🌱 Man Charged For Shooting Transformer + Six Teens Arrested

Hi all! I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Lafayette Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Mainly cloudy, heavy t-storms. High: 82 Low: 70.
• Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots. High: 85 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories in Lafayette today:

1. A Lafayette man was arrested after allegedly shooting a transformer at a SLEMCO substation in St. Martinville. The law, criminal damage to a critical infrastructure, carries a lengthy prison sentence of up to 20 years and a $25,000 fine. According to the St. Martin's Parish Sheriff's Office, the damaged transformer will cost nearly $20,000. (KPEL965)
2. Six teenagers were arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion they stole a couple's car. According to reports, a couple was in Lafayette from Iowa helping their son move and left their parked car on the street overnight when they noticed flashing lights. The couple then witnessed them enter the car and drive away, leaving police to find the stolen car. (Journal & Courier)
3. During a fight on Sunday night at the Waterfront Apartments in West Lafayette, a man was arrested for firing a shot. According to Police reports, the 37-year-old pointed a gun at people in a car when officers were called. Police arrested the shooter for several preliminary charges, including criminal recklessness while shooting a gun into an inhabited building. (WLFI)

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Today and tomorrow in Lafayette:

Wednesday, July 12

• Lapsit Storytime At Tippecanoe County Public Library - Downtown (9:30 AM)
• Downtown Teen Scene At Tippecanoe County Public Library - Downtown (4:00 PM)

Thursday, July 13

• Security Training w/LPD At Jefferson High School (8:00 AM)
• Meet Paddington Bear At Tippecanoe County Public Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• This summer, the Long Center For The Performing Arts brings Lafayette three incredible shows! The shows kick off on Jul. 27 with a laser light dance party featuring Taylor Swift. (City of Lafayette via Facebook)
• Did you know that the Tippecanoe County Public Library is hosting a game show week? Starting Monday, Jul. 17, the library starts the week-long event with a game of Jeopardy. (Tippecanoe County Public Library via Facebook)
• Did you see the Lafayette Police Department's Tuesday Safety Tip? The department has a call box that reports directly to dispatch and is open for public use. (Lafayette Police Department via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all soon for another update!

— 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.