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Fort Wayne man sentenced to 292 months in prison for drug trafficking

Today, Dontae L. Salter, 30 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to distributing methamphetamine.
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FWPD Update: Homicide Investigation Arrest, 1200 block Fayette Drive

On February 11, 2025, at 0248 hours, the Fort Wayne Homicide Task Force located and arrested a male juvenile suspect in Monday's robbery and murder in the 1200 block of Fayette Drive.

FWPD: Child Abuse and Fraud Investigation, 1300 block Archer Avenue

In August 2022, the Indiana Department of Child Services and the Fort Wayne Police Department became aware of potential child abuse and fraud involving Katherine Jackson.

FWPD: Shooting Investigation, 1200 block Fayette Drive

On February 10, 2025, at 1953 hours, officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department were dispatched to a shooting in the 1200 block of Fayette Drive.

FWPD: Barricaded subject, 900 block Columbia Avenue

Fort Wayne Police officers were summoned to the 900 block of Columbia Avenue just before 0900 hours on February 6, 2025, in reference to a male experiencing a mental illness crisis.

Coroner: 5th 2025 Allen County Homicide

On Thursday, January 30th, 2025, the Allen County Coroner's Office was notified of a shooting in the 2000 block of Dunkelberg Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWPD: Police EST Callout, 800 block Cedar Ridge Court

The Fort Wayne Police Department's Emergency Services Team was called to the 800 block of Cedar Ridge Court to arrest a suspect wanted for tampering with a FWPD officer's vehicle.

FWPD: Fatal pedestrian/vehicle accident, Covington and Getz Roads

On January 31, 2025, at 1951 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian just west of the Covington and Getz Roads intersection.

FWPD: Homicide Investigation, 2200 block Dunkelberg Road

On January 30, 2025, at 1241 hours, the FWPD was called to investigate a shooting incident in the 2200 block of Dunkelberg Road, which left a female, adult deceased.

FWPD: Fatal pedestrian/vehicle accident, State Boulevard and Hobson Road

On January 29, 2025, at 2011 hours, the FWPD received a call about a vehicle that had struck a pedestrian, in the area of East State Boulevard and Hobson Road.