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.

Westport News: 29 Rowers Rescued

Westport Police, Westport Fire, and Westport EMS responded to Compo Beach on a report that there were numerous people in the water after a boat they were operating capsized. Responding units found a chaotic scene of youths swimming to shore, arriving by boat, and some still in the water near Cockenoe Island. First Responders immediately began providing care to those individuals who were on shore and coordinating the recovery of people in the water. While accounting for and locating all the people involved, medical care was provided, and two individuals were transported to a local hospital for treatment. At this time the initial investigation indicates that three (3) rowing sculls and one (1) chase boat launched from Saugatuck Rowing Club.…

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Juvenile Arrested for Armed Robbery in Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, CT - On March 17, 2024, at approximately 8:11 PM, the Fairfield Police Departmentresponded to a report of a possible robbery in the area of New Hampshire Avenue, Fairfield.Initial reports indicated that several juveniles had been threatened at gunpoint by individuals wearing skimasks who had fled the scene. According to the victims, they were riding their bicycles when they wereapproached by the suspects. The suspects reportedly displayed firearms and a knife while demanding thebelongings of the victims. Fortunately, no physical injuries were reported. Patrol Division personnel, working in cooperation with the Investigative Division, quickly identified asuspect and located the juvenile at their Fairfield home, where they were subsequently taken into custodywithout incident. The juvenile was charged with Robbery 1st…

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