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.

Stratford News: Services Resume

#Stratford- Routine fingerprinting services for town residents will resume at the Stratford Police Department  Identification and proof of residency will be required at the time of service. Face masks are required for anyone being fingerprinted. Fingerprinting services will be limited to the below listed days and times. Monday 6-8 p.m. Tuesday 9-11 a.m. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Thursday 9-11 a.m. Saturday 9-11 a.m. Pistol permit fingerprinting will still be by appointment only as per the permit application. Board of Education fingerprinting will be scheduled and coordinated through the application process with the BOE.   This press release is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83425" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit BMW of Bridgeport at: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/[/caption]

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Homicide #8 2nd of the Day

2020-06-23@10:45pm--Police are reporting their 2nd homicide of the day, #8 of the year.  Police dispatch received a report of shots fired and a possible victim shot at 750 William Street. Officers arriving on the scene located a 53-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. Detectives are processing a crime scene at this location, and are working to determine a motive for the shooting. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Detective Heanue at 203-581-5242 or the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.   This press release was made possible…

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Bridgeport News: Another Shooting

2020-06-23 @1:28am--#Bridgeport CT-- DoingItLocal Citizen Network reporter Angel is reporting a shooting on Hansen Avenue.   No word on any injuries, I'm sure a press release will be in about 8 hours.   If you see something, post something!  Don't let the mayor silence the violent news in the city.  Post it on my Facebook wall, message me, or email me at Steve@DoingItLocal.com      

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Bridgeport News: 2 Shot – 5 Daily Total

 2020-06-22@ 5:27pm -- A police press release at 10:51pm said police dispatch received reports of shots fired in the area of 533 Harral Avenue. Officers responding to the scene located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. A thirteen-year-old female was shot once in the back and a twenty-three-year-old male was shot in the leg. Both injuries are considered non-life-threatening. Both victims were transported to St. Vincent's Medical Center for treatment.   An earlier press release said a gunshot victim arrived at St. Vincent's Hospital at 12:59pm but the location of the shooting is not known. Anyone who has information about either incident is asked to call Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS.   This press release is made possible by:   [caption…

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Bridgeport News: Homicide in Bridgeport

2020-06-22@6:15pm--Police are investigating a homicide during a shoot out in the 2000 block of Fairfield Avenue. The driver was shot in the head while driving on Fairfield Avenue and crashed. He died according to sources. 2 males and 2 females were in a car taken in a carjacking last night in Bridgeport last night. There was no press release on this at all. The Citizen Network has been started as a result of Mayor Ganim turning off the press's Bridgeport Police radio. So if you see something, post something. Special thanks to Kevin, the first contributor!    

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Fairfield News: 2 Crashes

2020-06-22@4:00pm-- Two crashes at the same time- Merritt Parkways a report of a 5-6 car crash northbound between exits 41 and 42.  The highway is shut down.   Another crash sounds like a hit and run at Post Road and Pease Avenue.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83971" align="aligncenter" width="1440"] Vist BDK Law Group at:http://www.bdklawgroup.com/[/caption]

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