Author: Stephen Krauchick

A Connecticut State Police Trooper was extricated from his cruiser while working at construction detail on just short of the 26 mile marker on the northbound side of the Merritt Parkway. Authorities say the trooper suffered non life threatening injuries. Both Westport and Fairfield Fire Departments aided in the extrication.

The Fairfield Police are attempting to identify the suspect in the photo. He is believed to be responsible for a larceny at the Pitt Center on Sacred Heart University campus.

laptop, cell phone, and sunglasses were taken from the Pit Center gym sometime between 1445
and 1530 hours on 10/17/11.

The student went to the Pit Center gym and placed her belongings in a storage cubby, when she
returned the back pack was missing. The items are valued at $1,200.

Sacred Heart Public Safety provided video surveillance footage of the theft taking place. The
suspect witnessed in the video is a white male, wearing a blue shirt and jeans with white sneakers
on, with black short hair and a black mustache wearing a necklace with a cross on it.

If you have any information please call Fairfield Police at 203- 254-4808

A truck filled with President Obama’s podiums and audio equipment was stolen in Henrico just days before his visit to Chesterfield Virginia. When you see President Obama speak, there is a pretty typical setup including the presidential seal on a podium, the see-thru Teleprompter and a portable sound system. Thieves saw the truck carrying that equipment and couldn’t resist the target. We confirmed an investigation with the U.S. Defense Department. There are still a lot of questions.   Read full story….

Rueben “Rubie” William Vine, 86, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, formerly of the New Haven, CT,  died on Oct. 11, 2011.  Rubie started his business career at the age of 9 with a New Haven Register paper route.  He continued his route until he enlisted in the Army during World War II.  He was wounded three times and captured at the Battle of the Bulge.   Once discharged from the Army, he sold pots, pans and other items door to door. He founded one of the first closeout stores, Railroad Salvage stores in New Haven in 1950 for which he became famous  starring in his own commercials:

In a story you heard here  first, live, while the story was still breaking two men were shot after an argument at the Bishops Corner strip club. One man was in his driving in his car and was shot in the head, he crashed down the road at 68 North Bishop Ave. Firefighters had to extricate Shawn Parks from the car. He died on the way to the hospital. A second man, Sherman Perry was an innocent by stander and was shot in the leg. Police are still investigating. If you saw anything or have an information regarding this incident is asked to contact Bridgeport Police at 203-581-5201.

“I listen to radio broadcasts from police, fire departments and EMTs in many towns simultaneously, especially late at night when the action is really happening to report to the public” says Stephen Krauchick of DoingItLocal.com Tonight Fairfield Police were called to a local diner for a large fight inside the restaurant. Police quickly responded and requested an ambulance to the scene. While that ambulance was on the way at 2:59 a.m. from American Medical Response Ambulance (AMR) , AMR ambulance 7127 requested their dispatch to inform Bridgeport Police of an elderly woman sitting in the middle of the medium at North Avenue and Dewey Ave. wearing a flowered top and dark pants. AMR Dispatch makes the announcement. Ambulance 7126 doubled back after hearing the dispatch, having seen her earlier looking through store windows in Fairfield near the Bridgeport line. At 3:03am Fairfield Police received a call from the woman’s family on Tunxis Hill Road near Greenfield Street reporting that his 84 year old mother, afflicted with dementia was missing from her home. Earlier he drove around looking for her to no avail.

Ambulance 7126 finds the woman and calls back to dispatch to make sure Bridgeport Police send a Spanish speaking officer respond to the scene. Fairfield Police reports back to officers that are looking for the woman reporting that she use to live on Madison Terrace in Bridgeport, but she is not familiar to the Fairfield area. They also report she is Portuguese speaking only.

Stephen Krauchick, owner of DoingItLocal.com knew that “at this point I was positive both towns are talking about the same woman. That’s when I called Fairfield Police to inform them I think AMR has their woman. Within minutes the radio confirms from AMR and police that it was the same woman and she and her son were quickly reunited!”

By 3:12am Police calls AMR 7126 that Fairfield Police were on their way. AMR 7126 reports that the family members already showed up. DoingItLocal.com’s Stephen Krauchick responds “In my opinion we have great police and EMTs in both Bridgeport and Fairfield. It was a matter of time before the two were reunited; but when you are missing a loved one time and peace of mind seem like an eternity. I actually had a similar situation not too long ago with one of my children missing.”

The woman did not require any medical treatment and was quickly reunited with her family within minutes from the son’s first call to Fairfield Police Department. Krauchick said “At DoingItLocal.com our job is to inform the public of the happenings in the area, whether it is an opening of a new business, the concert scene or helping police and families. I’m so happy to be able to help!”

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2:20pm–#Bridgeport–Wow, Police transferred a call to EMTs–someone who can’t sleep at the Cambridge Apartments on Main Street. I’d be calling every night!

2:53am–#Fairfield–Report of a large fight inside the Andro’s Diner on Villa Ave. Police on the way. 2:57 Police on scene, requesting ambulance right away.

2:09am–Bridgeport–Gun Shot Victim at 1995 Boston Avenue was shot to the head, still breathing.

1:59am–#Bridgeport–Motor vehicle accident with entrapment, at 58 North Bishop Avenue. Now reporting one car on fire. Fire department arrives no entrapment but gun shot victim…related to 1995 Boston Avenue?

1:59am–#Bridgeport–Police investigating a shooting at 1995 Boston Avenue, 2 ambulances sent

1:19am–#cttraffic #Bridgeport–I-95 Northbound near exit 26

12:27am–#Bridgeport #ctfire Multiple dumpster fires set at Marina Village on Ridge Avenue by buildings 15 and 16.

10:41pm–#Ansonia–Car fire on Central Street, police on scene requesting fire department. Car is fully involved.

In an online post President  Jay Ragusa said: “I am sad to announce Gofer Fairfield has sold its last cone. Unfortunately we had to shut down the location. It was a risky move opening in a town so far from our existing customers in Greenwich, Stamford and Darien, but a chance we were willing to take…..While Gofer Fairfield was off to a great start, soon afterwards four other yogurt shops decided to open in town”.   Ragusa continued  “I would like to thank our many crew members and the Kleban Family for believing in us and allowing Gofer the opportunity to open in town.”

The father of a two-year-old girl has accused his ex-wife of teaching their daughter how to smoke cigarettes after shocking images of the tot emerged on the internet.

Gabriel Burulea is now demanding permanent custody of his daughter after claiming that his ex posted a video on YouTube of their child smoking at home in Bughea de Sus, Arges, Romania.  It is also alleged that she taught the youngster to like coffee.    Read full article with video…..

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration’s signature health overhaul law has suffered its first major casualty – a long-term care insurance plan….After months insisting that could be fixed, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius finally acknowledged Friday she doesn’t see how.    Read full story…..