FWPD: Water Department scam targeting elderly

The Fort Wayne Police Department is warning of a new scam hitting the area targeting the elderly.
Cohen Bennett Hancz-Barron

Cohen Bennett Hancz-Barron apprehended in Lafayette

The Fort Wayne Police Department has apprehended Cohen Bennett Hancz-Barron in Lafayette, Indiana.

FWPD Hobbyist Drone Conference – 8/28/2021

The Fort Wayne Police Department Aerial Support Unit (ASU) will host its first “Hobbyist Drone Conference” on August 28, 2021.

Increased holiday patrols net citations, arrests

Overtime patrols conducted by the Allen County Traffic Safety Partnership during the holiday season resulted in 657 traffic tickets and 19 drunk driving arrests in Allen County.

FWPD: Winter travel safety tips

The Fort Wayne Police Department offers the following safety tips for winter travel.
The V300 Body-Worn Camera. This is the camera the Fort Wayne Police Department wants to purchase for FWPD officers. Image from www.motorolasolutions.com.

City to ask for additional body cameras

Today, Mayor Tom Henry and Police Chief Steve Reed announced the City Administration will request the purchase of additional body cameras for FWPD officers.
Mayor's Commission on Police Reform and Racial Justice update

City reports on progress of FWPD reform

Today, city officials provided an update on the implementation of recommendations from the Mayor's Commission on Police Reform and Racial Justice update.

FWPD: Assistance sought in Kenneth Behny homicide

The Fort Wayne Police Department is looking for assistance from the community in reference to the Homicide of Kenneth Behny, age 74.
City news conference on downtown weekend demonstrations

News conference on demonstrations

Video from the City of Fort Wayne's news conference regarding the downtown demonstration on Friday, May 29, 2020.

FWPD efforts on curbing violence

Statement from the Fort Wayne Police Department on their efforts at curbing on the recent shootings and homicides that have plagued Fort Wayne.