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.

Multiple Gas Calls

Trumbull first responders are in the Park Avenue area near the university for a number of calls for a strong odor of gas from Park to Madison Avenue. The gas company is receiving multiple calls about a strong gas odor along the parkway corridor. Currently reported to be an odor of gas OUTdoors. 2025-11-18@4:50pm -- #Trumbull CT

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Town and Chamber to Host Annual Holiday “Shop & Stroll”

Residents Encouraged to “Shop Local” for the Holidays The Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce announced today that they will co-sponsor the 13th Annual Fairfield Holiday “Shop & Stroll” on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 6-9PM. Participating shops will stay open late and offer an assortment of hors d’oeuvres and seasonal refreshments. Traveling carolers and musicians from local schools will fill the air with holiday cheer. “This is a great opportunity to support our local businesses and get your holiday shopping done while enjoying a fun night out with family or friends,” said Director of Community & Economic Development Mark Barnhart. Fairfield Chamber of Commerce President Beverly Balaz added, “The Chamber of Commerce is happy to be…

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Bridgeport Police Investigate Serious Motorcycle Collision on Main Street

Bridgeport, CT — November 16, 2025 — At approximately 11:00 a.m., Bridgeport Police Patrol Officers responded to the area of Main Street and Goldenrod Avenue for a reported motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and a 4-door sedan. Medics and Bridgeport Firefighters arrived quickly, provided medical aid, and transported the motorcycle operator — a 35-year-old Bridgeport woman — to a nearby hospital. She is currently listed in critical but stable condition. Upon arrival, officers located the motorcycle in the southbound lane of Main Street near the intersection. The operator of the sedan, a 75-year-old Bridgeport resident, remained on scene, cooperated fully with police officers, and reported no injuries. The Bridgeport Police Accident Reconstruction Team responded to conduct a detailed investigation.…

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Homeless Suspect Arrested in Brutal Assault on 81-Year-Old Woman

Bridgeport Police have arrested Samuel Bryant, 42, in connection with a violent September assault that left an 81-year-old woman injured near the intersection of Barnum Avenue and Central Avenue on the East Side. The attack occurred on September 16th as the victim was returning home from a church meeting. She told police she saw a man and woman standing in the street, and when she heard the woman scream, she pulled over to check on them. The man then allegedly opened her driver’s side door and repeatedly punched her in the face and body, knocking off her eyeglasses and hearing aids before fleeing east on Barnum Avenue with the woman. The victim said she had no idea why she was…

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Norwalk Sexual Assault Suspect Captured in Bridgeport Operation

The Norwalk Police Department began investigating a sexual assault on June 30, 2025, after a woman reported being assaulted at her residence. The case was quickly taken over by the Detective Bureau, and through the course of their investigation detectives determined that Dashon Robinson was responsible for the assault. Detectives applied for and received an arrest warrant from Stamford Superior Court. On the morning of November 13, 2025, members of the U.S. Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Task Force, the Bridgeport Regional Task Force, the Norwalk Police Special Services Division, and the Norwalk Detective Bureau located Robinson at a residence in Bridgeport and took him into custody without incident. Robinson was transported to Norwalk Police Headquarters for processing. During the arrest,…

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Man Stabbed In The Neck

Police UPDATE: At approximately 8:30pm, Bridgeport Police responded to the intersection of Wood Ave/Benham Ave to report of an assault. Upon arrival, Officers locate a victim with a small wound in the neck. The victim was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital via AMR for treatment of the non-life-threatening wound. After canvassing the area, Officers located and arrested the responsible party in the intersection of Laurel Ave and Norman St. No further information at this time. Bridgeport Police are investigating a stabbing near Wood Avenue and Benham Avenue. A man was stabbed in the neck, and his condition is not yet known. No further details are available as this is breaking news. 2025-11-14 @ 8:32 PM — #Bridgeport CT

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