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 Homicide Arrest

Detective Paul Ortiz obtained an arrest warrant his morning for Dominick Gonzalez, Park Avenue Bridgeport charging him with Felony Murder, and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery 1st as a result of an investigation that has been ongoing in response to the homicide of Dewayne Gardner on 12/16/2013. Gardner was found shot multiple times in his vehicle on Poplar Street during the early morning hours of 12/16/2013. Perez was apprehended in Guilford, Ct. Hel be held on 1.5 million dollar bond. The investigation is ongoing under the supervision of Lt. Lamaine and additional arrests are anticipated. The homicide of Garner was record as the City’s 13thof the year.

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SCAM in Progress

2:26pm--#Fairfield CT-#Southport CT--A Hispanic male in a black van with yellow license  plate knocked on the back door of a Sasco Hill Road resident and said he need to check the pipes.  They refused their entry and they drove off.  Please use caution and always ask for identification this is usually a scam to rob the house.

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Bridgeport Police Rescue Many From Fire

Just before 11pm Friday night Bridgeport Police Officers on routine patrol discovered a fire at 803 Nobel Avenue. They immediately radioed for the fire department and proceeded to rush in and rescue a number of tenants inside the building. Witness Michael Martinez told us it was crazy how the fire just over the police officers heads as they ran in. One officer did receive smoke inhalation and was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital for treatment. He is expected to be ok. There were no other reports of any other injuries.

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