FWPD: Officer-involved shooting at PUFW

FWPD Officer body-cam footage and an update were released on August 21, 2024 by the FWPD.
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Assistant Fire Chief Jonathan Flickinger to assume FWFD PIO duties

Fire Chief Eric Lahey announced today that Assistant Chief Jonathan Flickinger will assume the Public Information Officer duties formerly handled by Captain Adam O’Connor.
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Deputy Fire Chief Adam O’Connor chooses to return to Engine House

Today, Fort Wayne Fire Department Chief Eric Lahey announced that Deputy Fire Chief Adam O’Connor requested a new assignment--to fill the position of Captain at Fire Station 1.

Traffic Alert: Portion of East Wayne Street to be closed tomorrow

A section of East Wayne Street between Glasgow Avenue and South Anthony Boulevard will close on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 7:30 a.m.
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Fort Wayne Fire Department welcomes 20 new firefighters

Twenty firefighters were welcomed to the Fort Wayne Fire Department in a graduation ceremony last night at the Public Safety Academy.

FWPD: Shooting Investigation, Picadilly Circle

On July 6, 2022, at approximately 11:00 am, Fort Wayne Police Officers responded to the 500 block of Picadilly Circle regarding an unknown problem.

Update on North Anthony Boulevard partial closure

A small portion of Lake Avenue has lane restrictions for a Trail Project so the stormwater detour will use State Boulevard.

Traffic Alert: North Anthony Boulevard partial closure

To make stormwater improvements in the North Anthony Area neighborhood, lane restrictions and a road closure will begin on Monday, April 18, 2022, on North Anthony Boulevard between Berry Street and Lake Avenue.
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Allen County Jail Feasibility Study subject of Public Hearing

A feasibility study on the future of the Allen County Jail will be the subject of a public hearing on Friday.

FWPD: Winter travel safety tips

The Fort Wayne Police Department offers the following safety tips for winter travel.