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.

FWPD: Officer-involved shooting at PUFW

FWPD Officer body-cam footage and an update were released on August 21, 2024 by the FWPD.

FWPD: Cold case solved, Robert Jackson Jr. homicide

The FWPD Homicide and Cold Case Unit is announcing the clearance of the 2012 Homicide of Robert Jackson Jr. Robert Jackson Jr. who was shot and killed on July 24, 2012, in the 3900 block of Wayne Trace Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Assistant Fire Chief Jonathan Flickinger to assume FWFD PIO duties

Fire Chief Eric Lahey announced today that Assistant Chief Jonathan Flickinger will assume the Public Information Officer duties formerly handled by Captain Adam O’Connor.
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Deputy Fire Chief Adam O’Connor chooses to return to Engine House

Today, Fort Wayne Fire Department Chief Eric Lahey announced that Deputy Fire Chief Adam O’Connor requested a new assignment--to fill the position of Captain at Fire Station 1.
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Fort Wayne Fire Department welcomes 20 new firefighters

Twenty firefighters were welcomed to the Fort Wayne Fire Department in a graduation ceremony last night at the Public Safety Academy.
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Allen County Jail Feasibility Study subject of Public Hearing

A feasibility study on the future of the Allen County Jail will be the subject of a public hearing on Friday.

FWPD: Winter travel safety tips

The Fort Wayne Police Department offers the following safety tips for winter travel.