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.

11:52pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a pedestrian being hit by a car at the intersection of Madison and Garfield Avenue.  First reponders on the way.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: Informe de un peatón atropellado por un coche en la intersección de Madison y la avenida Garfield. Los primeros en responder en el camino. Relato de um pedestre ser atropelado por um carro no cruzamento da Madison Avenue e Garfield. Socorristas a caminho.

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Fairfield Selectman Honor Police

Video Report: #Fairfield CT--First Selectman Michael Tetreau at the Selectman's Meeting Thursday offered a proclamation declaring January 9th 2015 National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.  Fairfield Police had responded to over 44,000 calls in 2014 in addition to a host of community services like collecting toys, paying for and serving a holiday lunch to seniors, provided tours, mentoring our youth and number of other activities through the Police Athletic League.   The proclamation asks citizens to wear blue, sending a card to the police at 100 Reef Road, share a positive story online about an encounter with police or just thank them when you see them. Concejal Principal Michael Tetreau al del Selectman sesión Jueves ofreció una proclama que declara 09…

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Fairfield News: Sky Is NOT The Limit

2:00am--Police, firefighters and EMS responded to the Sky Hookah Lounge at 689 Kings Highway East for an unconscious 22 year old male.  Three police cars were dispatched to the call a fourth car was requested by officers on scene. La policía, los bomberos y el ccsme respondieron al Cielo Hookah Lounge en 689 Kings Highway Oriente por un inconsciente 22 años de edad de sexo masculino. Tres coches de policía fueron enviados a la llamada cuarta coche fue solicitada por los oficiales en la escena. Polícia, bombeiros e EMS responderam à Sky Hookah Lounge em 689 Kings Highway leste por um inconsciente de 22 anos do sexo masculino. Três carros da polícia foram enviados para a chamada quarto carro foi solicitado…

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Fairfield News: Rollover Crash

11:33pm--#Fairfield CT--Police investigate a rollover crash that pick up truck and this Honda that rolled over in front of the Mercedes dealer on Commerce Drive.  Injuries did not appear to be serious. Policía investigan un choque con volcadura que coge el camión y esto Honda que dio la vuelta delante del concesionario de Mercedes en Commerce Drive. Las lesiones no parecen ser graves. A polícia investiga um acidente de capotamento que pegaram o caminhão e isso Honda que rolou na frente do dealer Mercedes on Commerce Drive. Lesões não pareceu estar falando sério.

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Route 8 Crash

10:01pm--#cttraffic--Route 8 northbound just before exit 13 a crash between an SUV and tractor trailer.  Firefighters on scene possible extrication.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: Ruta 8 hacia el norte justo antes de la salida 13 de un accidente entre un todoterreno y el remolque del tractor. Bomberos en escena posible rescate. Route 8 norte, pouco antes da saída 13 um acidente entre um SUV e reboque do trator. Bombeiros na cena possível desencarceramento.

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Fairfield News: Avoid Exit 24 Kings Hwy East at Chambers

5:15pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT--The traffic light is malfunctioning at Kings Highway East at Chambers Street (Miller Nissan/Cumberland Farms) intersection.  Police have installed stops signs at the 3 way four lane intersection.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by:   El semáforo está funcionando mal en el Kings Highway East en Chambers Street (Miller Nissan / Cumberland Farms) intersección. Policía han instalado las paradas de señales en la de 3 vías de cuatro carriles intersección. O semáforo não está funcionando corretamente no Kings Highway East em Chambers Street (Miller Nissan / Cumberland Farms) interseção. A polícia já instalados pára sinais na 3 vias de quatro…

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Southport News: Mattress In Roadway

3:02pm--#Southport CT--Report of a queen size mattress in the middle of the road at Post and Old Post Road.  It is too cold to sleep outside let alone in the middle of the road!   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: Informe de un colchón de tamaño queen en el medio de la carretera en el Post y Old Post Road. Es demasiado frío para dormir fuera y mucho menos en el medio de la carretera! Relato de um colchão de casal no meio da Old Post Road. esta muito frio para dormir fora e muito menos no meio da rua!

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Norwalk News: Manhunt

#Norwalk CT--Police are looking for a blue Volkswagen Passat with CT plate # 1KWT4 after an attempted traffic stop near School Street.   A passenger got out of the car, reached to his waist like he had a gun, but none was seen.  The driver took off at a high rate of speed.  The plate comes back to a red Dodge van so apparently the VW was stolen.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: La policía busca a un azul Volkswagen Passat con CT placa # 1KWT4 después de una parada de tráfico intentado cerca de calle de la escuela. Un…

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Stratford News: Stabbed In The Heart

#Stratford CT--A little after midnight police were called to a domestic altercation (fight) at 2590 Broadbridge Avenue where a man in his mid twenties was stabbed in the heart.  There is not a lot of information on this at this early hour but police told me it did not appear to be life threatening.  EMS transported him to St. Vincent's Hospital. Un poco después de la medianoche la policía fueron llamados a un altercado doméstico (lucha) en 2590 Broadbridge Avenue, donde un hombre de unos veinticinco años fue apuñalado en el corazón. No hay mucha información al respecto en esta hora temprana, pero la policía me dijo que no parecía ser potencialmente mortal. Ccsme lo transportó al Hospital de San…

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Fairfield News: Possible Chimney Fire

7:02pm--#Fairfield CT--Firefighters called to 180 Bryberry Road for a possible chimney fire, smoke filling the home. On arrival firefighters find a fire in the fireplace and the chimney operating properly.  They continue to investigate.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by:

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