Mexican National sentenced to 228 months for Armed Drug Trafficking
Heriberto Martinez Contreras, of Mexico, has been sentenced to possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Indiana State Police Friday night Wolfpack Patrol results
The Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post Troopers conducted a Wolfpack patrol in Allen County last Friday, August 23, 2025.
FWPD: American Sealant Fire, 9190 Yeager Lane
On August 24, 2025, at 1100 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was alerted to a fire alarm at the American Sealant plant at 9190 Yeager Lane Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Shooting Investigation, 4400 block Bowser Avenue
On August 23, 2025, at 2129 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 4400 block of Bowser Avenue to the report of a shooting.
FWPD: Death Investigation, 5800 block Turtle Creek Drive
On September 12, 2020, at 2235 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 5800 block of Turtle Creek Drive in reference to an unresponsive individual that was located inside a parked vehicle.
Man sentenced to 180 months for Armed Drug Trafficking Offenses
Brian Britt of Fort Wayne, was sentenced in the United States District Court after pleading guilty to possessing with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
FWPD Update: Arrest in 2015 Homicide Cold Case
On August 14, 2025, the Fort Wayne Police Department arrested Raphael Helton in the 100 block of West Baker Street on an arrest warrant for the March 28, 2015, murder of Michael J. Fedock.
Fort Wayne man sentenced to 63 months in prison for firearms offense
Today, Alan Heaton of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm to 63 months in prison.
FWPD: Suspicious Person, West State Boulevard and Wells Street
On August 13, 2025, at 1048, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a suspicious person call near the intersection of West State Boulevard and Wells Street.
Coroner: 2025 28th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Rickita Lanae Washington as the 28th Allen County Homicide in 2025.