Mayor Henry, FWPD and FWFD recap 2021 and present public safety plans for 2022

Mayor Tom Henry, Police Chief Steve Reed and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today provided a public safety recap of 2021 and highlighted plans for 2022.

FWPD: 1988 Triple Homicide/Arson Cold Case solved

The Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Prosecutors Office are announcing the closure of a triple homicide that occurred on May 21, 1988.

FWPD: Homicide Investigation, 1600 block Howell Street

On December 16, 2021 at 1221 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the 1600 block of Howell Street regarding a report that an adult male was sitting on his porch with a gunshot wound.

ISP Fort Wayne Post welcomes new K-9 Team

The Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post welcomes to their rank and file a new patrol K-9 team, as Trooper Anthony Repass and K-9 partner (Buck) graduated yesterday from the Indiana State Police K-9 Academy in Indianapolis.

FWPD: Fatal Shooting/Stabbing Investigation, Point West Drive

On November 10, 2021, at 1:23 AM, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 2100 block of Point West Drive, West Wind Apartments, in reference to an unknown problem.
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ISP: “Safe Family Travel” Holiday Patrols update

Indiana State Police enforcement patrols over the Thanksgiving holiday kept troopers busy in northeast Indiana.

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.
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ISP increasing patrols to promote safe Thanksgiving travel

Over the next six weeks, the Indiana State Police is joining hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the state for the Safe Family Travel campaign.

FWPD: Drone notification reminder for HolidayFest events

The FWPD Air Support Unit would like to alert drone pilots and hobbyists about two upcoming events which will require pilots to file a notification to the department.

FWFD receives Lifesaving Equipment grant

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® recently provided a $24,777.32 grant to the Fort Wayne Fire Department toward the purchase of two Holmatro Combi-Tools & Accessories.