Public Safety News

Fort Wayne Police Department

FWPD: Barricaded Subject, 5100 block Northcrest Drive

On June 23, 2025, at 1900 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department received a call for service in the 5100 block of Northcrest Drive regarding a Domestic Disturbance.

Traffic Alert: Street closure notice for portion of South Harrison Street

South Harrison Street will be closed from West Baker Street to West Masterson Avenue June 23-25, 2025 for railroad overpass work.

FWPD Update: Homicide Investigation Arrest, 700 block West Rudisill Boulevard

On June 19, 2025, at 2239 hours, the Homicide Task Force took a 17yo male juvenile suspect into custody in the 5800 block of Bluffton Rd without incident regarding the homicide in the 700 block of West Rudisill Boulevard.

FWPD Update: Homicide Investigation Search Warrant Served

The Fort Wayne Police Department served a Search Warrant in connection with the 700 block West Rudisill Boulevard homicide at the 800 block of Lafever Street in Ossian Indiana on June 20, 2025.

FWPD: Homicide Investigation, 700 block West Rudisill Boulevard

The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that was reported on June 19, 2025, at 1431 hours in the 700 block of West Rudisill Boulevard.

Fort Wayne Fire Department

FWFD: House Fire, 6400 block Maywood Circle

On June 17, 2025, at 0635 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a house fire in the 6400 block of Maywood Circle.

FWFD: Building Fire, 618 South Calhoun Street

On June 12, 2025, at 1237 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to Markey Bonding, at 618 South Calhoun Street, on the report of a building fire.

FWFD: Building Fire, 5000 block Decatur Road

On June 9, 2025, at 2321 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to the 5000 block of Decatur Road on the report of a fire coming from the roof of a commercial building.

FWFD: House Fire, 3800 block Wayne Trace

On June 8, 2025, at 1948 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a possible house fire in the 3800 block of Wayne Trace.

FWFD: House Fire, 1700 block Franklin Avenue

On June 8, 2025, at 1826 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to the 1700 block of Franklin Avenue for a house fire.

Allen County Coroner

Coroner: 16th Allen County Homicide

The Allen County Coroner has identified Alice F. Hall as the 16th Allen County Homicide in 2025.

Coroner: 17th Allen County Homicide

The Allen County Coroner has identified Damontre Tayshon Burnett as the 17th Allen County Homicide in 2025.

Coroner: 15th Allen County Homicide

The Allen County Coroner has identified Laron Duane Rosse as the 15th Allen County Homicide in 2025.

Coroner: 14th Allen County Homicide

The Allen County Coroner has identified Leanne Lynn Gonzalez as the 14th Allen County Homicide in 2025.

Coroner: 13th 2025 Allen County Homicide

The Allen County Coroner has identified Jeremiah Donald Lothamer as the 13th Allen County Homicide in 2025.

Allen County Sheriff

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.

FWPD: Arrest for July 4th fireworks injury

Ian Wiggins was arrested on December 5, 2024, for a warrant stemming from the injury of an 11 year old female during the July 4th celebrations.

Mortgage Foreclosure Sales postponed

According to the Allen Superior Court order, the Allen County Sheriff's Department is postponing all mortgage foreclosure sales until further notice.

1980 County murders solved

Confessed Nationwide Serial Killer Samuel Little 79, has claimed responsibility for two 1980 Allen County Homicides.

Public Safety News Releases

Mayor Tucker and Chief Lahey highlight data points on responsiveness to emergencies

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today reiterated the commitment by the City Administration and Fort Wayne Fire Department to ensure the safety and well-being of all Fort Wayne residents.

Firefighters call for leadership change to protect public safety

Today, the Fort Wayne Professional Firefighters Local 124 (IAFF124) called for new leadership at the Fort Wayne Fire Department.

Creation of the Northeast Crime Gun Intelligence Center to Fight Violent Crime

FWPD Chief Scott Caudill and ATF Special Agent-in-Charge Christopher Amon announce the formation of the Northeast Indiana Crime Gun Intelligence Center to Fight Violent Crime to address violent crime in Northeast Indiana.
ISP Indiana State Police side

ISP: Increased patrols for Memorial Day Weekend – “Click It Or Ticket”

As Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer travel, the Indiana State Police are set to increase patrols focused on seatbelt usage.
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Cops Cycling for Survivors 2025 Ride to Remember

Cops Cycling for Survivors is pleased to announce plans for their 24th annual bicycle tour of Indiana.

Wanted Suspects

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...
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.
Cohen Bennett Hancz-Barron

FWPD: BOLO – armed and extremely dangerous suspect

Fort Wayne Police are looking for 21-year-old Cohen Bennett Hancz-Barron.

FWPD: Terry Smith Jr. Arrested – 5/13/2021

Notification from the Fort Wayne Police Department regarding the arrest of suspect Terry Smith in the murder of Tiffany I. Ferris at the Suburban Inn on May 10, 2021.

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