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: Threats Made To Principal

2:17pm--#Bridgeport CT--School security called police were called to Caesar Batalla School at 606 Howard Avenue for a student that was causing a disturbance and making threates to the principal. La seguridad escolar llamó a la policía fueron llamados a Cesar Batalla School en 606 Howard Avenue por un estudiante que estaba causando disturbios y amenazas a la directora. Segurança da escola chamou a polícia na Cesar Batalla Escola em 606 Howard Avenue para um estudante que estava causando uma perturbação e fazendo ameaças ao diretor.

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Fairfield News: Police Called To School

12:42pm--#Fairfield CT--Fairfield Police were called to North Strafield School at 190 Putting Green Road for a Hispanic male who was on school property talking on his cellphone.   The students outside were brought inside.   The custodian approached the man and asked him to leave and he did.  The man said he was working at a construction site down the road.  After investigating police told radio dispatch to call Mrs. Jackson the principal at the school that everything was ok. Should I have reported this? It is really a non-story but parents get upset not knowing.  The guy was asked to leave and he did without incident, he probably wandered onto the property by accident not paying attention while on his…

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Stratford News: Pedestrian Hit At Car Wash

12:39pm--Report of a pedestrian being hit by a car at Frankie's Car Wash at 1189 Barnum Avenue, possibly an employee.  First responders on scene, EMS taking him to the hospital. Informe de un peatón atropellado por un coche en casa de Frankie Car Wash en 1189 Barnum Avenue, posiblemente un empleado. Los primeros en responder en la escena, EMS llevándolo al hospital. Relato de um pedestre ser atropelado por um carro no Frankie Car Wash em 1189 Barnum Avenue, possivelmente um empregado. Socorristas na cena, EMS levá-lo ao hospital.

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Bridgeport Police Arrest 2nd Suspect in Homicide

#Bridgeport, CT – Sept. 14, 2014 – Police apprehended a second suspect in connection with an Aug. 10shooting that killed a 21-year-old man. The 17-year-old suspect was apprehended yesterday by School Resource Officer Jonathan Forestier at Lakeview Cemetery. He was charged with murder and other charges and is believed to be the gunman who shot Ryan Hernandez during a confrontation at Park Avenue and Olive Street. The teen made arrangements to turn himself in to Forestier. Detectives Robert Winkler and Ada Curet investigated the case. The investigation and video footage from the scene showed at least two males arriving at the location in a car and showed the victim approaching the vehicle. The 17-year-old exited the car and the confrontation ensued between him and Hernandez.…

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Bridgeport News: Macing at the Panama Inn

1:23am--#Bridgeport CT--Police are on scene along with EMS where there a a reported fight inside the bar a couple of people were maced according to radio reports. La policía está en la escena junto con el ccsme donde no se reportan lucha dentro de la barra de un par de personas se salvaron de acuerdo con reportes de radio. A polícia está em cena junto com EMS onde são relatados luta no interior do bar um par de pessoas foram salvas de acordo com relatos de rádio.

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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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