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.

Fire at Stratford School

6:06pm--#Stratford CT--#ctfire--A small fire in the cafeteria has been extinguished at Chapel Street School at 680 Chapel Street.  A smoke condition still exists, firefighters will start ventilating the structure once they confirm the fire is completely out and did not extend elsewhere.  The school was safely evacuated from after school activities.

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Home Invasion

#Bridgeport CT--Police are looking for a thin build dark skinned male for a home invasion earlier today that took place at 1389 Kossuth Street.  He was last seen headed south on Kossuth Street carrying a blue plastic bag.  He was wearing a green hoodie and a black mask.

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Noise Complaint Nets Marijuana Operation

Police responding to a noise complaint Saturday encountered noise – and a marijuana grow operation.Officers Ian Schumaker and Abe Konoval arrived at 521 Pequonnock St. just before midnight Saturday and heard loud music coming from the second floor and could smell marijuana. When they knocked and announced themselves they could hear people running inside the apartment and heard a metallic click that sounded like a gun being cocked. They called for backup as a precaution. After a few more knocks, Pawel A. Pienczykowski, 25, answered the door and appeared nervous. Konoval, through the open door, observed what appeared to be a handgun behind him and police made entry. About 10 people were detained in the kitchen as more officers arrived…

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