78 months in prison for man guilty of drug and firearm offenses
On May 13, 2026, Neumen Jacobs of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced after pleading guilty to distributing 40 grams or more of fentanyl and being a felon in possession of a firearm, to 78 months in prison.
Traffic Alert: Hessen Cassel Road lane closure – 5/20/2026
Fort Wayne City Utilities crews will replace a water valve on Hessen Cassel Road beginning Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
FWPD Update: Tim Hortons incident, 3675 Ice Way
The Fort Wayne Police Department has released additional information, including a video, about the Tim Hortons, 3675 Ice Way, Fort Wayne, Indiana, incident that occurred May 13, 2026.
FWPD: Officer-Involved Shooting, 1800 block Howell Street
On May 18, 2026, at 1414 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to a residence in the 1800 block of Howell Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, regarding an adult male who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis and was possibly armed with a firearm.
FWPD: Reported Battery Investigation, Tim Hortons 3975 Ice Way
On May 13, 2026, at 0813 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the Tim Hortons at 3975 Ice Way, Fort Wayne, Indiana, in regards to an altercation involving a reported battery.
FWPD: Fatal Vehicle Accident, Lafayette Street and McKinnie Avenue
On May 18, 2026, at 0450 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to a vehicle accident near the Lafayette Street and McKinnie Avenue intersection, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 6100 block Yellowstone Drive
On May 15, 2026, at 2203 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 6100 block of Yellowstone Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Traffic Alert: South Anthony Boulevard lane closure – 5/18/2026
Beginning May 18, 2026, crews will replace a water valve on South Anthony Boulevard which will close the northbound lane between Creighton Avenue and Simons Street.
Traffic Alert: Traffic pattern shifts on St. Joe Center Road – 5/18/2026
Traffic restrictions will shift on St. Joe Center Road beginning May 18, 2026, as crews continue installing 1.5 miles of 16-inch sewer pipe to increase capacity and better protect neighborhoods during heavy rain.
Traffic Alert: Lane closure scheduled on Illinois Road – 5/18 and 5/19/2026
Due to ongoing road improvement work on the north side of Illinois Road, the right westbound through lane will be closed from Avenue of Autos to Getz Road on Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19, 2026.