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: Disturbance At The EZ Stop

10:22pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Report of a disturbance at the EZ stop at 2091 Fairfield Avenue.  Multiple people causing a disturbance including one person attacking an employee with a chair.  Police on the way.   This report is made possible by: 10:22pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut- Informe de un disturbio en EZ Stop en 2091 Fairfield Avenue. Varias personas provocan un disturbio incluyendo una persona atacando un empleado con una silla. La policía esta en camino.

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Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery

5:16pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- An armed robbery just occurred in the 1300 block of Kossuth Street.  A man was robbed by 3 males who fled in a gray newer model Honda Accord.   This news report is made possible by: 5:16pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut - Un robo con arma acaba de ocurrir en 1300 Kossuth Street. Un hombre fue robado por tres hombres que huyeron en un modelo nuevo Honda Accord.

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Bridgeport News: Crash With Injuries

5:00pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A crash at Broadbridge and Huntington Turnpike with injuries.  There are two children in one of the cars according to radio reports, unknown if they are injured.   This report is made possible by: 5:00pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut  - Un accidente en Broadbridge y Huntington Turnpike con heridas. Hay dos niños en uno de los autos acuerdo con informes de radio, no se sabe si estan heridos.

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Arrest made in River Road Fatal Accident

On 08/11/2016, 23 year old Samantha Monaco of Shelton turned herself in to police due to an arrest warrant. Monaco was charged with Manslaughter 2 nd with a Motor Vehicle (MV), Operating a MV while Under the Influence, Using a Hand Held Cell Phone while operating a MV, and Failure to Drive Right. The arrest stems from a May 6 th 2016 accident where Monaco was involved in a fatal head on collision with Rosemarie Dwyer on River Road in Shelton. It was determined during the investigation that Monaco was under the influence and was on her cell phone at the time of the accident. It was also determined that Monaco crossed over into south bound lane of traffic causing the head on collision with Dwyer. Monaco was…

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Bluefish Add To The Pond

#Bridgeport, Conn. – August 11, 2016) – Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced the signing of pitcher Holden Helmink. Holden attended the Bluefish Open Player Tryout at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard on Monday, August 8. “Holden threw really well at the open tryout we held earlier this week,” says Bluefish Manager Luis Rodriguez. “We think he will be a really positive addition to our bullpen and we’re excited to have him join us.” Holden Helmink comes to Bridgeport for his third season of professional baseball and first in the Atlantic League. Last year, the pitcher made twelve appearances with the rookie level AZL Diamondbacks, where he struck out 13 batters in 11.2 innings. The 22-year- old made his professional debut in 2014 after being selected…

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State Police Exercise

10:05am--#MTA--#Cttraffic--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Just announced on Connecticut State Police radio is a drill to evacuate the area around I-95 27A and the trains as an exercise.  They said they will shutdown exit 27 northbound and exit 28 southbound.  They are going to notify Bridgeport Police although I haven't heard anything at this time.  I don't know if they are actually going to shut things down or pretend to but if you see police activity in this area now you know why.   10:05am--#MTA--#Cttraffic--#Bridgeport Connecticut - Acaba de anunciar el la radio de policía que can a evacuar el área alrededor en la I-95 27A y los trenes como un ejercicio. Ellos van a notificar a la policia de Bridgeport si sieran…

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