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 Robbed Then Shot

#Bridgeport CT--Just before 11:30pm two shots rang out and a man screamed according to witnesses.  A man was robbed and shot in front of 1355 Reservoir Avenue, his cell phone was taken in the robbery.  The suspect sped away in a small silver car.  The victim was shot in the lower extremities according to radio reports.  Expect Reservoir Avenue to be closed near Soundview Avenue as police process the crime scene.  

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Bridgeport Police Needs Your Help

Video: Detective Sean Ronan is leading the investigation and we are asking the public for its assistance in identifying the individuals. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Ronan at 203-581-5231. #Bridgeport Police Investigate Robbery of Grocery Store Bridgeport, Conn. (Dec. 10, 2014) – Detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred yesterday at a grocery store on Roosevelt Street. The employees stated that two suspects entered Los Primos, at 64 Roosevelt St.,  just before 1 p.m., brandished a weapon and demanded money. The suspects fled with an undetermined amount of cash. No one was injured in the incident and detectives are investigating. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoOGfZ_Xau4&feature=youtu.be

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Bridgeport News: Malfunctioning Furnace, No Fire

12:12pm---#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were on scene at 1920 Madison Avenue where it was thought to be a basement fire.  The basement was filled with smoke.  Firefighters ran a hose to the basement but found it was a malfunctioning furnace, no fire. If it were bad our sponsor ServPro would have made it Like It Never Even Happened! Los bomberos estaban en escena en 1920 Madison Avenue, donde se pensaba que era un fuego subterráneo. El sótano estaba lleno de humo. Los bomberos realizaron una manguera al sótano, pero encontraron que era un horno que funciona mal, no hay fuego. Os bombeiros estavam em cena em 1920 Madison Avenue, onde se pensou ser um fogo porão. A cave se encheu de fumaça.…

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Bridgeport News: House Fire

1:42am--#Bridgeport CT--A back porch fire extended into the home of 681 Thorme Street.  Firefighters quick response time kept the fire from becoming a much larger fire. First and second searches found no one inside the home.  Smoke could be seen coming from the attic vents and smoke filled the home.  The fire marshal will investigate the cause of the fire. Un incendio porche trasero extendido en la casa de 681 Thorme Street. Los bomberos tiempo de respuesta rápida mantuvieron el fuego se convierta en un fuego mucho mayor. Búsquedas primera y segunda no encontraron a nadie dentro de la casa. El humo podía verse procedente de los respiraderos del ático y el humo llenó la casa. El jefe de bomberos…

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Fairfield News: Bar Fight!

12:30pm--#Fairfield CT--The bars are keeping Fairfield Police and EMS tonight.  The Trevi Lounge had a passed out male at the bar and a short time later a fight broke out in the parking lot at the Bear and Gril on Black Rock Turnpike.  One person had a head contusion as a result. Sponsored by: Los bares están manteniendo Policía de Fairfield y esta noche el EMS. La Trevi Salón tuvo un varón se desmayó en el bar y poco tiempo después se desató una pelea en el estacionamiento en el Bear and Grill en Negro Roca Turnpike. Una persona tenía una contusión cabeza como resultado. Os bares estão mantendo Polícia Fairfield e EMS esta noite. O Trevi lounge teve um…

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#Trumbull Child Reunited With Mom After Search

6:18pm--#Bridgeport CT #Trumbull CT-- A father took off on foot with a child in his arms who was not suppose to  and fled on foot to Bridgeport in the Clifton Place Dayton Road area.   It was a Trumbull 10-9 but I don't have Trumbull's 10 codes. Bridgeport Police assisted Trumbull Police in searching the area along with K-9 in the Sylvan Avenue area including searching inside Food Bazaar and Home Depot.  No one matching the description was seen or found in either store.  Around 8:20pm the man called a family member and returned the child in Trumbull. This post was intentionally delayed.  The information posted here is preliminary and is subject to change. This report was sponsored by: Un…

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Bridgeport News: Attempted Armed Robbery

9:52pm---#Bridgeport CT--There was an attempted armed robbery at Pizza Valley at 273 Lexington Avenue.  The employees were able to shut and lock the door before the two armed, masked males could enter the store. This report sponsored by: Hubo un intento de robo a mano armada en el Pizza valle a 273 Lexington Avenue. Los empleados fueron capaces de cerrar y bloquear la puerta antes de que los dos hombres armados y enmascarados, podían entrar en la tienda. Houve uma tentativa de roubo armado em Pizza Vale a 273 Lexington Avenue. Os funcionários foram capazes de fechar e trancar a porta antes que os dois homens mascarados armados, poderia entrar na loja.

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