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: Oil Spill Route 8/25 Connector

10:34pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT--I-95 southbound at exit 27A a report of a large oil leak on the ramp.  Firefighters on the way with a lot of speedy dry.  Expect delays. I-95 sur en salida 27A una ocurrencia de un gran derrame de petróleo en la rampa. Los bomberos estan en el camino. Espere por demoras. I-95 sul na saída 27A uma ocorrencia de um grande vazamento de óleo na rampa. Bombeiros a caminho. Espere por atrasos.

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Bridgeport News: Suspect Arrested in Two Commercial Robberies

Here is an update on a story we brought you live as it was happening: #Bridgeport, CT – June 27, 2014 – A city man faces charges in connection with two commercial robberies in the last two weeks. Officer Anthony Mandolfo responded to the Mi Pueblo Restaurant at 3837 Main St. Thursday on a report of a robbery. A worker stated that a man entered the restaurant with his face covered with a bandana and pointed his hand, which was covered with white sock, as if he had a gun. She turned over cash. A witness saw the man flee from the store and ride off on a bike. The witness and a second man chased him on foot. As he fled, the suspect shed articles…

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Fairfield News: Possible Water Rescue

6:27pm--#Fairfield CT--Report of a possible water rescue at Lantern Point for people on the sandbar and apparently the tide is coming in around them. Informe de un posible rescate del agua en la Lantern Point porque la gente en el banco de arena, aparentemente están atrapados con la marea a su alrededor. Relato de um possível resgate na água no Lantern Point porque as pessoas sobre o banco de areia aparentemente estão presas com a maré subindo ao seu redor.

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Heart Attack NO Drowning at Short Beach in Stratford

Just before noon time today a call came in for a person in the water near the concession stand at Stratford's Short Beach.  The result of that call was a heart attack.  We don't normally report on health related calls so we did not report on it.  Around the same time Bridgeport Fire's Marine Unit was DRILLING as we had reported for a drowning at Pleasure Beach.  I even posted how I wanted to go to the call but they did say it was a drill.   I just confirmed with Stratford Police that there was a person found in the water, it is under investigation but they cannot confirm a drowning.  There has been no other calls but other media…

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Bridgeport News: Dumpster Fire

1:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a dumpster fire at Norman and Beechwood Avenue.  Here come a bunch of firetrucks.  At least now you know what all the noise is about! Informe de un incendio en la papelera de Norman y Beechwood Avenue. Y tiene un montón de camiones de bomberos. Por lo menos ahora usted sabe por qué todo el alboroto! T Relato de um incêndio na lixeira da Norman e Beechwood Avenue. E la vem um monte de caminhões de bombeiros. Pelo menos agora você sabe o por que de todo o barulho!

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Fairfield News: Odor of Gas Inside Stop and Shop

1:28am--#Fairfield CT--An odor of gas in the produce department back room  Employees told to evacuate the building.  Firefighters on the way.  UPDATE:  Turns out to be a faulty charger on a pallet lifter, no gas leak.  They did smell it as early as 11pm but waited until almost 1:30 to call it in. Hay olor a gas en el departamento de verduras. Los funcionarios tuvieron que evacuar el edificio. Los bomberos estan en el camino. ACTUALIZACIÓN: Fue un cargador defectuoso en un levantador de paleta, no hay fuga de gas. Se olía tan temprano como 11:00, pero esperaron hasta casi 1:30 a llamar a los bomberos. Odor de gás no departamento de verduras. Funcionarios tiveram que evacuar o edifício. Bombeiros…

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Stratford News: Shots Fired

12:35am--#Stratford CT-- Reports of 6 shots fired on Columbus Street.  A gold colored car was seen speeding off towards Honeyspot Road. Informes de seis disparos en la Columbus Street. Un coche fue visto a gran velocidad hacia Honeyspot Rd. Relatos de seis tiros disparados na Columbus Street. Um carro dourado foi visto em alta velocidade em direção a Honeyspot Road.

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Bridgeport News: Car Windows Smashed On Birdseye Street

11:50pm--#Bridgeport CT--If you park on Birdseye Street you may want to check your car, there are reports of kids smashing car windows. Si estaciona su coche en la calle Birdseye usted debe revisar su coche, hay reportes de niños que rompen las ventanas del automóvil. Se você estaciona seu carro na Birdseye Street você deve verificar o seu carro, há relatos de crianças quebrando janelas do carro. Facebook is holding out on you! Get ALL our news on our Facebook wall or log in to DoingItLocal.com. We are smartphone friendly!

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