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 Valley

Possible Sighting Of Vanessa Morales

Jan 1, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Ansonia Police UPDATE: On January 1, 2020 at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Bridgeport Police Department contacted the Ansonia Police Department regarding a possible sighting of Vanessa Morales at Bridgeport Hospital. Ansonia Detectives responded to Bridgeport Hospital and reviewed surveillance video that showed a female child, which resembled Vanessa Morales with several other people. Detectives were able to identify and make contact with the people in the video. The child in the video was not Vanessa Morales. The Ansonia Police Department continues to investigate the homicide of Christine Holloway and disappearance of Vanessa Holloway. We are following up on all information and leads received and encourage people to report any information they have regarding the investigation. Anyone with information can contact the…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Police Investigate Serious Crash On Fairfield Avenue

Jan 1, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

On January 1, 2020 at approximately 3:56 pm Bridgeport Patrol Officers responded to the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Ellsworth Street.  This was a two car motor vehicle crash involving a 50 year old Bridgeport man operating a red 2008 Chrysler Town and Country van and a 50 year old Bridgeport man operating a green 2006 Honda CRV. The red Chrysler van was traveling westbound on Fairfield Avenue, at a high rate of speed, when it crossed the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Ellsworth Street striking the green Honda CRV. The red Chrysler van continued westbound, partially mounted the sidewalk in front of the Dunkin Donuts quick service restaurant (2550 Fairfield Avenue) and came to…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Gunshot Victim

Jan 1, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: It happened at the corner store at Maplewood and Norman Street. The Norwalk resident was an innocent bystander going into the store with his sister who drove him to the hospital after he realized he was shot.  The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries, shot in the thigh. 2020-1-1@1:10am--#Bridgeport CT-- A gunshot victim just showed up to St. Vincent's Hospital.   It is thought it happened on the west side. This news report is made possible by:  

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Bridgeport

Shots Fired Or Fireworks?

Dec 31, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Is it fireworks or shots fired?  We will keep you posted on this post.  There won't be any individual posts unless someone is shot so keep checking here.  If you hear something we don't know about, post it here! Final Tally.  Good night and Happy New Year! 2:30am--#Bridgeport CT-- 1 round with shell casing located at Linwood and Norman Street. 1:35am--#Bridgeport CT-- 15 rounds at Wordin and Hanover Street. 1:22am--#Bridgeport CT-- Fireworks on Pixlee Place 12:41am--#Bridgeport CT--Norman and Wood Avenue 3 rounds. 12:37am--#Bridgeport CT--Wells Street again. 10 rounds 12:35am--#Bridgeport CT--Mill Hill Avenue, shot spotter. 12:33am--#Bridgeport CT-- Brooklawn Avenue, Shots fired near the 19th Hole 12:30am--#Bridgeport Shots fired, 20 rounds at Bostwick and Anthony Street. 12:09am--#Bridgeport CT-- Alarm and shot spotter at 455 Trumbull…

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Norwalk

Norwalk Cops Need Your Help

Dec 31, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance identifying this male.  He is a suspect in the theft of $5k from an elderly victim on 12/24/19.  Anyone who can help is asked to contact Detective Taylor at 203-854-3181. Anonymous tips can be left at Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: norwalkpd.com Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NPD" into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637)  

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