Fort Wayne Police Department
FWPD: Life-threatening automobile vs. bicycle accident, Lima Road
On April 24, 2026, at 2219 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department received reports of a automobile vs. bicycle injury accident near the intersection of Lima Road and Cumberland Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Overnight I-69 ramp closures in Allen County
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces temporary I-69 ramp closures as part of ongoing construction.
Overnight I-69 on-ramp closure to take place in Fort Wayne
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a temporary I-69 on-ramp closure as part of ongoing construction.
Traffic Alert: South Calhoun Street lane restriction
Fort Wayne City Utilities crews will begin replacing a water valve on South Calhoun Street at 8:00 a.m. on April 23, 2026.
FWPD: CSA Arrest, 1900 block Chochtimar Trail
Shawn Kessell, 1900 block of Chochtimar Trail, has been charged with two counts of level one Child Molesting and is currently at the Allen County Jail after an FWPD Child Sexual Abuse investigation.
Fort Wayne Fire Department
FWFD: Three Rivers Worship Church Fire, 2400 block Curdes Avenue
On April 24, 2026, at 19:37 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in the Three Rivers Worship Church in the 2400 block of Curdes Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 300 block Landau Run
On April 19, 2026, at 1320 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 300 block of Landau Run, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: Apartment Fire, 3400 block Portage Boulevard
On April 14, 2026, at 1641 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment fire at the Wildwoods Apartments in the 3400 block of Portage Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: Vacant House Fire, 1100 block East Cook Road
On April 13, 2026, at 1150 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 1100 block of East Cook Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 2800 block Cambridge Boulevard
On April 1, 2026, at 1103 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 2800 block of Cambridge Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Allen County Coroner
Allen County Coroner: 2026 1st Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Khiry Van Wilkens as the 1st Allen County Homicide in 2026 which occurred on January 24, 2026.
Coroner: 2025 35th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Andraias Marquel Marshall Curry as the 12th Allen County Homicide in 2025.
Coroner: 2025 34th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Scott Reed Armstrong as the 34th Allen County Homicide in 2025.
Coroner: 2025 33rd Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Kamari Jermichael Lamarkeyes James as the 33rd Allen County Homicide in 2025.
Coroner: 2025 32nd Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Nyree K. Jones as the 32nd Allen County Homicide in 2025.
Allen County Sheriff
ISP Update: Multi-Agency Officer-Involved Shooting, Schwartz and Irving Roads
As the investigation continues in the officer involved shooting on September 12, 2025, near Schwartz and Irving Roads in northeast Allen County, we are providing this update.
Multi-Agency Officer-Involved Shooting near Schwartz and Irving Roads
Shortly after 2000 hours on September 12, 2025, a Deputy with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department noticed a vehicle parked in a suspicious area near Schwartz and Irving Roads in Allen County, Indiana.
ACPD: Homicide Investigation, 700 block Hathaway Road
The Allen County Sheriff’s Department is requesting the public’s assistance in an ongoing homicide investigation.
FWPD: Battery at Pikes Pub, 7538 Winchester Road
On May 30, 2025, at 1106 hours, officers with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to Pikes Pub at 7538 Winchester Road, in reference to a reported disturbance.
ACPD: Homicide Investigation, 4900 block Halsley Court
On March 5, 2025, at approximately 1048 hours, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 4900 block of Halsley Court regarding a naked male pointing a handgun at individuals and walking around the area.
Public Safety News Releases
Fort Wayne Fire Department welcomes 16 new firefighters
Sixteen firefighters were welcomed to the Fort Wayne Fire Department in a graduation ceremony tonight at the Auer Performance Hall on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus.
ISP partners with DEA for Prescription Drug Take Back Day – 4/25/2026
On April 25, 2026, the Drug Enforcement Administration is sponsoring its nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative.
Department of Justice commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
The United States Attorney’s Office in Northern Indiana will commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week from April 19-25, 2026.
Fort Wayne Police Department announces opening of new Downtown Fort Wayne District
The Fort Wayne Police Department officially launched its new Downtown District this week.
Indiana State Police Enforcement Bureau statistics for March 2026
The Enforcement Bureau of the Indiana State Police oversees the traffic enforcement efforts of the Troopers assigned to the 14 State Police Districts throughout Indiana.
Wanted Suspects
FWPD: Shooting Investigation Suspect, 2500 block Weisser Park Avenue
The Fort Wayne Police Department is actively looking for Jamarcus Williams for the charges of Attempted Murder and Aggravated Battery.
FWPD: Murder suspect sought – Isaiah Wilson
The FWPD Homicide Unit has identified 26yo Isaiah Wilson as a murder suspect reference the recent Homicide at Monroe and Wayne Street that occurred on April 13, 2025.
FWPD: Kirsten O. Sims wanted for murder and attempted murder
The Fort Wayne Police Department is looking for Kirsten O. Sims in connection with warrants for murder and attempted murder.
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FWPD: Lee’s Famous Recipe robbery, Maplecrest and Stellhorn Roads
The Forty Wayne Police Department is seeking the pictured suspect in the robbery of the Lee's Famous Recipe at the corner of Maplecrest and Stellhorn roads on February 14, 2022 at 1714 hours.
FWPD: A Person of Interest in this morning’s bank robbery
The Fort Wayne Police Department is requesting the public’s help with locating Bart Brandon Ely, a person of interest possibly connected with the Old National Bank robbery today.