Fort Wayne Police Department
Traffic Alert: Maumee Avenue lane restriction begin – 8/4/2026
The far-right lane of Maumee Avenue will be restricted for approximately seven blocks between Hanna Street and South Anthony Boulevard as crews replace a water main.
Traffic Alert: Multiple restrictions in the Ardmore/Jefferson/Illinois/Hillegas area this week
Two lane restrictions are scheduled this week as crews continue work on water main improvements in the Westwood Fairway neighborhood and along West Jefferson Boulevard.
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.
Traffic Alert: Fairfield Avenue to partially close through mid-September
A sewer separation project will move forward next week along Fairfield Avenue to address chronic flooding in the Fairfield-Terrace Belmont neighborhood.
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.
Fort Wayne Fire Department
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.
FWFD: House Fire, 2600 block Freeman Street
On June 24, 2026, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 2600 block of Freeman Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Allen County Coroner
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.
2026 17th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Stanike Patrick Hannah as the 17th 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
National Night Out – 8/4/2026
National Night Out is on August 4, 2026, at Memorial Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Prosecutor’s statement on the death of Tayshawn Amere Ross
Statement from the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney's office on the death of 10 year old Tayshawn Amere Ross.
ISP touts public safety wins along NW Indiana’s interstate corridors
Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined the Indiana State Police in Northwest Indiana Thursday last to recognize ISP District 13’s major public safety achievements this year.
Senate Bill 9 used to require defendant’s presence at sentencing hearing
Devon L. Stewart, 19, was sentenced to 55 years in the Indiana Department of Correction after pleading guilty in connection with the June 1, 2025, shooting death of 86-year-old Alice Hall.
FWPD: “If not for Flock…”
Earlier today, the Fort Wayne Police Department released the names of two individuals arrested in the shooting investigation on Southcrest Road last month.
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.