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.
Bridgeport

4 Alarm Fire In Bridgeport

Apr 14, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport firefighters responded to a large fire in the 1600 block of East Main Street that started in the back of a building and spread to the adjacent building. Crews worked quickly to bring the fire under control and stayed on scene to make sure everything was fully out. No injuries were reported, and everyone inside—including pets—was able to get out safely. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and additional crews were called in to give firefighters a break during the long response. Multiple fire marshals are on scene investigating. 2026-04-14@12:41PM #BridgeportCT #BridgeportFire #StructureFire #WorkingFire #2AlarmFire #Firefighters #BreakingNews #EmergencyResponse #EastMainStreet #FireDepartment #CTNews #LocalNews #FirstResponders #FireScene #DevelopingStory #PublicSafety #MultipleBuildings Report of multiple buildings on fire in the area of…

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Fairfield Stratford

Juvenile Arrested in Connection with 2022 Fairfield Church Shooting

Apr 10, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/XJFKh1KqqAI Fairfield Police have made an arrest in connection with a 2022 shooting at a local church that left a 15-year-old Stratford boy dead and another juvenile injured. According to police, officers responded on July 9, 2022, to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire at the Calvin United Church of Christ on Kings Highway East, where a large gathering of several hundred people was underway. Officers entered the building and located two juveniles suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to area hospitals, where one later succumbed to his injuries. An extensive investigation followed, led by Fairfield Police detectives with assistance from the Connecticut State Police Major Crimes Unit. Investigators ultimately identified a suspect who was 16 years old at…

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

Apr 8, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

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

Bridgeport House Fire

Apr 7, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

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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Bridgeport

ShotSpotter Alert Leads to Two Arrests After Vehicle Flees Orchard Street

Apr 6, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

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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