Fort Wayne Police Department
INDOT: Coliseum Boulevard reopens after water main break
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the reopening of State Road 930 in Fort Wayne.
INDOT: Single-day lane closure planned for northbound I-469 patching in Allen County Indiana
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a lane closure on I-469 for deep patching.
INDOT: Partial closure of Coliseum Boulevard due to water main break
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the closure of State Road 930/Coliseum Boulevard in Fort Wayne due to a water main break.
FWPD: Suspect arrested in Hamburg Germany for the death of a local 14-year old
In October, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a death investigation involving a 14-year-old juvenile from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Traffic Alert: South Maplecrest Road closed
Fort Wayne City Utilities Field Operations will be repairing a water valve along South Maplecrest Road on October 19, 2026.
Fort Wayne Fire Department
FWFD: House Fire, 1400 block Fletcher Avenue
On October 4, 2026, at 0523 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 1400 block of Fletcher Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 3200 block Solitude Place
On October 2, 2026, at 2234 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 3200 block of Solitude Place, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 2400 block Bellflower Lane
On September 27, 2026, at 0728 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 2400 block of Bellflower Lane, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: Attached Fire Garage, 7600 block Hessen Cassel Road
On September 25, 2026, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to an attached garage fire in the 7600 block of Hessen Cassel Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: Duplex Fire, 6300 block Roxanne Drive
On September 21, 2026, at 2050 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a Duplex Fire in the 6300 block of Roxanne Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Allen County Coroner
Allen County Coroner: 2026 24th and 25th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Juron Sharell Stapleton as the 24th Allen County Homicide and Tavion Lashawn Hamlet as the 25th Allen County Homicides in 2026.
Allen County Coroner: 2026 23rd Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified San Maw as the 23rd Allen County Homicide in 2026.
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.
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.
Allen County Sheriff
ISP Update: Multi-Agency Officer-Involved Shooting, Schwartz and Irving Roads
As the investigation continues in the officer involved shooting on September 12, 2025, near Schwartz and Irving Roads in northeast Allen County, we are providing this update.
Multi-Agency Officer-Involved Shooting near Schwartz and Irving Roads
Shortly after 2000 hours on September 12, 2025, a Deputy with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department noticed a vehicle parked in a suspicious area near Schwartz and Irving Roads in Allen County, Indiana.
ACPD: Homicide Investigation, 700 block Hathaway Road
The Allen County Sheriff’s Department is requesting the public’s assistance in an ongoing homicide investigation.
FWPD: Battery at Pikes Pub, 7538 Winchester Road
On May 30, 2025, at 1106 hours, officers with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to Pikes Pub at 7538 Winchester Road, in reference to a reported disturbance.
ACPD: Homicide Investigation, 4900 block Halsley Court
On March 5, 2025, at approximately 1048 hours, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 4900 block of Halsley Court regarding a naked male pointing a handgun at individuals and walking around the area.
Public Safety News Releases
Indiana State Police seeks recruits for traditional Recruit Academy 93rd Class
The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 93rd Recruit Academy for traditional applicants.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun, INDOT, ISP recognize Buckle Up Phone Down Day – 10/28/2026
Joining more than 35 states across the country, Gov. Mike Braun, the Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana State Police recognized Buckle Up Phone Down Day on October 28, 2026.
FWPD raises awareness about dangerous online group – 764
Fort Wayne Police Department news release:
FWPD Raises Awareness about Dangerous Online Group
Fort Wayne, Indiana (October 14, 2026) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is...
Allen County Fire and EMS District releases facts and statutory overview
Ahead of the Allen County Council’s upcoming vote on October 19, 2026, the Allen County Fire & EMS District has released an informational fact sheet detailing its 2027 proposed operating budget.
Allen County Council to reopen 2027 Budget Hearings
At the beginning of the October 7, 2026, Council meeting, County Council will reopen the 2027 Budget Hearings to allow for public comment on any of the budgets under their authority.
Wanted Suspects
FWPD: Shooting Investigation Suspect, 2500 block Weisser Park Avenue
The Fort Wayne Police Department is actively looking for Jamarcus Williams for the charges of Attempted Murder and Aggravated Battery.
FWPD: Murder suspect sought – Isaiah Wilson
The FWPD Homicide Unit has identified 26yo Isaiah Wilson as a murder suspect reference the recent Homicide at Monroe and Wayne Street that occurred on April 13, 2025.
FWPD: Kirsten O. Sims wanted for murder and attempted murder
The Fort Wayne Police Department is looking for Kirsten O. Sims in connection with warrants for murder and attempted murder.
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FWPD: Lee’s Famous Recipe robbery, Maplecrest and Stellhorn Roads
The Forty Wayne Police Department is seeking the pictured suspect in the robbery of the Lee's Famous Recipe at the corner of Maplecrest and Stellhorn roads on February 14, 2022 at 1714 hours.
FWPD: A Person of Interest in this morning’s bank robbery
The Fort Wayne Police Department is requesting the public’s help with locating Bart Brandon Ely, a person of interest possibly connected with the Old National Bank robbery today.