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.

Manhunt in Trumbull

7:53pm--Sounds like they have them in custody. State and Trumbull Police are looking for two suspects who fled after an attempt to stop them for erratic behavior and possibly a stolen vehicle off exit 10 of Route 8. Police are searching in the Hilltop Circle/Drive area. K9 on the way. They may have allegedly tried to drive into a Shelton Police car. 2024-07-11@7:18pm--#Trumbull CT-- #Shelton CT

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Bridgeport News: Oil Spill

At around 3:04 PM today, a boat was reported sinking at the dock near the 100th block of Grovers Avenue. The boat was unoccupied and was spilling oil at the time of the report. No injuries have been reported. Authorities are currently investigating the incident and working to contain the oil spill. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. 2024-07-11@3:04pm

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Structure Fire

2024-07-09@9:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport firefighters responded to a call at 199 Yacht Street for a reported structure fire. Although no active flames were found, one individual suffered burns and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital. The apartment in the seven-story building was filled with smoke, which the firefighters helped to ventilate. The fire marshal is en route to investigate the incident.

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Woman Assaulted During Robbery

Today, at approximately 11:51 AM, a woman reported being robbed near the 100th block of Cowells Street and struck with a blunt object. The nature of the object is currently unclear. Officers were dispatched to the scene, where the victim was found to have sustained minor head injuries. Officers are now on-site gathering information and investigating. A description of the suspect has not yet been released.

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I-95 Rollover

#Westport CT-- According to our viewer Paulina who sent this in: "2 stolen cars, splitting lanes on the highway and one flipped and the passengers in the flipped car jumped into the other stolen car and took off. Also, one other car involved in accident. Took out a lamp post on 95, northbound between 18 and 19"> 2024-07-08@9:58am

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