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.

Crash on I-95

11:00am--#cttraffic--#Westport CT--I-95 southbound between exits 18 and 17 between a car and tractor trailer, in the right break down lane causing delays.   hacia el sur entre las salidas 18 y 17 entre un coche y el remolque del tractor, en el derecho a descomponer retrasos carril causando. sul entre as saídas de 18 e 17 entre um carro e um caminhao, na pista da direita causando atrasos.

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Bridgeport News: Street Robbery

10:26pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person was roughed up and robbed on Iranistan Avenue near South Avenue by 3 youths, 2 on bicycles.  They are know to hang around the gas station there.  Police are investigating.   This report sponsored by: Una persona fue maltratado y robado en Iranistan Avenue, cerca de la Avenida del Sur por 3 jóvenes, 2 en bicicletas. Se saben para colgar alrededor de la estación de servicio allí. La policía está investigando. Uma pessoa foi agredida e roubada em Iranistan Avenue perto da South Ave por 3 jovens, dois em bicicletas. Eles são conhecidos do posto de gasolina ali. A polícia está investigando.

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Milford News: 2 Stabbed

8:01pm--#Milford CT-- Two people have been stabbed in a domestic fight at 124 Washington Street.  Police are looking for a male in a gray 2011 Hyundai with CT plates 826 YTB.   This report sponsored by: Dos personas han sido apuñalado en una pelea doméstica en 124 Washington Street. La policía busca a un hombre en un gris 2011 Hyundai con placas TC 826 YT. Duas pessoas foram esfaqueadas em uma briga doméstica em 124 Washington Street. A polícia está à procura de um homem em um Hyundai cinza 2011 com placas CT 826 YT.

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Fairfield News: Reports Of Shots Fire Closes Aron Hill

UPDATE: This sounds to be a troubled teen call.  Unless something dramatic happens I will stop reporting on this. UPDATE: Police have the house surrounded.  It appears to be an upset teen. Radio reports say he just busted out the back window and taunted police to "come on".  There are no known guns in the home according to the parents who came to the door. The call originated by a caller on Black Rock Turnpike who was on the phone with the person suspect who was upset that his computer may have been hacked, the teen was upset. The shots fired may have been construction hammering/banging in the background. 6:11pm--#Fairfield CT--A report of shots fired on Aron Hill Road has…

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Norwalk News: 2 Unconscious at Park

1:50pm--#Norwalk CT-- EMS and firefighters dispatached to Oyster Shell Park for two unconscious people.  One is inside a red car.   This report sponsored by: EMS y bomberos enviados a Oyster Shell Parque para dos personas inconscientes. Uno de ellos es el interior de un coche rojo. EMS e bombeiros enviados para Oyster Shell Parque para duas pessoas inconscientes. Uma esta dentro de um carro vermelho.

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Cockenoe Island Preparing for Summer Visitors

#WESTPORT, CT - As spring finally overtakes winter along the coast of Connecticut, shoreline communities are preparing for summer visitors. “Before you know it, shorebirds such as terns will be arriving, and other shorebirds like Piping Plover and American Oystercatcher will be sitting on nests” says Rick Potvin, Refuge Manager of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge.  One of the Refuge’s partners in shorebird population conservation is the Town of Westport through its Conservation Department. Cockenoe Island not only provides a place for the residents of Westport to recreate, it also provides excellent habitat for shorebirds and long-legged waders, including herons and egrets. The trick is to try to provide visitor access and recreational opportunities while providing for the needs of wildlife. This task falls to…

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Bridgeport News: Dirt Bikes On The Road

1:30pm--#Bridgeport CT--Use extra caution in the Reservoir Avenue area near Soundview Avenue several reports of yoots on dirt bikes driving erratically in the area.   This report sponsored by: Tenga cuidado extra en la zona Reservoir Avenue cerca de la Avenida Soundview varios informes de yoots en motos de cross conducción errática en el área. Redobre a atenção na área do Reservoir Avenue, perto da avenida de Soundview vários relatos de yoots sobre motos de condução de forma irregular na área.

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Norwalk News: 4 Year Old Partial Amputation

10:57am--#Norwalk CT--Prayers are need for the 4 year old child at the Urgent Care Center at 677 Connecticut Avenue who has a partial finger amputation and has passed out.   This report sponsored by: Las oraciones se necesitan para el niño de 4 años en el Centro de Atención de Urgencias en 677 Connecticut Avenue que tiene una amputación parcial del dedo y se haya desmayado. Orações são necessarias para uma criança de 4 anos no Centro de Atenção Urgente em 677 Connecticut Avenue que tem uma amputação parcial do dedo e desmaiou.

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Bridgeport News: Gunshot Victim

1:28am--#Bridgeport CT--A gunshot victim just showed up at Bridgeport Hospital in a private vehicle.  There are no details at this time.  It was a nice quiet night!   This report sponsored by: Una víctima de bala acaba de aparecer en el Hospital Bridgeport en un vehículo privado. No hay detalles en este momento. Fue una agradable noche tranquila! Uma vítima de tiro acaba de aparecer em Bridgeport Hospital em veículo privado. Não há detalhes ainda. Foi uma agradável noite tranquila!

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