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.

Park City Gets New Park

#Bridgeport CT – The City of Bridgeport today joined The Trust for Public Land (TPL), students from Jettie S. Tisdale School, the East End Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) and City Council members to cut the ribbon on the newly revitalized East End Park and Playground at Johnson Oak Park and Tisdale School Grounds. To the joy of local residents, Johnson Oak Park and the adjacent grounds of Jettie S. Tisdale School will re-open after a complete restoration by the City of Bridgeport and The TPL, in partnership with the East End NRZ. Originally envisioned by the East End NRZ, the new design for the long-underutilized park space takes into consideration input from East End residents and Tisdale students. “Parks are essential…

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Bridgeport News: 3 Injured Including Cop

12:29am--# Police received a number of calls for a "man" attacking a woman at State and Iranistan Avenue.  Police arrived and chased the "man" catching up to him on Wordin Avenue. Radio reports said an officer was injured in the pursuit.  The woman was located in the 900 block of Iranistan Avenue bleeding and emotionally traumatized.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: One Hospitalized After Small Explosion

UPDATE: Police say a senior citizen man filling an air mattress with Fixaflat with a candle burning in the room.  According to Wikipedia, Fixaflat type products contain butane.   Police said the butane in the product was ignited by the candle causing an explosion.  The fire department did not return our e-mails inquiring about this incident.  Police Chief AJ Perez told News 12's Frank Recchia “This man is lucky to be alive.“     6:49pm---#Bridgeport CT-- One person was hospitalized after a small explosion in a bedroom in a home in the 100 block of Beechwood Avenue.  The extent of the person's injuries is not known at this time.  The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause.  

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Bridgeport News: Police Using Shot Spotter

#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police will now be using Shot Spotter in the city to detect gunfire.  ShotSpotter uses a wide-area network of acoustic sensors to detect when a gun is fired and then precisely and quickly pinpoints the location of the gunfire.  In less than a minute, police officers and 911 dispatchers are notified of the fully qualified and validated gunfire incidents, even if no one calls 911 – although the community is always encouraged to report sounds of gunfire.  By quickly notifying police in the event of gunfire, ShotSpotter helps speed that response with precise information in order to save lives.  

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Trumbull Police Arrest Man On Halloween Shooting

#Trumbull CT--On December 11, 2018, Police arrested a Trumbull man for a Halloween shooting that occurred in 2017. Trumbull Police charged Anthony Digirolamo, age 20, of White Plains Road, with various weapons-related charges following an extensive investigation. Trumbull Police Detectives obtained evidence from the scene, reviewed nearby video surveillance footage, conducted numerous interviews and served several search warrants over the past year in their effort to identify those responsible for the shooting. Forensic tests were conducted that provided critical evidence and eyewitnesses were located who identified Digirolamo as the person who fired the gun.   An arrest warrant was issued by the court for Digirolamo which indicated that the incident stemmed from a dispute with the group of youths just…

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing

1:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a stabbing at 375 Park Avenue.  The man was conscious and talking to paramedics.  It appears he was stabbed in his left arm and his injuries appear to be not life-threatening.  Police spokesperson Terron Jones confirmed the stabbing but did not have any further details to this breaking news story.  

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