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: Man Shot 3 Times

7:30pm-ish-- #Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police Chief A.J. Perez told me that two young men got into an argument, one of them was armed and shot the other man 3 times.  5 shell casing were recovered by police.  The man was rushed to St. Vincent's Hospital and is expected to recover.  The chief said he expects an arrest very soon.  I appreciate the chief taking time out from the scene to tell us what happened. #BridgeportConnecticut - El jefe de Policía A.J Pérez me dijo que dos jóvenes tuvieron una discusión. Uno de ellos estaba armado y le disparó al otro hombre 3 veces. 5 casquillo de balas fueron recuperados por la policía. El hombre fue translado de urgencia al Hospital St.Vincents…

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Bridgeport News: Odor Of Gas Indoors

11:47pm--Odor of gas indoors reported at 1793 Stratford Avenue.   Two firetrucks already on scene reporting gas on the upper floors.   Here come a bunch more fire trucks to the scene!   This report is made possible by our safe sponsor: 11:47 pm- Olor a gasolina reportado interior de  1793 Stratford Ave. Dos camiones de bomberos en la escena reportan olor a gas en los pisos arriba . Aquí vienen un montón más camiones de bomberos a la escena !

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Bridgeport News: Crash!

10:26pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A family in the red car was just returning from vacation when they were hit by a Mercedes at the intersection of South Frontage and Myrtle Avenue. The Mercedes continued a block to South Avenue before coming to a stop. Radio reports said the liscence plates came back to a differnt car on the Mercedes. Police are investigating. A woman was injured in the red car.

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Westport News: Drowning At Sherwood Island State Park

UPDATE: Police Chief Foti Koskinas said two were rescued and it was uncertain if there was a third swimmer but the dive team continues to search the waters.   5:20pm--#Westport Connecticut-- There is a report of a possible drowning at Sherwood Island State Park.  One person has been rescued, breathing and unconscious at the hospital.   The second person has not been located.   The dive team and mutual aid from surround towns  has been dispatched.   [caption id="attachment_51098" align="aligncenter" width="500"] State of Connecticut DEEP stock photo[/caption]

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