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.
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Bridgeport, Conn. Declares a Snow Emergency for 6:00PM Tonight

Feb 21, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch has declared a Snow Emergency, starting at 6:00PM tonight, in the state’s largest city.   “As always, we're preparing for the worst, and hoping for the best. Our city has rallied together time and time again this winter to successfully beat back potentially harmful road conditions caused by the snow. And, we know we're up for the challenge yet again. In order to keep kids and families safe across the city, we're asking everyone to abide by the snow emergency. Stay safe, stay home, and if you are traveling tonight or tomorrow, be smart,” said Mayor Finch.   The Snow Emergency will be in effect beginning at 6:00PM Saturday, Feb. 21 and last throughout…

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Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

Feb 21, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

5:13am--#Firefighters were called to 135 Park Street for a structure fire.  The building was vacant except for some homeless people who took up residence.  It is possible the fire started when they started a fire to keep warm.  Firefighters found heavy smoke when they arrived.  Firefighters searched for anyone inside the building but found no one.  Firefighters said this fire had the potential to be bigger but within a half hour firefighters had the upper hand on the blaze.  The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate  the exact cause.  Special thanks to Garth Trotto for updates and David Purcell of Post Road Photos for the pictures. [caption id="attachment_36041" align="aligncenter" width="487"] Photo provided by David Purcell of Post…

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Bridgeport News: Unresponsive After Street Fight

Feb 21, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

1:19am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to 1691 Main Street for a street fight.  When police arrived they found an unresponsive male in a parking lot. The victim's condition is not known at this time.  Police are on scene investigating. La policía fue llamada a 1691 Main Street para una pelea callejera. Cuando llegó la policía encontraron a un hombre que no responde en un estacionamiento. La condición de la víctima no se conoce en este momento. La policía está investigando en escena A polícia foi chamada para 1691 Main Street para uma briga de rua. Quando a polícia chegou eles encontraram um homem desacordado em um estacionamento. O estado de saúde da vítima não é conhecida no momento. A polícia…

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Bridgeport News: Krauser’s Robbed

Feb 21, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

11:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--The Krauser's at 2379 Fairfield Avenue was robbed by a white male, wearing a black mask, blue hoodie and tan pants.  He fled east on Ellsworth Street.  No mention of a weapon.   This report sponsored by: Fue robado del Krauser en 2379 Fairfield Avenue de un hombre blanco, que llevaba una máscara de negro, azul con capucha y pantalones de color canela. Huyó hacia el este por la calle Ellsworth. No hay mención de un arma. Foi roubado o Krauser em 2379 Fairfield Avenue por um homem branco, vestindo uma máscara preta, azul moletom com capuz e calças marrons. Ele fugiu para o leste em Ellsworth Street. Nenhuma menção de uma arma.

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Fairfield News: Power Outage

Feb 20, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

8:16pm--# Fairfield CT--Reports of a power outage in the Sacred Heart University area.   Firefighters also going to Scared Heart to help those trapped in the elevators at the university.   This report sponsored by: Informes de un corte de energía en el área de la Universidad del Sacred Heart. Los bomberos también va a Sacred Heart para ayudar a las personas atrapadas en los ascensores en la universidad. Relatos de uma queda de energia na área de Universidade do Sacred Heart. Os bombeiros também vai Sacred Heart para ajudar as pessoas presas nos elevadores na universidade.

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Bridgeport Detectives Investigate 1st Homicide

Feb 20, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Jose Lebron, 28. UPDATE:   #Bridgeport, CT-- Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at the corner of William and Ogden streets tonight. Police responded to the location shortly after 6 p.m. and found an adult male who had been shot. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. "Detectives are at the scene collecting evidence and interviewing potential witnesses," said police spokesman William Kaempffer. "The investigation is in its early stages. We are asking for the community's help. We can't and won't tolerate senseless gun violence in our neighborhoods. Our kids and families come first." Police recovered a weapon and other evidence at the scene. The weapon was…

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Bridgeport News: 4 Injured in Crash

Feb 20, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

5:11pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters had to use the Jaws of  Life to cut out four people out of a silver sedan at the intersection of Olive and Norman Street.  2 adults and 2 children were transport to the hospital from the sedan.  The driver from the van did not appear to be injured.  Police are investigating. Los bomberos tuvieron que utilizar las quijadas de la vida para cortar cuatro personas de un sedán de plata en la intersección de oliva y Norman Street. 2 adultos y 2 niños fueron el transporte al hospital de la berlina. El conductor de la camioneta no parecía estar herido. La policía está investigando. Os bombeiros tiveram que usar o Jaws of Life para cortar quatro pessoas…

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Bridgeport News: Bridgeport Crash

Feb 20, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

4:04pm--#Bridgeport CT--First responders on the way for a 3 car crash a Mountain Grove and Fairfield Avenue.  Injuries reported.  Avoid the area if you can. This report sponsored by: Los primeros en responder en el camino para un coche 3 estrellan una arboleda de la montaña y Fairfield Avenue. Heridos. Evite la zona si es posible. Socorristas no caminho para um acidente com 3 carros na Mountain Grove e Fairfield Avenue. Lesões relatado. Evite a área, se puder.

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Bridgeport News: Food Burning On Stove No Fire

Feb 20, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

3:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--Food burning on the stove on the 4th floor is the reason firefighters were called to Columbia Apartments at 50 Ridgefield Avenue.   No fire.   Alimentos quema en la estufa en la 4ª planta es la razón bomberos fueron llamados a Columbia Apartments en Ridgefield 50 Avenue. No hay fuego. Comida queimando no fogão no 4º andar é a razão bombeiros foram chamados a Columbia Apartments a 50 Ridgefield Avenue. Nenhum fogo.

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