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 News: Man Shot

On November 26, 2023, at approximately 2:25 am Bridgeport Police responded to reports of a party shot at 2579 Fairfield Avenue (Krauszer’s Food Store).   Upon arrival, Officers quickly located a 33-year-old Bridgeport man lying on the ground in the parking lot of the store.  The victim was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso and leg.  He was quickly transported by AMR Ambulance to an area hospital where he is listed in stable condition. The Detective Bureau has responded and taken charge of the criminal investigation.  Multiple items of evidence were located at the scene.  Those items are being collected and processed by the Police Department’s Forensic Identification Unit.  Detectives are conducting interviews, canvassing the area, and documenting their…

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Connecticut State PoliceThanksgiving Weekend Stats

Connecticut State Police Thanksgiving Weekend Stats 11/22 - 11/26 These are reflective of the time period starting at 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, November, 26, 2023: Calls for service: 4,985 Motorist assists: 245 Speeding violations: 178 Motor vehicle accidents: 356 Fatalities: 1 DUI Arrests: 28 Infractions for other violations: (including seatbelt, unsafe lane change, following too closely, move over, distracted driving, etc): 428

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Bridgeport News: Assault

2023-11-26@7:29pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police are investigating a possible assault of a woman in the Home Depot parking lot possibly inside a2023-11-26@7:29pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police are investigating a possible assault of a woman in the Home Depot parking lot possibly inside a car at 541 Kings Hwy Cut-Off. car at 541 Kings Hwy Cut-Off.

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Bridgeport News: Home Invasion With Shots Fired

Police said in a statement:"On November 26, 2023, at approximately 6:55 a.m. Bridgeport Police Officers responded to a residence located within the 200 block of Berkshire Avenue on reports of an armed home invasion and attempted robbery. The 37-year-old homeowner (male victim) was able to fight off the attacker who was armed with a handgun. The suspect fled the residence, entered a SUV style vehicle parked nearby, and left the area. The suspect is described as a thin Black male, approximately 5’7” tall, and wearing a ski mask. No further descriptors are available at this time. The suspect specifically targeted the 37-year-old male victim at his home. The Detective Bureau’s Robbery Squad has responded and taken charge of the investigation.…

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