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: Attempted Armed Robbery

12:56am--#Bridgeport CT--An attempted armed robbery at Pizza Valley at 273 Lexington Avenue according to radio reports.  Caller said there were 4 males ages 12-18 all with guns wearing black masks and black hoodies attempted to rob the store.  No word if they got anything.  They fled on foot towards Grand Street.  There were no further updates.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: Un intento de robo a mano armada en el Pizza valle a 273 Lexington Avenue de acuerdo con reportes de la radio. Persona que llamó dijo que había 4 hombres de entre 12 a 18 todos con armas de…

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Tonight’s Second Car Fire

10:33pm--#Bridgeport CT--Tonight's second car fire is at Old Town Road and Main Street.  We haven't had a trifecta in a while!   Have you noticed Facebook isn't showing you our posts in real time anymore? See ALL our posts as it happens in real time at DoingItLocal.com. This report sponsored by: Segundo incendio del coche de esta noche es en Old Town Road y la calle principal. No hemos tenido una trifecta en cuando! Segundo incêndio de carro desta noite é no Old Town Road e Main Street. Nós não tinhamos um trio em um tempo!

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Tonight’s Car Fire

9:09pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT--Tonight's car fire is at the Route8/25 northbound connector to I-95.  A three car accident with one car fully engulfed in flames.  Everyone one is  out of the vehicle.  Expect a slow go or road closures. Use alternative route.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: Fuego del coche de esta noche es en el conector hacia el norte Ruta 8/25 hasta la I-95. Un accidente de tres coches con un coche totalmente envuelta en llamas. Todo el mundo se está fuera del vehículo. Espere un ir lento o cierres de carreteras. Usar ruta alternativa. Carro incêndiado desta noite é no…

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot

9:01pm--#Bridgeport CT--A man walking into his home at 1635 Reservoir Avenue was shot by a drive by silver/grey mini-van which fled the scene.  No word on his condition.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: Un hombre que camina en su casa en 1635 Reservoir Avenue fue baleado por una unidad de la plata / mini-furgoneta gris, que huyó de la escena. Ni una palabra sobre su condición. Um homem que andava em sua casa em 1635 Reservoir Avenue foi baleado por uma unidade de prata / cinza mini-van, que fugiu do local. Nenhuma palavra sobre sua condição.

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Bridgeport News: Smoke in an Attic

8:25pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on scene at 1226 East Main Street for smoke in the attic.  Police reported smoke in the area.  No fire reported just smoke in the attic according radio reports.   Have you noticed Facebook isn't showing you our posts in real time anymore? See ALL our posts as it happens in real time at DoingItLocal.com. This report sponsored by: Bomberos en escena en 1226 East Main Street de humo en el ático. La policía informó de humo en la zona. No se informó de fuego sólo humo en los informes de radio según el ático. Bombeiros em cena em 1226 East Main Street por causa de fumaça no sótão. A polícia informou fumaça na área. Nenhum fogo informou…

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Stratford News: Fire at Savoy Linen

9:40pm--#Stratford CT--Firefighters responded to an activated fire alarm at Savoy Linen at 895 Woodend Road.  When they arrived the found heavy smoke on the second floor and receiving dock.  Additional firefighters were called to the scene and Bridgeport Firefighters provided mutual aid by manning the empty firehouses in Stratford.  Firefighters had the fire out within the hour. Los bomberos respondieron a una alarma de incendios activada en Savoy lino en 895 Woodend Road. Cuando llegaron el humo pesado que se encuentra en el segundo piso y la recepción de muelle. Bomberos adicionales fueron llamados a la escena y Bridgeport Los bomberos proporcionaron ayuda mutua mediante la dotación de los parques de bomberos vacíos en Stratford. Los bomberos tuvieron el fuego…

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Today’s Car Fire

4:50pm--#cttraffic--#Trumbull CT--Today's car fire is being hosted by Trumbull on Route 8/25 north near exit 8.  Multiple reports say the car is fully engulfed in flames.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by:

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Dog Loose On I-95

4:31pm--#Fairfield CT--Police have their hands full with a dog loose on I-95 right now just before exit 22 North Benson Road.  The dog was first loose and thought to be hit by a car near the rest area.  A good Samaritan stood by but the dog took off near the Edge Fitness Center on the highway wooded area.  Police now have the dog on the highway on I-95 just before exit 22 North Benson Road.

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