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: 4 in Custody After Brief Pursuit

8:30pm--#Bridgeport CT--Bridgeport Police have 4 in custody after a brief pursuit starting on Connecticut Avenue.  The 4 were in stolen vehicle taken with keys earlier today.  The pursuit ended at Stratford and Central Avenue.   This report sponsored by: Policía Bridgeport tienen 4 en custodia después de una breve persecución comenzando en la Avenida Connecticut. El 4 fueron en vehículo robado tomada con llaves el día de hoy. La persecución terminó en Stratford y la Avenida Central. Polícia de Bridgeport tem 4 em custódia depois de uma breve perseguição, a partir de Connecticut Avenue. Os 4 estavam em veículo roubado tomados com chaves mais cedo hoje. A perseguição terminou em Stratford e Central Av.

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Stratford News: One Car Into The Marsh

5:52pm--#Stratford CT-- A one car crash on Berma Road partially into the marsh and possible entrapment.  First responders on the way.   This report sponsored by: Un accidente de un coche en Berma Carretera parcialmente en el pantano y un posible atrapamiento. Los primeros en responder en el camino. Um acidente de carro em Berma Rd parcialmente para o pântano e possível armadilha. Socorristas a caminho.

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Bridgeport News: Girls Fighting

4:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police called to Trumbull Gardens 456 Trumbull Avenue to building 10 where there are 5-6 girls with knives fighting.  A large crowd is forming.   This report sponsored by: Policía llamados a Trumbull Jardines 456 Trumbull Avenue hasta el edificio 10, donde hay 5-6 niñas con cuchillos de combate. Una gran multitud se está formando. Polícia chamada a Trumbull Gardens 456 Trumbull Avenue para a predio 10, onde há 5-6 meninas com facas brigando. Uma grande multidão está se formando.

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Fairfield News: Fowl Play

2:04pm--#Fairfield CT--Police called animal control for an injured seagull near the cinemas on Black Rock Turnpike/Brewster Street area.  Police do not suspect fowl play.......   This report sponsored by: Policía llama control de animales para una gaviota herida cerca de los cines de la zona Rock Negro Turnpike / Brewster Street. La policía no sospecha de juego sucio ... Polícia chamado controle de animais para uma gaivota ferida perto dos cinemas na área de Black Rock Turnpike / Brewster Street. Polícia não suspeita jogo sujo ...

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Fairfield News: Odor of Gas

1:58pm--#Fairfield CT--Odor of gas indoors at 270 Wheeler Park Avenue. The caller smells it upstairs and hears a hissing sound.  Here come a  bunch of firetrucks!   No dangers like this with our sponsor of safe reliable oil heat: Olor de interiores de gas a 270 Wheeler Park Avenue. La persona que llama lo huele arriba y oye un silbido. Aquí vienen un montón de camiones de bomberos! Odor de gás dentro de casa a 270 Wheeler Park Avenue. Lá vem um monte de caminhões de bombeiros!

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Bridgeport News: Calls That Make You Go Hmmmmm

3:04am--#Bridgeport CT--EMS called for a person passed out in a car in front of St. Vincent's Medical Center.  Can someone explain to me why EMS is called and why St. Vincent's can't wheel out a stretcher for them?  Let me guess they will transport to Bridgeport Hospital.  Common sense doesn't seem to be common any more.   Thank you Nima for sponsoring my rant! Ccsme pidió una persona se desmayó en un auto frente a Centro Médico de San Vicente. ¿Puede alguien explicarme por qué se llama medioambiental y por qué de San Vicente no puede desempolvar una camilla para ellos? Déjame adivinar que transportarán al Hospital Bridgeport. El sentido común no parece ser común más. EMS chamado para uma…

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Milford News: Crash With Extrication

12:38am--#cttraffic--#Milford CT-- Boston Post Road (Route 1) at West Clark Street (near Cumberland Farms)  is a crash with people trapped in the vehicle according to radio reports.  First responders on the way.   This report is possible by: Boston Post Road (Ruta 1) al oeste de la calle Clark (cerca de Cumberland Farms) es un accidente con personas atrapadas en el vehículo de acuerdo con reportes de la radio. Los primeros en responder en el camino. Boston Post Road (Route 1) em West Clark Street (perto de Cumberland Farms) é um acidente com pessoas presas dentro do veículo de acordo com relatos de rádio. Socorristas a caminho.

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Stratford News: Crash

11:17pm--#Stratford CT--Report of a crash with injuries on Stratford Avenue and Bruce Avenue.  First responders on the way.   This report sponsored by: Informe de un accidente con lesiones en Stratford Avenue y Bruce Avenue. Los primeros en responder en el camino. Relato de um acidente com lesões em Stratford Avenue e Bruce Avenue. Socorristas a caminho.

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Bridgeport/Fairfield Police Pursuit

6:55pm--#Bridgeport CT--#Fairfield CT--A complicated and delayed call mainly because I was on my way to pick up my fix from Arthur's Famous Pizza, 430 Park Avenue and that I had to play back audio from both towns.  An officer on patrol spotted a stolen vehicle, a tan Chevy Malibu with CT plates 7AHLE8 on Washington and Pequonnick Streets and gave chase.  Bridgeport Police spokesman William Kaempffer confirmed the car was stolen with key back in February.  Chatter from all towns including state police radios said it was taken at gunpoint in a carjacking.  The pursuit continued to Laurel and Brooklawn Avenue.  The pursuit continued into Fairfield to Park Avenue where the driver almost hit a Bridgeport Police Officer at Wilson…

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Milford News: Crash

6:09pm--#Milford CT--Report of a crash with injuries at Bridgeport Avenue and Naugatuck Avenue.  Definitely avoid the area if you can!   This report sponsored by: Informe de un accidente con lesiones en Bridgeport Avenue y Naugatuck Avenue. Definitivamente evitar la zona si se puede! Relato de um acidente com lesões em Bridgeport Avenue e Naugatuck Avenue. Definitivamente evitar a área, se puder!

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