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.
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Bridgeport News: Child Hit By Jeep That Fled

Jun 16, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

3:09pm--#Bridgeport CT--A 14 year old girl was just hit be a gray Jeep at Palisades and Birdsey Street.  The jeep fled the scene.  Police have the marker number and know it is a local resident.   This report sponsored by: Una niña de 14 años se acaba de golpear ser un jeep gris en Palisades y Birdsey Street. El jeep huyó de la escena. La policía tiene el número de marcador y saben que es un residente local. Uma menina de 14 anos foi atingida por um jipe cinzento em Palisades e Birdsey Street. O jipe fugiu do local. A polícia tem o número marcador e sabe que é um residente local.

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Bridgeport News: Attempted Insurance Scam

Jun 16, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

2:44pm--#Bridgeport An elderly Scofield Avenue resident called police that two white males, possibly Russian knocked on her door and said the had to do an insurance assessment for her insurance company.  She refused to let them in and called her insurance company who said they did not order the assessment.  The woman said the men left in a white van with two ladders on the top.   This report sponsored by: Un anciano residente Scofield Avenida llamó a la policía que dos hombres blancos, posiblemente Rusia llamó a su puerta y dijo que el tenía que ver una evaluación de seguro por su compañía de seguros. Ella se negó a dejarlos entrar y llamó a su compañía de seguros que…

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Jun 16, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal told you this story as it was happening! #Bridgeport, Conn. (June 15, 2015) – Police seized two firearms, including an assault weapon, early Sunday and arrested two suspects after a community member reported a suspicious vehicle on Palm Street.  “With the assistance of the community, we took two guns off the street and, based on statements from one of the suspects, prevented an armed robbery,” said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett Jr. “It was outstanding work by officers in cooperation with a resident, who saw something suspicious and reported it.”   Police recovered a loaded AK-47-style assault rifle and a loaded Taurus revolver.   At  1:00 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to Palm Street on a report of a suspicious…

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Bridgeport News: Accident

Jun 16, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

12:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Accident at Fairfield Avenue and Pine Street.  That area is bad when there is no accident so avoid the area.   This report sponsored by: Accidente en Fairfield Avenue y la calle Pine. Esa zona es malo cuando no hay accidente para evitar la zona. Acidente na Fairfield Avenue e Pine Street. Essa área é ruim quando não há acidente entao evite a área.

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Bridgeport News: Police Candidates

Jun 16, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, Conn. (June 16, 2015) – Hundreds of police candidates will complete oral interviews this week as the city moves toward hiring a new police academy class.   “Bridgeport is a very diverse and inclusive community so we want diverse and inclusive panels to conduct the interviews. That is why we invited community members to participate in the interview process,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “They are stakeholders in Bridgeport and deserve to be part of the process.   “I look forward to swearing in a new academy class and even more so administering the oath of office early next year when these men and women graduate as Bridgeport police officers ,” Mayor Finch added.   The candidates already have completed…

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Jun 15, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, Conn. (June 14, 2015) –Mayor Bill Finch is calling on Bridgeport businesses to help finance his gun buy back program. Mayor Finch says that the gun buyback program is critical in its effort to crack down on illegal guns – especially in light of Thursday’s tragic shooting. “This is not just a Bridgeport problem. This a national problem, and hard-working people in cities across the country are being victimized by weak and ineffective federal gun laws,” said Mayor Bill Finch. The goal of the program is to raise $100,000 to help take 1,000 guns off of the streets.  Mayor Finch, stated that the city will start the fund with $25,000 and are calling on the business community for an additional $75,000.…

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Small Business Shout Out

In Da Shop!

Jun 15, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

The DoingItLocalMobile is in the shop and once again we turn to Nick at Nick's Precision Automotive at 531 Tunxis Hill Road in Fairfield.  Nick has kept the 14 year old DoingItLocalMobile reliable to run to calls into the hood all hours of the night and day.  It is also a testament to Subaru, its the first real work in  a while.  Nick is showing me the toll the winter and the state's salt brine mixture  had on my exhaust and other items under the car.  Nick's Precision Automotive also specializes in Honda, Acura and Toyota's as well at a fair price.    Give Nick a call at (203) 366-4775 for all your car repair needs. El DoingItLocal móvil está en el…

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Stratford News: Crash Closes Road

Jun 15, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

4:31pm--#Stratford CT-- A car crashed into a utility pole snapping it in half and closing the road at Success and Broadbridge Avenue.   This report sponsored by: Un auto se estrelló contra un poste de electricidad romperse por la mitad y el cierre de la carretera en el éxito y Broadbridge Avenue. Um carro bateu em um poste tirando-o ao meio e fechando a rua no Sucess e Broadbridge Avenue.

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Fairfield News: Town Not Shellfish About Clam Clinic

Jun 15, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

First Selectman Tetreau announced that the Town of Fairfield’s Shellfish Commission will host a clam clinic event at Sasco Hill Beach on June 20, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for local residents to learn about Fairfield’s natural shellfish resources. “This event provides an opportunity for Fairfield residents, including children, to experience the basics of harvesting shellfish while learning the importance of Fairfield’s natural shellfish ecosystem,” said Robert Bilek, Chairman of the Shellfish Commission. Participants will be taught harvesting techniques and can keep their own catch. Gear, including clam rakes and gauges, will be provided if needed. Participants are encouraged to bring their own towels. The Sasco Hill Beach Shellfish Bed was recently restocked with more than 9,000 clams…

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