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 – Robbery at Shell Station

Video of robbery--http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggr4Wy9GVTk&feature=youtu.be #Bridgeport, CT – Jan. 16, 2014 –As we reported live as it was unfolding a masked gunman held up a Boston Avenue gas station this morning. The incident happened at the Shell Station at 1912 Boston Ave. The robber entered the store wearing a mask and gloves, brandished a firearm and demanded cash. He fled in an unknown direction. There were no injuries. Anyone with information about the crime or the identity of the robber is asked to contact Detective Keith Bryant. Bill Kaempffer Public Safety Spokesman Bridgeport Police Department

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Bridgeport News -Police Take Assault Suspect into Custody

#Bridgeport, CT – Jan. 16, 2013 – Police have a suspect in custody in connection with a stabbing that happened this afternoon on Benham Avenue. Police responded to the corner of Benham and Park Avenues on an assault shortly after 3 p.m. Officers encountered two people injured, a male and a female. The suspect had fled on foot but police were able to determine his identity and arrested him a short time later. The circumstances of the incident remain under investigation. Initial accounts are that the female victim parked at the corner and entered a nearby establishment. A short time later, she exited the establishment and returned to her car. The incident happened inside her vehicle. She alerted people outside by honking…

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What’s with the hat?

When I first started covering news stories,  police were rightfully suspicious and wonder who is this guy and why is he recording us?  I also  own a reminiscing website YouRememberThat.com and back in the day reporters would be wearing a fedora style hat and they would have their press pass in the band of their hat.  It was a natural thing for me to do, and unnatural thing  since I don't really like wearing hats.  But it was an important thing for me to do because not many men wear fedoras these days and it stood out.  It helped identify me with the public officials on who I am.  Years ago I even had an assistant fire chief refuse to talk…

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