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

RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD AND SEX ASSUALT IN THE 1ST DEGREE

Jan 11, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

On December 9th, 2024, Bridgeport Police officers responded to the East Side of Bridgeport on reports of a child being sexually assault by a known party.  That victim is under 10 years of age.   The BPD’s Special Victim’s Unit (SVU) took charge of the investigation and quickly confirmed the identity of the suspect.  As a result of this investigation, Special Victim’s Unit Detective Brian Coyne obtained an arrest warrant for 65-year-old Matthew Moales of Bridgeport CT charging him with Risk of Injury to a Child (4 counts), Sexual Assault in the 1st Degree (4 counts), and Illegal Sexual Contact - victim under 13 (4 counts). Bond was set at $750,000.  On January 10, 2025, the US Marshal’s Violent Fugitive Task Force,…

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Bridgeport

Woman Stabbed

Jan 9, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

A viewer sent in this photo from the 1000 block of East Main Street saying "A female got stabbed by her son at 1080 E. Main Street. She was transported to the hospital by ambulance" This report has not been confirmed as police have just begun their investigation. 2025-01-09@6:47pm-- #Bridgeport CT

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Bridgeport

Homicide #2

Jan 9, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: On January 9, 2025, at approximately 5:05 pm Bridgeport Police responded to report(s) of a party shot within the 100 block of Hewitt Street. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim at the front of a residence on Hewitt Street suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the torso.  Medics arrived and transported the victim to an area hospital where he passed away a short time later. Patrol Officers secured the crime scene and notified the Detective Bureau (DB).  The DB Homicide Squad is responding along with the Forensic Identification Unit. The Detective Bureau is currently in the process of canvassing the area, identifying potential witnesses, and developing a suspect(s). The preliminary investigation suggests there was a…

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Bridgeport

Basement Fire

Jan 5, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Firefighters were in the 600 block of Ellsworth Street for a basement fire that was out on their arrival. Firefighters ensured that the fire was completely out and checked to make sure it did not extend elsewhere. The fire marshal is on scene investigating the cause. 2025-01-05@11:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire

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