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 News: Firefighters Battle A Commercial Fire

2022-10-24@10:13PM--Firefighters were called to a fire at King Floor Supplies at 215 Islandbrook Avenue in Bridgeport Monday night.  The fire quickly went to two alarms as they battled the fire which contains hardwood floors and adhesive.  Chief Lance Edwards said there was a concern with the chemicals.  Surrounding businesses were also evacuated due to the heavy smoke and then the power was turned off to the area as well.  King Floor Supplies accounted for all their employees.  There were no reported injuries.   https://youtu.be/TdRcy7gRJrY

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Bridgeport News: Reason For School Lock-In/Out

2022-10-24@11:26am--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police said in a statement "The Bridgeport ECC was notified via 911 that there were two parties arguing in the 1200th block of State St. One party was scene with a firearm. Schools (Bassick, Cesar Batalla and Park City Prep) in the area were placed in a lock in-lock out for the time being. On-scene police reports indicated one male party was detained and a firearm recovered. Schools activation was lifted afterwards. No threat to any students or staff at any time". This news report is made possible by:

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Milford News: Threatening and Breach Of Peace

#Milford CT--On October 14, 2022, officers were dispatched to the Sunoco Gas Station for a report of a male who just threatened the cashier with a firearm. A witness said that a male caused a disturbance inside the store and threatened the clerk. The victim stated that Raymond Genet, 52 who is homeless entered the store, and asked for milk without offering payment. The victim told Genet that he had to pay for the milk. Genet left and came back in angry. He knocked over the plastic guard on the counter and knocked several items off the counter. As he was walking out of the store, he pointed a finger at the victim, gesturing it as a gun, and said…

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