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.

Stratford News: 4 Rescued in Boat Fire- 1 Man Has 3rd Degree Burns

12:42pm--#Stratford CT-- There is a boat on fire at the mouth of the Housationic River.  Fire and EMS staging at Knapp's Landing Restaurant, 520 Sniffens Lane.  Four civilain boats have circled it and are spraying water on it.   Coast Guard and Milford alerted Stratford Marine Rescue on the way.  UPDATE: A oyster boat was on scene putting water on the fire.  Fairfield's Rescue arrived and  has one burn victim with possible 3rd degree burns.  The victim is now being transported to shore to an awaiting ambulance.  UPDATE: There were 4 people on board the clam boat fire. 2 are injured.  UPDATE:  Man has burns on both arms, about 20% of his body.  He was transported to the Bridgeport Hospital. [caption id="attachment_26883" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo courtesy of…

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Bridgeport News: Crash with Injuries

11:20pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a crash with in juries on Fairfield Avenue and Orland Avenue involving a scooter. With flood insurance costs on the rise and new FEMA REGULATIONS implemented, is your elevation certificate up to date? Call Land Surveying Services, LLC at 203-522- 4177 for an updated or new elevation certificate. The crew that measures up.

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Fairfield Police Investigating Two Abductions of Women

#Fairfield CT--Fairfield Police Department are investigating two possible abductions of women. The first was at Fairfield University where a woman was stabbed by a white male wearing all black and a mask around 8:30pm(photo).  She escaped.   An hour later police responded to a caller that witnessed a black woman with a bloody nose be forced into a car by a Hispanic male in the Chip's parking lot on Tunxis Hill.  I'll have exclusive video from Fairfield University later.

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