🌱 LPD Investigates 2 Violent Incidents + Local Steals From CVS

Good morning, friends! It's Monday in Lakewood and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in our community.

But first, today's weather:

Morning snow showers; breezy. High: 36 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

1. The Lakewood Police Department is investigating two separate violent incidents that occurred early yesterday morning, Jan. 22. Officers found one man with a gunshot wound to his right thigh and another individual that was allegedly punched in the face by the same suspect at Corky's Place, a bar located at 13302 Detroit Avenue, around 12:50 a.m. The second incident happened at East End Pub, a bar located at 11922 Madison Avenue. At 2:46 a.m., police found two individuals injured after hearing a gunshot, one was struck by a vehicle and another had knife wounds. As of Jan. 22, police say that there is no evidence suggesting these two incidents were related. (WKYC)
2. On Jan. 12, police arrested a 39-year-old Lakewood woman for allegedly stealing almost $1,000 worth of cosmetics at a CVS pharmacy on Jan. 8. The items were recovered by security before the suspect left the premises and cashiers identified the suspect through her CVS rewards card, which she used when checking out. Westlake officers picked her up from the Lakewood Police Department to answer the theft charge. (Cleveland.com)
3. Have you ever wondered about the history of the beautiful gardens that line Martin Luther King Boulevard? Author John Grabowski and photographer Lauren Pacini will tell the story behind Cleveland's Cultural Gardens at Lakewood Public Library's "Meet the Author" at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Click here for details. (Lakewood Public Library via Facebook)

Today in Lakewood:

• After School Drop In At Lakewood Family Room in Cove Community Center (3:00 PM)
• Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting At Lakewood City Hall (7:00 PM)
• Whole Brain Living: Exploring Spiritual States Of Mind At Centering Space (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Last Ten Seconds of Life have announced their U.S. tour called "The New Age of Terror!" It begins on Mar. 30 in Lakewood at The Foundry with special guests Vomit Forth and Cell. (Metal Injection)
• Curious about the local housing market? Check out the latest homes for sale in the Lakewood area, including a five-bedroom on Wyandotte Avenue for $399,000. (Lakewood Patch)

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

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.