Public Safety Incidents

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...

FWPD: Death Investigation, 6100 block Holgate Drive

On January 28, 2026, at 2035 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 6100 block of Holgate Drive on a report of an unconscious male behind an apartment building.

FWFD: Building Fire, former GE Campus, 1600 block Broadway

On January 26, 2026, at 0050 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to the former General Electric campus in the 1600 block of Broadway, Fort Wayne. Indiana.

FWFD: House Fire, 2900 block Chestnut Street

On January 26, 2026, at 0306 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 2900 block of Chestnut Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWFD: House Fire, 3500 block South Hanna Street

On January 25, 2026, at 2002 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 3500 block of South Hanna Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWFD: House Fire, 3800 block Evergreen Lane

On January 25, 2026, at 0422 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 3800 block of Evergreen Lane, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWFD: Apartment Fire, 5900 block Meadows Drive

On January 25, 2026, at 0408 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment fire in the 5900 block of Meadows Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWPD: Homicide Investigation, Pemberton Drive and East State Boulevard

On January 24, 2026, at 1755 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to an initial report of a traffic incident involving two vehicles on Pemberton Drive near East State Street.

FWFD: House Fire, 5300 block Rothermere Drive

On January 24, 2026, at 1614 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 5300 block of Rothermere Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWFD: House Fire, 7200 block Shady Lane

On January 23, 2026, at 1457 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 7200 block of Shady Lane, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWPD: Barricaded Subject, 4000 block San Pedro Drive

On January 22, 2026 at 1226 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a report of a subject armed with a handgun who was experiencing a mental health crisis.

Fort Wayne Man sentenced to prison for possession of child pornography

On January 15, 2026, Kevin James Miller, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced after pleading guilty to Possession of Child Pornography.
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Indiana’s 2026 Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative results

The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division partnered with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance for the CVSA Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative, which took place from January 12 – 16, 2026.

FWFD: House Fire, 3300 block Eastwood Drive

On January 18, 2026, at 2159 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 3300 block of Eastwood Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWPD: Pedestrian/Vehicle Accident, 3700 block West Coliseum Boulevard

On January 15, 2026, at 2305 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department received calls about a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian in the 3700 block of West Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWPD: CSA Arrest, 1400 block East Lewis Street

On January 3, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department began an investigation after a report of a Child Molestation was received.

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