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: Shots Fired

10:40pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A woman was being chased by a man, she ran into the store at Park and Vine.  The store owner took out his registered firearm and allegedly shot the man in the chest.  The man took off his shirt and then fled.  The man is known to the woman and she said he is a homeless man who lives in the area.  Police have done a through search of surround streets and have not found anything.  It sounds like the store owner turned himself and the gun in at the police station at 300 Congress Street and is cooperating with police.  Our friend from A&E's Live PD was on scene.    

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Stratford News: Shoplifter Tries To Run Down Security

9:48pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- Security tried to stop a shoplifter outside the store at 4425 Main Street.  The shoplifter tried to run security down with his car and got away..but security was able to pull his coat off as he fled and his ID was in the jacket.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_54109" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Computer virus concept in word tag cloud on white background[/caption]

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Stratford K-9 Retires

#Stratford Connecticut--The Stratford Police Department retired one of its K-9 Units on Thursday, November 10  at 1:30 p.m. K-9 Gunny and Officer Christopher Goode have been partners for the past 7 years. Gunny is a dual trained dog who is certified in narcotics detection and tracking. Together they have assisted this town and multiple agencies. Gunny who is 9 years old will remain with his handler in retirement.

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