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.

Governor Reaction To Gun Laws Being Upheld

Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements in response to today’s ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals upholding Connecticut’s gun safety laws.   Governor Malloy said, “Connecticut has the smartest, toughest, most common sense gun safety laws in the nation – approved with broad, bipartisan support – and the court’s ruling validates it.  It’s all designed to keep our communities safe, while respecting the Second Amendment.  We’ve clearly done that.  The court today made the right decision, and time after time, court challenges aimed at whittling down our smart gun laws are proving unsuccessful.   “Connecticut has struck the right constitutional balance between access to firearms and public safety.  Today’s decision acknowledges our…

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Fairfield News: Stolen Wheels

#Fairfield CT--Fairfield of Audi reported to police on October 17th that four tires and rims were stolen off a car in their lot.  No value was available at the time of the report.  On October 18th Infinity of Devon reported four tires and rims stolen off a car in their lot valued at $6,000.  Both dealerships are located on Commerce Drive.   This report is made possible by:

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UPDATE: Bridgeport Police Department Investigates Stabbing Related Homicide

  #Bridgeport, CT Bridgeport Police Press Release -- Today, the Bridgeport Police Department provided an update on the active investigation of last night’s stabbing related homicide.  On October 18 at 11:05 p.m., police officers responded to calls regarding an assault with a firearm on Goldenrod Ave. near the corner of Madison Ave.  Upon arrival at the scene, police officers found a 28-year-old male suffering from multiple stab wounds to the chest, side, and stomach.  The victim was immediately transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital by ambulance.   Regarding the incident that resulted in the victim being stabbed, witnesses report that four masked men -- some displaying a firearm -- entered the victim’s home. The four suspects ransacked the victim’s house, and detectives are investigating…

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot During Home Invasion

Video Report--11:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--Bridgeport Police are investigating a home invasion at 665 Golden Rod Avenue around 11pm Sunday night. When police arrived they found an unresponsive male shot in the chest. He was rushed to St. Vincent's Hospital, his condition is unknown at this time. Police are looking for four Hispanic males wearing ski masks who fled in a dark sedan north on Golden Rod Avenue towards Main Street.

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