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: Stabbing

2020-06-27 #Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport  Hospital contacted Bridgeport Emergency Centerto\ alert PD that a stabbing victim was at their ER. 'Victim was struck in left abdomen, but non life threatening. Indicated it took place some where on Fairfield Ave near Ellsworth St. DB called to investigate. NFI". Glad they reported this, but never any street robberies, carjackings, home invasions or burglaries are reported.  I guess it no longer happens. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Fatal Crash

#Bridgeport News:  On June 26, 2020, at approximately 9:03 pm Bridgeport Patrol Officers and Bridgeport Firefighters responded to the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of Boston Avenue and Pembroke Street.  This was a car vs motorcycle crash involving a 2011 blue & white Suzuki GSXR600 motorcycle and a 2019 gray Nissan Altima. The motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Boston Avenue in the left lane, approaching its intersection with Pembroke Street, when the crash occurred.  There are two travel lanes heading eastbound on Boston Avenue at this location. The Nissan Altima, also traveling eastbound on Boston Avenue in the right lane, attempted to turn left (northbound) onto Pembroke Street from the right lane.  This blocked the travel of…

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Sacred Heart Crash

2020-06-26@3:57pm--#Fairfield CT--#Bridgeport CT--#ctraffic-- A viewer sent in this multi-car crash on Park Avenue in front of the main entrance to Sacred Heart University.  Some cars are on the Fairfield side, some on the Bridgeport side.  Expect delays on both sides!   See Something, Post Something.  You can send photos to me directly on Facebook Messenger, or Steve@DoingItLocal.com or text at 203-769-6961.  Let me know as much info as you can.  Let me know if you want first name credit, full name credit or no credit.  

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Fairfield News: Downed Wires- NOT Police Activity

2020-06-26@12:09pm--#Fairfield CT--#MetroNorth-- Metro-North posted on Twitter that "due to police department activity near Fairfield Metro. Customers requiring those stations are advised to seek alternate transportation".  I reached out to Fairfield Police Chief Lyddy who said there is no police activity but downed wires.  Just as I was about to post this Metro-North reported the service has resumed.    

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