Tag: Pontiac Street
FWFD: Gas Leak Hazmat Response, 2700 block Lafayette Street
On November 26, 2025, at 1058 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a gas leak in the 2700 block of Lafayette Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: FWCS School Bus Pursuit, South Coliseum Boulevard and East Pontiac Street
On November 19, 2025, at 1055 hours, officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department attempted to stop a Fort Wayne Community Schools white multipurpose bus after the bus was tailgating their police vehicle.
Traffic Alert: Creighton Avenue to close 9/8/2025
Due to private development work, Creighton Avenue between Hanna Street and Weisser Park Avenue will be closed between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on September 8, 2025.
Traffic Alert: Four-way stop implemented at Hoagland Avenue and Pontiac Street
Beginning August 27, 2025, a new four-way stop sign will be implemented at the intersection of Hoagland Avenue and Pontiac Street.
FWPD: Vehicle strikes house, 1500 block East Pontiac Street
On July 4, 2025, at 0250 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to reports of a vehicle accident in the 1500 block of East Pontiac Street at Reed Street.
Traffic Alert: South Anthony closing for South Anthony Boulevard Streetscape project
The City of Fort Wayne is beginning work that will improve safety for both vehicles and pedestrians on a key section of the South Anthony Boulevard corridor.
Traffic Alert: Hanna Street closure begins Monday – 3/31/2025
Beginning March 31, 2025, Hanna Street will be closed between Pontiac and Oxford Street while crews connect homes to the new water main.
FWFD: House Fire, Caroline and East Pontiac Streets
On February 21, 2025, the Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to a reported multiple house fire in the area of East Pontiac and Caroline Streets.
FWPD: Homicide Arrest, Xavier Velez
On November 12, 2024, at 18:05, the FWPD took Xavier Velez into custody without incident in the 1800 block of East Pontiac Street in connection with the homicide of Corbin Cornett that occurred on November 9, 2024.
Completion of streetscape project enhances Pontiac Street Corridor
Phase II of the Pontiac Streetscape enhancement project has been completed. Phase I was finished last fall.