Illinois man sentenced to 220 months in prison for murder-for-hire plot
Today, John Gierek, 35 years old, of Streamwood, Illinois, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady, after pleading guilty to two counts of Using an Interstate Commerce Facility in the Commission of a Murder-for-Hire.
Coroner: 6th 2025 Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner's Office has identified and made notification to the next of kin of the deceased individual that was found on the playground in the 1100 block of Fayette Drive on February 10, 2025.
Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to 84 Months for Drug Trafficking Offense
Yesterday, Hamed A. Martin, 42 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana was sentenced to 84 months in prison after pleading guilty to distributing methamphetamine.
Fort Wayne Man sentenced to 180 Months for Firearm Offense
Yesterday, Jonathon Buck Eason was sentenced to 180 months in prison after pleading guilty to being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
FWPD: Barricaded Subject, 11000 block Chariot Court
On February 12, 2025, at 2025 hours, officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department were dispatched to the 11000 block of Chariot Court in reference to an assist for medics (TRAA).
FWPD: Shooting Investigation, 2100 block Eden Street
On February 12, 2025, at 0135 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 2100 block of Eden Street.
Fort Wayne man sentenced to 292 months in prison for drug trafficking
Today, Dontae L. Salter, 30 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to distributing methamphetamine.
FWPD Update: Homicide Investigation Arrest, 1200 block Fayette Drive
On February 11, 2025, at 0248 hours, the Fort Wayne Homicide Task Force located and arrested a male juvenile suspect in Monday's robbery and murder in the 1200 block of Fayette Drive.
FWPD: Child Abuse and Fraud Investigation, 1300 block Archer Avenue
In August 2022, the Indiana Department of Child Services and the Fort Wayne Police Department became aware of potential child abuse and fraud involving Katherine Jackson.
FWPD: Shooting Investigation, 1200 block Fayette Drive
On February 10, 2025, at 1953 hours, officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department were dispatched to a shooting in the 1200 block of Fayette Drive.