The Fort Wayne Police Department arrested Jermaine Whitsett in a traffic stop January 22, 2024, at the intersection of Colerick and Winter Streets at roughly 1244 hours without incident.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: January 22, 2024
Location: Colerick and Winter Streets, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 1244 hours
Suspect Arrested: Jermaine C. Whitsett, 42 years of age
Preliminary Charges:
- Domestic Battery-Deadly Weapon – Level 6 Felony
- Attempted Murder – Level 1 Felony
- Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun – Level 4 Felony
Details/Summary:
The Fort Wayne Police Department arrested Jermaine Whitsett in a traffic stop 1/22/24 at Colerick/Winter St. at roughly 12:44pm without incident. Jermaine is the suspect of a shooting that occurred 1/22/24 at 4:15 am in the area of 1200 Nuttman Ave. The victim in the shooting was an adult female who sustained non-life threatening injuries. FWPD Detectives and Patrol officers worked diligently to initiate the arrest.