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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Fairfield News: Nurses Aid Has Pot FedEx’d

Nov 24, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

In the early hours on November 19, 2014 Fed Ex officials discovered a suspicious package at their Norwalk facility. The Norwalk Police Special Services was advised and responded to the facility. Shortly thereafter Fairfield Police Officer Wells along with his Canine Ruger responded to the facility after it was discovered that the package was earmarked to a Fairfield address. During a routine inspection by officers, Ruger the K9, alerted officials of the presence of contraband. A search and seizure warrant was obtained by Fairfield Police detectives to open two packages addressed to Main Street, Southport, CT. The address is a private residential home occupied by an elderly resident in hospice care, who was not aware of the packages and was not involved. These packages had been shipped, via FED-EX.…

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Friends of the Fairfield Public Library Hold Holiday Book Sale

Nov 24, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Fairfield, CT-- The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library are having their Holiday Book Sale on December 8 to December 16 during regular hours at the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road. The books are priced for the special sale and will include children’s, young adult, and fiction. The TWICE REaD Room at the main Library is a great place to buy books in good condition at a great price. There is a large selection of adult fiction, non-fiction, young adult and children’s books. The selection changes frequently, so stop by often to check out what is new. The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library raise money to support Library programs such as One Book One Town, Soundwaves concerts, the Kershner Gallery, Author Luncheons, Mini Golf, and…

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Bridgeport News: Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint

Nov 24, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

1:21am--#Bridgeport CT-- The Mobil Gas Station at 1360 Noble Avenue was robbed at gunpoint.  Two black males dressed in all black displayed a shotgun and took all the cash from the register.  They fled south on Noble.  UPDATE: It was a long barreled revolver not a shotgun as first reported. This report made possible by: La gasolinera Mobil en 1360 Noble Avenida fue robado a punta de pistola. Dos hombres negros vestidos de negro muestran una escopeta y se llevaron todo el dinero de la caja registradora. Huyeron hacia el sur por Noble. ACTUALIZACIÓN: Fue un no revólver de cañón largo una escopeta como informó por primera vez. O posto de gasolina Mobil em 1360 Noble Avenue foi assaltado à…

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Bridgeport News: Armed Street Robbery

Nov 24, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

12:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating an armed robbery on North Avenue at Madison Avenue.  A black male and a Hispanic male robbed the victim taking their wallet with cash and their cellphone.  The suspects ran to Madison Avenue and fled in a car. This report made possible by: La policía está investigando un robo a mano armada en la Avenida del Norte en Madison Avenue. Un hombre negro y un hispano robaron la víctima tomando su cartera con dinero en efectivo y su teléfono celular. Los sospechosos corrieron a Madison Avenue y huyeron en un coche. A polícia está investigando um assalto à mão armada no North Avenue at Madison Avenue. Um macho preto e um macho latino-americano roubou a…

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Bridgeport Crash

Nov 23, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

11:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--North Avenue is closed due to a 2 car crash on North Avenue near Lexington Avenue.  Firefighters were called for entrapment but that was not the case.  Two people were injured but the extent of their injuries are not know. Avenida Norte está cerrada debido a un accidente de coche 2 en North Avenue, cerca de la Avenida Lexington. Los bomberos fueron llamados por atrapamiento pero que no era el caso. Dos personas resultaron heridas, pero el alcance de sus lesiones no se conocen. North Avenue é fechada devido a um acidente de 2 carros na avenida norte perto de Lexington Avenue. Os bombeiros foram chamados para a armadilha, mas que não era o caso. Duas pessoas ficaram feridas,…

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Bridgeport News: KFC Armed Robbery

Nov 23, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

9:11pm--The  Kentucky Fried Chicken at 325 Boston Avenue was just robbed at gunpoint.  Police are looking for two black males, between the ages of 16 and 18 years of age Both were wearing mask and hoodies.  One wearing gray sweatpants.  Both were armed.  They were last seen running foot towards Concord Street.  Fowl play is suspected. Sounds like police have them in custody on Rose Street.  They are really going to need our sponsor now. This report made possible by: El Kentucky Fried Chicken en 325 Boston Avenue se acaba de robar a punta de pistola. La policía busca a dos hombres de raza negra, entre las edades de 16 y 18 años de edad Ambos fueron con máscara y sudaderas con…

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Massive Fire in Bridgeport’s East Side

Nov 23, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters in Bridgeport remain busy, this time with a massive fire at 193 Berkshire Avenue. Neighbors tell me the house is abandoned but the houses on both sides of it are not. Firefighters did have what they call exposure problems, that is the fire was posing a threat to the houses next to it. Neighbors told me how they appreciated the quick work by the firefighters to keep their homes safe and the fire contained to the one house. There were no reported injuries reported. The fire marshal was called to the scene and will begin his investigation to the cause of the fire.If I get any updates I'll let you know on DoingItLocal.com! Bomberos en Bridgeport mantienen ocupado, esta…

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Route 8 Rollover

Nov 23, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

6:11pm--#cttraffic--Report of a rollover crash on Route 8 southbound exit 12 entrance ramp.  Firefighters just arrive on the scene, possible entrapment. This report made possible by: Informe de un choque con volcadura en la ruta 8 en dirección sur salida 12 de la rampa de entrada. Los bomberos sólo llegan a la escena, un posible atrapamiento Relato de um acidente de capotamento na Rota 8 saída sul 12 rampa de entrada. Os bombeiros só chegam na cena, possível armadilha

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GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR AT RISK YOUTH

Nov 23, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Grant Will Address Behavioral Health Care for Young Adults   (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut will receive a $5 million grant to better engage and connect young adults ages 16 to 25 to behavioral health care. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded Connecticut the competitive five year CT STRONG (Seamless Transition and Recovery Opportunities through Network Growth) grant to serve youth who reside in New London, Milford or Middletown and who are at risk for or have behavioral health disorders. “These new resources will support young people living with behavioral health disorders, and help them learn to identify and appropriately cope with their issues,” said Governor Malloy. “Early intervention is critical; and…

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