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.

Fallen Heroes Memorial Tribute

#Meriden Connecticut--The Connecticut Heroes Foundation held their 12th Annual Memorial Tribue at Hubbard Park in Meriden Saturday.  Over the years the foundation has honored 54 fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.  This years honorees were Corporal Frank Navarro, Captain Andrew Pedersen-Keel, SP4 Phillip Ruminski, Jr., CUCM/DV Robert Steehem adn LTC Ronald Storz.  Many local, state and federal officials attended.

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

12:16pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police on patrol in the area of Knowlton/Noble Avenue heard shots fired and saw two cars flee.  One took off towards Beach Street. The other car towards William and Armstrong Place which police were able to stop.   This news report is made possible by: 12:16pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut- La policía en patrullaen la zona de Knowlton/Noble Avenue escucharon disparos y vieron dos autos. una fue cerca de Beach street. El otro auto hacia William y Armstrong place, que le policía pudo detener.

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Bridgeport News: Crash

10:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A two car crash with injuries at Housatonic and North Washington Avenue.  A second ambulance has been dispatched.   This news report is made possible by: 10:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut- Un accidente de autos con heridas en Housatonic y North washington. Una segunda ambulancia ha sido enviada.

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Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery

7:31pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–A man was just robbed at gunpoint by a black male with a white t-shirt over his face wearing pajama bottoms on Albion Street.  He fled on a bicycle towards Fairfield Avenue.  Another person on a bicycle was waiting for him.   This news report is made possible by: 7:31pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut- Un hombre le robaron a punta de pistola por un hombre moreno con una camisa blanca sobre su cara, el llevaba pantalones de pijama en Albion Street. Huyó en bicicleta hacia Fairfield avenue. Otra persona en un bicicleta estaba esperando.  

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Weston News: Boy Stuck In A Tree

5:46pm--#Weston Connecticut-- Firefighters dispatched to Ridge Road for an eight year old boy stuck in a tree.  Yup its a slow news day and yes, you see we do cover Weston!   This news report is made possible by: 5:46pm--#Weston Connecticut-Los bomberos enviados a Ridge Road para un niño de oco años atrapado en un árbol. Sí, es yn día de pocas noticias, y si cubrimos Weston!

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#Westport Connecticut---On September 21, 2016 at approx. 6:24 p.m. officers were dispatched to 1790 Post Road East, Stop & Shop, on report of a shoplifting. It was further reported that the suspect, identified as Louis Bottone, was being detained by store security. The Security Officer Reported that he observed Mr. Bottone place a total of fourteen packs of Energy Drinks into a shopping bag and then watched him walk out of the store without paying. The Security Officer confronted Bottone outside of the store and detained him until the police arrived. The value of the stolen merchandise was $146.46. Mr. Bottone was charged with Larceny in the 6 th Degree and he was held on a $500 bond with a court date of September 28, 2016. (Westport Police…

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