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.

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.
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FWPD: Halloween hours

The Fort Wayne Police Department announces the hours of 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm as the official Halloween Trick or Treat hours for October 31, 2020.

Violent and property crime down thus far in 2021

Today the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, announced that violent crimes are down by 46.30 percent and property crimes are down 6 percent for the first seven months of 2021 as compared to data from the same 2020 timeframe.

ISP targets Move Over/Slow Down Law violations starting Sunday – 7/18/2021

The Indiana State Police will be targeting drivers violating Indiana's Move Over/Slow Down law, July 18, 2021, to July 24, 2021.
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ISP: Increased enforcement patrols this weekend

Troopers from the Indiana State Police-Fort Wayne Post will be promoting safe travel over the 4th of July holiday weekend with increased enforcement patrols.
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FWFD awarded grant to purchase new radios

Today, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and Fire Chief Eric Lahey announced that the Fort Wayne Fire Department had been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA to purchase new radios.

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.

FWFD: House fire, St. Joe Center Road

The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to the report of a house fire in the 6300 block of St. Joe Center Road at 7:53 pm on April 19, 2021.

New FWPD social workers making a difference

Today, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and Fort Wayne Police Department Captain Kevin Hunter highlighted the addition of two social workers to the FWPD.