The FWPD is aware of a viral video that is circulating social media that shows Officers using force on a resisting suspect in an arrest on April 23, 2025, at 0249 hours.
Fort Wayne Police Department news release:
Date: April 23, 2025
Location: the area of East Washington Boulevard and Hanna Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 0249 hours
Arrested: Robert E. Lee, 33 years of age
Preliminary Charges:
- Dealing Cocaine, Level 5 Felony
- Resisting Law Enforcement Causing Injury, Level 6 Felony
- Possession of Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor Level C
Details/Summary:
The FWPD is aware of a viral video that is circulating social media that shows Officers using force on a resisting suspect. This incident occurred April 23rd, 2025 at approximately 8:54 pm in the area of E. Washington Blvd. and S. Hanna St. A traffic stop was conducted on the suspect after the suspect dealt drugs. During the course of the traffic stop the suspect physically resisted arrest and attempted to flee. He was directed to the ground and force was used to gain compliance and place the suspect into custody.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
All information is preliminary and subject to change during the course of the investigation.
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