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: Attempted Armed Robbery

2:05am--UPDATE:  How about some likes for Bridgeport Police, they found the suspects at Oak and Grand and recovered the firearm! 1:55am--#Bridgeport CT--A police officer on routine patrol was flagged down by a victim of an attempted armed robbery on Main Street near Goodsell Street.  Police are looking for a black Nissan Maixima with one black and one Hispanic male inside.  A gun was displayed.  There was a shooing in that area Wednesday night.   This report sponsored by: ACTUALIZACIÓN: ¿Qué tal unos gustos de Policía Bridgeport, encontraron a los sospechosos de Oak y Grand y recuperaron el arma de fuego! 01:55 am-#Bridgeport CT-Un oficial de policía de patrulla rutinaria fue marcado por una víctima de un robo a mano armada…

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Bridgeport News: Copper Caper

1:13am--#Bridgeport News: A homeowner called police that his vacant home on Flint Street (off Madison Ave) was broken into and all the copper pipes were stolen.   This report deliciously sponsored by: El dueño de la casa llamó a la policía que su casa vacante en Flint Street (off Madison Ave) fue asaltada y todos los tubos de cobre fueron robados. O proprietário de uma casa chamou a polícia que sua casa desocupada em Flint Street (off Madison Ave) foi arrombada e todos os tubos de cobre foram roubados.

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Prayers Not Politics

I just received another press release from the crowded field of candidates for the office of mayor in the city of Bridgeport regarding the shooting overnight at Trumbull Gardens.  I will NOT share any of them.  Instead, let's come together as a community and just say a quick little prayer for the victims and their families.   Acabo de recibir otro comunicado de prensa desde el campo lleno de candidatos para el cargo de alcalde de la ciudad de Bridgeport en relación con el tiroteo durante la noche a Trumbull Gardens. NO voy a compartir alguna de ellas. En su lugar, vamos a unirnos como comunidad y a decir una pequeña oración rápida para las víctimas y sus familias.

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Fairfield News: Crazy Hit and Run

2:02pm--#Fairfield CT--A man hit an SUV on North Benson Road near Fairfield University and fled.  An officer on patrol and saw the car flee at a high rate of speed and pursued him only to get a plate number then broke the pursuit off.  The driver then fled north on North Benson Road and attempted to hide in a yard on Mailands Road until the homeowner approached him and scared him off.  Police feel confident they will make an arrest since they have a valid plate number.   Un hombre golpeó un todoterreno en Norte Benson Road, cerca de la Universidad de Fairfield y huyó. Un oficial de patrulla y vio el coche huir a una alta tasa de velocidad y persiguió…

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Bridgeport News: Stand Off Ends

#Bridgeport CT--A man violating a protective order  by being at 191 Horace Avenue held police at bay for several hours today.  Police breached the front door and the man surrendered without incident.   You don't need an expensive cable suscription to get your local news.  Breaking news while it is still breaking.  Only on DoingItLocal.com. Un hombre de violar una orden de protección por estar en 191 Horace Avenida celebró la policía a raya durante varias horas en la actualidad. La policía violaron la puerta y el hombre se rindieron sin incidentes.

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Bridgeport News: 9 People Shot 1 Killed

VIDEO REPORT:  UPDATE: Bridgeport police say 9 people were shot and one of them was killed around 1am in an ambush-style attack involving multiple shooters. Multiple sources say the victims were hanging out together when at least two people armed with guns came through Sunshine Circle and opened fire.3 of the victims were adult females; six were adult males, including the person who was killed. Police say they have not yet made any arrests.   1:07am--#Bridgeport CT-- Just after 1am Thursday morning Bridgeport police received calls of shots fired at 455 Trumbull Avenue with multiple victims. When I arrived a crime scene had been established across the street. Unofficially 9 people were shot and 1 killed as a result. Police were…

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