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.

Grill Indoors Causes High CO Readings

7:44pm--#Bridgeport CT--A gas grill located in apartment four at 1035 Fairfield Avenue, a six story condo unit was the cause of high carbon monoxide levels.   Ladder 11 reported high readings of 3500 parts per million in two apartments.  When the levels rose to 4500 parts per million the fire department requested the Health Department to the scene but they did not show because they are not on call tonight.  Fire fighters turned off the stove and ventilated the complex.  Special thanks to Garth Trotto in helping compile this report.

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Assault outside the library

5:57pm--#Stratford CT--A "young woman" as described on the police scanner has a facial laceration after being assaulted by "Jammal" while outside the library on 2203 Main Street.  A knife was displayed.  The suspect took off on a blue bicycle towards the Baldwin Center on West Broad Street.  Police are investigating and looking for him.

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