FWPD: Death Investigation, 5800 block Turtle Creek Drive
On September 12, 2020, at 2235 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 5800 block of Turtle Creek Drive in reference to an unresponsive individual that was located inside a parked vehicle.
Traffic Alerts: Additional traffic alerts for motorists
Motorists should be advised that work on Berry Street and Rothman Road could impact travel in certain areas of Fort Wayne.
Traffic Alert: Fairfield Avenue closed – 8/19/2025
Fairfield Avenue between West Oakdale Drive and Englewood Court will be closed starting at 8:00 AM tomorrow, August 19, 2025, while crews replace a lead service line for a homeowner.
Traffic alerts for motorists
Several traffic projects around the city begin today which could have impact on your travel plans.
Man sentenced to 180 months for Armed Drug Trafficking Offenses
Brian Britt of Fort Wayne, was sentenced in the United States District Court after pleading guilty to possessing with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Traffic Alert: EB Lane of Coliseum Boulevard will be closed – 8/18/2025
Motorists should be advised that the eastbound right lane on Coliseum Boulevard from Lima Road to Speedway Drive will be closed beginning August 18, 2025.
FWPD Update: Arrest in 2015 Homicide Cold Case
On August 14, 2025, the Fort Wayne Police Department arrested Raphael Helton in the 100 block of West Baker Street on an arrest warrant for the March 28, 2015, murder of Michael J. Fedock.
Fort Wayne man sentenced to 63 months in prison for firearms offense
Today, Alan Heaton of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm to 63 months in prison.
FWPD: Suspicious Person, West State Boulevard and Wells Street
On August 13, 2025, at 1048, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a suspicious person call near the intersection of West State Boulevard and Wells Street.
FWPD to increase impaired driving enforcement ahead of Labor Day
The Fort Wayne Police Department is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to prevent impaired driving and save lives.