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 Detectives Investigate Apparent Double Shooting Today

#Bridgeport, Conn. (Dec. 22, 2014) – Detectives are investigating an apparent double shooting that occurred this morning at about 10 a.m. Police responded to a report of gunshots on Highland Avenue. Responding officers located one gunshot victim, who was wounded in the lower abdomen. He was placed in a squad car and transported to Saint Vincent’s Medical Center. He has been identified as Russell Gillchrist, 17, of Bridgeport. A short time later, a second gunshot victim was taken by private vehicle to Bridgeport Hospital. He was identified as Terence Gallimore, 24, also of Bridgeport. Witnesses reported hearing between 6 and 10 gunshots in the area. Gallimore told police that he was shot at a different location but police received no…

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HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he intends to appoint Andres Ayala of Bridgeport to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) when his second term in office begins on January 7, 2015.  Ayala will succeed Commissioner Melody Currey, who currently serves in the role and will soon be transitioning as the incoming Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services.   “Andres has dedicated himself to improving the lives of not only the residents of the district that he serves, but also the lives of the children he teaches in Bridgeport’s school district,” Governor Malloy said.  “I had the opportunity to get to know him during my first term in office as Governor, and…

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Bridgeport Firefighters Deliver Gifts

#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters from  Bridgeport Firefighters Local Union 834 from all fire stations were out delivering food and gifts for families in need throughout the city this weekend.  We caught up with them on one of these deliveries.  The firefighter's union do this every year and it actually took some prying on my part to get a delivery schedule.  There are never any press releases on this that is how humble they are. Editorial:  Please, let's not forget the firefighters or police when their contract comes due this year.  They are a vital part of our city, not a bargaining chip. Los bomberos de Bridgeport Bomberos Unión Local 834 de todos los parques de bomberos estaban entregando víveres y regalos para las…

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Bridgeport Manhunt

2:01pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a white male in his 60's, brown hair  in a black zip up jacket who took off on EMS in an ambulance at Main and Hawley Avenue (near St. Vincent's Hospital).  He is bi-polar, off his medication and highly intoxicated.  This is from a call that originated in Fairfield so he may not be familiar with the area.  Norwalk's K-9 is on the way to track....that doggie has been busy tonight after assisting Trumbull earlier. This report sponsored by: La policía busca a un hombre blanco en sus años 60, pelo marrón en un zip negro chaqueta hasta que despegó el ccsme en una ambulancia en la cañería y Hawley Avenue (cerca de St.…

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Trumbull News: Gas Station Robbery/Manhunt

11:38pm--#Trumbull CT--Police are investigating a possible robbery gone wrong at the BP Gas Station on Main Street south of Quality Street, they fled on foot.  Police have set up a perimeter and K-9 from Norwalk are on the scene looking for 1 white male in a red hoodie and two black males one in a black hoodie. This report sponsored by: La policía está investigando un posible robo que salió mal en la gasolinera BP en la calle principal al sur de la calle de la Calidad, que huyeron a pie. La policía ha establecido un perímetro y K-9 de Norwalk están en la escena en busca de 1 hombre blanco en una sudadera con capucha de color rojo y…

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Bridgeport News: Smoke From Outlet

10:49pm---#Bridgeport CT--Don't go to sleep yet Bridgeport!  Report of a spaking outlet and smoke in the basement at 171 Ashton Street.  Firefighters on the way! Report sponsored by: No te vayas a dormir todavía Bridgeport! Informe de una toma de chispas y humo en el sótano de 171 Ashton Street. Bomberos en el camino! Não vá dormir ainda Bridgeport! Relatório de uma tomada de faíscas e fumaça no porão em 171 Ashton Street. Bombeiros no caminho!

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Naked Man Apprehended !

12:53pm--#Bridgeport #Trumbull #Statford Police on scene a Broadbridge and Holland for a naked man possibly on PCP.  Police had to taser him to subdue him.  Police from all these towns including state police received 911 calls about him. Special thanks to Nick Aroni for posting this on our Facebook wall. Policía en escena un Broadbridge y Holanda por un hombre desnudo, posiblemente, en el PCP. La policía tuvo que él Taser para someterlo. La policía de todos estos pueblos, incluyendo la policía estatal recibieron 911 llamadas sobre él. Un agradecimiento especial a Nick Aroni para publicar esto en nuestro muro de Facebook. Polícia em cena na Broadbridge e Holland para um homem nu, possivelmente, com PCP. A polícia teve de taser ele…

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