FWPD: Barricaded Subject, 1400 block Kitch Street
On September 1, 2025, at 1530 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 1400 block of of Kitch Street regarding an armed subject suffering from a mental health crisis.
FWFD: House Fire, 2600 block Spring Street
On September 1, 2025, at 1303 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 2600 block of Spring Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 2700 block Chestnut Street
On August 30, 2025, at 0317 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 2700 block of Chestnut Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD Update: Shooting Investigation Arrests, 4400 block Bowser Avenue
On August 28, 2025, the FWPD Homicide Task Force apprehended two juvenile suspects in the 4400 block of Bowser Avenue shooting investigation from August 28, 2025.
Upcoming lane restrictions/closures
There are several upcoming projects that will require lane restrictions and closures throughout Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Traffic Alert: Creighton Avenue to close 9/8/2025
Due to private development work, Creighton Avenue between Hanna Street and Weisser Park Avenue will be closed between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on September 8, 2025.
Mexican National sentenced to 228 months for Armed Drug Trafficking
Heriberto Martinez Contreras, of Mexico, has been sentenced to possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Traffic Alert: Friday lane restrictions on West Washington Boulevard
Beginning at 8:00 am, Friday, August 29, 2025, crews will work to repair a leaking water main on West Washington Boulevard between Calhoun and Clinton Street in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Traffic Alert: Portage Boulevard to be closed for one month
Due to a City of Fort Wayne intersection realignment project, Portage Boulevard will be closed between Taylor Street and Hawthorne Road beginning September 2, 2025, and lasting for approximately one month.
Traffic Alert Update: Coldwater Road lane restriction 9/2/2025
Coldwater Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Tillwater Lane and Wallen Hills Drive, beginning Tuesday morning, September 2, 2025.