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: Multiple Calls Involving A BMW & Gunshot Victims

None of the statements in this post has been confirmed by any authorities.  There was a series of events that may or may not be connected. I'm sure we won't hear any official statements until morning at the earliest. Around 11pm police were in pursuit of a BMW on Boston Avenue on Dover Street. The pursuit continued down Boston Avenue turning on to Palisades Avenue. The BMW spun around into Bullard Haven's parking lot, then into Fireside Apartment's parking lot when it collided head-on with the police car. The officer was not injured. The BMW got away. A short time later there was a call from Bridgeport Hospital that they had a gunshot victim or someone claiming they were shot.…

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#Norwalk Police Officer Of The Month

#Norwalk CT-- The June 2018 Officers of the Month are Lieutenant Terrence Blake and Officer Christopher Kassimis. They were recognized for their life-saving actions that occurred on June 22, 2018. Lieutenant Blake and Officer Kassmis responded to a report of an unconscious person who was not breathing. They quickly determined that the person was suffering from an opioid overdose. They administered Narcan and provided oxygen. After a short time, the person began breathing and regained consciousness. Chief Kulhawik noted that this was the first Narcan save by the Norwalk Police Department. Congratulations on a job well done! (Norwalk Police Press Release)  

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