
Draylon Crutchfield was arrested by the Fort Wayne Police Department in connection with the stabbing death that occurred July 24, 2025, in the area of 2700 block of Stardale Drive.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Date: July 24, 2025
Location: 2700 block of Stardale Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 2136 hours
Suspect Arrested: Draylon Crutchfield, 25 years of age
Preliminary Charges:
- Murder, Felony Level 1
Details/Summary:
Draylon Crutchfield was arrested in connection with the stabbing that occurred July 24th, 2025 in the area of 2700 Stardale Dr. at roughly 9:36 pm. FWPD Officers responded to that location to reports of a male that had been stabbed multiple times. The victim was transported to a local hospital in life-threatening condition and was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. Draylon was the person of interest, that was later arrested at the scene.
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