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.

Kids Injured In Bridgeport School Bus Accident

Just before 3:30pm Monday afternoon a school bus traveling down Chopsey Hill Road near the intersection of Trumbull Avenue when a car reportedly swerved into the buses lane of travel. The bus swerved to miss the car but hit a utility pole. About 6-10 children were injured when they hit their heads either on the bus seat in front of them or on the windows. The children were checked as a precaution. No one was seriously injured. The uninjured children were transferred on to another bus and continued home.

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Happenings NOW 01-30-2012

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ 12:01pm--#Norwalk--Pedestrian struck by car on the lower level parking at Home Depot. The woman was transported to Norwalk Hospital via EMS. 9:21am--Bridgeport--Police are investigating the untimely death of a 3 month old Grove Street infant. 1:52am--#Bridgeport--Report of a home invasion at 1080 Ogden St. Xtn. Woman hid in closet as known party along with 14 others with guns. Police are investigating. ‎1:44pm--Large bust of car racers in the Home Depot Parking lot at 656 Reservoir Avenue. Report of over 20 cars racing. Police have blocked all exits, now checking plates, license and registrations. 11:35pm--#Bridgeport--Repo man working State St. Park Ave. area....one woman refusing to get out of the vehicle, police on the way. 11:00pm--Police at…

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6yr Old Charge with Sexual Assualt Playing Tag

San Francisco CA--HERCULES (CBS 5) – An East Bay dad claims a game of tag on the playground resulted in his 6-year-old son being accused of sexual assault – a decision he said was an overreaction by school officials. The parent, who asked only to be identified as Oswin, said his son was accused of brushing his best friend’s leg or groin while the two were playing on the playground at Lupine Hills Elementary in Hercules two months ago. Oswin said his child was kept in the principal’s office for two hours until he confessed. He was suspended, and a sexual battery charge was placed on his permanent school record. Read full story and see video report.....

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Fire on Wade Street Bridgeport

Shortly after 11:15pm Saturday night firefighters were called to 247 Wade Street for a structure fire.  Firefighters found the back of the structure on fire.  A strong breeze was concern but their quick work prevented the fire from spreading further.  Homeowner Doreen Wallace Davis was at work when the blaze broke out.   she lives elsewhere.  The house was vacant at the time but a primary search was conducted which turned out negative.  Acting Assistant Fire Chief James Cook told us upon arrival the house was heavily involved in fire from the rear, the first two engine companies  got an attack line in and did an initial search.    No firefighters were injured fighting the fire.

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Farifield Police Loses One Of Their Finest

From the  Chief of Police Gary MacNamara's page on Fairfield Police's website: Written by Gary MacNamara Providing public safety service, whether POLICE, FIRE, or EMS, requires trained telecommunicators often operating in the background, to answer emergency calls, and dispatch resources.  Once dispatched, the resources require constant communication back to headquarters to effectively handle most incidents. This past week, the Town of Fairfield lost one of those individuals who for over twenty years dedicated his work to providing those emergency services .  Telecommunicator Joe Thomas passed away last week.  For over twenty years he was there for the community and our emergency service personnel to answer all our calls for help. While the other members of our emergency dispatch center continue…

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Stratford Loses A Hero

[caption id="attachment_6255" align="alignleft" width="141" caption="Lieutenant Tom McCabe"][/caption] Lieutenant Tom McCabe was a 24 year decorated veteran of the Stratford Fire Department, served as Treasurer for the Firefighters Benevolent Association, and was also the department historian. Lt McCabe was 54 years old and leaves behind a wife and three children. The loss of Lt McCabe will surely have a lasting impact on the members of the Stratford Fire Department and his local community. RIP Lt McCabe. We miss you brother and you will not be forgotten!” (Stratford CT, Fire Department Local 998 Facebook page). Stratford Star is reporting that a wake for Stratford Fire Department Lt. Thomas McCabe will be held Friday, Jan. 27, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Galello…

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Man hospitalized after shooting

BRIDGEPORT -- A man was hospitalized Thursday night after becoming the victim of a shooting in the city's Hollow section. Hit in the torso, the man staggered a block through the rain from Olive Street near Rosedale Street to Bridgeport Variety and Plus, a Park Avenue store that sells food, drinks and tobacco. Read full story......

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Happenings NOW 1-27 thru 1-28-2012

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ 9:33--#Fairfield #Bridgeport--A car jacking just occurred at Super Stop and Shop at 1160 Kings Highway Cutoff. Police located the vehicle and brief pursuit took place entering into Bridgeport. Bridgeport Police entered the pursuit which quickly ended with Fairfield making the arrest on State Street and Iranistan Avenue. 3:50am--#Bridgeport--Man in car on Terrace Circle which is off Trumbull Avenue was struck from behind. He apparently got out of his vehicle when he was shot in the thigh by an unknown shooter. He was then transported to St. Vincent's Hospital by a private vehicle. The vehicle that struck the man may have been stolen from Reservoir Ave. ‎‎ 3:32am--#Bridgeport--Another gunshot victim at 57 Terrace Circle as well…

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Man Arrested For Westport Jewelry Store Murder Kills Himself In Prison

A West Haven man awaiting extradition to face charges of murdering the owner of a Westport jewelry store and stealing $300,000 worth of diamonds has killed himself in a Spanish prison, according to law enforcement sources.   Andrew Robert Levene, also known as Robert Thomas, was arrested Tuesday in Spain on federal murder, robbery and firearms charges. The 41-year-old former Army Ranger was being held in an undisclosed Spanish prison pendng a court appearance.   Read full story.......

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Crane Toppled In Stratford

Early Wednesday evening on Ferry Boulevard behind BJ's in Stratford , a crane that was being loaded to be transported to Pennsylvania toppled over while being loaded on the carrier.  Assistant Fire Chief Lance Edwards told us small spill of diesel fuel was quickly contained and posed no hazard to the Housatonic River nearby. DEEP assisted firefighters and oversaw the cleanup with a local contractor.

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