Public Safety Incidents
FWPD: FWCS Bus vs. pedestrian accident, Coliseum Boulevard and Vance Avenue
On August 14, 2026, at 0744 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to reports of an accident involving a pedestrian and a Fort Wayne Community Schools bus.
FWPD: Fatal Motorcycle Accident, West Jefferson Boulevard and Catalpa Street
On August 9, 2026, at 1205 hour, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to intersection of West Jefferson Boulevard and Catalpa Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, in reference to a reported motorcycle accident.
FWPD: Homicide Investigation, Showgirl III at 930 East Coliseum Boulevard
On August 8, 2026, at 0336 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the Showgirl III at 930 East Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana, in reference to a reported shooting.
Fort Wayne man sentenced to 150 months in prison for firearms offense
Yesterday, Antonio Kelly was sentenced after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred.
FWPD: Critical Injury Motorcycle Accident, West Jefferson Boulevard and Catalpa Street
On August 1, 2026, at 1204 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a motorcycle accident at the intersection of West Jefferson Boulevard and Catalpa Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: Cintas Fire, 3115 Independence Drive
On July 30, 2026, at 1245 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at Cintas, 3115 Independence Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Exposure Arrest, 5311 Coldwater Road
On July 21, 2026, at 1330 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the Walmart at 5311 Coldwater Road, regarding a report of a male exposing himself in the parking lot.
Allen County Coroner: 2026 22nd Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Jacob Gordon Klotz as the 22nd Allen County Homicide in 2026.
Allen County Coroner: 2026 21st Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Tayshawn Amere Ross as the 21st Allen County Homicide in 2026.
FWPD: Southcrest Road Shooting Investigation Arrests
On July 23, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department Homicide Task Force arrested Davareion Gentry and Duane Stevenson III at separate locations in connection with the Southcrest Road shooting investigation.
FWPD: Southgate Shopping Plaza Serial Burglary Suspect Arrested
The Fort Wayne Police Department has arrested David Lee Arrington Jr., in connection with a series of burglaries at the Southgate Shopping Plaza in Fort Wayne, Indiana, between April 23 and July 17, 2026.
FWPD: Critical Injury Motorcycle Accident, West Jefferson Boulevard and Catalpa Street
On July 18, 2026, at 1807 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the area of West Jefferson Boulevard and Catalpa Street to a motorcycle accident.
FWPD: Officer-Involved Shooting Critical Incident Report, 1800 block Howell Street
On May 18, 2026, Fort Wayne Police Department officers responded to a residence in the 1800 block of Howell Street regarding Erik John Anderson, who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis and armed with a rifle.
FWFD: House Fire, 2900 block Santa Rosa Drive
On July 17, 2026, at 1025 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 2900 block of Santa Rosa Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana, upon multiple calls to 9-1-1.
FWPD: Pedestrian/Vehicle Accident, South Lafayette Street and East Washington Boulevard
On July 15, 2026, at 2227 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the intersection of South Lafayette Street and East Washington Boulevard in reference to a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian.
Allen County Coroner: 2026 20th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Kelvin Andre Topps as the 20th Allen County Homicide in 2026.
FWPD: Homicide Arrest, St. Joseph Boulevard double-shooting
On July 15, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department arrested Bobby Underwood in connection with a homicide earlier that evening.
FWPD: Double-Shooting Investigation, 1400 block St. Joseph Boulevard
On July 14, 2026, at 2356 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 1400 block of St. Joseph Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana, on reports of a shooting.
FWFD: House Fire, 300 block Pursley Drive
On July 13, 2026, at 0211 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 300 block of Pursley Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Coldwater Road assault suspect arrested
On July 9, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department arrested a suspect involved in an assault in the 3800 block of Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana, after requesting the public's help in identifying that suspect.
FWPD: Suspect vehicle description released in fatal hit-and-run accident
The Fort Wayne Police Department has released further information regarding the suspect vehicle wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident on Maysville Road on June 18, 2026.
ISP: Sheriff’s Sergeant’s vehicle struck on I‑69; driver injured, alcohol suspected
On July 8, 2026 just before 3:30am, a DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant was parked in a crossover on Interstate 69 near the 323‑mile marker, observing traffic, when his vehicle was struck from behind by a northbound vehicle.
FWPD: 1923 Broadway Homicide Suspect Arrested
On July 6, 2026, at 2100 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department Homicide Task Force arrested Cameron Mikell in connection with the July 5, 2026, homicide at the Shell Station at 1923 Broadway in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Allen County Coroner: 2026 19th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Lamond Rashod Goodier as the 19th Allen County Homicide in 2026.
Allen County Coroner: 2026 18th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Jayla Raquel Davis as the 18th Allen County Homicide in 2026.
FWPD: Shooting Investigation, 6000 block Southcrest Road
On July 6, 2026, at 0400 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to reports of gunshots fired in the 6000 block of Southcrest Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 4000 block Springwood Drive
On July 5, 2026, at 1343 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 4000 block of Springwood Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD Follow-Up: Oliver Street Multiple Victim Shooting Investigation
The Fort Wayne Police Department has issued a follow-up to their initial incident report on the weekend's Oliver Street multiple victim shooting.
FWPD Update: Shooting Investigation, 1923 Broadway
An e-mail update from the Fort Wayne Police Department regarding the shooting at the Shell Station, 1923 Broadway, earlier this morning.
FWPD: Multiple Victims Shooting Investigation, 2200 block Oliver Street
On July 5, 2026, at 0326 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department a report of an armed subject in the area of 2200 Oliver Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.