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.

Body found in Bridgeport fire

Last night a fire broke out at the corner of Park Avenue and Worth Street.  As we were first to report police quickly connected a shooting on Linen Avenue a few blocks away might be connected to this fire.  By 2:20 am police had secured a warrant for the home.  Tonight a body was discovered in the home.  We were there as the major crime scene truck arrived to set shop and begin investigating. I did confirm that there was a body discovered in the home but police are not sure how it may be related which is why they are investigating.  

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New Haven Swat

4:20PM--#New Haven CT-- New Haven SWAT team has responded to what police are calling an "event" on Norton St. and Derby Avenue Police asking people to stay away from area. UPDATE-- Police: SWAT in New Haven take homicide suspect into custody. Wanted for fatal city shooting on Monda

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Trash fire at school

1:25pm--#Bridgeport CT--Curiale School at 300 Laurel Ave was evacuated due to a trash can in the boys room set on fire.  Firefighters are on the scene ventilating  and police are investigating. The school was evacuated.   Earlier today Bassick High School was dismissed early due to a bomb threat.

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