2026 13th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Sandra Sue Chelf as the 13th Allen County Homicide in 2026.
Traffic Alert: Hanna Street closure tomorrow – 5/28/2026
Fort Wayne City Utilities Field Operations crews will repair a sewer manhole on Hanna Street beginning May 28, 2026.
FWPD: Critical Injury Accident Investigation, Broadway and Illsley Drive
On May 25, 2026, at 1405 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a single-vehicle accident near Broadway and Illsley Drive.
FWPD: Barricaded Subject, 2700 block West Washington Center Road
On May 25, 2026, at 1130 hours, a resident in the 2700 block of West Washington Center Road returned home and discovered the door to their residence had been barricaded from the inside.
Allen County Coroner: 2026 12th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Erik John Anderson as the 12th Allen County Homicide in 2026.
FWPD: Vehicle/Pedestrian Accident, 4500 block East State Boulevard
On May 19, 2026, at 1630 hours, an off-duty Fort Wayne Police Officer was east bound in the 4300 block of East State Boulevard, when he observed an adult male on the North side of the roadway attempting to get his attention.
Allen County Coroner: Anita Ann Grayson notification
Anita Ann Grayson's cause of death is Pending, and the manner of death is Pending.
78 months in prison for man guilty of drug and firearm offenses
On May 13, 2026, Neumen Jacobs of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced after pleading guilty to distributing 40 grams or more of fentanyl and being a felon in possession of a firearm, to 78 months in prison.
Traffic Alert: Hessen Cassel Road lane closure – 5/20/2026
Fort Wayne City Utilities crews will replace a water valve on Hessen Cassel Road beginning Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
FWPD Update: Tim Hortons incident, 3675 Ice Way
The Fort Wayne Police Department has released additional information, including a video, about the Tim Hortons, 3675 Ice Way, Fort Wayne, Indiana, incident that occurred May 13, 2026.