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.

Bridgeport News: Man Shot Update

11:30AMish-- #Bridgeport CT--At approximately 11:30 am at Spring and East Main St.  Adult male victim was standing by the front driver’s side of a car that was parked facing west on Spring St.  The incident occurred at the northeast corner of the intersection.  An unknown male walking westbound on Spring St fired 3 shots at the victim, who was struck in the right shin.  There were no shell casings left at the scene.  A cell phone and blood spots were located at the scene.  The victim was transported by private vehicle to Bridgeport hospital. The victim suffered nonlife-threatening injuries to his leg. (Bridgeport Police Press Release)

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Merritt Crash!

Stratford Police Update: On Saturday 11/25/2017 at around 3:48 P.M. Stratford police and K-9 units along with other agencies' assisted State Troopers in trying to apprehend suspects who were operating a stolen vehicle and fled the scene of a crash that took place on the Merritt parkway.  The suspects then stole another vehicle in Stratford, subsequently crashed and fled again on foot.  A search of the area was negative for the suspects. The Stratford Police are currently investigating and following all leads.  There is no further information at this time.   4:11pm--#Stratford CT-- There was a five-car crash on the Merritt Parkway southbound near the near James Farm accident that had the highway shut down for a period of time.  The crash involved a state trooper.  Minor injuries…

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