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.

Person Stabbed In Chest

Update from FFD PD:At about 11:30 a.m. today, Fairfield Police responded to an isolated incident on Putting Green Road involving a stabbing. Patrol officers arrived within minutes, detained the individual responsible, and immediately rendered aid to the injured person. The victim is currently in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. The two males involved were known to each other, lived together, and this was an isolated incident. While there was no threat to the public, North Stratfield School was briefly placed in secure status as a precaution until officers confirmed that the individual responsible was in custody. Darren Palumbo, age 56, of Fairfield will be charged in connection with this incident. The investigation remains ongoing and is being handled by Fairfield…

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Car Fire

Firefighters were called to the scene of the 300 block of Charles Street in Bridgeport. On arrival they encountered a van on fire and quickly went to putting it out, preventing another nearby car from also catching. The fire is now out at this time.

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PT Barnum Shooting

Bridgeport police responded to the 200 block of St. Stephens Road at approximately 5:57 p.m. after a ShotSpotter activation reported eight rounds fired. Police said one person self-transported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound. The victim’s condition is unknown at this time. The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating. Updates will be provided as they become available.

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