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.

Fairfield Police Investigating Two Abductions of Women

#Fairfield CT--Fairfield Police Department are investigating two possible abductions of women. The first was at Fairfield University where a woman was stabbed by a white male wearing all black and a mask around 8:30pm(photo).  She escaped.   An hour later police responded to a caller that witnessed a black woman with a bloody nose be forced into a car by a Hispanic male in the Chip's parking lot on Tunxis Hill.  I'll have exclusive video from Fairfield University later.

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Bridgeport Detectives Arrest Suspect Hours After Serious Shooting

#Bridgeport, CT – June 5, 2014 – Police arrested a suspect hours after a daylight shooting that happened shortly before noon today.  George Padilla, 24, of Bridgeport, was taken into custody this evening and arrested on counts including criminal attempt at murder. He currently is being booked at Police Headquarters. “This was a brazen shooting that happened in broad daylight,” said Capt. James Viadero. “Through cooperation from the community and great detective work, we were able to apprehend the suspect quickly.” A handgun has been recovered and will be examined to determine if it was the weapon used in the shooting. The shooting happened at approximately 11:30 a.m. near the corner of Beechwood Avenue and Norman Street. The victim, William Merrero, 29, of Bridgeport, was shot…

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Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

It was a real delight meeting Nancy from Fortuna's Catering today. She wants everyone to know that she is alive and well after closing her deli a year ago. She wanted to focus her attention to catering. Many corporations in the area and many happy brides and grooms have used her to make their affair extra special.   As a veteran I was happy to learn she also volunteers her services to the Home of the Brave in Bridgeport. Nancy will be sharing her wonderful creation in upcoming news stories. You can contact Nancy at Fortuna Cateering at 203-371-6177 or at www.fortunascatering.com

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Bridgeport News: Man Tries To Run Man Down St. Margaret Shrine

5:46pm--#Bridgeport CT--A man attempted to run down a worker at St. Margaret's Shrine just now. Reports say he attempted to do this one other time. Police just arriving on scene to survey the situation. With flood insurance costs on the rise and new FEMA REGULATIONS implemented, is your elevation certificate up to date? Call Land Surveying Services, LLC at 203-522- 4177 for an updated or new elevation certificate. The crew that measures up.

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