9:01pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Police called to the 300 block of 5th Street for four people in a car, a gun was seen . One in custody and a firearm has been recovered.
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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: Shootout At The Greenes
6:40pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–Police inspect the contents of a car that was involved in a shootout behind buildings two and three at the Greene Homes. Witnesses tell me that there were people shooting at the car as it tried to flee but crashed into the parked cars. There were two people in the car and they left behind wallets and and other items in the car, the fled on foot.
Trumbull News: Accident With Injuries
5:05pm–#Trumbull CT– A report of a crash at White Plains and Reservoir Avenue with 3 injured according to radio reports.
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Captured After Kidnapping That Caused Amber Alert!
#Trumbull Connecticut–Rodolfo Revello, who caused an Amber Alert in the state on March 12th after allegedly assaulting his child’s mother and taking the child was captured by the U.S. Marshal’s service in the Bronx, NY the morning without incident. He is being charged with:
KIDNAPPING 2ND DEGREE
LARCENY 2ND DEGREE
CRIMINAL VIOLATION OF A RESTRAINING ORDER
STRANGULATION 2ND DEGREE
ASSAULT 2ND DEGREE
THREATENING 2ND DEGREE
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2ND DEGREE
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
REVELLO’S BOND HAS BEEN SET AT $5000.000.00
I-95 Stuffed Animals In Trash Bag NOT Puppies
4:11pm–#cttraffic–#Greenwich CT–State police received a number of calls for puppies in a trash bag in the break down lane near exit 5. I’m glad to report it was only stuffed animals in the bag according to radio reports.
Consider It Sold!
Bridgeport News: 2 Crashes
1:30pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–Police are reporting two crashes, one at State and Broad Street and another at Chopsey and Reservoir Avenue.
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Bridgeport News: Fight Prompts Bassick HS Lockdown
#Bridgeport Connecticut–I spoke with Bridgeport Chief of Police A.J. Perez who said Bassick High School was briefly locked down due to two students fighting. He said school security quickly took care of the situation and that the two students were suspended from school.
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GOV. MALLOY REMINDS THOSE IN CONNECTICUT: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING
“My experience with listening to the scanners is this is code for saying “He doesn’t look like he belongs in our neighborhood” Steve Krauchick–DoingItLocal.com
#HARTFORD, CT – In the wake of the terror attacks in Brussels, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today is reminding those in Connecticut to be aware of their surroundings and if they see something suspicious, say something by contacting authorities.
“Keeping our citizens safe is our number one priority, and the public’s vigilance is critical to keeping authorities informed and protecting Connecticut from potential threats,” Governor Malloy said. “There are currently no credible threats to the United States or Connecticut, but we cannot be complacent. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times and report any suspicious activity immediately to the proper authorities.”
People who see something out of the ordinary should call the state’s 24-hour Homeland Security Tip Line at 1-866-HLS-TIPS (1-866-457-8477). If immediate attention is necessary, people should call 9-1-1 and inform the operator about what they saw and what struck them as concerning.
(State of Connecticut Press Release)
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Senator Proposes Bill To Fairfield Seniors
#Fairfield CT– U.S. Senator Chris Murphy was at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities Tuesday to explain a bill he is proposing for credit for care givers to seniors. The hours worked by the care givers, even if it is full time care and they are not working for pay will be eligible for social security credit. He said the bill would be retroactive for hours already provided.
