Fort Wayne Police Department
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.
Traffic Alert: Water main break to close Ardmore south of Elmhurst tonight – 8/18/2026
A water main break on Ardmore Avenue will require a road closure between Elmhurst Drive and Lower Huntington Road beginning tonight, August 18, 2026.
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.
Traffic Alert: Lane restriction on Hillegas/Ardmore Road
On August 17, 2026, one lane of Hillegas/Ardmore Road will be closed for two blocks between Illinois Road and North Washington Road.
Fort Wayne Fire Department
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Allen County Coroner
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 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.
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
Fort Wayne Fire Department announces promotions
Today, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and Fire Chief Eric Lahey announced promotions for sixteen FWFD employees.
INDOT, ISP urge caution as flooding, rainfall and severe weather continues
The Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana State Police are urging drivers to travel safely in areas experiencing flooding and severe weather.
Indiana State Police seeks police officers for the Capitol Police Section
The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section is now accepting applications from both traditional and lateral applicants.
Northern District of Indiana U.S. Attorney’s Office supports community events during National Night Out – 8/4/2026
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana supports and encourages community organizers, neighbors, and law enforcement partners to participate in the National Night Out events on August 4, 2026.
National Night Out – 8/4/2026
National Night Out is on August 4, 2026, at Memorial Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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.