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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 News: Police Pursuit

Jul 24, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

5:17pm--#Bridgeport News:  Police pursuit starting on Park Avenue went on Route 8/25northbound.  He bailed the green Ford Explorer and is now running towards Scrupples on Lindley North Avenue area.  Hopefully he uses his Scrupples and gives up.  5:20UPDATE: One in custody. Persecución policial a partir de la Park Avenue fue en la Ruta 8/25northbound. Él rescató el Ford Explorer verde y ahora está corriendo hacia Scrupples en el área Lindley North Avenue. Esperemos que él utiliza sus Scrupples y se da por vencido. 05:20 ACTUALIZACIÓN: Un detenido. Perseguiçao da Polícia a partir da Park Avenue passou pela Route 8/25northbound. Ele afiançou o Ford Explorer verde e agora está correndo em direção a Scrupples na área da Lindley North Avenue. Esperemos…

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Bridgeport News: Shooting at Greene Homes

Jul 24, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

3:48pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a shooting that took place near building four. Police were on patrol when the shooting occured, an officer did see the car as it sped off but was unable to catch up to it. It was a Nissan last seen near exit 4 of Route8/25 going northbound. The victim was shot in the leg and was transported to the hospital by private vehicle. The victim's condition is not known at this time. La policía está investigando un tiroteo que tuvo lugar cerca de la construcción de cuatro. La policía estaba patrullando cuando se produjo el tiroteo, un oficial lo hizo ver el coche, ya que salió a toda velocidad, pero fue incapaz de ponerse al día…

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Remembering Lt Steven J Velasquez & Ff Michel Baik

Jul 24, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Video Report: Four years ago, two of Bridgeport's Heroes passed fighting a fire at 41 Elmwood Avenue on a extremely hot Saturday. Lt. Steven Velasquez and Firefighter Michel Baik were on the third-floor checking for hot spots when they sent mayday signals back to dispatch. The Rapid Intervention Team was dispatched, but it was too late, the two had passed. The last time the department lost a member was in 1999, when Walter Flyntz died in a fire on Fairfield Avenue. DoingItLocal.com had the only cameras at the fire. We were on our way back from a press conference with the mayor on the cooling centers that were being opened because of temperatures reaching one hundred degrees when the fire…

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Bridgeport News: Motorcycle Crash Tying Up Seaview Avenue

Jul 24, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

12:55pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT--Avoid I-95 northbound exit 29 Seaview Avenue.   A motorcycle accident has traffic down to one lane and traffic is at a crawl.  The accident is between a Fed Ex home delivery truck and the motorcycle.  No word on the motorcyclist's condition, the accident investigation team has been dispatched.  UPDATE:   According to Capt. Robert Evans, the head of the traffic division, the incident involved the operator of a motorcycle and a box truck. The motorcyclist has been identified as Keith Ward, 54, of Bridgeport. He was traveling north on Seaview when he collided with the rear of the box truck. The preliminary investigation indicates that the motorcycle had been reported stolen. The incident remains under investigation. At this…

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Fairfield News: Sidewalk Sales Begins Today

Jul 24, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

First Selectman Mike Tetreau wishes to remind the public that the Fairfield Sidewalk Sales event will take place this coming Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. Select merchants will offer advance sales of discount merchandise beginning on Thursday, July 24th. Over 75 vendors are expected to participate in the downtown portion of this year’s event, setting up stands and offering a variety of merchandise for sales along the Post Road from the Heritage Square Shopping Center to the Promenade at the Brick Walk. Admission to the event, which is being co-sponsored by the Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, is free. Additionally, merchants in Southport Village are also planning to…

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Bridgeport News: Mayor Finch Statement on Housing Illegal Immigrant Children

Jul 23, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Statement from Bridgeport Mayor Finch’s spokesperson on consideration of options for helping Central American kids “No decisions have been made on this front. But Mayor Finch – as an adoptee, father of four kids, and as the chief executive of our state’s largest city – believes that it’s his duty to at least explore possible ways to help kids who are in-need. He sees this as an issue about ensuring the safety and security of children, not about politics.” – Brett Broesder, spokesperson for the City of Bridgeport “No decisions have been made on this front. But Mayor Finch – as an adoptee, father of four kids, and as the chief executive of our state’s largest city – believes that it’s…

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Bridgeport News: Police Pursuit

Jul 23, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

7:02pm--#Bridgeport CT #Statford CT-- Pursuit of a stolen vehicle that started in Bridgeport ended at exit 53 of the Merritt Parkway.  Police did arrest the suspect.  Special thanks to Luis for sending the photo in! En busca de una cola de vehículos robados se inició en Bridgeport terminó en la salida 53 de la Merritt Parkway. La policía arrestó al sospechoso. Un agradecimiento especial a Luis para el envío en la foto! Perseguição de um veículo roubado, que começou em Bridgeport terminou na saída 53 da Merritt Parkway. A polícia prendeu o suspeito. Um agradecimento especial a Luis para o envio na foto!

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FREE STATE PARKS WEEKEND

Jul 23, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Robert Klee today announced that as part of the ongoing celebration of the state parks centennial, this upcomingSaturday and Sunday – July 26 and 27 – will be “Free State Parks Weekend” in Connecticut.  For the weekend, all parking and museum fees will be waived throughout Connecticut’s state park system.  “To encourage everyone to visit a state park in this Centennial year, we are waiving fees at our parks this Saturday and Sunday,” said Governor Malloy, who made the announcement during an event at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden – one of Connecticut’s 107 state parks.  “This means we will not charge the usual parking fees and we will not collect admission fees at…

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Bridgeport Police Officer Helps Save Child’s Life

Jul 23, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – July 23, 2014 – A police officer yesterday evening helped save the life of a child in the city. Officer Michael Novia was on patrol in the area of Park Avenue when a woman flagged him down and hysterically stated that her child was not breathing. Novia observed an unresponsive child in the back seat of the vehicle. He radioed dispatchers who alerted medical staff at Saint Vincent’s Medical Center of an incoming patient. He then activated his light and sirens, told the family to follow him and escorted the family to the hospital. Medical personnel at Saint Vincent’s Medical Center informed police that the child, who is 18-months-old, probably would not have survived if Novia had waited for an…

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Bridgeport News: Car Stolen With Kids Returned

Jul 23, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

4:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman stole a blue Chevy Caprice at Boston Avenue and Pembroke Street discovered children in the backseat returns the car.  She is still on scene arguing with the car owner and she is threatening to assault the owner.  Police on the way.   Una mujer robó un azul Chevy Caprice en Boston Avenue y Pembroke St y dieron cuenta que tenían chidren en el asiento trasero del coche y se le restituyan. Ella todavía está en su lugar de discutir con el dueño del coche y ella está amenazando con atacar a su dueño. Policía en el camino Uma mulher roubou um Chevy Caprice azul na Boston Avenue e Pembroke St e percebeu que tinham ciranças no…

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