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.

Westport News: Bank Robbery!

12:22pm--#Westport CT--#Norwalk CT--The Hudson Valley Bank next to the Panera Bread on Westport Avenue was robbed this afternoon.  A white male entered the bank and displayed a gun.  He fled on a bicycle with the cash.  Westport Officer alon with Norwalk K-9 located the bicycle and cash on Renzuli Drive in Norwalk.  A perimeter was set up but the K-9 lost the track.  Special thanks to Westport Officer David Scinto on this report! You won't have to rob a bank to fill your oil tank this fall if you use Joe's Fuel! El Hudson Valley Bank junto al Pan Panera en Westport Avenida fue robado esta tarde. Un hombre blanco entró en el banco y se muestra una pistola. Huyó…

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt

7:39pm--#Bridgeport CT--A passenger took off in a foot pursuit with police after a motor vehicle stop.  The car was pulled over on Soundview Avenue, the search area is Platt/Reservoir/Alba Street area.  Police are looking for a black male in a gray sweatshirt. Un pasajero se quitó en una persecución a pie con la policía después de una parada de vehículo de motor. El coche se detuvo en Soundview Avenue, la zona de búsqueda es área Platt / Embalse / Alba Street. La policía busca a un hombre negro con una sudadera gris. Um passageiro decolou em uma perseguição a pé com a polícia após uma paragem de veículos. O carro foi parado em Soundview Avenue, a área de pesquisa é…

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I-95 Southbound 27A Crash

7:49pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT--Two tractor trailers crashed on I-95  southbound at 27A.   There is fluids down on the roadway.  It does not look like any traffic is getting by. Dos camiones con remolque se estrelló en la I-95 hacia el sur a 27A. Hay fluidos hacia abajo en la carretera. No se ve como cualquier tráfico está recibiendo. Duas carretas bateram na I-95 sul em 27A. Há fluidos sobre a pista. não parece qualquer tipo de tráfego está passando.

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Bridgeport News: Boat Rescue

7:39pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a boat in distress near the Fayerweather Lighthouse off St. Mary's by the Sea.  Marine rescue and firefighters on the way. Informe de un barco en peligro cerca del faro de Fayerweather de Santa María está junto al mar. Salvamento marítimo y lucha contra incendios en el camino. Relato de um barco em perigo perto do Farol Fayerweather off Santa Maria pelo mar. Salvamento marítimo e bombeiros no caminho.

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Bridgeport News: AGI Building on Fire…..again

1:35pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters are on scene at 144 Stratford Avenue where smoke is showing from the former AGI Building.  Additional firefighters on the way.  2:26pm---A smoky fire that can be smelled all the way to the Hollow, all hands are working.   Os bombeiros estão no local em 144 Stratford Avenue onde a fumaça está mostrando do ex-AGI Building. Bombeiros adicionais no caminho. 02:26-Um incêndio smoky que pode ser cheirado todo o caminho até o Hollow, todas as mãos estão funcionando. Los bomberos están en escena a 144 Stratford Avenue, donde el humo está mostrando desde el antiguo Edificio AGI. Bomberos adicionales en el camino. 14:26-A fuego humeante que se pueden olía todo el camino hasta el hueco, todas las manos…

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Bridgeport News: Police Interrupt Burglars At Work

12:55pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police interrupt burglars at work in the 100 block of Park Street.  They have detained two but its uncertain if it was them. Policía interrumpen los ladrones en el trabajo en la cuadra 100 de la calle del parque. Han detenido a dos, pero su incierto si que eran ellos. Polícia interromper assaltantes no trabalho no bloco de Park Street 100. Eles detiveram dois, mas sua incerto se fosse deles.

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Bridgeport News: 2 More Shot Overnight

#Bridgeport, CT --  -- Detectives are investigating an overnight incident in which two people were shot.  At approximately 4:18 a.m., police responded to the rear of 737 E. Main St  on a report of a shooting. The shooting occurred at closing time for an after-hours club. As the patrons were exiting the club, an argument ensued and fight broke out. Two people were wounded.  Christian Roque, 33, was shot multiple times in the torso and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital by ambulance.  The second individual, Luis Santiago, 23, arrived at Bridgeport Hospital in a car with gunshot wounds.Both individuals were listed in stable condition.The circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation.Detective James Kirkland is leading the investigation. Los detectives están investigando un…

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Stratford News: House Fire

2:33am--#Stratford CT #ctfire--There was a house fire in the 800 block of Surf Avenue.  The officer blocking Surf Avenue on the Lordship Boulevard side would not allow me down the street to report to you on what happened. He said he follows us but apparently he didn't see our report on Seaview Avenue with 55 gallon drums exploding while reporting and staying out of the first responders way.  So here is an artist rendering of what took place on Surf Avenue tonight.  I guess you will have to use your imagination on details on how it started and if any  heroes , err firefighters were injured since I also could not interview the assistant fire chief. Hubo un incendio en…

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Fairfield News: Upset Guest in Southport

2:00am--#Fairfield CT--#Southport CT--A guest at the Delamar Hotel at  275 Old Post Road has called police that an intoxicated guest from a wedding knocked on her door "greatly disturbing her"........ Un huésped en el Hotel Delamar en 275 Old Post Road ha llamado a la policía que un invitado de embriaguez de una boda llamó a su puerta "perturbar enormemente su" ...... .. Um hóspede do Hotel Delamar a 275 Old Post Road chamou a polícia que um convidado de um casamento embriagado bateu em sua porta "perturbar muito o seu" ...... ..

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I-95 Rollover

1:15am--#cttraffic--I-95 northbound a rollover accident near exit 30 reported but I found this on the exit 27 cameras. I-95 hacia el norte una volcadura cerca de la salida 30 reportado pero encontré esto en la salida 27 cámaras. I-95 norte um acidente de capotamento perto da saída 30 relatado, mas eu achei isso na saída 27 câmeras.

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