Drive. Lizotte was taken into custody without further incident. He faces charges of reckless driving, engaging police in a pursuit, and failure to display plates. His bond was set at $5,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on November 15, 2024.

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Bridgeport

Fire Prevention

Oct 22, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/ARLvtNVZcI0 Bridgeport Hospital and the Bridgeport Fire Department are teaming up this October for Fire Prevention Month, emphasizing the importance of fire safety and burn prevention in the community. As the state’s only burn center, Bridgeport Hospital sees firsthand the devastating impact burns can have on both patients and their families. Hospital President Ann Diamond highlighted the partnership with the Bridgeport Fire Department to raise awareness about fire safety measures. Chief Lance Edwards of the Bridgeport Fire Department echoed the sentiment, stressing the importance of the hospital’s burn center, which has been serving the community since an enhancement project in 2011, spearheaded by retired Assistant Chief Sal Emmanuel and his wife, a burn center nurse. The fire department has also…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Child Struck By Car

Oct 21, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/78vG6j0J8ZU Police said: On October 21, at approximately 4:20 PM, a report was received of a child being struck by a vehicle in the area of Burroughs Road and Fairfield Woods Road. The 12-year-old was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for what appear to be minor, non-life-threatening injuries. The driver was cited for violating CGS 14-300(c), Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian in a Crosswalk. Excessive sun glare is believed to have been a contributing factor in the incident. Report of a child that was struck by a car around the 800 block of Burrows Road in Fairfield. There was no extrication and there is no information on the child's condition at this time.

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Worker Rescued from Basement Collapse on Stratford Avenue

Oct 21, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/WiVSikhg9fE Bridgeport first responders successfully rescued a 35-year-old construction worker who was trapped in the basement of a building under construction on the 1000 block of Stratford Avenue. The worker became stuck after part of the building’s stone foundation collapsed, burying him up to his knees in debris. Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards stated that the collapse occurred around 9:10 a.m., while the worker was believed to be performing work in the basement. After a secondary collapse, first responders had to shore up the unstable structure before continuing the rescue. “Our team worked tirelessly to ensure the worker was removed safely despite the difficult conditions,” said Chief Edwards. "The worker was standing and buried up to his knees when we…

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Bridgeport

Person Shot

Oct 20, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Update from Bridgeport Police:On October 20, 2024, at approximately 11:20 am Bridgeport Police responded to the 200 block of Goddard Avenue on report(s) of a person shot in the street.  Patrol officers responded to the area and located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.  The victim was transported to an area hospital via AMR ambulance where he is listed in critical condition.  The Detective Bureau has responded and taken charge of the criminal investigation.  A crime scene has been secured on Goddard Avenue between Cogswell Street and Rockland Street.  Multiple items of evidence have been observed at the scene.  Those items, and more, will be collected and processed by the Police Department’s Forensic Identification Unit.…

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