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Public safety at forefront of COVID-19 response

Local leaders highlight how Fort Wayne and Allen County public safety divisions are at the forefront of the local response to COVID-19.

First day for Fire and Police recruit classes

Today, Mayor Tom Henry welcomed 24 Fort Wayne Police Department recruits and 11 Fort Wayne Fire Department recruits to their first day of training at the Public Safety Academy.

FWPD Homicide suspect wanted: Tykwan L. Walker

The Fort Wayne Police Department is looking for Tykwan L. Walker, a suspect in the murder of Heather Porter Hobbs.

Annual 2018 Public Safety recap

Mayor Henry, FWPD Chief Reed, and FWFD Chief Lahey today provided a public safety recap of 2018 and highlighted public safety plans for 2019.

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.
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FWPD: Suspects in the Mc Clellan Street accident

Two suspects in the McClellan Street accident are being sought by the Fort Wayne Police for Gwendolyn Martin's death on December 21, 2020, on McClellan Street.

Crime stats for last 3 quarters announced

Today, city officials announced reductions in several crime areas including homicides, shootings and violent crimes for the first three quarters of 2019.

FWPD Office Tinsley Funeral Procession

Details for Sunday and Monday's funeral arrangements for Fort Wayne Police Department Officer David A. Tinsley who died In the Line of Duty earlier this week.
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Protest arrests, 6/15/2020

The FWPD has been working over the last few weeks to identify several people who have been intent on interfering with peaceful protests and made several arrests tonight.

Official 2021 Halloween trick-or-treat hours

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