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.

Fairfield News: Trucker Dies In Crash

9:59am--#Fairfield CT--Fairfield Firefighters responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident with injury involving a large truck on I-95 NB near the Exit 23 off ramp.  Lt. Patrick Barry arrived on scene and reported the driver trapped and unresponsive inside the cab of a roll-off trailer truck.  The truck collided with the Kings Hwy overpass, causing damage to the bridge, prior to striking the guard rail and coming to rest on its drivers side.  Fairfield Engines 1, 2, 4, and 4, Ladders 1 and 2, Cars 1,2,3 and 5 responded to the scene.  Fairfield Police, State Police, State DEEP, State DOT, and CTR (Connecticut Tank Recovery) responded.  Firefighters used heavy rescue equipment to remove the roof of the tractor…

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Westport News: Pot With A Punch!

#Westport CT-- On Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at approximately 4:45pm, Westport Police Officer Kevin Smith stopped a vehicle on Post Road East near the Fairfield Town line. Officer Smith detected a strong odor of Marijuana in the vehicle so a K9 was requested to the scene. Officer Smith and K9 Officer Wells from Fairfield Police located two mason jars in the vehicle containing a substance known as DAB, or HONEY OIL. This oil is a high concentration of THC, the chemical responsible for the psychological effects of marijuana. The total weight of the oil was nearly 400 grams, with an estimated street value of over $30,000.00. The operator, identified as Ceslo Valle, was arrested without incident. He has a court date at Norwalk Superior Court on 04/13/15…

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Shelton News: Porch Fire

4:07pm--#Shelton CT--Firefighters on scene at Crosby Commons, 580 Long Hill Avenue for a fire on a 2nd floor porch.   This report sponsored by: Bomberos en escena en Crosby Commons, 580 Long Hill Avenue por un incendio en una segunda planta porche. Bombeiros em cena no Crosby Commons, 580 Long Hill Avenue para um incêndio em um segundo andar varanda.

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I-95 Crash

3:48pm--#cttraffic #Fairfield CT--#Westport CT-- A crash on I-95 southbound just south of exit 19.  Injuries are reported as well as people walking on the roadway. Un accidente en la I-95 hacia el sur, al sur de la salida 19. Las lesiones son reportados, así como las personas que caminan por la calle. Um acidente na I-95 sul ao sul da saída 19. As lesões são relatados, bem como as pessoas que andam na estrada.

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Fairfield News: Rollover Accident

3:45pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT--A report of a rollover accident on Route 58 Black Rock Turnpike  just south of North Avenue.  The road is being shutdown at Route 136.  It is a one car accident.   This report sponsored by: Un informe de un accidente con vuelco en la Ruta 58 Rock Negro Turnpike, al sur de la Avenida Norte. El camino es estar parada en la Ruta 136. Se trata de un accidente de un coche. Um relatório de um acidente de capotamento na Route 58 Black Rock Turnpike ao sul da North Avenue. A estrada está sendo fechada, no Route 136. É um acidente de um carro.

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Fairfield News: Disturbance At Tax Office

1:05pm--#Fairfield CT--Police called to the tax office for an elderly woman being disruptive and slamming her cane on the counter.   This report sponsored by: La policía llamó a la oficina de impuestos para una anciana ser perjudicial y golpeando con su bastón en el mostrador. Polícia chamado ao escritório de imposto para uma mulher idosa a ser perturbadora e batendo a bengala no balcão.

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Bridgeport News: Street Robbery

11:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman was roughed up in a street robbery on Jane Street by two tall black males both dressed in all black.  Taken was her keys and cell phone.  Police are investigating.   This report sponsored by: Una mujer fue maltratado en un robo en la calle en la calle de Jane por dos hombres negros altos tanto vestidos de negro. Tomado eran sus llaves y el teléfono celular. La policía está investigando. Uma mulher foi agredido em um assalto na rua Jane rua por dois homens negros altos ambos vestidos de preto. Tomado era suas chaves e celular. A polícia está investigando.

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Fairfield News: I-95 Rollover

11:00pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT--I-95 northbound between 23 and 24 is a rollover accident in the center lane.   Multiple cars involved according to radio reports.   Avoid the area heavy delays.   I-95 en dirección norte entre 23 y 24 es una volcadura en el carril central. Coches Múltiples involucrados de acuerdo a reportes de la radio. Evite la zona retrasos pesados. I-95 norte entre 23 e 24 tem um acidente de capotamento na pista central. Vários carros envolvidos de acordo com relatos de rádio. Evitar a área com trafego pesado.

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

10:35pm--#Bridgeport CT--Man shot in the leg at 381 Dover Street.  EMS on the way police just arriving.  Police looking for one male wearing all black.   This report sponsored by: El hombre disparó en la pierna en 381 Dover Street. El ccsme en el camino de la policía que acaban de llegar. La policía busca un hombre que llevaba todo negro. Homem baleado na perna em 381 Dover Street. EMS a caminho a polícia acaba de chegar. A polícia está procurando por um homem vestido de preto.

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