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: Serious Accident

2020-06-07@6:30am--#Bridgeport CT--The Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received the report of a Motor Vehicle vs Motor Vehicle crash at the intersection of Boston Avenue and North Summerfield Avenue. The operator of a 2007 Honda Civic, identified as Alex Rivera Jr of Milford was traveling eastbound on Boston Avenue approaching the intersection with North Summerfield. Rivera swerved for an unknown reason into the westbound lane. As Rivera swerved into oncoming traffic a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado operated by Leonardo Jimenez  of Stratford was traveling westbound on Boston Avenue approaching North Summerfield. Jimenez attempted to swerve to the left but was unable to avoid collision with Rivera's vehicle. Bridgeport Fire Department, AMR and the Bridgeport Police Crash Investigation Unit responded to the scene. The…

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Bridgeport News: Two More Shot

UPDATE:The two victims were shot in the legs. They say it happened on East Avenue, Both are highly intoxicated and combative according to radio reports.   2020-06-07@1:19am-- Bridgeport CT-- Police received shots fired at PT Barnum Housing.  Police located a blood trail between buildings 4 and 5.  A short time later police received a call from Bridgeport Hospital that two gunshot victims showed up in a private vehicle.   This news report is made possible by:  

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

2020-06-07@12:07am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to the gas station at Lindley and Capital Avenue for a person with a firearm.  Police discovered a person shot.  A crime scene was found at French and Capital Avenue and shell casings were located in the roadway.   DoingItLocal continues to be your ONLY breaking news source!  

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Bridgeport News: Porch Fire

2020-06-07@11:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to a porch fire which was out on their arrival in the 300 block of Benham Avenue.  Firefighters made sure it was completely out and that it did not extend anywhere else in the multi-family home.   DoingItLocal is your ONLY breaking news source!    

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

2020-06-06@8:PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- Brideport Police received a shot-spotter activation in the 1700 block of East Main Street.  A short time later a  gunshot victim showed up at St. Vincent's Hospital.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_74833" align="aligncenter" width="420"] For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/[/caption]

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Monroe News: Drowning

Police UPDATE: Captain Keith White of the Monroe Police Department said the woman was alone at the home and her family hadn’t heard from her all day so her son drove over and found her in the family pool, dead.  They believe she had been there since earlier in the day. The medical examiner will come in for a full autopsy/cause of death investigation, but the initial investigation indicates it’s possible she suffered a medical incident while in the pool.   2020-06-06@8:33pm--#Monroe CT-- EMS on the way to Jones Hill Road for a drowning.  Radio reports saying its an elderly woman and that rigor mortis has already set in.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_80764" align="aligncenter"…

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Bridgeport News: Car Shot Up

2020-06-06@2:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a shots fired incident at Park and Wood Avenues.  A car is reportedly shot up, the hospitals are checking clear of gunshot victims.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83697" align="aligncenter" width="1712"] Visit our sponsor AFC Urgent at: https://www.afcurgentcarebridgeport.com/[/caption]

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