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 Police Need Your Help

Bridgeport – The Bridgeport Police Department today is asking for help from the public that will lead them to the individual responsible for Saturday evening’s hit and run. On Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 5:45 p.m. a pedestrian was crossing the intersection at Park and Maplewood Avenues when he was struck by a small white car. The small white car fled north on Park Avenue.  Michael Kravitz, 58, of Greenwich was transported to Saint Vincent’s Hospital with life threatening injuries.  At this time, Kravitz is in critical but stable condition. Bridgeport Police are asking anyone with information related to this accident to contact the department through the police tip line at (203) 576-TIPS or (203) 576-8477.  All information is confidential. (Press…

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5:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police received a call of multple shots fired at 1144 Hancock Avenue.  Police located a large number of shell casing in the 3rd floor apartment and feel the shots were shot from the apartment to the outside.  One shell casing was found in the downstair neighbor who also has a child.  No one was hit.  Polcie have two suspects detained at Poplar and Beechwood Avenue.   This news report is  made possible by:

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Norwalk News: Murder Arrest

On June 17, 2016, the Norwalk Department of Police Service responded to 10 Arch Street apartment C9 for a medical call. Arriving officers found Marian Alexander deceased inside the residence and quickly determined her death to be suspicious. Alexander’s vehicle was also found to be missing. Norwalk Detectives and the Crime Scene Unit responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. On June 18, 2016, the Office ofthe Chief Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death a homicide. Detectives, led by Detective Hudyma and Sergeant Calise quickly determined that James Cunningham was a suspect in Ms. Alexander’s death. Based on numerous interviews, forensic evidence and the cooperation of the community, Detective Hudyma developed the necessary probable cause to submit an…

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Governor: Storms And Microgrids

Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut’s innovative and successful microgrid program will take another major step forward when the State Bond Commission meets Tuesday and is expected approve $30 million in funding for new projects that will strengthen the state’s resiliency against future weather events.   Microgrids can provide electricity to critical government facilities and town centers on a 24/7 basis.  They include a system to isolate the microgrid and provide power within its network even when there is a largescale outage, such as the ones the state experienced in recent years.  Power from a microgrid can be used for government services and businesses that are critical during extreme weather events – such as police, fire, and emergency…

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Bridgeport News: Chase After Home Invasion

7:23pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A home invasion just occurred in the 1500 block of Seaview Avenue at the corner of Holly Street.  Police were quick on the scene and  have one in custody after a brief foot purist.  One is still at large and K-9 from Bridgeport and state police are searching for him.  Both suspects were armed and they tie wrapped the victims who required medical attention.  One firearm was recovered.   From the Hood To The Burbs it's always first on DoingItLocal!  

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