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.

Fatal Fire on Hallock Street Claims One Life Despite Firefighters’ Rescue Effort

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vlZmAP0oeTw Bridgeport firefighters responded to a structure fire on Hallock Street around 9:45 p.m., where crews encountered heavy fire in the rear of the home upon arrival. According to Chief Porter, an individual outside told firefighters that a second person was still inside, prompting an aggressive interior search and rescue effort alongside fire suppression operations. Despite those efforts, one person inside the home succumbed to their injuries. Chief Porter stated that firefighters faced no operational issues, with water supply, ventilation, and rescue efforts all going “textbook.” Officials also confirmed there were no working smoke detectors inside the home. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal, and the identity of the victim has not yet…

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Bridgeport House Fire

Firefighters were called to the scene of a home on Hallock Street in Bridgeport, for a house fire. They had to run a firehose line from Main Street, where unconfirmed radio reports say that cars ran over the hose line. Firefighters handled the situation and knocked down the fire. The extent of the injuries is unknown at the time, and the State Fire Marshal was called to the scene.

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ShotSpotter Alert Leads to Two Arrests After Vehicle Flees Orchard Street

At approximately 3:50 p.m., Bridgeport Police Department responded to the 120 block of Orchard Street following a ShotSpotter activation. No injuries were reported. Police say the vehicle involved fled Orchard Street and was tracked to the downtown Bridgeport area, near Lafayette Square and Fairfield Avenue. Two individuals have since been apprehended. The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional information has been released at this time.

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