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: Pedestrian Hit Driver Flees

UPDATE: I'm sorry to report the person hit died. Here is the Bridgeport Police Press Release: The Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Investigation Team was called out to investigate a pedestrian vs. motor vehicle crash that occurred on June 25 at approximately 2113 hrs in front of 202-204 Arlington St.<x-apple-data-detectors://5> Gasper Esteves, 81 of Bridgeport was outside of his parked 2003 Ford Ranger when he was struck by a vehicle described as a white SUV travelling west on Arlington St near the intersection of Madison Terrace. The striking vehicle did not stop and is actively being sought by Bridgeport Police.   Mr. Esteves was transported to St Vincent’s Hospital where he was listed in critical condition with multiple injuries including a…

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Overnight Crash In Westport

Westport Firefighters responded to a serious motor vehicle accident at 485 Post Rd. East shortly after midnight. The car took down a telephone pole and burst into flames. The occupant was able to escape the vehicle and was uninjured.  Multiple Engine companies and the Command Car responded to the totally engulfed car fire and acted quickly to extinguish the fire and avoid the power lines and pole from becoming further involved. The Post Road was closed for hours while Fire  Department secured the scene, Police investigated and the Power Company restored power. (Westport Fire Press Release)

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Stratford Police Officer Hit By Car

2:35am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--#Stratford Connecticut-- A Stratford Police Sergeant was hit by a car while on a manhunt in Bridgeport on Park Avenue near Herkimer Street.  Stratford Police responded to 7  Woodend Road in Stratford where suspects attempted to break in to the Dynasty Chinese Restaurant.  A pursuit ensued onto I-95 exiting at 27A where things were thrown out of the car by the suspects.  They exited to Route 8/25 where they exited exit 2, again throwing items out of the car.  State Police assisted in recovering the items.   The sergeant walked to the ambulance with EMS, was checked out and released.  There was one person in handcuffs at the scene.

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Police Activity On The Highway

2:11am--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport Connecticut--There will be police activity on I-95 near exit 27A and Route 8/25 exit 2 for evidence recovery.  Stratford was in pursuit of a gray Hyundai responsible allegedly for robbery at  the Dynasty Chinese Restaurant at 7 Woodend Road in Stratford.  The suspects were seen throwing items out of the car at those exits.  A manhunt for the suspects continue behind Central High School near North Avenue.   This report was made possible by:

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