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.

Today’s Car Fire

4:50pm--#cttraffic--#Trumbull CT--Today's car fire is being hosted by Trumbull on Route 8/25 north near exit 8.  Multiple reports say the car is fully engulfed in flames.   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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Dog Loose On I-95

4:31pm--#Fairfield CT--Police have their hands full with a dog loose on I-95 right now just before exit 22 North Benson Road.  The dog was first loose and thought to be hit by a car near the rest area.  A good Samaritan stood by but the dog took off near the Edge Fitness Center on the highway wooded area.  Police now have the dog on the highway on I-95 just before exit 22 North Benson Road.

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Bridgeport News: Ernie Newton Found Guilty

State Sen Ernie Newton has been found guilty on 3 charges of campaign finance fraud. The jury cleared him of a witness tampering charge but the panel could not reach a verdict on the remaining 4 charges. Newtown's sentencing is scheduled for March 13, 2015. Have you noticed Facebook isn't showing you our posts in real time anymore? See ALL our posts as it happens in real time at DoingItLocal.com. This report sponsored by:

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Radioactive Package is Legit

12:00pm ish--#Fairfield CT--Just before noon a routine traffic stop became anything but routine as the officer called for firefighters to Kings Highway East near Villa Avenue to help identify the package in the trunk of the car. Concerned with a radioactive sticker firefighters and police called in the state police and FBI. The package tuned out to be a device for determining soil depths. The driver did not know what the device was, he had borrowed the car from his brother. The brother was brought to the scene who produced paperwork of the device's legitimacy and that it was no danger to the public.

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