Public Safety Incidents
Fort Wayne man sentenced to 360 months as part of a Homeland Security Task Force investigation
On September 2, 2026, Robert Lamons II of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced to 360 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl.
FWPD: Double Homicide Investigation, 800 block Buchanan Street
On September 9, 2026, at 2057 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to reports of a double-shooting in the 800 block of Buchanan Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Barricaded Subjects, 3900 block Robinwood Drive
On September 9, 2026, at 1045 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 3900 block of Robinwood Drive on the report of a battery.
FWPD: Fatal Pedestrian/Vehicle Accident, 3200 block East Coliseum Boulevard
On September 7, 2026, at 2200 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a traffic accident involving a person in a wheelchair, in the area of 3200 East Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Barricaded Subjects, 1200 block Oneida Street
On September 4, 2026, at 2200 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the 1200 block of Oneida Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, in reference to a disturbance.
FWPD: CAPS arrest, 4500 block Schmucker Drive
On September 4, 2026, at 0713 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 4500 block of Schmucker Drive to investigate a reported rape.
ISP: Three car accident on US 30 injures two
On September 3, 2026, after 8:30 am, the Indiana State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on US 30 eastbound near Flaugh Road that resulted in two people injured.
ISP: Trooper’s quick actions help deliver newborn along I‑69
Indiana State Police Fort Wayne District Trooper Sam Waterhouse was patrolling I‑69 near the 328‑mile marker outside Auburn when he observed a vehicle traveling at an extremely high speed heading southbound.
FWPD: Fatal Hit-And-Run Driver Arrested
Esperanza Villafana has been identified and arrested by the Fort Wayne Police Department in connection with the fatal hit-and-run accident on Maysville Road on June 19, 2026.
FWPD: Motor Vehicle Accident With Life-threatening Injuries
On August 27, 2026, at 1858 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to an accident involving a pickup truck that had struck the rear of a parked flatbed tow truck in the 900 block of West Creighton Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 7700 block St. Joe Road
On August 27, 2026, at 1734 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 7700 block of St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 4000 block Oliver Steet
On August 27, 2026, at 0022 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 4000 block of Oliver Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: CSA Arrest, 10500 block Wadsworth Court
On August 26, 2026, Alejandro Lugo was arrested by the Fort Wayne Police Department's Crimes Against Persons Section for several child molesting charges after an investigation.
FWPD: Narcotics Arrest, 6700 block Old Trail Road
On August 25, 2026, at 0955 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department served a narcotics-related search warrant in the 6700 block of Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Vehicle Accident, I-69 mile marker 314
On August 23, 2026, at 1848 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle accident with injury on northbound I-69 near the 314 mile marker, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Armed Subject, 1200 block Maple Avenue
On August 22, 2026, at 1250 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a report of an armed subject whose suspicious behavior was causing concern among citizens in the area.
FWPD: Fatal Vehicle Accident, West Jefferson Boulevard and Main Street
On August 21, 2026, at 2032 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a vehicle accident at the intersection of West Jefferson Boulevard and Main Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Death Investigation, 7200 block South Anthony Boulevard
The Fort Wayne Police Department confirmed the police activity in the 7200 block of South Anthony Boulevard is related to an Allen County Coroner Death Investigation.
FWFD: Mobile Home Fire, 6900 block Elzey Street
On August 18, 2026, at 2212 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a mobile home fire in the 6900 block of Elzey Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Death Investigation, Grand and Harrison Streets
On August 18, 2026, at 0555 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding an unconscious adult male at the intersection of Grand Street and Harrison Street in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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.