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: Man Stabbed After Robbery

10:49pm--#Bridgeport CT--A man was stabbed after being robbed on Washington Avenue near Coleman Street.  The suspect were a man and a woman.  If you remember there was a woman/man robbery team working in the area and the Hollow Section of town in the springtime.  Looks like they are back at it. Un hombre fue apuñalado tras ser asaltado en la avenida Washington, cerca de Coleman Street. Los sospechosos eran un hombre y una mujer. Si usted recuerda que había un equipo de asalto de la mujer / hombre de trabajo en el área vacía de la ciudad en la primavera. Parece que están de vuelta. Um homem foi esfaqueado após ser assaltado na Washington Avenue, perto da Coleman Street. Os…

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt After Armed Robbery

9:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The Gulf Gas Station at Fairfield and Clinton was just robbed at gunpoint and the clerk was pistol whipped, but reports say he didn't get anything.  The robber fled towards Bassick High School where K-9 and the manhunt appears to have centered around. La estación de Gas del Gulf en Fairfield y Clinton se acaba de robar a punta de pistola y el empleado fue azotado pistola, pero los informes dicen que él no consiguió nada. El ladrón huyó hacia Bassick High School donde Aparece K-9 y la caza del hombre que ha centrado alrededor. O posto de gasolina do Gulf em Fairfield e Clinton acaba de ser assaltado à mão armada e o funcionário foi atacado com…

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Back to School Expo in Bridgeport Thursday

Back to School Expo in Bridgeport Thursday from 10-2 at the Nehemiah Commission, 1600 State Street, Bridgeport.  There will be people/organizations from the community here.  Food and entertainment- parents and guardians can get a free backpack for their child with proof of child- report card. Here is their website: http://www.nehemiahcomm.org/tp40/Default.asp?ID=250399 Volver a la Expo School en Bridgeport Jueves 10-2 en la Comisión de Nehemías, 1600 State Street, Bridgeport. Habrá personas / organizaciones de la comunidad de aquí. La comida y los padres y tutores Entretenimiento- pueden obtener una mochila gratis para su hijo con el comprobante de la tarjeta de informe de infancia. Aquí está su página web: http://www.nehemiahcomm.org/tp40/Default.asp?ID=250399 Back to School Expo em Bridgeport quinta-feira 10-2 na Comissão Neemias, 1600 State…

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2:51pm--#Trumbull CT- A dump truck has crashed into a utility pole at Daniel's Farm and White Plains Road.  No word on injuries or delays.  Just updated to Churchill Road.  2 in the cab are injured.  Fluids spilled so firefighters, EMS on the way.  Avoid the area. Un camión volquete se ha estrellado contra un poste de electricidad en la Daniel's Farm y White Plains Road. En palabra sobre las lesiones o retrasos. Acaba de actualizar a Churchill Rd. 2 resultan heridas en la cabina. Los líquidos derramados por lo que los bomberos, EMS en el camino. Evite el área. Um caminhão bateu em um poste na Daniel's Farm e White Plains Road. Nenhuma palavra sobre lesões ou atrasos. Apenas atualizado…

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Stratford News: Child Falls

2:38pm--#Stratford CT--First responders dispatched to St. Mark's School for a child who fell and is unresponsive according to radio reports. Los primeros en responder enviados a la Escuela de San Marcos es un niño que no responde y cayó Según informes de la radio. Socorristas enviados para Escola de São Marcos para uma criança que não estarespondendo e caiu dentro da escola de acordo com relatórios.

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Bridgeport Police Quick on the Scent of Perfume Shoplifter

#Bridgeport, CT – Aug 13, 2014 – A city man faces charges that he attempted to steal more than $400 worth of fragrances from a Marshalls Store. Officer Laura Azevedo-Rasuk responded to the business at 4487 Main St. Tuesday at 3 p.m. on a report of a shoplifter being held by a loss prevention officer at the store. The employee reported that the suspect, Gary King, 24, took 15 bottles of brand-name fragrances and left the store without paying. The items were recovered and King was charged with sixth-degree larceny. He was held on a $500 bond. Un hombre de la ciudad se enfrenta a cargos Que trató de robar más de $ 400 dólares en fragancias de Marshalls Store. Oficial de Laura Azevedo-Rasuk respondió…

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Compo Beach, Burying Hill Beach are CLOSED to Swimming

Westport Parks & Recreation has announced per the order of Westport Weston Health Department, Compo Beach and Burying Hill Beach are closed for swimming today August 13th and will reopen for swimming tomorrow. [caption id="attachment_27848" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Even a Doggie Menu (Patio Only).[/caption] Westport Parques y Recreación ha anunciado por el orden de Westport Weston Departamento de Salud, Compo Beach y entierra Hill Beach están cerradas para el baño de hoy 13 de agosto y se reabrirá para nadar mañana. Westport Parques e Recreação anunciou de acordo com a ordem de Westport Weston Departamento de Saúde, Compo Praia e Burying Hill Beach estão fechadas para a natação hoje 13 de agosto e vai reabrir para a natação amanhã.

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Bridgeport News: Victim in Weekend Hit and Run Dies

#Bridgeport, CT -- Aug. 13, 2014 -- A 22-year-old man injured Saturday in a hit-and-run incident has died. Kyle Williams Jr. was struck at about 4:39 a.m. on Park Avenue. He died at Bridgeport Hospital Tuesday. The victim was crossing the street when he was struck by a northbound vehicle. Based on witness accounts, the vehicle accelerated through the intersection as the traffic signal changed and then struck the victim. The driver applied the brakes after the impact. The driver then fled the scene. The vehicle was described as a Acura Integra with tinted windows. Investigators are following leads. At this time, no arrests have been made. El hombre de 22 años de edad, herido el sábado en un incidente hit-and-run ha muerto. Kyle Williams Jr. se…

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Bridgeport News: Total Victims Shot Is Now At 4

1:37am--#Bridgeport CT-- A driver has just flagged police down at Water Street, driving a victim to the hospital who was shot in the hand near Greene Homes.  Then at 1:42am--Bridgeport Hospital called that they have two more shooting victims.  There was a previous shooting at the Greenes at 10:44pm Tuesday night.  All victims have been transported by private vehicles.  2:04am--I'm just learning the two other victims at Bridgeport Hospital may have been shot in the Mill Hill area off Boston Avenue. UPDATE: Bridgeport Police Press release: (Bridgeport, CT – Aug. 13, 2014) – Detectives are investigating two shootings that occurred Tuesdaynight and early today in which two people were wounded.  Neither victim suffered life threatening injuries. The first incident happened late Tuesday. Detective Jason Ferri reported…

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