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.

Suicide in Fairfield During Storm

#Fairfield CT--There was a suicide by gunshot earlier this afternoon in Fairfield   Please lift a special prayer for all those left behind and all the first responders who rushed to the scene in the middle of the blizzard hoping to save him.  This post has been intentionally delayed.  If you heard the location on your scanner please respect the privacy of the family and not say where.  Please say a quick little prayer for all involved.  

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Bridgeport News: Home Invasion

4:50pm--#Bridgeport CT--A home invasion just occurred in the 3500 block of Old Town Road.  The victim said 3 masked men entered his home started shooting and robbed him.  The victim fled to Palmetto Road (behind Old Town Road) where he called.  A second call came in from Palmetto Road that there was a man with a bloodied head running from someone in his backyard.  Police are just arriving on the scene.   This report is made possible by:

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GOV. MALLOY UPDATE ON SNOW CONDITIONS

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy this afternoon released the following statement regarding snow conditions in the state: "We are closely monitoring storm conditions, which vary greatly from area to area. Right now, southwestern Connecticut and towns along the shoreline are seeing the most accumliation, with travel along the I-95 corridor and the Merritt experiencing low visibility. I am encouraging those in the southern part of our state to remain off the roads if possible. "The Department of Transportation currently has 543 plow trucks deployed, focused on the Fairfield county and shoreline areas. My office and I are in continuous communication with agency leadership and we continue to get real-time updates. With disparities in the weather and different areas…

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Move Your Car!

I will be updating this thread as the calls come in to warn you for all the towns.  Keep checking this thread for updates. 11:22am-- Hunting Road is being ticketed and towed. 11:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police on the way to Burnsford Road to ticket cars hindering the plows.   This report is made possible by:

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