Public Safety Incidents
Ohio man sentenced for Distribution of a Controlled Substance
On March 4, 2026, Parke Althaus of Findlay, Ohio, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to a three count Indictment charging him with distribution of a controlled substance.
FWFD: House Fire, 6300 block South Hanna Street
On March 6, 2026, at 1653 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 6300 block of Hanna Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Pedestrian/Vehicle Accident, East State Boulevard and Leroy Avenue
On March 5, 2026, at 1217 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to assist the Parkview Police Department with a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash in front of Parkview Hospital on West State Boulevard.
FWFD: Fatal House Fire, 2900 block Cambridge Boulevard
On February 28, 2026, at 0242 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 2900 block of Cambridge Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: Duplex Fire, 2700 block Sterling Street
On February 26, 2026, at 2345 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a duplex fire in the 2700 block of Sterling Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 9900 block Snowstar Place
On February 26, 2026, at 1951 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 9900 block of Snowstar Place, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Fatal Pedestrian/Vehicle Accident, South Anthony Boulevard and Eckart Street
On February 24, 2026, at 2242 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of South Anthony Boulevard and Eckart Street in reference to a vehicle/pedestrian accident with injuries.
FWFD: House Fire, 2300 block Smith Street
On February 24, 2026, at 1734 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 2300 block of Smith Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 7500 block Antebellum Boulevard
On February 22, 2026, at 0427 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 7500 block of Antebellum Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Shooting Investigation, 7500 block Tanbark Lane
On February 21, 2026, at 2025 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 7500 block of Tanbark Lane regarding a reported shooting.
FWFD: Hendricks Auto Repair Fire, 6428 St. Joe Center Road
On February 21, 2026, at 2039 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a building fire in the Hendricks Auto Repair at 6428 St. Joe Center Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 3800 block Evergreen Lane
On February 20, 2026, at 0640 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 3800 block of Evergreen Lane, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Khai Fusion Robbery Suspects Arrested, 2500 Winch Street
On February 4, 2026, at 1700 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to an armed robbery call at the Khai Fusion Restaurant at 2823 East State Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Barricaded Subject, 6800 Baer Road
On February 16, 2026, at 1035 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to a residence in the 6800 block of Baer Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana, regarding an armed subject that was suffering from a mental health crisis.
FWFD: House Fire, 400 block Fairfax Avenue
On February 15, 2026, at 1437 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 400 block of Fairfax Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Homicide Arrests in December 21, 2025 homicide
On February 11, 2026, at 1600 hours, FWPD Homicide Detectives arrested Damiah Jackon-Sanders in the 600 block of East Jefferson Boulevard without incident in connection with the December 21, 2025, homicide of Andraias Curry.
Fort Wayne man sentenced to 190 months for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses
On February 4, 2026, Michael O. Beers was sentenced after pleading guilty to possessing with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
FWFD: Apartment Fire, 6700 block Broadway
On February 9, 2026, at 1417 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment fire in the 6700 block of Broadway, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: Coral Club Apartment Fire, 800 block Dolphin Drive
On February 7, 2026, at 2320 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a reported kitchen fire at the Coral Club Apartments in the 800 block of Dolphin Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 1300 block 3rd Street
On February 6, 2026, at 1912 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 1300 block of 3rd Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 4300 block Reed Street
On February 4, 2026, at 1322 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 4300 block of Reed Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 4500 block Lillie Street
On February 3, 2026, at 2150 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to an attached garage fire that had spread into the house in the 4500 block of Lillie Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: Trolley Steaks and Seafood Fire, 2898 East Dupont Road
On February 3, 2026, at 1454 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to the Trolley Steaks and Seafood at 2898 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 900 block Irene Avenue
On February 2, 2026, at 0800 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 900 block of Irene Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 4600 block South Park Drive
On February 1, 2026, at 0321 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 4600 block of South Park Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 4500 block Wilmette Street
On January 31, 2026, at 2219 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 4500 block of Wilmette Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 500 block McKinnie Avenue
On January 31, 2026, at 0230 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 500 block of McKinnie Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Multi-Motor Vehicle Accident, I-69 Mile Marker 302
On January 31, 2026, at 0642 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to I-69 mile marker 302 on reports of a multi-motor vehicle accident.
FWPD: Fatal Vehicle Accident, South Anthony Boulevard and Gardendale Avenue
On January 29, 2026, at 2157 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of South Anthony Boulevard and Gardendale Avenue in response to a serious vehicle accident.
Fort Wayne man sentenced to 300 months in prison
On January 22, 2026, Jason L. Pea of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced after pleading guilty to Sexual Exploitation of Children and Distributing Child...