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: Brush Fire Route 8/25

2:22pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a brush fire Route 8/25 northbound near exit 4.  Multiple calls reported to fire department who are on the way.  UPDATE--Fire must have extinguished itself, firefighters find no fire. Informe de un incendio forestal en dirección norte, cerca de la Ruta 8/25 salida 4. Varias llamadas reportadas al Departamento de Bomberos que están en el camino. ACTUALIZA-fuego debe haber extinguido en sí, los bomberos no encuentran fuego. Relatório de uma escova de fogo Route 8/25 norte perto da saída 4. Várias chamadas relatados para o corpo de bombeiros que estão no caminho. ATUALIZAÇÃO-Fire deve ter-se extinguido, os bombeiros não encontram fogo.

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt after Break In

1:01pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are looking for a suspect who broke in to an abandoned house in the 400 block of East Avenue.  If you live in the area and see someone running in your yard call 911 immediately. La policía busca a un sospechoso que se rompió a una casa abandonada en la cuadra 400 de la Avenida Oriental. Si usted vive en la zona y ve a alguien corriendo en su llamada al 911 yardas de inmediato. A polícia está à procura de um suspeito que invadiu a uma casa abandonada na 400 bloco de East Avenue. Se você mora na área e ver alguém correndo em seu quintal chame 911 imediatamente.

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Westport E-mail Scam

Westport CT- The Westport Police were advised by the first Selectman’s Office early this morning that a resident had received an email purportedly from the Town of Westport requesting that he update his credit card information to facilitate online payments made to the town. The resident questioned the validity of the email and an investigation discovered that it was not affiliated in any way with the Town of Westport and appears to be an attempt to obtain Credit Card information from individuals. These type of emails is referred to commonly as a “Phishing email”. At this point police are attempting to locate the origins of the email and are reminding residents that the Town has never and does not request financial or personal information in unsolicited emails. Residents…

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Bridgeport News: Smoke on 4th Floor Greene Homes

12:29pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of smoke coming from the 4th floor of Greene Homes, Building One, possibly from the garbage chute.  Firefighters on the way. Informe del humo proveniente del cuarto piso de Greene Casas, Building One, posiblemente desde el pozo de los desperdicios. Los bomberos en el camino. Relatório de fumaça saindo do quarto andar do Greene Casas, Building One, possivelmente a partir da rampa de lixo. Bombeiros a caminho.

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Fairfield News: Tree Blocks Road

4:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- Jennings Road at Kings Highway East is closed due to t down tree blocking the road. Electrical wires may be involved. Jennings Road en Kings Highway East está cerrado debido a abajo árbol bloqueando la carretera. Los cables eléctricos pueden estar involucrados. Jennings Rd e Kings Highway East está fechado devido a arvore caida bloqueando a estrada. Fios elétricos podem estar envolvidos.

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Norwalk News: Fire on Riverside Avenue

1:00pm--#Norwalk CT--Firefighters are on the scene at a home on Riverside Avenue that has been extensively damaged by fire.  Our friend Chis Baxendale now with Sable Insurance Adjusters sent us this picture from the scene. Los bomberos están en la escena en una casa en avenida de la orilla que ha sido muy dañado por el fuego. Nuestro amigo Chis Baxendale ahora con Ajustadores de Seguros Sable nos envió esta foto de la escena. Os bombeiros estão no local em uma casa em Riverside Avenue que tem sido amplamente danificada pelo fogo. Nosso amigo Chis Baxendale agora com ajustadores Sable Seguros nos enviou esta foto da cena.

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Bridgeport News: Smoking Dope Behind School

12:13pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police dispatched to Read School 130 Ezra Street for 4-7 males smoking drugs (they never indicated what) behind the school.  I missed that going back to school special..... Policía enviados a Leer School 130 Esdras calle para 4-7 machos fumar drogas (nunca indicaron qué) detrás de la escuela. Echaba de menos que volver a la escuela especial ... .. Polícia despachada para Read School 130 Ezra Street por 4-7 homens fumando drogas (que nunca indicou o) por trás da escola. Eu perdi isso indo para a escola especial ... ..

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Bridgeport News: Naked Man With Knife Arrested

12:12am--#Bridgeport CT-- A naked man at the Greene Homes Building One on the fifth floor was arrested by police for threatening with a knife.  Things got serious when he put his jeans on but it turned out to be convenient for police when arresting him. Un hombre desnudo en el Greene Homes Edificio Uno en el quinto piso fue arrestado por la policía por haber amenazado con un cuchillo. Las cosas se pusieron serias cuando él puso sus pantalones vaqueros en pero resultaron ser conveniente para la policía durante el arresto. Um homem nu no Greene Homes Edifício One no quinto andar, foi preso pela polícia por ameaçar com uma faca. As coisas ficaram sérias quando ele colocou seu jeans,…

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Bridgeport News: Smell Of Smoke at Hospital Confirmed by Firefighters

11:41pm--#Bridgeport CT--Don't got sleep yet Bridgeport!  Odor of smoke indoors on the third floor at 267 Grant Street.  Here come the firetrucks!  UPDATE: This is the Bridgeport Hospital.  Firefighters say there is a water leak and a smell of smoke on the 3rd floor. No te durmas todavía Bridgeport! Olor de interiores de humo en la tercera planta en 267 Grant Street. Aquí vienen los bomberos! ACTUALIZACIÓN: Este es el Hospital Bridgeport. Los bomberos dicen que hay una fuga de agua y un olor a humo en el 3er piso. Não va dormir ainda Bridgeport! Odor de fumaça dentro de casa no terceiro andar, a 267 Grant Street. Aí vêm os caminhões de bombeiros! UPDATE: Este é o Hospital de…

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