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INDOT announces overnight on-ramp closures at I-469 and State Road 37/Maysville Road

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces overnight on-ramp closures at I-469 and State Road 37/Maysville Road.

FWPD: Multi-Motor Vehicle Accidents, Lafayette Street and East Woodland Avenue

On March 30, 2026, at 1230 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department officers responded to multiple related vehicle accidents involving a dark-colored pickup truck.

I-469 exit ramp to close for construction

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the closure of an I-469 off-ramp for bridge construction over Harber Ditch.

Traffic Alert: Crescent Avenue lane restriction Friday – 3/27/22026

Field Operations crews will repair a valve box on March 27, 2026, in the 3700 block of Crescent Avenue.

State Road 930 closure rescheduled

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a schedule change for a planned closure on State Road 930 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Fort Wayne Fire Department

FWFD: House Fire, 2800 block Cambridge Boulevard

On April 1, 2026, at 1103 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 2800 block of Cambridge Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWFD: House Fire, 800 block Creighton Avenue

On March 31, 2026, at 1237 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 800 block of Creighton Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWFD: Apartment Fire, 2100 block Engle Road

On March 29, 2026, at 0321 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment fire in the 2100 block of Engle Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWFD: House Fire, 3700 block Nevada Avenue

On March 21, 2026, at 1752 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 3700 block of Nevada Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWFD: House Fire, 4600 block Thornley Drive

On March 17, 2026, at 1753 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 4600 block of Thornley Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Allen County Coroner

Coroner: 2025 35th Allen County Homicide

The Allen County Coroner has identified Andraias Marquel Marshall Curry as the 12th Allen County Homicide in 2025.

Coroner: 2025 34th Allen County Homicide

The Allen County Coroner has identified Scott Reed Armstrong as the 34th Allen County Homicide in 2025.

Coroner: 2025 33rd Allen County Homicide

The Allen County Coroner has identified Kamari Jermichael Lamarkeyes James as the 33rd Allen County Homicide in 2025.

Coroner: 2025 32nd Allen County Homicide

The Allen County Coroner has identified Nyree K. Jones as the 32nd Allen County Homicide in 2025.

Coroner: 2025 31st Allen County Homicide

The Allen County Coroner has identified Jacob Lee Leckenby as the 31st Allen County Homicide in 2025.

Allen County Sheriff

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ISP Update: Multi-Agency Officer-Involved Shooting, Schwartz and Irving Roads

As the investigation continues in the officer involved shooting on September 12, 2025, near Schwartz and Irving Roads in northeast Allen County, we are providing this update.
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Multi-Agency Officer-Involved Shooting near Schwartz and Irving Roads

Shortly after 2000 hours on September 12, 2025, a Deputy with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department noticed a vehicle parked in a suspicious area near Schwartz and Irving Roads in Allen County, Indiana.

ACPD: Homicide Investigation, 700 block Hathaway Road

The Allen County Sheriff’s Department is requesting the public’s assistance in an ongoing homicide investigation.

FWPD: Battery at Pikes Pub, 7538 Winchester Road

On May 30, 2025, at 1106 hours, officers with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to Pikes Pub at 7538 Winchester Road, in reference to a reported disturbance.

ACPD: Homicide Investigation, 4900 block Halsley Court

On March 5, 2025, at approximately 1048 hours, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 4900 block of Halsley Court regarding a naked male pointing a handgun at individuals and walking around the area.

Public Safety News Releases

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ISP to target distracted driving and speeding

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is partnering with Indiana State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state to increase patrols aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving on Indiana roadways.

FWPD: Lafayette at Pontiac Streets re-opened

The Fort Wayne Police Department reports that Lafayette and Pontiac Streets have been reopened after multiple single-vehicle accidents.

FWPD to increase patrols to target distracted driving and speeding

The Fort Wayne Police Depart is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to increase patrols aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving on Indiana roadways.

FWPD: Tillman Road partially closed

Traffic Alert: Tillman Road between Lower Huntington Road and Calhoun Street is closed due to a traffic accident and downed power lines.

Indiana invests in public safety, delivers long-overdue justice

the Indiana State Police Cold Case Unit and Forensic Services Division are solving decades-old crimes and delivering long-overdue justice to Hoosier families.

Wanted Suspects

FWPD: Shooting Investigation Suspect, 2500 block Weisser Park Avenue

The Fort Wayne Police Department is actively looking for Jamarcus Williams for the charges of Attempted Murder and Aggravated Battery.

FWPD: Murder suspect sought – Isaiah Wilson

The FWPD Homicide Unit has identified 26yo Isaiah Wilson as a murder suspect reference the recent Homicide at Monroe and Wayne Street that occurred on April 13, 2025.

FWPD: Kirsten O. Sims wanted for murder and attempted murder

The Fort Wayne Police Department is looking for Kirsten O. Sims in connection with warrants for murder and attempted murder. Download the poster.  

FWPD: Lee’s Famous Recipe robbery, Maplecrest and Stellhorn Roads

The Forty Wayne Police Department is seeking the pictured suspect in the robbery of the Lee's Famous Recipe at the corner of Maplecrest and Stellhorn roads on February 14, 2022 at 1714 hours.
Bart Brandon Ely

FWPD: A Person of Interest in this morning’s bank robbery

The Fort Wayne Police Department is requesting the public’s help with locating Bart Brandon Ely, a person of interest possibly connected with the Old National Bank robbery today.

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