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

Motorcyclist Extricated From Under Van

Feb 27, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: A preliminary investigation confirmed a red 2011 Yamaha YZFR6L motorcycle being operated by a 40-year-old male, was traveling west on Boston Avenue. The motorcycle continued traveling west on Boston Avenue past Boston Terrace and collided with a white 2023 Ram PRM van. The van was traveling east on Boston Avenue and attempted to turn left into the Boston Terrace Condominiums driveway, and it was struck by the motorcycle.  The van was being operated by a 59-year-old male with a 51-year-old female passenger. The occupants in the van didn’t sustain any injuries from the collision.  The 40-year-old male motorcyclist is listed in serious critical condition. The collision is being investigated by the Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Team. Anyone with…

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Bridgeport

Remington Site Goes To Next Phase

Feb 26, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- It's been 14 years since the first fires at the Remington Buildings on Barnum Avenue. A few of the buildings were knocked down but now all of them. In 2014 a fire broke out that got the city more involved with the state to remove the abandoned buildings. City Economic Director Tom Gill said: "We're here to Talk about the last phase of demolition on the former Remington Arms factory that at one time employed thousands of people. They'll be taking down all of the buildings on Barnum Ave. and all buildings that are on this side of the shot tower that's going to be preserved and restored". City Council President Aidee Nieves said: "It's a new beginning…

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State News

State Police ID Victims In Wrong Way Crash

Feb 26, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

WEST HAVEN — The Connecticut State Police have disclosed the identities of the four individuals who lost their lives in a tragic wrong-way collision on Interstate 95 early Sunday. According to state police, the incident occurred at approximately 1:25 a.m. in the southbound lanes near Exit 42. The driver of a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck from New Haven was reportedly traveling in the wrong direction, colliding with a Nissan Altima head-on in the left lane. Subsequently, the pickup truck veered into the center lane, where it also struck a Nissan Sentra head-on. In the aftermath, all three occupants of the Altima, identified as Husein Alili (25) of Wolcott, the driver, along with passengers Jolie Cierra Lubin (23) of Trumbull, and…

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State News

I-95 Fatality

Feb 25, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

On February 25, 2024, around 0125 hours, Troop G responded to a motor vehicle collision on Interstate 95 south in West Haven. The collision involved a wrong-way driver traveling northbound in the southbound lanes. A Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck collided with a southbound Nissan Altima in the left lane. After the impact, the Chevrolet Silverado entered the center lane and collided with a southbound Nissan Sentra. The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado and the three occupants of the Nissan Altima suffered fatal injuries. The two occupants of the Nissan Sentra sustained life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital by ambulance. Occupants and vehicle information are currently withheld, and notifications to next of kin are pending. All lanes of…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Strong Armed Robber Apprehended After Pursuit

Feb 24, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2024-02-24@11:20AMish-- #Bridgeport CT--POLICE UPDATE:At 11:16 in the morning, Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a report about a woman who had experienced a strong-arm robbery and suffered facial injuries that were not life-threatening. When Patrol Officers arrived, the person responsible was not on the scene. A broadcast was sent out to locate the suspect. The perpetrator attempted to escape from the patrol units but eventually stopped near Grand Street and Madison Avenue. A foot chase ensued, and the suspect was apprehended shortly after. Emergency services (AMR and FD) were dispatched to the scene because of a motor vehicle accident. A suspect wanted in a robbery was apprehended by police at North and Madison Avenue after a pursuit.

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