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/Bridgeport Break Ins

2:37am--#Fairfield CT--Two attempted break ins in the same area.  One on Rena Place and another within minutes on Toilsome Hill Road.  Police are on scene investigating.  UPDATE--Bridgeport has ransacked vehicles on Ruth, Queen, Thorme and Clarke Streets. They must have a "jimmied" because there is no damage to the locks according to police.  These break ins occured on the side roads off northern Park Avenue.

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Man Arrested for threatening, Attempted Assault

#Bridgeport, CT – Dec. 4, 2013 – A 28-year-old man faces charges after confronting a man for whom he was babysitting and threatening him with a knife. The victim told Officer Kenneth Fortes that he returned home from a trip to a fast food restaurant and encountered an angry Lyman Anderson, of Bridgeport. The victim then heard Anderson state that the victim was lucky he “don’t kill everyone in this house.” The two argued and Anderson grabbed a knife and approached the victim, who discharged pepper spray. Anderson tried to wash his face and then retreated out the front door. Detained by police, Anderson attempted to negotiate with police and, unsuccessful, fled before being taken into custody. He was charged with criminal…

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Car Batteries Starting at just $40!

If you go out to your car tonight or in the morning and your battery is getting old you may hear your car turn over very slowly or worse that clicking sound because the cold did in your battery.  Larry at the Interstate Battery can help. He has batteries starting at just $40!! It is only at the warehouse location 125 Holland Ave, Bridgeport. Larry is up really early too.  Usually by 7am.  Visit him or call him at 203-368-2300 368-2300

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Attempted robbery and shots fired

12:50am--#Bridgeport CT #Fairfield CT--Police are looking for two suspects, one a teen wearing a red hoodie and blue jeans another male in a black hoodie on Queen Street in Brdigeport. Shots were fired after a botched robbery attempt. They fled on foot down Queen Street towards Park Avenue towards Fairfield. Heavy police presence from both Fairfield and Bridgeport in the area. Shell casing found in the 800 block of Queen Street. 1:39pm--UPDATE--They got them on Alexander Drive! 2 in a row for Bridgeport Police Department!! Fairfield has another stopped on Park Avenue in an orange hoodie.

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