🌱 Police Search For Motorcyclist-Involved Shooting + Online Academy

Hello again, neighbors. It's Saturday in Lafayette and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Pleasant with some sun. High: 79 Low: 57.
• Sunday: Cooler with a shower. High: 68 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lafayette:

1. Police are searching for a motorcyclist involved in two separate shootings that occurred on Thursday night. The initial incident took place in the 400 block of North 18th Street, where animal control officers witnessed the motorcyclist firing shots at two other individuals on motorcycles. Shortly after, additional gunshots were reported in the 700 block of South 27th Street, causing damage to a nearby residence; fortunately, no injuries were reported in either incident. Although the suspect remains at large, authorities have assured that there is no immediate threat to the public. (wlfi.com)
2. A Lafayette man, 23-year-old Christian Dodson-Walker, has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run incident involving a child near State Road 38 and Poplar Lane. The incident occurred when a group of children was attempting to cross the road, resulting in a nine-year-old boy being struck and left with minor injuries. Dodson-Walker was later found by officers, who discovered marijuana in plain view inside the suspect vehicle; he has since been released from the Tippecanoe County Jail. (wlfi.com)
3. The Tippecanoe School Corporation (TSC) is introducing Tippecanoe Online Academy, its third high school, to cater to students in grades 9-12 with diverse learning needs. The academy, accredited by the state, aims to serve students within the TSC and offer a flexible, personalized online learning environment. Notably, it differentiates itself by having TSC teachers who are certified in online instruction from Arizona State University and will provide students with a learning success coach for support. The enrollment application for the 2024-25 school year is set to open in November, with an initial enrollment limit of 300 students. (Tippecanoe School Corporation)

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Today and tomorrow in Lafayette:

Saturday, September 16

• 28th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest At Chauncey Plaza (3:00 PM)

Sunday, September 17

• Autumn By The Lake At Painting With A Twist (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Lafayette area at the link! (Lafayette Patch)
• Mark your calendars for Fall E-Waste Day happening on Sep. 30! The event will provide Tippecanoe County residents with free electronics recycling, paper shredding, and medicine disposal services. (City of Lafayette via Facebook)
• The Lafayette Fire Department is launching a hiring initiative, accepting applications from today, Sep. 16 until Oct. 16. Click here to apply. (wlfi.com)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— 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.