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

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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Bridgeport

Man Shot on Main Street Two Hours Into the New Year

Jan 1, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Two hours into the New Year, a person was shot on Main Street in Bridgeport, prompting an early-morning response from the Bridgeport Police Department. At approximately 2 a.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of Main Street following reports of a person shot. Upon arrival, police located one victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is not listed in critical condition. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. No further information was released at this time.

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Bridgeport

Car Versus Building

Dec 31, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/ZDsV_21-VZg?feature=share Report of a car that struck a building around the 600 block of Lindley Street in Bridgeport. There are no reported injuries and we are waiting on an update for more information at this time. UPDATE: Police confirmed that 1 party was detained.

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