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

City of Bridgeport Announces Flock Drone Program to Enhance Emergency Response and Public Safety

Jan 6, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/93lqQa1IGho Bridgeport, CT — January 6, 2026 — Mayor Joe Ganim and the Bridgeport Police Department announced a new partnership with Flock Safety on Tuesday that will introduce drones as first responders to emergency calls throughout the city, marking a significant expansion of Bridgeport’s public safety technology. The Drone as First Responder (DFR) program will allow drones to be automatically deployed to 911 calls, ShotSpotter alerts, fires, and other emergencies, often arriving on scene before police officers or firefighters. The drones provide real-time aerial views to first responders, helping them assess situations more quickly, deploy resources more safely, and improve decision-making before personnel arrive on the ground. “This program gives us eyes in the sky,” said Police Chief Roderick Porter.…

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Trumbull

Car Hits Pool Heater

Jan 6, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

One person was injured when a car went over an embankment at Avalon Gates Royce Apartments and landed on top of a pool heater by the community pool. 2026-01-06@3:35pm-- #Trumbull CT We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/... or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.

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Bridgeport

Series of Shootings Shake Bridgeport’s East Side

Jan 5, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/XSyJTH5exKY A shooting Monday night on East Main Street and Edna Ave has rattled nearby residents and comes amid a troubling series of gun-related incidents that unfolded within minutes of each other geographically over the weekend. The most recent incident occurred Monday evening, January 5, 2026, near East Main Street and Edna Ave. According to the Bridgeport Police Department, multiple parties were involved in a verbal dispute outside when shots were fired. Police confirmed no injuries were reported and said the investigation remains ongoing. Nearby resident Barbara Jimenez said the gunfire erupted just moments after she returned home to what is normally a quiet, dead-end street near Foster Square. “I closed the door and then boom — next thing you…

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Bridgeport

Child Struck By Car

Jan 5, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/IlmriI-CUGw Police are investigating a crash between a car and a 12-year-old girl at Park and Wade Street. Park Avenue is closed on both sides between Wade and Chalmers for the accident investigation. It did appear that the driver stopped and was cooperating with police. UPDATE: The road closure is now Park ave between Beach Place and Eaton Street UPDATE: Park Avenue has reopened and the pedestrian is listed in critical, but stable condition. We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal, supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal, donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N, or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.

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Fairfield

Truck Hits Gas Station

Jan 5, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/ub3nnwsuG6w Report of a box truck that crashed into Star Gas Station on Jennings Road in Fairfield. At this time it's unknown if they are able to stay open and how this will effect their recent renovations. We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal, supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal, donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N, or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.

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Bridgeport

Apartment Fire

Jan 4, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Firefighters are on the scene of an apartment fire in the 400 block of Washington Avenue. A number of families have been displaced, and there are no reports of any injuries. The Red Cross will answer the call to assist those displaced with immediate needs. The fire marshal has been called to investigate the cause of the fire. 2026-01-04@4:54pm-- #Bridgeport CT #ctfire

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