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.

Illegal Sale of Exploding Fireworks- Illegal Possession of Explosives

#Bridgeport CT-- On Thursday night July 1, 2021, the Bridgeport Police Department Narcotics and Vice Division conducted an investigation into the illegal sale of fireworks within the City of Bridgeport.  The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Jason Santos of Bridgeport Connecticut, was observed selling illegal fireworks out his of vehicle in the 100 block of Lindley Street.  Narcotics and Vice Officers placed Santos under arrest and charged him with 29-348 Illegal Possession of Explosives and 29-357(a) Illegal Possession of Exploding Fireworks.  The Division seized a large quantity of fireworks, more than $1,400 in cash, and the suspect’s vehicle.  Bond was set at $50,000. 

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2021-07:02@10:13pm--#Bridgeport CT--A distracted mom took her eyes off the road for a second and crashed her car into a tree on North Avenue near Dewey Street. The children in the back of the car were fine, and the father came and took them home. The mother was in a great deal of pain and was transported to the hospital by EMS.

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