Fort Wayne Police Department
Traffic Alert: Preliminary utility work on the Vann Family Crossing Pedestrian Bridge begins Sunday – 9/13/2026
One portion of preliminary work for the much-anticipated Vann Family Crossing Pedestrian Bridge over Coliseum Boulevard will begin at 8 p.m., September 13, 2026.
INDOT: U.S. 30 stoppages and Flaugh Road closure planned – 9/14/2026
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a closure and overnight traffic stoppages as part of the ongoing U.S. 30 Corridor Improvements project.
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.
Fort Wayne Fire Department
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.
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.
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
FWPD follow-up to viral video of an arrest, Barr and East Dewald Street
The Fort Wayne Police Department has released the incident report for the arrest of a Fort Wayne man that was caught on video and which then went viral on social media.
Circulating video of an arrest being investigated by the Fort Wayne Police Department
News release from the Fort Wayne Police Department regarding an investigation into a circulating video of officers arresting someone near the intersection of Barr and East Dewald Streets, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
ISP Fort Wayne Post – Dayshift Troopers highlight Labor Day Weekend success
The Indiana State Police Fort Wayne District dayshift troopers saw strong enforcement and proactive engagement over the Labor Day weekend, emphasizing ISP’s commitment to safe travel for everyone on Indiana’s roadways.
FWPD Traffic Alert: 7 Brew Coffee giveaway, 10170 Maysville Road
The Fort Wayne Police Department reports that the 7 Brew Coffee on Maysville Road is having a giveaway today that is apparently causing traffic issues in that area - they are advising to avoid the area.
ISP: Stepped-up Labor Day weekend patrols
Indiana Governor Mike Braun announces stepped-up police patrols and sobriety checkpoints across Indiana for Labor Day weekend as part of his push to keep Hoosiers safe on the road and crack down on impaired driving and aggressive driving.
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.