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Fort Wayne Police Department

FWPD: Shooting Investigation, 2400 block Abbey Drive

On May 13, 2026, at 1401 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the 2400 block of Abbey Drive in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWPD: Homicide Arrest, 1800 block Griswold Drive

The Fort Wayne Police Department has arrested a suspect in the May 9, 2026, homicide that occurred in the 1800 block of Griswold Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Traffic Alert: Restrictions to Moeller/South Maplecrest begin today – 5/11/2026

Preliminary work on a water transmission line will begin at 7:30 a.m. May 11, 2026, near the intersection of South Maplecrest Road and Moeller Road.

FWPD: Strong-Arm Robbery Investigation, Circle K at 3730 Engle Road

On May 8, 2026, at 1825 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the Circle K at 3730 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana, in reference to a disturbance.

FWPD: Homicide Investigation, 1800 block Griswold Drive

On May 9, 2026, at 0935 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the 1800 block of Griswold Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana, regarding shots fired incident.

Fort Wayne Fire Department

FWFD: House Fire, 5500 block Meadowbrook Drive

On May 13, 2026, at 2011 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 5500 block of Meadowbrook Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWFD: House Fire, 9500 block Aboite Center Road

On May 9, 2026, at 1838 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 9500 block of Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWFD: House Fire, 300 block West Concord Lane

On May 9, 2026, at 1021 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire in a garage in the 300 block of West Concord Lane, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWFD: House Fire, 4800 block Trier Road

On May 4, 2026, at 1531 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Depatment was dispatched to a house fire in the 4800 block of Trier Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWFD: Three Rivers Worship Church Fire, 2400 block Curdes Avenue

On April 24, 2026, at 19:37 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in the Three Rivers Worship Church in the 2400 block of Curdes Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Allen County Coroner

Allen County Coroner: 2026 9th Allen County Homicide

The Allen County Coroner has identified Shonte Evette McDonald as the 9th Allen County Homicide in 2026.

Allen County Coroner: 2026 8th Allen County Homicide

The Allen County Coroner has identified Swa Hid as the 8th Allen County Homicide in 2026.

Allen County Coroner: 2026 7th Allen County Homicide

The Allen County Coroner has identified Khadolphee Demarco Taylor as the 7th Allen County Homicide in 2026.

Allen County Coroner: 2026 6th Allen County Homicide

The Allen County Coroner has identified Ali Gyiu as the 6th Allen County Homicide in 2026.

Allen County Coroner: 2026 5th Allen County Homicide

The Allen County Coroner has identified Erica Ann Eggeman the 5th Allen County Homicide in 2026.

Allen County Sheriff

ISP Indiana State Police side

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.
ISP Indiana State Police side

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

FWPD: New tow and repossession reporting procedures

The Fort Wayne Police Department has updated procedures related to vehicle releases, private property tows and repossession reporting.

FWPD announces testing of Flock Safety Raven audio detection system

The Fort Wayne Police Department will begin a limited pilot program to test the Flock Safety Raven audio detection system in select areas of the city.

FWFD: Arbitrator makes final ruling on firefighter contract

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today announced that the arbitrator assigned to the collective bargaining case has resolved the final issue in the firefighters’ labor agreement.

ISP Master Trooper John Grant awarded Bronze Star Award

ISP Master Trooper John Grant, has been awarded the Bronze Star Award for his courageous actions during a pursuit in New Haven in 2025.

ISP Senior Trooper Jeff Goehring awarded Combat Action Award and Silver Star

Indiana State Police Fort Wayne District Trooper, Senior Trooper Jeff Goehring, has been awarded the Combat Action Award and the Silver Star for his courageous actions during the pursuit of a murder suspect in 2025.

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. Download the poster.  

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.
Bart Brandon Ely

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.

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