CRIME & SAFETY
Fort Wayne police arrest man facing multiple counts of child molesting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Fort Wayne police arrested a man who is facing multiple child molestation charges. On March 26, 2022, a family met with a police officer to accuse Luis Angel Mondragon-Alcantara, 24, of molesting two minors. Police say the two children reported being molested by Alcantara several...
WATCH: Security footage shows stolen car hit house in south Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Security footage shows the moment a south side home was damaged in a hit-and-run involving a car that Fort Wayne Police discovered had been stolen earlier this month. Just after 12:30 a.m. on April 13, FWPD began investigating the reported hit-and-run at a home...
Pregnant woman hospitalized after husband allegedly shoots her in back
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA/Gray News) - A pregnant mother shot in the back is recovering at an Indiana hospital, as her husband faces several charges in connection with the incident. Vanna Sowles, who is seven months pregnant with her third child, was hospitalized in life-threatening condition after she was shot...
Fort Wayne Police Department reports decrease in fatal drug overdoses in 2023
FORT WAYNE, Ind (WFFT) -- Through more training and additional treatment, Fort Wayne police say the Hope and Recovery Team has helped reduce overdoses in our community by 22 percent in the last year. It starts with compassion, and that’s how HART wants to remind people about how to approach...
FWPD arrest man involved in seven-year-old cold-case
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - The Fort Wayne Police Department have arrested a man for a seven-year-old cold-case murder. The FWPD said on August 13th, 2017, a shooting near the 1800 block of East California Road resulted in one man's death. Police said the man was found dead from eleven...
‘A wonderful mother’ | Brothers reflect on the loss of their sister at candlelight vigil
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - “Alisa was a wonderful mom. A wonderful sister. A wonderful daughter. All the above. Super smart. Her laugh lit up the room. She was just fun to be around,” said Alisa True’s brother, Chad Sampson, as he remembered his sister. Alisa True...
City Council changes way some Fort Wayne police officers are promoted
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The structure for how some officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) are promoted has been changed following Tuesday’s Fort Wayne City Council meeting. In a unanimous 8-0 vote, City Council voted in favor of making promotions based on how long an...
Hundreds light candles for victims of violent crimes at annual vigil
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- The Victim Assistance Program of the Fort Wayne Police Department hosted a candlelight vigil to honor victims of violent crimes Monday. This year’s theme asked the question, “how would you help?” They set up informational booths to let attendees know just how many local resources are available to victims and their families.
COURT DOCS: Several charges dropped for ousted Columbia City Parks Superintendent in $240k theft from city
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - The now-former leader of the Columbia City Parks and Recreation Department has pleaded guilty to one of the several theft and misconduct charges filed against him after court documents allege he stole over $240k from the city. In March 2023, Columbia City Mayor Ryan Daniel...
Indiana State Police award area Troopers
INDIANA (WFFT) - Indiana State Police (ISP) remember and honor State Troopers in the line of duty. On April 17th, ISP Superintendent Doug Carter recognized several Troopers for their service and life-saving actions. The ceremony took place at the Indiana Government Center. The ISP Purple Heart Award was the first...
3 cats rescued after house fire caused by smoking materials
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Three cats were rescued after a house caught fire due to ‘improperly disposed of smoking materials’ on Monday night. According to a press release from the Fort Wayne Fire Department, firefighters responded to a fire at 2221 St. Louis Avenue just after 5 p.m. Monday. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke coming from the one-story home.
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