Indiana State Police launches C.A.R.E. blitz to target impaired driving
As Hoosiers prepare to celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day, Indiana Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana State Police are urging the public to make safety a priority throughout the holiday weekend.
FWPD: Critical Injury Moped Accident, Fairfield Avenue and Lavina Street
On June 27, 2026, at 2123 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a moped with life-threatening injuries accident at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Lavina Street in downtown Fort Wayne Indiana.
FWPD: Homicide Investigation, Eckart Street and Weisser Park Avenue
On June 27, 2026, at 0047 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the area of Eckart Street and Weisser Park Avenue after an 9-1-1 call reported a person had been shot.
FWPD: Shooting Investigation Arrest, 3000 block Oliver Street
On June 26, 2026, at 1625 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department took Joseph Oscar Thomas Jr., 3000 block of Oliver Street, into custody in connection with a stabbing/shooting investigation which occurred on June 20, 2026.
FWPD: Critical Injury Motorcycle Accident, Hessen Cassel Road and Maple Grove Avenue
On June 26, 2026, at 1337 hours, The Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a vehicle vs. motorcycle accident at the intersection of Hessen Cassel Road and Maple Grove Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Public’s help sought in fatal hit-and-run Maysville Road accident
The Fort Wayne Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance for any information regarding a fatal hit and run that occurred near the 6700 block of Maysville Road on June 18, 2026.
2026 16th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Wayne Andrew Foster as the 16th Allen County Homicide in 2026.
FWFD: House Fire, 2600 block Freeman Street
On June 24, 2026, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 2600 block of Freeman Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Allen County Coroner: 2026 15th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Giorgio Edward White as the 15th Allen County Homicide in 2026.
FWPD: Homicide Investigation, Pontiac Street and Weisser Park Avenue
On June 21, 2026, at 0216 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the area of Pontiac Street and Weisser Park Avenue in Fort Wayne, Indiana.