Author: 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.

Manhunt in Stratford

7:22pm–#Straford, CT–Police looking for a suspect in the Garibaldi Columbus Ave. area after a minor pursuit.

Fire in Fairfield

7:05pm–#Fairfield CT–Firefighters on scene at 161 Forest Avenue for a fire on the outside, left rear of the 4 family home. They have evacuated the home and checking for extensions in the basement.

Empty pressure cooker detonated by bomb squad in Bridgeport

3:22pm–#Bridgeport CT– Empty pressure cooker detonated by bomb squad at Seaside park.

car fire in Bridgeport

3:08pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a car fire at Jefferson Street and Park Avenue

Man trapped between tractor and vehicle in Monroe

3:00pm–#Monroe CT– Report of a man trapped between tractor and a car on hammertown road.

Bomb Squad at Seaside Park

2:39pm–#Bridgeport CT–The State Police Bomb Squad is at Seaside Park with a suspicious package. Sources say the item resembles a pressure cooker. The bomb squad is preparing to detonate the item. Dormitories around University of Bridgeport have been evacuated near the area as a precaution. Earlier a toy gun was discovered by a passerby on Iranistan Avenue near the park.