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

Bridgeport’s RECOMMENDED Curfew

Apr 8, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim issues recommended curfew of 8:00pm for City of Bridgeport.  Mayor Ganim has sent the message to Stay Safe at Home in an effort to “double-down” and reinforce the Governor Lamont’s “Stay Safe, Stay Home” order.   This is a recommended curfew to save lives. As seen on the State of Connecticut’s website, the Governor’s order is as follows: Notice Stay informed about coronavirus (COVID-19): Governor Lamont is telling Connecticut residents to "Stay Safe, Stay Home." All non-essential workers are directed to work from home, and social and recreational gatherings of more than five are prohibited. This morning and in the days ahead, city residents will receive an Emergency Operations Communications voice message generated via automation system to advise them of the…

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Bridgeport News: Double Stabbing

Apr 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-04-07@7:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a double stabbing in the 200 block of Hough Avenue.  The first radio reports said the girlfriend stabbed the boyfriend and short time later another report of a second person stabbed.  The girlfriend fled on foot but police located her and made the arrest.  There was a second scene on Pembroke Street, I could not verify if it was the second victim or the girlfriend.  

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Bridgeport News: Water Rescue Off Pleasure Beach

Apr 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-04-07@4:40pm--#Bridgeport CT—Bridgeport Firefighters received a call for a water rescue off Pleasure Beach. Assistant Chief William Hathaway told me that two kayakers were rescued, one was in the water for about twenty minutes prior to their dispatch. Fireboat 233 was able to pull the victims out of the water. EMS took one kayaker to the hospital suffering from hypothermia. The air temperature was 65f degrees according to the Interstate race car thermometer, .seatemperature.org said the water temperature was 41f degrees. Generally, a person can survive in 41-degree F (5-degree C) water for 10, 15 or 20 minutes before the muscles get weak, you lose coordination and strength, which happens because the blood moves away from the extremities and toward the…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired Into Home

Apr 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-04-07@2:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person in the 200 block of Dover Street is reporting that a gray sedan fired into their home, bullets entered their living room and bedroom.  Police are investigating.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_81517" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Visit Great Oak Charter School at:https://bridgeport.greatoakscharter.org/[/caption]

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State News

Governor Trying To Get Laptops For Students

Apr 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT) – On Tuesday morning, Governor Ned Lamont will participate in a special board meeting  of the Partnership for Connecticut. The board will consider proposals and take necessary action to secure 60,000 laptops for Connecticut high school students consistent with the Equitable Access Program approved by the board on March 23. In order to maintain social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be held via conference call. Members of the public are invited to listen. WHERE: To listen to the meeting, dial 631-992-3221 and use access code 179421823#   This press release was made possible by:  

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

Apr 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: Police have one person in custody and a firearm recovered.   2020-04-07@12:04am--#Bridgeport CT-- Initial report of a person shot on East Pipking Way turned out to be a bullet through an apartment window.  No one was shot.  A short time later police received a call that someone was shot in the 500 block of East Main Street.  Police found no victim but received a call from Bridgeport Hospital that a gunshot victim arrived at the emergency room.  Police are now investigating a possible crime scene on Steuben Street.   This news report is made possible by:  

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Bridgeport Silver Alert

Apr 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police is currently trying to locate a teenager, classified as an endangered runaway, who tends to frequent the area of downtown Bridgeport bus station. Christine Smith, 17, was described in a Silver Alert as a black female, 5 foot 6 inches, 165 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a red Tommy Hilfiger brand hoody with white, grey and orange Jordan sneakers. She has been missing since February 25, 2020 from 56 Dayton Rd. Anyone with information on the female teenager’s whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Gidden at 475-422-3487 or at 203-581-5253. (Bridgeport Police Press Release)    

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