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.

Triple Shooting In Bridgeport’s East Side

Just before 2am Saturday morning police that shots were fired on Brooks Street. Multiple calls came in about multiple victims. In the end 3 were shot, it is unclear if they were shot inside a residence or outside of 444 Brooks Street. One person was shot in the hand, another in the shoulder and the most serious was shot in the head. Police gave pursuit on a suspect matching the description of who they were looking for down Brooks Street towards Shelton Street. A perimeter was set and police canine was on the scene but it was not know if they apprehended the suspect. Police said the person shot in the head was in very serious condition. Bridgeport just just…

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Bridgeport’s 12th Homicide On Wood Avenue

Just after midnight Saturday morning police received a call for shots fired at 1000 Beechwood Ave. The victim said she had received threats prior to the incident. Almost immediately afterwards another call at 46 Wood Avenue with a man down. It is unknown if the calls are connected since they are over a mile apart. The victim was rushed to the hospital where police confirmed he died of his injuries. Police are looking for a black male with braids who fled in a black or blue mini-van with squeaky breaks. Police are investigating.

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Fire Destroys Kitchen In Bridgeport’s North End

Shortly before 3:oopm firefighters responded to a structure fire at 540 Woodside Ave. in Bridgeport's north end Friday.  Assistant Fire Chief Dominick Carfi told us that the fire appeared to have started in the kitchen which sustained heavy damage.  The fire did not extend to the roof and the house did not sustain  heavy structure damage but it did receive heavy smoke damage.  An investigator arrived on the scene a short time later and the fire remains under investigation Chief Carfi said it appears to be accidental.

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Mourners Pay Tribute At Lake Mohegan

Dozens of mourners came to Lake Mohegan Thursday evening.  10-year-old Catherine Perez Trujillo drowned in the spot where mourners placed flowers in the waters Tuesday around 7:15pm.  Catherine was swimming with her mother and other family members when she went under.  She remained under water for about 45 minutes.  First responders worked in vain to revive her.

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Postal Service Set To Default August 1st

The Postal Service repeated on Wednesday that without congressional action, it will default—a first in its long history, a spokesman said—on a legally required annual $5.5 billion payment, due Aug. 1, into a health-benefits fund for future retirees. Action in Congress isn't likely, as the House prepares to leave for its August recess.  The Wall Street Journal has the full story here...

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Weiner Pulls Out

Despite recent talk of a possible political reemergence, former New York congressman Anthony Weiner insists he has no political comeback planned - at least for the moment.  Weiner, who resigned from Congress last summer following a drawn-out scandal over the discovery that he had been sending lewd pictures to women on the Internet, has come under the spotlight anew, after a New York Post story last weekend alleged he was "seriously" considering a mayoral bid in 2013.  CBSnews.com has the full story here.....

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Book Thief in Westport

At approximately 3:00 pm police responded to 1076 Post Road East, Barnes & Noble Book Store, on a report of a larceny in progress call. Employees at Barnes and Noble positively identified two suspects stealing large quantities of books and fleeing the area on foot. Responding officers were able to locate and detain the two suspects. The investigation determined that the suspects allegedly stole $868.00 worth of books from the store. A vehicle, a Jaguar bearing Georgia license plates was located and identified as the car used to arrive at the store.   Located in plain sight were large quantities of books placed inside the vehicle. The two suspects arrested were identified as: Alfred Green, age 40 of Brooklyn NY charged…

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Stratford Fire Battling Blaze And Problems On Garfield Ave.

Firefighters were on scene of Stratford Bailing on Garfield Avenue (off Honeyspot Road). Firefighters encountered unusual issues battling the blaze, first with an SUV trying to pass a ladder truck and then with a tractor trailer blocking a fire hydrant on Garfield Ave. that they needed to utilize. Police were called to the scene while all hands worked to extinguish the fire. Special thanks to Stratford CT, Fire Department Local 998 for these photos posted on their Facebook page and letting us share them with you.

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Happenings NOW 7-18 thru 7-20-2012

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ **Live Breaking News Feed**   7/21/2012 12:07am--#Bridgeport-- Shots fired at 1000 Maplewood Ave. after tenant received threats.    Police are investigating. 7/20/2012 9:00pm--Stratford-- Stratford Marine, Coast Guard searching for man reported missing after being on the sandbar at Short Beach.  Stratford Marine units have searched from Knapp's Landing to the condo complex and found nothing.  They will continue searching until midnight. 8:111pm--Bridgeport--An attempted armed robbery occurred at Maplewood Ave. and Wood Ave.  A woman had a gun held to her head but nothing reported taken. 2:05pm--#Norwalk-- #ctfire --The Gap at 467 West Ave. is being evacuated due to a strong odor of gas inside the building.  UPDATE--Turns out to be an employee who used a gas…

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Fairfielders- Did You Receive Your CodeRed Call?

This week, the Town of Fairfield conducted a couple of tests of its new Emergency Notification System, “CodeRED”. The system placed phone calls, emails and text messages to Fairfield residents and businesses explaining the new Emergency Notification System. CodeRED replaced the Reverse 911 system in Fairfield. CodeRED provides Town officials with the ability to quickly deliver messages to targeted areas or to the entire Town in an emergency situation. Anyone who did not receive a message from the Town of Fairfield is highly encouraged to register at no cost with CodeRed by visiting our website www.fairfieldct.org and clicking on the CodeRed logo. Residents and businesses can also add cell phone, text, email information and unlisted numbers. Those without internet access…

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