Fort Wayne Police Department
FWPD: Shooting Investigation, 2500 block Broadway
On March 23, 2025, at 1600 hours, officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department were dispatched to the 2500 block of Broadway in response to a disturbance involving an armed individual.
FWPD: Homicide Suspect Arrested in West Wildwood Avenue shooting
Michael T. Miles was arrested by the Fort Wayne Police Department on March 22, 2025, for murder in the West Wildwood Avenue shooting earlier that night.
FWPD: Stabbing Investigation, 1900 block Hobson Road
On March 22, 2025, around 1045 hours, officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department were dispatched to the 1900 block of Hobson Road in reference to a domestic battery call.
FWPD: Homicide Arrest, 3000 block Pennsylvania Street
On March 21, 2025, the FWPD Homicide Task Force took Jaiden Landis 18yo into custody without incident regarding a homicide investigation that happened on March 20, 2025, in the 3000 block of Pennsylvania Street.
FWPD: Homicide Investigation, 3000 block Pennsylvania Street
On March 20, 2025, at 0858 hours, officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department were dispatched to the 3000 block of Pennsylvania Street in reference to a shooting.
Fort Wayne Fire Department
FWFD: Apartment Fire, 2000 block Carterton Drive
The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire in the 2000 block of Carterton Drive, on March 21, 2025, at 1859 hours.
FWFD: House Fire, 6900 block Woodtrail Court
The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 6900 block of Woodtrail Court on March 20, 2025 at 1056 hours.
FWFD: House Fire, 2700 block West Washington Center Road
The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to the report of a residential structure with fire showing on March 19, 2025, at 0249 hours in the 2700 block of West Washington Center Road.
FWFD: House Fire, 2700 block Dellview Drive
The Fort Wayne Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire in the 2700 block of Dellview Drive on March 13, 2025, at 0853 hours.
FWFD: House Fire, 4200 Bowser Avenue
The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to a possible house fire in the 4200 block of Bowser Avenue on March 13, 2025, at 0234 hours.
Allen County Coroner
Coroner: 10th 2025 Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Angela Marie Cobb as the 10th Allen County Homicide in 2025.
Coroner: 9th 2025 Allen County Homicide
On Thursday, March 20th, 2025, the Allen County Coroner's Office was notified of a shooting that occurred in the 3000 block of Pennsylvania Street, in Fort Wayne.
FWPD: Homicide Investigation, 3000 block Pennsylvania Street
On March 20, 2025, at 0858 hours, officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department were dispatched to the 3000 block of Pennsylvania Street in reference to a shooting.
Coroner: 8th 2025 Allen County Homicide
On Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, the Allen County Coroner's Office was notified of a shooting that had occurred in the 4000 block of Halsley Court in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Coroner: 7th 2025 Allen County Homicide
On Friday, February 28th, 2025, the Allen County Coroner's Office was notified of a shooting in the 3000 block of Drexel Avenue in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Allen County Sheriff
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.
FWPD: Arrest for July 4th fireworks injury
Ian Wiggins was arrested on December 5, 2024, for a warrant stemming from the injury of an 11 year old female during the July 4th celebrations.
Mortgage Foreclosure Sales postponed
According to the Allen Superior Court order, the Allen County Sheriff's Department is postponing all mortgage foreclosure sales until further notice.
1980 County murders solved
Confessed Nationwide Serial Killer Samuel Little 79, has claimed responsibility for two 1980 Allen County Homicides.
Sheriff starts new Inmate Work Crew
Allen County Sheriff David J. Gladieux has implemented a new Inmate Work Crew Program which is comprised of low-risk inmates currently in custody at the Allen County Jail.
Public Safety News Releases
FWPD’s Victim Assistance unveils rebranding to reflect evolving mission
The Fort Wayne Police Department’s Victim Assistance program has unveiled a new brand identity, reflecting both the evolution of the city’s demographics and the changing needs of the victims it serves.
FWPD: Officer-Involved Shooting, Avondale Drive and East Rudisill Boulevard
On February 23, 2025, the FWPD responded to a report of a male who was passed out inside a pickup truck near the intersection of Avondale Drive and East Rudisill Boulevard at 1830 hours.
Cody Brooks sworn in as the Fort Wayne Fire Department’s Assistant Chief of Emergency Medical Services
Cody Brooks was sworn in today as the FWFD’s Assistant Chief of EMS, in a position appointed by Mayor Sharon Tucker.
97th FWFD recruit class begins first day of training at Public Safety Academy
Todaym, Mayor Sharon Tucker welcomed the Fort Wayne Fire Department’s newest recruit class to their first day of training at the Public Safety Academy.
FWFD to begin accepting applications tomorrow for new firefighter recruit class – 2/17/2025
Beginning February 17, the Fort Wayne Fire Department will accept applications for firefighter positions.
Wanted Suspects
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...
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.
FWPD: BOLO – armed and extremely dangerous suspect
Fort Wayne Police are looking for 21-year-old Cohen Bennett Hancz-Barron.
FWPD: Terry Smith Jr. Arrested – 5/13/2021
Notification from the Fort Wayne Police Department regarding the arrest of suspect Terry Smith in the murder of Tiffany I. Ferris at the Suburban Inn on May 10, 2021.
FWPD: Marina Zrnic sought in 3rd Street homicides
The Fort Wayne Police Department is looking for Marina Zrnic who is a Person of Interest in the Third Street double homicide on April 20, 2021.