Fort Wayne Police Department

Good morning Fort Wayne! Roadways are clear this morning with no crashes. Drive carefully and have a safe day!

Good morning Fort Wayne! There are no crashes to report this morning. Drive carefully and have a safe day!

Good morning Fort Wayne! Roadways are crash free at the moment. Drive carefully and have a safe day!

Good morning Fort Wayne! There are no active crashes in the city at this time. Drive carefully and have a safe day!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 05/18/2026 Location: Lafayette & McKinney Time: 0450 am Details/Summary: On Monday May 18th 2026 at approximately 4:50 am dispatch received a call about a crash near Lafayette and McKinney. Witnesses stated a Silver Chrysler struck a Box truck, that the driver of the Chrysler was trapped in the vehicle and that the vehicle was on fire. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire but found the driver, an adult male, deceased. The driver of the box truck suffered minor injuries and is cooperating with the investigation. Several witnesses stated the Chrysler and another vehicle were racing south on Clinton, when the Chrysler ran a red light at McKinney, crossed the center line and struck the Box Truck which was traveling Northbound on Lafayette. Speed is believed to be a factor in this crash. Lafayette & Clinton between Rudisill and Petite will remain closed to traffic for several hours this morning while the Fort Wayne Fatal Crash Team (FACT) conducts an investigation.

Good morning Fort Wayne! Crews are still working on the fatal crash at Clinton and McKinney. There are no other crashes on city roadways at this time. Drive carefully and have a safe day!

Good morning Fort Wayne! There are no crashes to report at this time. Drive carefully and have a safe day!

Good morning Fort Wayne! We are working one crash on I 469 southbound just east of the north I 69 interchange. Drive carefully and have a safe day!

Good morning Fort Wayne! We have one crash that just came in at Ardmore and Engle. Drive carefully and have a safe day!

Good morning Fort Wayne! Roadways appear to be crash free at the moment. Drive carefully and have a safe day!

MEDIA FACT SHEET Date: May 9, 2026 Location: 1800 Griswold Drive Time: 0935hrs Details/Summary: On May, 9, 2026, at approximately 0935 hours, Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 1800 block of Griswold Drive in reference to a shots fired investigation. Officers arrived and located a deceased adult female victim. Patrol officers located a suspect in the area who was identified as Arionna Miller. Detectives with the FWPD Homicide Unit responded and conducted a criminal investigation. After a thorough investigation, FWPD Homicide Detectives confirmed Arionna Miller, 22 years old, as a suspect in the investigation. Miller was preliminarily charged with Murder and transported to the Allen County Jail. Suspect Arrested #1: Arionna Miller 22yo Fort Wayne Preliminary Charges: Murder

This week, the Fort Wayne Police Department joins law enforcement agencies across the country in recognizing National Police Week, May 10–16, 2026. National Police Week honors officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and recognizes the continued service of those who protect and serve their communities. We pause to remember the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, support the families and loved ones they left behind, and recognize the men and women who continue to answer the call each day. Their service is not just a uniform, a badge, or a shift. It is a commitment to step forward when others need help, to serve with courage, and to stand ready in moments of uncertainty, danger, and loss. To the officers of the Fort Wayne Police Department and law enforcement officers across our nation: thank you for your dedication, sacrifice, and service. We remember the fallen. We support their families. We honor those who continue to serve. #NationalPoliceWeek #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay #FWPD #FortWaynePolice #NeverForget #HonorTheFallen

Good morning Fort Wayne! There are no crashes to report this Monday morning. Remember, those orange barrels are not a slalom course. Drive carefully and have a safe day!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shooting Investigation Date: May 7, 2026 Location: 200 block of East Maple Grove Ave Time: Approximately 9:50pm Details/Summary: At approximately 9:50 p.m. on May 7, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department received a report of a possible shooting in the 200 block of East Maple Grove Avenue. Patrol officers responded to the scene and located an active incident requiring further investigation. Officers and detectives are currently interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence. The FWPD Homicide Team, Crime Scene Unit, and Air Support Unit were requested to assist and are actively engaged in the investigation. This incident remains under active investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department Homicide Team. No additional information is available for release at this time. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

Good morning Fort Wayne! We are working one crash at Anthony and Paulding. Drive carefully have a safe day!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Homicide Investigation Date: May 7, 2026 Location: 500 block East Rudisill Blvd Time: Approximately 2:45am Details/Summary: In the early morning hours of May 7, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a report of a possible shooting in the 500 block of East Rudisill Boulevard. Upon arrival, Officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound(s). Officers immediately initiated lifesaving measures until medics arrived. The victim was transported to a local hospital in life-threatening condition and later succumbed to his injuries. Officers and detectives began interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence at the scene. The FWPD Homicide Team, Crime Scene Unit, and Air Support Unit were requested to assist and continue the investigation. This incident remains under active investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department Homicide Team. No additional information is available for release at this time.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 6th, 2026 Location: Airport Expressway and Lower Huntington Rd Time: Approximately 11:30pm Details/Summary: Late on May 6, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash on Airport Expressway, just south of the intersection at Lower Huntington Road. Upon arrival, officers located an SUV that had left the roadway. The female driver was found to be in stable condition. The second vehicle, an Audi coupe, had come to rest against the guardrail. The male driver of the Audi was found unconscious and suffering from life-threatening injuries. Medics transported both drivers to a local hospital for treatment. Preliminary investigation indicates the SUV was traveling southbound/westbound on Airport Expressway when it was struck from behind by the Audi, which was traveling at a high rate of speed. At this time, speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors in the crash. Due to the severity of the injuries, the FWPD Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) was notified and has assumed responsibility for the investigation. The FWPD Air Support Unit (ASU) is assisting with aerial documentation of the scene. Airport Expressway, southbound/westbound, will remain closed at Lower Huntington Road for the next hour while investigators process the scene.

Good morning Fort Wayne! There are no active crashes on city roadways at this time. Drive carefully and have a safe day!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 5, 2026 Location: Washington Center and Lima Rd Time: Approximately 5:30pm Details/Summary: This evening at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a serious multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of West Washington Center Road and Lima Road. Officers arrived to find four vehicles involved in the collision, with two occupants trapped inside their vehicles. The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) quickly began extrication efforts and successfully freed both individuals. Medics on scene treated a total of four patients; two were transported to local hospitals with serious to life-threatening injuries. Preliminary information indicates that an SUV traveling southbound on Lima Road experienced a medical emergency. The vehicle crossed the concrete median, continued southbound in the northbound lanes, and then left the roadway at a high rate of speed. The SUV became airborne and struck a car stopped at the red light at Washington Center Road, triggering a chain-reaction crash involving two additional vehicles. Two occupants were pinned inside their vehicles as a result of the impact. Due to the severity of the injuries and the complexity of the crash scene, the FWPD Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) was activated and has assumed responsibility for the investigation. FWPD’s Air Support Unit (ASU) is assisting with aerial documentation of the scene. As the investigation remains ongoing, West Washington Center Road is closed to all traffic at the intersection. The closure is expected to remain in place until approximately 9:30 p.m. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Good morning Fort Wayne! We are working one crash on State at Spyrun. Drive carefully and have a safe day!