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.

Condori’s Bakery

I've driven by Condori's Bakery at 1219 E Main Street in Bridgeport dozens of times. When I was down the street for a news story back in July I stopped by and met the owner who gave me a quick tour of the bakery. A write up will do it no justice, watch the video or better yet see their creativity on their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/condorisbakery or call them at 203-296-9311.

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Bridgeport News: Porch Fire

2022-09-06@10:04pm---#Bridgeport firefighters were called to a porch fire in the 900 block of Howard Avenue. Everyone made it out safely and firefighters quickly extinguished the fire on the 2nd floor. The resident credits a neighbor for alerting them to the smoke. The fire marshal will investigate the cause of the fire. https://youtu.be/aJQXzX9Ya_I

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Bridgeport Police Need Your Help

#Bridgeport CT-- On June 25, 2022, at approximately 2223 hours, a Black 2010 Audi A6, bearing New Jersey temporary registration X420054 was involved in a serious motor vehicle collision, at the intersection of East Main Street and Berkshire Avenue. The vehicle fled the scene of this serious motor vehicle collision.The Bridgeport Police Traffic Division is seeking information from anyone that witnessed the collision or has information on the operator/owner of the vehicle. Anyone with information please contact Crash Investigator Officer Judson Brown at 475-319-0178 (judson.brown@bridgeportct.gov) or call the Bridgeport Police TipsLine at 203-576-TIPS.

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Labor Day Weekend Stats

2022 State Police Labor Day Weekend Enforcement Stats (12:00 am on Friday, September 2, 2022 to 11:59 pm on Monday, September 5, 2022) across the state: Calls for service: 6,153Motorist Assists: 497Speeding: 377Total traffic violations: 819 (to include: seatbelt, unsafe lane change, following too closely, move over, distracted driving, etc)DUI arrests: 30 (11 accident, 19 onsite)Motor vehicle accidents: 345With serious injury: 2 (Trumbull, New Britain)Fatalities: 0This press release was made possible by:

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State Police Labor Day Stats

These are reflective of the time period starting at 12:00 am on Friday, September 2, 2022 to 7:00 am on Monday, September 5, 2022 for State Police across Connecticut. Stats from 2022 Labor Day Weekend:Calls for service: 4,972Motorist Assists: 350Speeding: 300Total traffic violations: 686DUI arrests: 27Motor vehicle accidents: 275With serious injury: 2

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

2022-09-04@12:58pm--#Bridgeport CT--Bridgeport Police received a call of shots fired at a local bar in the 600th block of Brooklawn Ave. A few minutes later at 12:03am overtime detail officer at an area hospital called in a gunshot wound victim had arrived at the hospital by private vehicle. The person suffered a gunshot wound to one of his ankles. Shell casings were located adjacent to 600 Brooklawn Ave. Police are actively investigating this incident.

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