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: House Fire

2020-04-02@11:39pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters received a call for a house fire in the 100 block of Harborview Avenue, near Harborview Market.  The fire was in the back of the home.  Radio reports said the homeowner ran back into the home to retrieve the pets.  There were no reported injuries.  The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire.

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Bridgeport News: Third Person Today Shot Is Homicide #5

Police UPDATE: On April 2, 2020 at 2258 hours, police received a Shotspotter activation in the area of 468 Trumbull Avenue reporting multiple gunshots fired in the area. Officers responded to the scene and located a crime scene. A 32-year-old male victim was transported by private vehicle to St. Vincent's Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the torso and groin. Detectives processed crime scenes at the hospital and on Trumbull Avenue, and are working to establish a motive and leads in the case. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and autopsy. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS, or…

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Fairfield News: Pedestrian Struck

2020-04-02@8:18pm--#Fairfield CT-- A pedestrian was hit by a car on Black Rock Turnpike near Burroughs Road.  The victim suffered a leg injury according to radio reports.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_81794" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit Penfield Service Center at:https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/[/caption]

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Bridgeport News: Porch Fire

2020-04-02@5:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on the scene on Morehouse Street in the Black Rock section of town for a porch fire that was mostly extinguished by the homeowner.  Firefighters are reporting extensions to the ceiling which they are pulling out to ensure the fire is completely out.   If this were a big fire, our sponsor would have made it Like It Never Even Happened!  

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

UPDATE: Witnesses say it was a 16-year-old shot in the buttocks twice.   UPDATE:  Police say the victim is in stable condition at Bridgeport Hospital.   2020-04-02@3:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person was shot on Stratford Avenue near Wilmont Avenue.  It appears the shots were fired from Wilmont Avenue, the detectives expanded the scene on Wilmont Avenue.  Expect detours on Stratford Avenue during the investigation.  

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