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.

Water Rescue

Fairfield Police said on their Facebook page: "The Fairfield Police Department, in coordination with the United States Coast Guard and other public safety partners, is currently conducting a search for a missing person in the water off Penfield Beach. We ask the public to avoid the area and refrain from approaching responders so that search operations can continue safely and efficiently". 2026-06-13@7:04am-- #Fairfield CT

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Possible Swatting Incident

Police UPDATE: At approximately 10:32am on Monday, June 8, 2026, Bedford Middle School, located at 88 North Avenue, received a threat via telephone call placed to the main office. The caller reported that explosive devices had been placed within the school and that armed individuals were currently inside it. Westport Police with the assistance of mutual aid from neighboring agencies wereimmediately notified and responded to secure the premises and investigate. BedfordMiddle School was placed into a lockdown protocol. Although there was noincident occurring there, neighboring Staples High School was also placed into anapproximately hour-long shelter in place protocol as a precaution. Westport officers assisted by officers and canine units from Fairfield, Norwalk and the Connecticut State Police as well as…

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