FWPD Update: Another Arrest in Homicide Investigation, 800 block Putnam Street

On December 21, 2021, Alesha Miller was arrested in connection with the death investigation of Elijah Thomas Ross in the 800 block of Putnam Street.

Fort Wayne Police Department email:

Alesha Miller was arrested today (12/21/21) in connection with the death investigation of Elijah Thomas Ross, 9 years of age from Fort Wayne, that occurred on 12/18/21 on 800 Putnam St. Alesha Miller is the stepmother of Elijah.

Suspect Arrested: Alesha Lynn Miller, 30 years of age, from Fort Wayne

Preliminary Charges:

  1. Aggravated Battery resulting in death
  2. Neglect of a Dependent resulting in death
  3. Neglect of a Dependent

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.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at 427-1201, Crime Stoppers at 436-7867, or use the free “P3 Tips” app.

Read more posts on the 2021 46th Allen County Homicide or visit the 2021 Allen County Homicides index page.

 

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