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: Illegal Guns Seized

5:00AMish--#Bridgeport CT-- Around 5am this morning State Police Gang Task Force carried out a undercover investigation which netted several illegal handguns at 1335 Park Avenue.   One of those guns,  a 9mm handgun had the serial number had been filed off.  Police said there have been more murders this year than all of 2016 and they are hopeful that getting these guns off the street will help make a difference.  Police said convicted felons Larry Jackson and Reginal Chavis were arrested.    

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Bridgeport/Shelton’s Famed Gary DeCarlo Passes

I'm very sad to report that Connecticut's own Gary DeCarlo who wrote and performed the song Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” has passed.  Gary is a graduate of Bridgeport's Central High School and made Shelton his home.  The song which was probably played in nearly every sports stadium worldwide.  The song sold nearly eight million copies.  Gary has been battling cancer for over a year and passed in local hospice overnight.  

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Norwalk Police Needs Your Help

#Norwalk CT--On June 18, 2017 at 2:40 am, a male smashed out the front passenger window of a vehicle in the lower level of the Haviland Street Garage. The suspect stole clothing and fled on foot. Anyone that can identify the suspect or that has information about this crime is asked to contact Det. Podgorski at 203-854-3192. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the below contacts. Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NPD" into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637)

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