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.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered

1:40pm--#Fairfield CT--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman was walking to her car, a Mitsubishi SUV that was parked at Planet Fitness at 111 Black Rock Turnpike.  She saw it being driven away when she screamed it was being stolen.  A person already in their vehicle in the parking lot began following the stolen SUV.  The suspect possibly not knowing he was being followed went down Fairfield Avenue to Wordin Avenue and Stephen's Lane when Bridgeport Police attempted to pull the vehicle over.  The driver took off taking officers into PT Barnum Housing. The car turned into one of the drives when his car was blocked by a Bridgeport Police car near building 21 at Anthony Street.  A foot pursuit ensued and police captured…

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Tonight’s Vehicle Fire

1:19am--#Bridgeport CT--Tonight's car fire is at Carroll Avenue.  Firefighters just arriving on scene, it was first believed to be a brush fire off exit 30 on I-95.   A car routinely inspected can prevent unexpected car problems.  See our sponsor Nick: Fuego del coche de esta noche es en Carroll Avenue. Los bomberos apenas llegan a la escena, se creía que ser primero un cepillo de fuego en la salida 30 en la I-95. Carro incendiado de hoje à noite é na Carroll Avenue. Os bombeiros acabam de chegar na cena, acreditava-se primeiro a ser um fogo nos arbustos na saída 30 na I-95.

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot At Trumbull Gardens

11:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Despite having a walking detail in place at Trumbull Gardens a man was shot  at 440 Trumbull Avenue, Trumbull Gardens.  In fact it was the detail's sergeant who radioed in the call of the shooting.   Police told me the man was shot in the chest.  A large, upset crowd gathered and police called in all available officers as well as mutual aid from Trumbull.  EMS took the man to St. Vincent's Hospital, his condition is unknown at this time.  A gun was recovered, no word on any suspects. A pesar de tener un detalle a pie en el lugar en Trumbull Gardens un hombre recibió un disparo a 440 Trumbull Avenue, Trumbull Gardens. De hecho, fue el…

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Stratford News: Motorcyclist Hit

2:01pm--#Stratford CT--A motorcyclist has been hit and has head injuries according to radio reports.  Location was given as Huntington Road and Center Line but I cannot locate a Center Line on Google Maps.  A firetruck is staging on Main Street.......   This report sponsored by: Un motorista ha sido golpeado y tiene lesiones en la cabeza de acuerdo con reportes de radio. Ubicación fue dada como Huntington Road y Center Line, pero no puedo localizar a una Center Line en Google Maps. Un camión de bomberos está escenificando en la calle principal ....... Um motociclista foi atingido e tem ferimentos na cabeça de acordo com reportagens de rádio. Localização foi dado como Huntington Road e Center Line, mas não consigo…

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Norwalk News: Large Fight Cranberry Park

12:01am--UPDATE: Radio reports say the crowd has dispersed. The shots fired was from a security guard and someone may have returned fire but no one is shot. UPDATE: One in custody, one gun recovered.  Hundreds still dispersing.  Westport and Fairfield provided mutual aid as well as state police. 11:36pm--#Norwalk CT--State Police and Fairfield Police dispatched to Cranberry Park for a large fight possibly one person shot.  Approximately 300 people involved.   This report sponsored by: ACTUALIZACIÓN: Radio informes dicen que la multitud se ha dispersado. Los disparos fueron de un guardia de seguridad y alguien pudo haber devuelto el fuego pero nadie está disparado. ACTUALIZACIÓN: Un bajo custodia, un arma recuperada. Cientos todavía dispersantes. Westport y Fairfield proporcionado ayuda mutua,…

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10:49pm--#cttraffic--#Ansonia CT--Route 8 northbound just before exit 10 a crash between a car and motorcycle.  Two ambulances requested.   This report sponsored by: Ruta 8 hacia el norte justo antes de la salida 10 de un accidente entre un coche y moto. Dos ambulancias solicitaron. Route 8 sentido norte pouco antes da saída 10 um acidente entre um carro e motocicleta. Duas ambulâncias solicitado.

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Bridgeport News: Fireworks Shot At Fuel Barge

10:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A captain of a fuel barge is trying to fill a tank at Seaview and Newfield Avenue and kids keep lighting off fireworks at the barge.  Police on the way.    You just can't make this stuff up!   This report sponsored by: Un capitán de una barcaza de combustible está tratando de llenar un tanque en Seaview y Newfield Avenue y niños a mantener la iluminación de fuegos artificiales en la barcaza. Policía en el camino. Um capitão de uma barcaça de combustível está tentando encher um tanque em Seaview e Newfield Avenue e crianças continuam acendendo fogos de artifício na barcaça. Polícia no caminho.

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