🌱 County Providing Overdose Rescue Kits + Man Threatens Witness

Hi, Lafayette! Like many of you, the Patch team will be taking some time off for Labor Day. I’ll be back in your inbox after the long weekend, but until then, here’s what’s happening in town.

But first, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: Very warm with plenty of sun. High: 89 Low: 62.
• Sunday: Hot with plenty of sun. High: 90 Low: 67.
• Monday: Plenty of sun, hot and humid. High: 92 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories today in Lafayette:

1. On International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug. 31), Tippecanoe County took measures to enhance safety for both drug users and non-users. The Indiana Center for Recovery is collaborating with Overdose Lifeline to provide overdose rescue kits containing Narcan and fentanyl testing strips, available 24/7 for public use. The initiative aims to promote awareness and preparedness, emphasizing the importance of ensuring safety for all individuals, whether they are users or not, in the face of the opioid crisis. (WLFI)
2. A man named William Wadley, age 27, has been charged with intimidation and unlawful possession of a firearm after allegedly threatening a witness cooperating with a 4-year-old's murder investigation in the 800 block of North 13th Street. The victim reported that Wadley entered his apartment, brandishing a firearm and threatening his life. This apartment was where 4-year-old Ke'andre Jolly was found unresponsive last month, leading to the murder charges against his cousin, Montrell Jolly, for disciplining the child, ultimately resulting in his death from blunt force head injuries. (WLFI)
3. A 26-year-old man from Lafayette, Austen Nikolas Coors, was arrested after police found fentanyl pills twice at his residence during the summer. Coors was initially contacted by officers based on a tip about his alleged involvement in fentanyl dealing. He admitted to dealing and led officers to his house, where a significant quantity of fentanyl pills was discovered. Coors faces multiple charges, including drug dealing and possession. (Purdue Exponent)

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This weekend in Lafayette:

Saturday, September 2

• Ice Cream Eating Contest At Lafayette Lions Ice Cream Trailer (7:00 PM)

Sunday, September 3

• Beautiful Autumn Trees At Painting With A Twist (1:00 PM)

Monday, September 4

• Lafayette Citizens Band Labor Day Concert At Columbian Park Memorial Island Amphitheater (7:00 PM)

Tuesday, September 5

• Lafayette Common Council Regular Meeting At Common Council Chamber, City Hall (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tuesday marked the 20th anniversary of Capt. Brian Gossard, Sgt. Steven Prothero, and Officer Ryan French's tenure at the Lafayette Police Department, which was celebrated with plaques and speeches of appreciation by Chief Scott Galloway and Mayor Tony Roswarski, surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues. (Lafayette Police Department via Facebook)
• The city celebrated the historic raising of the new Wea water tower bowl on Aug. 26, marking the first construction of this type of tower since the mid-1990s, enhancing water access and pressure for the growing south side community. You can see a timelapse of the tank being raised at the link! (City of Lafayette via Facebook)
• The 42nd annual Labor Family Picnic will be held in Columbian Park today, Sep. 2, featuring a variety of activities, including free zoo admission, train and pedal boat rides, a car show, games, live music, and affordable picnic food. (City of Lafayette)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.