FWPD: Shooting Investigation, 1100 block Franklin Avenue

On January 8, 2026, at 0826 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the 1100 block of Franklin Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Governor Braun, Indiana State Police keep Hoosiers safe

Today, Governor Mike Braun commended the Indiana State Police for their exceptional work to keep Hoosiers safe by aggressively targeting drug trafficking and removing impaired drivers from Hoosier roads.

Adam L. Mildred sworn In as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana

Today, the Hon. Adam L. Mildred was sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady.

$7M of Cocaine discovered during routine DOT Inspection

On January 3, 2026, at 0130 hours, an Indiana State Police Trooper stopped a blue International semi tractor-trailer on I-70 at the 41 mile-marker eastbound for a routine DOT compliance inspection.

FWFD: House Fire, 1200 block Glenwood Avenue

On January 4, 2026, at 0743 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 1200 block of Glenwood Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWFD: House Fire, 1600 block St. Joe Center Road

On January 2, 2026, at 2106 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in the Becker and St. Joe Center Roads area of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWPD: Death Investigation, 500 block East Jefferson Boulevard

On December 31, 2025, at 0630 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 500 block of East Jefferson Boulevard to the report of a possible deceased female.

FWPD Board of Public Safety Open Session – 1/8/2026

The City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Safety meets in Open Session on January 8, 2026, at Citizens Square.

FWFD Merit Commission meeting – 1/6/2026

The Fort Wayne Fire Department Merit Commission meets on January 6, 2026.

FWPD: Fatal Pedestrian Accident, West Coliseum Boulevard and Goshen Road

On December 30, 2025, at 1925 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department received calls of a single-vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on West Coliseum Boulevard, west of the intersection at Goshen Road.