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FWPD Update: Shooting Investigation Arrests, 4400 block Bowser Avenue
On August 28, 2025, the FWPD Homicide Task Force apprehended two juvenile suspects in the 4400 block of Bowser Avenue shooting investigation from August 28, 2025.
Mexican National sentenced to 228 months for Armed Drug Trafficking
Heriberto Martinez Contreras, of Mexico, has been sentenced to possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Two major initiatives led by Mayor Tucker receive approval from City Council
Two major initiatives led by Mayor Sharon Tucker are moving forward following approval from City Council this evening.
Traffic Alert: Upcoming lane restrictions/closures
There are several upcoming projects, that are not City of Fort Wayne projects, that will require lane restrictions and closures.
FWPD relaunches its Citizen’s Police Academy for the first time since 2008
The Fort Wayne Police Department is proud to announce the return of its Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) after a seventeen-year hiatus.
FWPD: American Sealant Fire, 9190 Yeager Lane
On August 24, 2025, at 1100 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was alerted to a fire alarm at the American Sealant plant at 9190 Yeager Lane Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Shooting Investigation, 4400 block Bowser Avenue
On August 23, 2025, at 2129 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 4400 block of Bowser Avenue to the report of a shooting.
FWPD: Death Investigation, 5800 block Turtle Creek Drive
On September 12, 2020, at 2235 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 5800 block of Turtle Creek Drive in reference to an unresponsive individual that was located inside a parked vehicle.
Man sentenced to 180 months for Armed Drug Trafficking Offenses
Brian Britt of Fort Wayne, was sentenced in the United States District Court after pleading guilty to possessing with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
FWPD Update: Arrest in 2015 Homicide Cold Case
On August 14, 2025, the Fort Wayne Police Department arrested Raphael Helton in the 100 block of West Baker Street on an arrest warrant for the March 28, 2015, murder of Michael J. Fedock.