Public Safety Incidents
FWFD: House Fire, 6200 block Walnut Valley Drive
On June 16, 2026, at 1042 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 6200 block of Walnut Valley Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Three-vehicle accident, Hobson Road and Vance Avenue
On June 15, 2026, at 1719 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hobson Road and Vance Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
ISP: Trooper’s response leads to life saving support for local man
On June 13, 2026, just after 1430 hours, an Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post Trooper responded to a report of a medical issue on Union Chapel Road near Coldwater Road.
FWFD: House Fire, 5200 block Gaywood Drive
On June 13, 2026, at 1830 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 5200 block of Gaywood Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Critical Injury Accident Investigation, East Wayne and South Clinton Streets
On June 13, 2026, at 0002 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of East Wayne Street and South Clinton Street in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 7300 block Baylor Drive
On June 12, 2026, at 1439 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 7300 block of Baylor Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Pursuit turns into Barricaded Subject
On June 10, 2026, at 1311 hours, an officer in the Fort Wayne Police Department's Traffic Unit observed a vehicle speeding and began a pursuit.
FWFD: House Fire, 1100 block Irene Avenue
On June 10, 2026, at 1358 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 1100 block of Irene Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Illinois man leads Police on multi-county pursuit
An Indiana State Police Trooper was patrolling on US30 in Whitley County when he attempted to stop a white Chevrolet car for speeding.
DOJ: Man sentenced to 60M for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person
On May 28, 2026, Kenneth Porter was sentenced after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and possessing a firearm.
FWPD: Vehicle Accident, South Hanna and Mc Kee Streets
On June 7, 2026, at 0240 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of South Hanna and Mc Kee Streets on a report of a single-vehicle collision with a tree.
FWPD: Fatal Vehicle/Pedestrian Accident, South Hanna Street and East Sherwood Terrace
On June 6, 2026, at 0220 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of South Hanna Street and East Sherwood Terrace on reports of a vehicle versus pedestrian accident.
FWPD: CSAM Arrest, 6500 block Covington Hollow Lane
On May 5, 2026, at 1030 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department served a search warrant in the 6500 block of Covington Hollow Lane in connection with a Child Sexual Abuse Materials case.
FWPD: Truck hits Laundry Xpress, 2439 West Jefferson Boulevard
On June 2, 2026, at 1258 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a building at 2439 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: Duplex Fire, 10600 block Wood Flower Court
On June 3, 2026, at 0924 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 10600 block of Wood Flower Court, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: CAPS Arrest, 1000 block High Street
On June d, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department served a search warrant in the 1000 block of High Street and arrested Brendan Donald Chivington on several charges.
FWPD Update: Barricaded Subject, 5800 block Bunt Drive
On June 1, 2026, at 1720 hours, after members of the FWPD Emergency Services Team deployed a chemical agent into an apartment in the 5800 block of Bunt Drive which resulted in a female exiting the residence without further incident, ending a barricade situation.
FWPD: Barricaded Subject, 5800 block Bunt Drive
On June 1, 2026, at 1410 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the 5800 block of Bunt Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana, in response to a 9-1-1 call regarding an adult female who was reportedly throwing items from a second-story apartment window.
FWPD: Death Investigation, 600 block Tennessee Avenue
On May 31, 2026, at 1221 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the 600 block of Tennessee Avenue to check on a family member that had not been heard from.
FWPD: Homicide Investigation, 200 block East Rudisill Boulevard
On May 30, 2026, at 1222 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department received a Flock Audio Detection alert indicating possible gunfire in the area of Clinton Street and Rudisill Boulevard.
Texas man sentenced to 70 months for conspiracy to commit wire fraud
On May 27, 2026, Khalid Ahamad, 55 years old, of Little Elm, Texas, was sentenced after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
FWFD: House Fire, 3000 block Sandarac Lane
On May 27, 2026, at 2359 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire department was dispatched to a house fire in the 3000 block of Sandarac Lane, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Critical Injury Accident Investigation, Broadway and Illsley Drive
On May 25, 2026, at 1405 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a single-vehicle accident near Broadway and Illsley Drive.
FWPD: Barricaded Subject, 2700 block West Washington Center Road
On May 25, 2026, at 1130 hours, a resident in the 2700 block of West Washington Center Road returned home and discovered the door to their residence had been barricaded from the inside.
FWPD: Vehicle/Pedestrian Accident, 4500 block East State Boulevard
On May 19, 2026, at 1630 hours, an off-duty Fort Wayne Police Officer was east bound in the 4300 block of East State Boulevard, when he observed an adult male on the North side of the roadway attempting to get his attention.
Allen County Coroner: Anita Ann Grayson notification
Anita Ann Grayson's cause of death is Pending, and the manner of death is Pending.
78 months in prison for man guilty of drug and firearm offenses
On May 13, 2026, Neumen Jacobs of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced after pleading guilty to distributing 40 grams or more of fentanyl and being a felon in possession of a firearm, to 78 months in prison.
FWPD Update: Tim Hortons incident, 3675 Ice Way
The Fort Wayne Police Department has released additional information, including a video, about the Tim Hortons, 3675 Ice Way, Fort Wayne, Indiana, incident that occurred May 13, 2026.
FWPD: Officer-Involved Shooting, 1800 block Howell Street
On May 18, 2026, at 1414 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to a residence in the 1800 block of Howell Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, regarding an adult male who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis and was possibly armed with a firearm.
FWPD: Reported Battery Investigation, Tim Hortons 3975 Ice Way
On May 13, 2026, at 0813 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the Tim Hortons at 3975 Ice Way, Fort Wayne, Indiana, in regards to an altercation involving a reported battery.