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: Home Invasion With Shots Fired

Police said in a statement:"On November 26, 2023, at approximately 6:55 a.m. Bridgeport Police Officers responded to a residence located within the 200 block of Berkshire Avenue on reports of an armed home invasion and attempted robbery. The 37-year-old homeowner (male victim) was able to fight off the attacker who was armed with a handgun. The suspect fled the residence, entered a SUV style vehicle parked nearby, and left the area. The suspect is described as a thin Black male, approximately 5’7” tall, and wearing a ski mask. No further descriptors are available at this time. The suspect specifically targeted the 37-year-old male victim at his home. The Detective Bureau’s Robbery Squad has responded and taken charge of the investigation.…

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Ansonia News: Pedestrian Hit By Train

Ansonia Police UPDATE: The Ansonia Police Department is assisting the Metropolitan Transportation Authority(MTA) with a train versus pedestrian accident in the area of Division Street & Pershing Drive. There are no road closures at this time however, we request that motorists stay clear of the area. All future press releases will be done by the MTA 2023-11-24@1:53pm--#Ansonia CT-- Reports of a pedestrian being struck by a train at Division and Pershing Drive. No further information is available at this time.

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State Police Holiday Stats

Thanksgiving Weekend Stats 11/22 - 11/24 These are reflective of the time period starting at 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to 7:00 a.m. on Friday, November, 24, 2023: Calls for service: 2,592 Motorist assists: 137 Speeding violations: 50 Motor vehicle accidents: 204 DUI's - 14 Infractions for other violations: (including seatbelt, unsafe lane change, following too closely, move over, distracted driving, etc): 152

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