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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: Machinegun Conversion Device discovered during yesterday’s warrant service

A handgun was recovered during a search warrant service yesterday at a Fort Wayne resident, which had a machinegun conversion device (MCD) installed.

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.

FWPD: Alleged Child Molester Arrested

On October 8, 2024, the U.S. Marshals Service located Kevin Lemar Weatherbe in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and took him into custody.

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.