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: Bus Fire

10:38pm--#Bridgeport CT--Greater Bridgeport Transportation Authority (GBTA) bus #4202 caught fire at Huntington Road and Noble Avenue.  Firefighters found the rear brakes were fully ablaze upon their arrival but quickly put it out.  Thanks Garth! Mayor autoridad del transporte de Bridgeport (GBTA) Bus # 4202 se incendió en Huntington Road y Noble Avenue. Los bomberos encontraron los frenos traseros estaban totalmente en llamas a su llegada, pero rápidamente lo puso fuera. Gracias Garth! Maior Bridgeport Transportation Authority (GBTA) ônibus # 4202 pegou fogo em Huntington Road and Noble Avenue. Os bombeiros encontraram os freios traseiros estavam completamente em chamas após a sua chegada, mas rapidamente colocá-lo para fora. Graças Garth!

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Knife Wielding Suspect On Bus Shot By Trooper Dies

UPDATE with press conference video:  #Norwalk CT--A man who got into a "physical altercation" on a Dahlia coach bus with passengers stabbing two has died after being shot by a Connecticut State Trooper on  I-95 northbound  between exits 14 and 15.  The bus was on the way to the casinos according to Lt. Paul Vance of Connecticut State Police.   Vance said the bus driver got the attention of state police at a construction zone.  At 10pm as the story was still breaking we posted this photo of the bus being pulled over by the state trooper before the Connecticut Department of Transportation cameras were turned off to the public and press.  Two people on the bus were stabbed by the…

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I-95 Shut Down- 2 on Bus Stabbed 1 SHOT I-95

10:00pm--#cttraffic--#Norwalk CT-- UPDATE TWO STABBED ON THE BUS ONE SHOT.  4 AMBULANCES DISPATCHED.  State Police have I-95 northbound at exit 15 shutdown when they received a 911 of a passenger on a bus with a knife.  Police have the bus pulled over.  One woman has been stabbed according to State Police radio transmissions.  Traffic camera has been shut down. 10:20pm--UPDATE: All injured have been transported to Norwalk Hospital. Current shift of State Troopers held over until further notice.  UPDATE: State Police confirm state trooper shot man with knife.  UPDATE: It is a Dahlia coach bus.  State trooper's gun has been secured according to radio reports.  We are hearing reports the state trooper was also stabbed but have not confirmed this at this…

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Fairfield News: 3 Yoots Stealing Bikes at Metro Station

6:26pm--#Fairfield CT--Police on the way for 3 juveniles attempting to steal bicycles at the Metro Station northbound track. The yoot with thebolt cutters has fled in an unknown direction. La policía en el camino a 3 jóvenes que intentaban robar bicicletas en la pista en dirección norte la estación de metro. El Yoot con las tenazas ha huido en dirección desconocida. Polícia no caminho por 3 jovens tentando roubar bicicletas na pista norte da Estação de Metro. O yoot com o alicate fugiu em uma direção desconhecida.

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Westport News: I-95 Crash

6:19pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT--This two car crash in the median I-95 northbound  between 18 and 19 is slowing traffic.  EMS and firefighters dispatched so expect further delays. Este accidente de coche dos en la mediana de la I-95 hacia el norte entre 18 y 19 se está desacelerando el tráfico. EMS y bomberos despachados por lo que esperan más retrasos. Este dois acidente de carro na mediana I-95 norte entre 18 e 19 está congestionando o trânsito. EMS e bombeiros despachado assim que esperar mais atrasos.

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Bridgeport News: Street Closures For Presidential Visit

The City of Bridgeport is advising drivers and residents of street closures and parking restrictions before and during a visit by President Barack Obama to the Park City. A mandatory on-street parking ban will be in effect on Capitol Avenue, between Lindley Street and Park Avenue; on Lincoln Boulevard and on Taft Avenue betweenMadison Avenue and Park Avenue on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014. Started at 3 p.m., any vehicle parked on these streets will be towed. The parking ban lasts until 10 p.m. Residents are advised to find available parking on side streets. These streets also will be closed to vehicular traffic. Motorists also are advised to avoid Main Street and Madison Avenue if possible. The department is anticipating heavy traffic due to the street closures. The best route to…

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

4:49pm--#Bridgeport CT--Bridgeport Police are investigating another shooting, this time a Union and Stratford Avenue.  The responsible shooter fled in a dark colored car, possibly a Honda.  This is the cities 3rd shooting in 24 hours. La policía de Bridgeport están investigando otro tiroteo, esta vez una Unión y Stratford Avenue. El tirador responsable huyó en un coche de color oscuro, posiblemente una Honda. Esta es la tercera ciudades de tiro en 24 horas. Polícia de Bridgeport está investigando outro tiroteio, desta vez a União e Stratford Avenue. O atirador responsável fugiram em um carro de cor escura, possivelmente um Honda. Este é o terceiro tiroteio cidades em 24 horas.

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Bridgeport News: Car Crashes Down A Stairwell

4:55pm--#UBridgeport--#Bridgeport CT--An elderly man appeared disoriented and had to be helped out of the car by firefighters after crashing down a stairwell at a University of Bridgeport building between Lafayette Street and Hazel Street.  Witnesses said the man hit a parked car on Lafayette Street and then drove through the back lot before almost completely plunging down a stairwell. Un anciano que parecía desorientado y tuvo que ser ayudado a salir del coche por los bomberos tras derrumbarse una escalera en un edificio de la Universidad de Bridgeport entre la calle Lafayette y Hazel Street. Testigos dijeron que el hombre golpeó un coche aparcado en la calle Lafayette y luego condujo a través de la parte trasera mucho antes casi…

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Fairfield News: Home Depot Blow Job

1:40pm--#Fairfield CT--The Home Depot is reporting that 4 leaf blowers were stolen from the Grasmere Avenue store.  After RAKING over the evidence police report they suspects BLEW the scene in a gray Chevy Pickup with CT combination plate 7524CV out of West Haven. I'll leave the rest of the puns for you guys.... The Home Depot informa que 4 sopladores de hojas fueron robados de la tienda Grasmere Avenue. Después de rastrillar el reporte policial evidencia que las sospechas sopló la escena en una camioneta Chevy gris con CT plato combinado 7524CV de West Haven. O Home Depot está relatando que quatro sopradores de folhas foram roubados da loja na Grasmere Avenue. Após AJUNTANDO sobre o relatório da polícia provas…

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