🌱 3 People Shot Monday + Missing Woman Found + Assault On TPD Officer

Hello and happy Wednesday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in town. I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

Hazy sunshine. High: 80 Low: 58.

Here are the top three stories in Toledo today:

1. Three people were injured Monday evening in separate events beginning at 5:00 p.m. First, Adam Garret was shot in front of his home on Eleanor Ave; then, a teen – whose identity has not been released – was shot around 7:45 p.m. on Royalton Road; both in West Toledo. The last shooting took place in Central Toledo on Rosedale Street when 30-year-old Nathaniel Lewis was shot out front of his home by someone firing multiple rounds inside a black SUV. The investigations are ongoing, and none of the victims' injuries are life-threatening. (Toledo Blade)
2. A missing Toledo woman has been found safe. Yesterday afternoon the Toledo Police Department reported that 28-year-old Samantha Lannen had been found safe after disappearing on Jul. 5. Lannen was previously last seen after visiting her mother on Swan Creek Drive with her children. (WTOL)
3. East Toledo resident Nino Barron, 50, was charged with assault on a police officer on Friday. Officials believe Barron was attempting to steal a catalytic converter when caught by the officer and attempted to drive away, hitting and trapping the Toledo Police officer. The police officer was injured, and Barron is being held on a $20,000 bond. (WTOL)

Today in Toledo:

• Coffee Connections At Rustbelt Coffee (7:30 AM)
• Family Storytime At Toledo Lucas County Public Library – Washington Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Heatherdowns Afternoon Movie At Toledo Lucas County Public Library – Heatherdowns Branch Library (2:00 PM)
• Westgate Farmers' Market At 3408 Central Ave (3:00 PM)
• Wednesday Night Dungeons And Dragons At Checkmate Games And Hobbies (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking to add a four-legged member to your family? Check out Alonzo at the link who is playful, active, and sweet! (Toledo Humane Society via Facebook)
• Show your support for Toledo Fire & Rescue Department by voting for them in the Light Ohio Blue 2022 First Responder Photo Challenge! You can vote for them here. (Toledo Fire & Rescue Department via Facebook)
• Congratulations to four Toledo School for the Arts orchestra students for being named to the Ohio Music Education Association NW Regional Orchestra. The students selected were violinists Rachael Donaldson, Olivia Perry, and Selena Trombley; and bassist Eliana Kornowa. (Toledo School for the Arts via Instagram)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.