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: One In Custody After Pursuit/Manhunt

5:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- State police were in pursuit tan Infinity on Park Avenue but broke off the pursuit when the driver began driving on the sidewalks.  State police broke off the pursuit on Park Avenue but Bridgeport Police picked up the pursuit on Vine Street.  The driver abandoned the car on Sanford Place and fled on foot.  K-9 from Fairfield was called in and the dog tracked the man to an apartment at 10 Coleman Street where he was positively identified and taken into custody.  

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#Bridgeport CT– 3 Families Homeless After Fire

#Bridgeport CT--Around 7am neighbors began pounding on doors at 2606 Main Street as the fire spread throughout the multi-family home where many were sound asleep. Everyone made it out safely.   The fire quickly spread in the older balloon framed house. It took firefighters over an hour to get the stubborn fire under control and a couple of hours chasing the hot spots.   City councilperson Jeanette Heron was on scene assisting those living there.  Red Cross officials are helping find temporary housing for the tenants and the fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

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