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Fort Wayne man sentenced to 10 years in prison over plan to live with teenager he met online
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A man was sentenced Thursday to a decade in prison following an investigation in which he pleaded guilty to trying to bring a teenage girl from Texas to Fort Wayne. Ryan Steele, 26, was sentenced in federal court to 120 months in prison followed...
Delphi murder trial: What to know about Judge Frances Gull
When Richard Allen appears for his courtroom trial in May, his future will be in the hands of not only a jury, but the defense attorneys, prosecutor and judge overseeing his case, which has witnessed several legal twists and turns. Teenagers Libby German and Abby Williams were found dead a...
Paulding County Municipal Court 4-25-24
Sentenced: James Sebring, 35, 101 Meadowbrook Drive, Defiance, domestic violence, six days jail, $200 fine, no contact with victim; William Jackson II, 40, Paulding, OVI, three days jail, $375 fine, 20 hours community service; Travis Stevenson, 44, Antwerp, domestic violence, two days jail, $250 fine, 40 hours community service, no contact with victim. Timothy Stokes Jr., 36, Oakwood, no operator's license, $150 fine; failure to control, $100 fine. Marco Morales, 21, Fort Wayne, speed, $45 fine; no safety belt, $30 fine; driving under suspension, dismissed. Armando Mendez Lopez, 43, Fort Wayne, no operator's license, $125 fine; speed, $45 fine. Dismissed: Justin Keeterle, 28, Defiance, no motorcycle license; Chad Salm, 33, Minster, domestic violence.
24-year-old Fort Wayne man arrested on warrant for 10 counts of child molesting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 24-year-old Fort Wayne man was arrested Wednesday morning after a case filed against him charged him with 10 counts of child molesting. Luis Mondragon-Alcantara is accused of molesting two girls when they were about 5 to 7 years old and at his home to be babysat, according to a probable cause affidavit written by Fort Wayne Police Detective Sgt. Todd Battershell. The defendant was about 15 or 16 years old at the time.
Waynedale Kroger honors late employee with plaque following fatal attack
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Waynedale Kroger employees and family gathered Wednesday to remember Perla Nieto. The Nieto family, friends and employees gathered to share stories while the store hung a plaque in tribute to Perla. Perla Nieto, 59, was fatally stabbed while working at the location in early December of 2023 after an alleged “domestic disturbance” with a customer according to FWPD.
Indiana Supreme Court hears Fort Wayne man’s appeal in 2021 murder, dismemberment case
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Indiana Supreme Court justices heard arguments Thursday in an appeal of the life without parole sentence handed down to a man convicted of killing and dismembering a 55-year-old man in 2021. BACKGROUND: Fort Wayne man sentenced to life without parole in dismemberment case. Mathew Cramer...
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...
The Stand Coneys and Ice Cream to celebrate 20th anniversary
Fort Wayne, Ind. (WFFT) - The Stand Coneys and Ice Cream will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday. The celebration will be at 5200 Bluffton Road from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The community is invited to enjoy family-friendly activities, live music, giveaways and a Hop River beer garden. The...
Parkview Health Doctor now recognized Distinguished Fellow
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has recognized a Parkview psychiatrist as a Distinguished Fellow. Parkview Behavioral Health Institute, Section Chief Dr. Matthew Runyan treats inpatients for mental health and substance abuse help. The APA said Dr. Runyan embodied all the traits to uphold the award...
Celebrating 40 years!
Anthony (Tony) is the son of Ronald and Diana Smith, Gina (Santos) is the daughter of Amalia and the late Jose Santos. The couple have one son, Anthony, and two daughters, Angelina (Nate) Gill and Kristina (Brendon) Bowlin. They also have nine grandchildren: Ethan, Blair, Liam, Anthony, Jensen, Nolan, Logan, Ezra and Jaxon, all of Antwerp.
First Alert Forecast: Warming back up
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A Frost Advisory lasts until 9 AM this morning across much of 21Country. Despite the chilly start to the day, we’ll at least be able to see some brief sunshine during the morning before more clouds roll in later today. Clouds cover thickens for...
Police Officer Memorial Ceremony to be held in May
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - The Police Officer Memorial Ceremony will be held on May 10. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. rain or shine. It will be held at the Law Enforcement/Firefighters Memorial, 1001 North Wells Street. The ceremony will honor the lives of the police officers who...
WATCH: Ducklings hatch at Fort Wayne senior home
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A new batch of ducklings is freshly hatched at a Fort Wayne senior living home. The ducklings hatched at Cedarhurst Senior Living. This year 21 ducklings hatched in the facility’s courtyard. Last year 12 hatched. Two proud mama ducks welcomed the ducklings. The...
Woodburn music store offers unique instrument, sense of community
WOODBURN, Ind. (WANE) — In Woodburn, a music store tucked away between the local post office and a salon houses a unique instrument that cannot be found just anywhere: a dulcimer. Although the business has been around since 1968, Folkcraft Instruments has called Woodburn home since 2007. “When Folkcraft...
WATCH: WANE 15 sits down with Mayor Sharon Tucker
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Just three days after being officially sworn into office, WANE 15’s Dirk Rowley sat down with historic Mayor Sharon Tucker to talk about all things growing up in Fort Wayne and how she wants to take on the role of Mayor. Mayor Sharon...
A new restaurant coming to West Main Street
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A new restaurant is coming to Fort Wayne this year called Spoke & Ivy at 1402 West Main Street. Johnny Perez is the owner of the new restaurant, he also owns Mercado and Papi’s Pizza on The Landing. Perez says they chose to open...
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