Dairyon McClendon found guilty following two-day Bench Trial
Dairyon McClendon, 21, was found guilty following a two-day bench trial before Allen County Superior Court Judge David Zent for the August 26, 2024, shooting death of Damarion Lundy.
Joint national takedown: $245M+ in COVID-era loan fraud
On September 14, 2026, U.S. Attorney Adam Mildred announced 12 indictments and 5 guilty pleas as part of a nationwide enforcement action.
Traffic Alert: Parnell Avenue to be one-way temporarily
Due to private development work at the intersection of East State Boulevard and Parnell Avenue, construction within the roadway will begin soon.
Traffic Alert: One-block lane closure on West Washington Boulevard begins Thursday – 9/17/2026
Fort Wayne City Utilities Field Operations will be replacing a lead water service line along West Washington Boulevard starting September 17, 2026.
FWPD: Disturbance leads to arrest, 6400 block Cathedral Oaks Place
On July 24, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 6400 block of Cathedral Oaks Place, Fort Wayne, Indiana, in regards to a disturbance.
Indiana ICAC initiative: Operation Guardian Angel
the Indiana State Police, which oversees the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force once again organized and led Operation Guardian Angel which ran from August 1-31, 2026.
Traffic Alert: Vance Avenue to close for two days – 9/15/2026
Fort Wayne City Utilities’ Field Operations crews will repair a water main on Vance Avenue beginning September 15, 2026.
FWPD follow-up to viral video of an arrest, Barr and East Dewald Street
The Fort Wayne Police Department has released the incident report for the arrest of a Fort Wayne man that was caught on video and which then went viral on social media.
Circulating video of an arrest being investigated by the Fort Wayne Police Department
News release from the Fort Wayne Police Department regarding an investigation into a circulating video of officers arresting someone near the intersection of Barr and East Dewald Streets, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Allen County Coroner: 2026 24th and 25th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Juron Sharell Stapleton as the 24th Allen County Homicide and Tavion Lashawn Hamlet as the 25th Allen County Homicides in 2026.