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.

Happenings NOW 10-19 thru 10-23-2011

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 3:03pm--#Bridgeport--EMTs staging for police department for a street fight outside Bassick High School. 2 ambulances on scene. 1:41pm--#Ridgefield--#ctfire--Fire Department called for a structure fire on Florida Road, turns out to be a down power line with a smoke condition in the house. Fire department investigating. #Fairfield--Police keeping busy, Unruly father at Black Rock Pediatrics. 2 women 1 male wanted for shoplifting at Victoria's Secret and a house broken into at Surrey Lane detectives being sent to further investigate. 12:54--#Ridgefield--Roll over motor vehicle accident in front of the high school. The girl that rolled the car is being checked out in the nurses office. Fire/police on the way. 12:22pm--#Bridgeport --Burnt popcorn in the microwave in the teacher's…

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Fairfield PD looking for Suspect in Dorm Theft

The Fairfield Police are attempting to identify the suspect in the photo. He is believed to be responsible for a larceny at the Pitt Center on Sacred Heart University campus. laptop, cell phone, and sunglasses were taken from the Pit Center gym sometime between 1445 and 1530 hours on 10/17/11. The student went to the Pit Center gym and placed her belongings in a storage cubby, when she returned the back pack was missing. The items are valued at $1,200. Sacred Heart Public Safety provided video surveillance footage of the theft taking place. The suspect witnessed in the video is a white male, wearing a blue shirt and jeans with white sneakers on, with black short hair and a black…

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President’s Teleprompter Stolen

A truck filled with President Obama's podiums and audio equipment was stolen in Henrico just days before his visit to Chesterfield Virginia. When you see President Obama speak, there is a pretty typical setup including the presidential seal on a podium, the see-thru Teleprompter and a portable sound system. Thieves saw the truck carrying that equipment and couldn't resist the target. We confirmed an investigation with the U.S. Defense Department. There are still a lot of questions.   Read full story....

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Railroad Salvage Rubie Vine Passes at age 86

Rueben "Rubie" William Vine, 86, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, formerly of the New Haven, CT,  died on Oct. 11, 2011.  Rubie started his business career at the age of 9 with a New Haven Register paper route.  He continued his route until he enlisted in the Army during World War II.  He was wounded three times and captured at the Battle of the Bulge.   Once discharged from the Army, he sold pots, pans and other items door to door. He founded one of the first closeout stores, Railroad Salvage stores in New Haven in 1950 for which he became famous  starring in his own commercials:

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2 Men Shot in Bridgeport 1 Dead

In a story you heard here  first, live, while the story was still breaking two men were shot after an argument at the Bishops Corner strip club. One man was in his driving in his car and was shot in the head, he crashed down the road at 68 North Bishop Ave. Firefighters had to extricate Shawn Parks from the car. He died on the way to the hospital. A second man, Sherman Perry was an innocent by stander and was shot in the leg. Police are still investigating. If you saw anything or have an information regarding this incident is asked to contact Bridgeport Police at 203-581-5201.

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We Unite Dementia Mom With Family!

“I listen to radio broadcasts from police, fire departments and EMTs in many towns simultaneously, especially late at night when the action is really happening to report to the public" says Stephen Krauchick of DoingItLocal.com Tonight Fairfield Police were called to a local diner for a large fight inside the restaurant. Police quickly responded and requested an ambulance to the scene. While that ambulance was on the way at 2:59 a.m. from American Medical Response Ambulance (AMR) , AMR ambulance 7127 requested their dispatch to inform Bridgeport Police of an elderly woman sitting in the middle of the medium at North Avenue and Dewey Ave. wearing a flowered top and dark pants. AMR Dispatch makes the announcement. Ambulance 7126 doubled…

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Happenings NOW 10-16 thru 10-18 2011

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 2:20pm--#Bridgeport--Wow, Police transferred a call to EMTs--someone who can't sleep at the Cambridge Apartments on Main Street. I'd be calling every night! 2:53am--#Fairfield--Report of a large fight inside the Andro's Diner on Villa Ave. Police on the way. 2:57 Police on scene, requesting ambulance right away. 2:09am--Bridgeport--Gun Shot Victim at 1995 Boston Avenue was shot to the head, still breathing. 1:59am--#Bridgeport--Motor vehicle accident with entrapment, at 58 North Bishop Avenue. Now reporting one car on fire. Fire department arrives no entrapment but gun shot victim...related to 1995 Boston Avenue? 1:59am--#Bridgeport--Police investigating a shooting at 1995 Boston Avenue, 2 ambulances sent 1:19am--#cttraffic #Bridgeport--I-95 Northbound near exit 26 12:27am--#Bridgeport #ctfire Multiple dumpster fires set at Marina Village on…

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Gopher Ice Cream Fairfield Closes

[caption id="attachment_4582" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Gopher Ice Cream of Fairfield Closes For Good"][/caption] In an online post President  Jay Ragusa said: "I am sad to announce Gofer Fairfield has sold its last cone. Unfortunately we had to shut down the location. It was a risky move opening in a town so far from our existing customers in Greenwich, Stamford and Darien, but a chance we were willing to take.....While Gofer Fairfield was off to a great start, soon afterwards four other yogurt shops decided to open in town".   Ragusa continued  "I would like to thank our many crew members and the Kleban Family for believing in us and allowing Gofer the opportunity to open in town."

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Smoking and Coffee Swigging Toddler

The father of a two-year-old girl has accused his ex-wife of teaching their daughter how to smoke cigarettes after shocking images of the tot emerged on the internet. Gabriel Burulea is now demanding permanent custody of his daughter after claiming that his ex posted a video on YouTube of their child smoking at home in Bughea de Sus, Arges, Romania.  It is also alleged that she taught the youngster to like coffee.    Read full article with video.....

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