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.

On September 16, 2016, at approximately 12:18 AM, the Norwalk Police Department responded to the area of 22 Wall Street for a fight. Arriving officers were immediately notified that three men were in the Norwalk River. Officers observed two men climbing out of the river and observed a third in the distance, swimming towards the Wall Street overpass. Officers immediately went to area but lost sight of the man. A search ensued, with the Norwalk Police Marine Unit and the Norwalk Fire Department searching the river. The Connecticut State Police Dive Team were also requested with additional specialized equipment. At this time, the male has not been located. Norwalk Detectives and the Marine Unit are actively investigating the incident. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Norwalk…

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Norwalk Police Investigate Accident

On September 16, 2016 at 12:09 pm, Norwalk Police Officers were dispatched to a residence on Plattsville Avenue for a report of an injured male. Arriving officers located a male under a vehicle in the driveway and immediately began rendering aid. The man, whose identity is not being released at this time, was transported to Norwalk Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The Detective Bureau has assumed the investigation.   This news report is made possible by: #norwalkCT El 16 de Septiembre, 2016 a 12:09pm , Los oficiales de policía Norwalk fueron enviados a una residencia en la avenida Plattsville de un informe de un hombre herido. Oficiales que llegan encuentran un hombre debajo de un vehículo y inmediato comenzaron a prestar ayuda.…

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt After Pursuit

11:20pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– A short pursuit after shots fired at Seeley and Lewis Street  has ended as the suspects fled from the car at Elmwood and Laurel.  Police have two detained and still looking for a black male with braids wearing a blue and black hoodie.  A knife has been recovered.  A fight was thought to have started the shots fired.  Shell casings have been located at Seeley and Lewis.   This news report is made possible by: 11:20pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–Una búsqueda después de los disparos tirados en Seeley Y Lewis Street ha terminado ya que los sospechosos huyeron del vehículo en Elmwood y Laurel. La policía ha detenido a dos y todavía en busca de un hombre moreno con trenzas vestido…

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Fairfield News: House Fire

4:19pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- There were no injuries and no one at home at this house fire on Longfellow Avenue. When the call came over the scanner I knew it was close. I ran to the scene with my camera, set it up and ran to the house with another person who kicked in the door. I yelled fire in the front as he ran to the back, we were relieved no one was inside. I then directed traffic to get the cars off the road so that firefighters could get their trucks to the scene. Assistant Fire Chief Scott Bisson said it appears the fire had started on the back deck. Fire spread up to the side of the building to…

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Bridgeport News: Downed Power Line Starts Burning Church

1:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- An alert public works employees called police and firefighters when a power line came down at North and Remer Street.  The line started a small fire at the electrical box on the side of the church.   1:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Los empleados de Alerta pública llamaron a la policía y los bomberos cuando una línea de alta tensión bajó a la calle en North y Remer street. La línea comenzó un pequeño incendio en la caja eléctrica al lado de la iglesia.

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Bridgeport News: ATM Found

12:00am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- An ATM (I didn't say machine because the M in ATM is machine!) was found in an abandoned lot on Seaview Avenue.  Police are investigating.   This news report is made possible by http://www.senshidoct.com/:   12:00am--#Bridgeport Connecticut- Un cajero automático fue encontrado en una parte abandonado en Seaview Avenue. La policía está investigando.

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Bridgeport News: McShots Fired

11:44pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Report of two Volkswagens fired at the McDonald's drive in at 215 North Avenue according to police radio.  There were also reports of shots fired at Gurden/Hunting Street area as well at about the same time.   This news report is made possible by: 11:44pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Reporte de dos Volkswagon disparó a McDonalds en 215 North avenue de acuerdo de la radio de la policía. También hubo informes de disparos en área de Gurden/Hunting street, más o menos al mismo tiempo.

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