Trisha Ohlwine says the father of her children was mentally ill and died by suicide in the Allen County Jail. She believes local law enforcement did not take the necessary steps to prevent the tragedy. She also believes the set-up of the jail itself contributed to his death.
After a Fort Wayne Police Department Seargent was issued an infraction for striking and killing a pedestrian while on duty, 21Investigates filed a public records request to obtain the body camera footage from responding officers.
It’s been more than five months since Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy. Since then, scammers have taken advantage of the situation by creating fake websites and fake sales.
The American Immigration Council’s new study shows immigrants play a crucial role in Allen County’s economy. It says, immigrants make up about 7% of Allen County’s population. In 2019, immigrants spent $496 million and paid more than $99 million in taxes.
Phony police scams are when someone pretends to be police officer, or members of an organization raising money for police and they try to get your money.
People with loved ones buried at the North Twibell Cemetery say it seems as if it’s being turned into an island that they don’t feel like they can get to.
A Fort Wayne woman is suing the Indiana Attorney General’s office after they shut down her ‘death doula’ business. The state claims she can’t operate without a funeral director’s license.
Fort Wayne Police Department crime statistics say 500 cars have been stolen so far this year. What are police doing about it? How you can you protect yourself?
Several cities across the country are filing lawsuits against car manufacturers Kia and Hyundai, 21Investigates is wondering if Fort Wayne will join in.
Quick response (QR) codes might be convenient, but experts with the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana say they’re also an easy target for scammers.
Why did the prosecutor decide not to charge Sgt. Hartup after hitting and killing Nadjeski? What kinds of charges were considered? Did Hartup get special treatment?
The Allen County Prosecutor says the office has completed its investigation into a Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) officer who struck and killed a pedestrian in April, saying no criminal charges will be filed against him.
21Investigates has obtained new information on Praxis Landmark Recovery’s license revocation. A company email says they’ll be implementing an employee furlough for 30 days beginning Thursday.
The Southwest Allen County School’s board took a small step Tuesday to address racism in their schools. 21Investigates wanted to know more about their decision to partner with a group called FAIR for All.
The Southwest Allen County school board took another try at approving a plan to address racism in their schools. While they made one small step, there’s still a lot of questions remaining.
Today prosecutors filed a motion seeking the death penalty for Orlando Mitchell, the man accused of killing Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy John Durm. However, putting someone on Death Row in the Hoosier state is only the beginning of a long process.
According to data from the Fort Wayne Police Department, 2023 is on pace to be the most deadly year for pedestrians in the city in the last five years.
A visually impaired Fort Wayne man has filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Fort Wayne and Veoride after he says he tripped over an electric scooter. The lawsuit says the man is visually impaired and uses auditory and tactual information to go on regular walks.
A State Representative who was arrested on OWI charges at the end of May allegedly drove for nearly three miles with just one tire before his arrest, according to newly-obtained documents.
Indiana Rep. Jim Lucas (R) was arrested for allegedly drunk driving and leaving the scene of a crash in Jackson County early Wednesday morning, police records show.
21Investigates has obtained documents that detail previous letters of reprimand given to Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) Sgt. Joshua Hartup, who police say struck and killed a pedestrian in downtown Fort Wayne in April.
FWPD has released dash cam video of an incident in 2019 where an officer fatally shot a suspect during a pursuit after 21Investigates filed a public records request for it.
The Indiana State Police have confirmed with 21Investigates that the Fort Wayne Police Department asked for their help reviewing materials after the deadly crash involving a police sergeant.
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Police documents say Sgt. Joshua Hartup, 46, was involved in four crashes while driving a police vehicle in 2005, 2007, 2000, and most recently in 2019.
The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) Sergeant who police say struck a pedestrian in downtown Fort Wayne last week has given a statement to investigators.
21Alive’s national investigative team uncovered a vulnerability at security checkpoints across the nation, does that flaw exist in Fort Wayne? 21Investigates took a look.
Days after the shootout in Kendallville, our 21Investigates team overcovered police reports documenting prior run-ins with the shooter over the last two years. Why wasn’t the red flag law used prior to the incident?
21Investigates obtained ten complaints dating back to 2021 showing the Kendallville shooter’s previous run-in with the law. An Indiana University law professor says Indiana’s red flag Law could have prevented the shootout in the first place.
As residents in Kendallville try to return to normal after chaos ensued during a shootout involving a 60-year-old man and police, one woman is recalling the scary moments leading up to police arresting him. She captured some of the footage and streamed it on Facebook.
