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.

I-95 Southbound Pursuit

#cttraffic--State police pursuit started in Westport now at exit 11 speeds around 90, traffic light. Stop sticks authorized. Here the are at exit 15 Persecución policial Estado comenzó en Westport ahora en la salida 11 enormes velocidades en torno a 90, semáforo. Detener palos autorizados. Aquí en la salida 15 Perseguição policial do Estado começou em Westport agora na saída 11 grandes velocidades em torno de 90, semáforo. Pare de varas autorizados. Aqui, na saída 15

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Bridgeport News: Flasher!

10:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman just called police that while in 200 block  Hallett Street a man in a black sweater and black hat followed her and then exposed himself to her.  He was last seen at the corner of Hallett and Barnum Avenue. Una mujer acaba de llamar a la policía que, mientras que en 200 bloques Hallett la calle a un hombre en un suéter negro y un sombrero negro la siguieron y luego se expuso a ella. Fue visto por última vez en la esquina de Hallett y Barnum Avenue. Uma mulher acaba de chamar a polícia que, enquanto no bloco 200 Hallett rua um homem em uma camisola preta e chapéu preto seguiu e, em seguida, expôs-se…

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Shelton News: Water Main Break

10:11pm--#Shelton Ct--There is a very large water main break at Bridgeport Avenue Long Hill Cross Road.  It is substantial enough that a special call to firefighters was made that if there are any reported structure fires in the area they are to bring tanker trucks.  Aquarion is aware of the break and on the way. No es un agua muy grande principal descanso en Bridgeport avenida Long Hill Cross Road. Es lo suficientemente importante que un llamado especial a los bomberos se señaló que si hay incendios estructurales reportados en la zona que son para llevar camiones cisterna. Aquarion es consciente de la ruptura y en el camino. Há uma grande ruptura de água em Bridgeport Avenue Long Hill Cross…

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Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

#sacredheartuniv -- I had the pleasure of meeting with Michael Iannazzi, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Sacred Heart University and Funda Alp, Executive Director of Public Relations (she took the picture).  I was there to discuss having Sacred Heart University students create and run the marketing for DoingItLocal.com!  Nobody knows social media like college students and this is a great opportunity for students to learn and use real world applications instead of reading about.  It will benefit the students, the school, DoingItLocal and of course our sponsors and viewers!  I'll keep you posted on our progress! Tuve el placer de reunirme con Michael Iannazzi, Vicepresidente de Marketing y Comunicaciones de la Universidad del Sagrado Corazón y Funda Alp,…

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Bridgeport Police Arrest 3 Suspects in August Home Invasion

#Bridgeport, CT – Sept 17, 2014– Three New Haven men face charges in connection with an August home invasion that injured a Bridgeport man. Detectives Martin Heanue and Art Calvao, of the Bridgeport Robbery unit, secured arrest warrants charging the three men in the robbery of an East Main Street man. The victim stated that on Aug. 2 he answered his door just prior to 3 a.m. after a knock. He said the person outside identified himself by a name that the victim recognized. When he opened the door, four men then entered the house, two of them armed with guns. According to the victim, the men assaulted him and demanded his money, taking cash from his wallet. The victim said he fled the house…

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Stratford News: Kids Do The Darndest Things

12:36pm--#Stratford CT--Firefighters dispatched to Second Hill Lane School for a child with a leg caught in a bench  in the cafeteria.  That would have been me as a kid..... Los bomberos enviados a Segunda Lane School Hill por un niño con una pierna atrapada en un banco en la cafetería. Eso me habría sido como un niño ... .. Os bombeiros despachados para Segunda Hill Lane escola para uma criança com uma perna preso em um banco no refeitório. Isso teria sido eu quando criança ... ..

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Bridgeport Detectives Seek Identity of Robbery Suspect

#Bridgeport, CT – Sept. 16, 2014– A business owner was shot in the foot during a robbery of his store Monday night on Boston Avenue. Officer Albert Palatiello responded to Hair Plus at 161 Boston Ave. at 6:26 p.m. on a report of a robbery and a gunshot victim. Sgt. Vincent Verrillo and Detectives John Tenn also responded. Police learned that a male entered the store, pulled out a gun and demanded money. He took an undetermined amount of cash and a customer’s handbag.  During the course of the robbery, the store owner, Se Jong Chung, 55, was shot in the foot.  Tenn secured still photos from the store’s security system. Anyone with information about his identity is asked to contact Detective Tenn at 203-581-5243. Un empresario recibió un…

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Bridgeport Detectives Arrest Man With Fake $100 Bills

%Bridgeport, CT – Sept. 16, 2014 – A Brooklyn man was arrested Monday after he attempted to pass a counterfeit $100 bill at a store on Maplewood Avenue.Detectives subsequently located eight other fake $100 bills in his vehicle. Detectives David Garcia and Jorge Cintron were at a business on Maplewood Avenue following up on an unrelated investigation when they were alerted that a man was attempting to purchase diapers with a phony $100 bill. They spoke with the man, identified as Charles Rowe, 26, of Brooklyn, N.Y.  Rowe told detectives that he was visiting his ailing grandmother in Bridgeport but could not provide additional, definitive information about her or her location.  As detectives investigated, Cintron observed another $100 bill in plain view inside…

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Bridgeport News: Motorcyclist Hits Utility Pole

6:11pm--#Bridgeport CT--A motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital after hitting a utility pole on Fairfield Avenue just past Clinton Avenue.  The site has been the scene of a number of crashes, usually by cars driving too fast and not negotiating the turn in the road. Un motociclista fue trasladado de urgencia al hospital después de golpear un poste de electricidad en la avenida de Fairfield justo después Clinton Avenue. El sitio ha sido escenario de una serie de accidentes, por lo general por los coches de conducción demasiado rápido y no negocian el recodo del camino. Um motociclista foi levado às pressas para o hospital depois de bater um poste em Fairfield Avenue apenas após Clinton Avenue. O local tem…

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Bridgeport News 2 Injured in Crash

5:11pm--#Bridgeport CT--Two were injured in this crash at Jewett and Main Street.  Traffic was snarled but police kept it moving around the crash.  It was cleared by 6pm. Dos personas resultaron heridas en este accidente en Jewett y la calle principal. El tráfico fue gruñó pero la policía lo mantuvo en movimiento alrededor del accidente. Se aclaró por 18:00. Duas pessoas ficaram feridas neste acidente em Jewett e Main Street. O tráfego foi rosnou, mas a polícia manteve-se movendo em torno do acidente. Ele foi inocentado por seis horas.

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