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FWFD welcomes twenty-nine new firefighters

Twenty-nine firefighters were welcomed to the Fort Wayne Fire Department in a graduation ceremony last night in the North Side High School Auditorium.

Joint release from Prosecutor’s Office and FWPD Re: Manistee Drive shooting

Joint news release from the Allen County Prosecutor's office and Fort Wayne Police Department regarding the Manistee Drive shooting.

Official 2024 Halloween trick-or-treat hours

The Fort Wayne Police Department has announced this year's hours for Halloween's trick-or-treat tradition.

FWFD and FWPD Invite Public to FREE, Safe Halloween Bash – 10/26/2024

The Fort Wayne Fire and Police departments invite the community to their FREE Safety Village Halloween Bash, Saturday, October 26, 2024.

FWFD joined Mayor on neighborhood walk to install free smoke and CO detectors

The Fort Wayne Fire Department joined Mayor Sharon Tucker yesterday evening as they visited with residents in the Hickory Grove neighborhood to deliver and install free smoke and carbon monoxide CO detectors.

FWPD: Homicide arrest

The Fort Wayne Police Department makes a homicide arrest in connection with a shooting on Lewis and Hanna Streets.

New FWPD partnership with Trine University Cold Case Unit

The Fort Wayne Police Department is excited to announce a new partnership with the Trine University Cold Case Unit, which was launched this semester.

FWPD: Video from PUFW officer-involved shooting and update

The Fort Wayne Police Department released body-cam footage and a statement on the July officer-involved shooting at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
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FWPD: Update on bones discovered at residential property

The Fort Wayne Police Department has updated the discovery of bones at a residential property on August 19, 2024, in the 1400 block of Summit Street.

FWPD: Bones discovered in Summit Street residence

On August 19, 2024, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a vacant residence in the 1400 block of Summit Street.