FWFD: Garage Fire, 4200 block Reed Street

On November 19, 2024, at 2157 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to the area of McKinnie Avenue and Reed Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, on a reported structure fire.

Zar Ni Myint sentenced for June shooting of FWPD Officer Minardo

Today, Zar Ni Myint was sentenced to 30 years in prison and ordered to pay $28,971.08 to the City of Fort Wayne General Fund and $1,200 to a person with an unclear connection to the case.

FWPD: Alleged Child Molester Arrested, 400 block of Birchtree Lane

On May 6, 2024, the Indiana Department of Child Services notified the FWPD of alleged child sexual abuse that was initially disclosed to a School Counselor.

Traffic Alert: Van Buren/West Jefferson restrictions Wednesday – 11/19/2024

Crews will be working to fix a water main and valve beginning at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2024, causing lane restrictions on West Jefferson Boulevard and Van Buren Street.

FWPD: Kirsten O. Sims wanted for murder and attempted murder

The Fort Wayne Police Department is looking for Kirsten O. Sims in connection with warrants for murder and attempted murder. Download the poster.  

Traffic Alert: Covington Road partial closure starting tomorrow – 11/20/2024

Covington Road between Hadley Road and Covington Commons Drive will be closed Wednesday, November 20 for installation of a pedestrian bridge.

Coroner: 38th 2024 Allen County Homicide

The Allen County Coroner has identified Marialuz Margarita Munoz as the 38th Allen County Homicide in 2024.

FWPD: Unattended Children in vehicle results in arrest

On November 18, 2024 at 1412 hours, the FWPD responded to a complaint of several unattended children in a vehicle at the Glenbrook Mall.

Coroner: 39th 2024 Allen County Homicide

The Allen County Coroner has identified James Anthony Glenn as the 39th Allen County Homicide in 2024.

FWPD: Homicide Arrest, 7200 Wayne Trace Road

On November 18, 2024, William Tolbert Jr. was taken into custody by the FWPD without incident in the 7200 block of Wayne Trace Road in connection with the Showgirl 1 homicide investigation.