Mayor Tucker, FWPD, FWFD, and TRAA provide public safety updates

Today, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker provided a public safety update on the Fort Wayne Fire and Police Departments and the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority.

FWPD: Child abuse suspects arrested, 400 block Nussbaum Avenue

On July 15, 2024, the Fort Wayne Police Department received a complaint of child abuse and neglect from the Department of Child Services which has resulted in warrants issued for two suspects on January 21, 2025.

Traffic Alert: Crescent Avenue lane restriction changed to Thursday – 1/23/2025

On Thursday, January 23, 2025, crews will adjust manhole castings in the 3200 block of Crescent Avenue, between St. Joe River Drive and North Anthony Boulevard.

FWPD: CSAM Arrest, 3400 block Ivy League Drive

On August 8, 2024, an Assistant Principle from a local high school summoned an officer after learning that a 19 year old male had sent nude videos of himself to a 15 year old student.

Coroner: 3rd 2025 Allen County Homicide

On January 14, 2025, the Allen County Coroner's Office was notified a shooting death investigation in the 1400 block of East Lewis Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Traffic Alert: Fairfield closed Wednesday for water main repair – 1/22/2025

Southbound Fairfield Avenue will close between Baker Street and Bass Street starting at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, for water main repairs.

Traffic Alert: Crescent Avenue lane restriction on Wednesday – 1/22/2025

Beginning at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, crews will adjust manhole castings in the 3200 block of Crescent Avenue, between St. Joe River Drive and North Anthony Boulevard.

Fort Wayne Fire Department receives $15K grant from Norfolk Southern Railway

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and Fire Chief Eric Lahey announced today that the Fort Wayne Fire Department was awarded $15,000 in grant funding by Norfolk Southern Corporation.

FWPD: Life-Threatening Traffic Crash, 3500 block West Coliseum Boulevard

On January 17, 2025, at 0735 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 3500 block of West Coliseum Boulevard.

Coroner: 1st Allen County Homicide

On January 12, 2024, at about 02:00 hours the Allen County Coroner's Office was notified of a fatal shooting in the 10600 block of Seiler Road, in New Haven, Indiana.