FWPD: Fatal Vehicle Accident, Lafayette Street and McKinnie Avenue
On May 18, 2026, at 0450 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to a vehicle accident near the Lafayette Street and McKinnie Avenue intersection, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 6100 block Yellowstone Drive
On May 15, 2026, at 2203 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 6100 block of Yellowstone Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Traffic Alert: South Anthony Boulevard lane closure – 5/18/2026
Beginning May 18, 2026, crews will replace a water valve on South Anthony Boulevard which will close the northbound lane between Creighton Avenue and Simons Street.
Traffic Alert: Traffic pattern shifts on St. Joe Center Road – 5/18/2026
Traffic restrictions will shift on St. Joe Center Road beginning May 18, 2026, as crews continue installing 1.5 miles of 16-inch sewer pipe to increase capacity and better protect neighborhoods during heavy rain.
Traffic Alert: Lane closure scheduled on Illinois Road – 5/18 and 5/19/2026
Due to ongoing road improvement work on the north side of Illinois Road, the right westbound through lane will be closed from Avenue of Autos to Getz Road on Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
FWFD: House Fire, 5500 block Meadowbrook Drive
On May 13, 2026, at 2011 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 5500 block of Meadowbrook Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Shooting Investigation, 2400 block Abbey Drive
On May 13, 2026, at 1401 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the 2400 block of Abbey Drive in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
ISP: One dead after crash in Allen County
On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, just after 12:15pm, Indiana State Police Troopers monitoring radio traffic overheard a report of an individual who was believed to be contemplating self-harm.
FWPD: New tow and repossession reporting procedures
The Fort Wayne Police Department has updated procedures related to vehicle releases, private property tows and repossession reporting.
Allen County Coroner: 2026 9th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Shonte Evette McDonald as the 9th Allen County Homicide in 2026.