Man charged in murder of Richmond police officer found dead in cell - Fort Wayne news - NewsLocker (2024)

PENDLETON, Ind. – The man charged in the murder of Richmond police officer Seara Burton was found dead at Pendleton Correctional Facility.Phillip M. Lee was being held at the facility as he awaited trial in Burton’s murder. Indiana State Police said Lee was found unresponsive in his cell around 12:46 a.m. Thursday. Emergency aid was rendered, but Lee was pronounced dead.Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton dies from injuriesIndiana State Police are investigating Lee’s death wi

Police identify Michigan splash pad shooter but there's still no word on a motive

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Authorities on Sunday identified the man who opened fire at a splash pad in suburban Detroit before taking his own life, but his motives remained unknown as investigators worked to determine if he left behind any hint of his plans.Oakland County Sheriff’s spokesperson Stephen Huber said the shooter was 42-year-old Michael William Nash of Shelby Township. Sheriff Mike Bouchard said Saturday evening that the gunman had no prior criminal history but apparen

Long heat wave begins today with late storms

A long and dangerous heat wave begins today with temperatures in the 90s and with the combination of heat and humidity it will feel as hot as 105. This will be the longest streak of 90-day days since the drought of 2012. Scattered storms are possible late this afternoon.Humidity levels will be very high beginning this afternoonTemperatures today will reach the high 90s as the heat wave begins. Combined with the heat and humidity, it will feel like it's over 100.It will be muggy tonight under par

15 Fury Alert Day with extended heat wave this week.

Today is a 15-Fury Alert Day as a long and dangerous heat wave begins today with temperatures in the 90s and with the combination of heat and humidity it will feel as hot as 105. An excessive heat warning begins at 11 am this morning and lasts through Friday. This will be the longest streak of 90-degree days since the drought of 2012. Scattered storms are possible late this afternoon.Humidity levels will be very high beginning this afternoonTemperatures today will reach the high 90s as the heat

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Becoming humid with pop up storms Monday

After a weekend featuring sunshine and comfortable humidity levels, we're set to see the humidity reach uncomfortable levels on Monday. This will be the case for the next several days, along with high temperatures in the 90s. We're shaping up to see quite the June heatwave...Look for partly cloudy skies to become mostly clear as you head out the door early Monday morning. Temperatures will be warm in the lower 70s to get the day started.We crank up the humidity to tropical levels Monday, kicking

Warm Sunday night with a stray thunderstorm

Happy Father's Day! It has been a toasty holiday for the dads, but the good news is that the humidity has remained at comfortable levels.Enjoy the sunshine and low humidity still this evening...great for plans with your dad!Late this evening though, we expect an increase in clouds as a decaying line of thunderstorms passes over Lake Michigan and tracks toward our area. There is the slight chance the storms hold together and impact our northern communities. It is also possible we stay completely

DeKalb County motorcyclist goes airborne in crash

DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Sunday afternoon motorcyclist crash.DeKalb Deputies and Butler Police Officers responded to the 4200 block of County Road 61 Sunday afternoon on reports of a motorcycle crash.
Dowden was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries, photo courtesy of DeKalb County Sheriff
Officer stated that is where they found 60-year-old Douglas Dowden ejected from the roadway.
Preliminary investigation and witness accounts f

Georgia inmate shoots, kills 24-year-old prison kitchen worker: officials

GLENNVILLE, Ga. (AP) — An inmate used a gun to kill a kitchen worker at a Georgia prison early Sunday before fatally shooting himself, state officials said.The Georgia Department of Corrections in a statement said it's investigating the deaths at Smith State Prison in rural southeast Georgia. The agency provided few immediate details, including how the inmate obtained a firearm.The agency's statement said inmate Jaydrekus Hart fatally shot a food service worker in the prison's kitchen at a

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Hot but not humid yet to end the weekend

Happy Father's Day! It is a toasty holiday for the dads, but the good news is that the humidity has remained at comfortable levels.Enjoy the sunshine and low humidity this evening! It will be great for plans with your dad!Late this evening though, we expect an increase in clouds as a decaying line of thunderstorms passes over Lake Michigan and tracks toward our area. There is the slight chance the storms hold together and impact our northern communities. It is also possible we stay completely dr

Bikers ride across Indiana to honor Abby Williams and Libby German

DELPHI, Ind. — The highly anticipated trial of the man accused of killing two Delphi teens is four months away. Richard Allen's trial will begin in Carroll County on Oct. 14 and run through Nov. 15, per an order issued in May.With the trial looming, bikers gathered to honor the two girls Allen allegedly killed in Delphi in 2017 — Abby Williams and Libby German. Thanks to the efforts of volunteers and donors, 127 people rode 108 miles in remembrance of the girls."It puts the fact it c

2 children among 9 injured in Detroit splash pad shooting

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Nine people were injured, including two young children and their mother, after a shooter opened fire at a splash pad in a Detroit suburb where families gathered to escape the summer heat Saturday. Law enforcement tracked a suspect to a home, where the man died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.An 8-year-old boy was shot in the head and in critical condition Saturday night, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said during a news conference. Th

2 hospitalized in rollover crash in DeKalb County

DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Two were hospitalized in a rollover crash caused by a medical event near Auburn Saturday morning.
Photo of the car following the crash.
A SUV was traveling southbound on I-69 near exit 329 in Auburn when the driver experienced a medical event. The medical event caused the driver to cross into the median and overcorrect the vehicle.
The overcorrection caused the car to land in a ditch and then overturn into a group of trees.
Both the driver and the passenger of the v

Police: 1 dead in northeast Fort Wayne shooting

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— Officers on the scene of a shooting investigation in northeast Fort Wayne confirmed to WANE 15 that at least one person is dead.Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department and Allen County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to the 6000 block of Melan Cove just before 5 a.m. on reports of a shooting.This is a developing story. Updates will be provided on the air and on wane.com.

Police: 1 dead and 1 injured in shooting off St Joe Center Road

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— One is dead and one is injured following a shooting that occurred in a neighborhood off of St Joe Center Road early Sunday.
According to FWPD Public Information Officer Jeremy Webb, police were dispatched to the 6000 block of Melan Cove just before 5 a.m. on reports of a shooting.When officers arrived they found two men inside the home, both suffering from gunshot wounds. Both men were taken to the hospital, one in life-threatening condition and one in fair conditi

Humidity will remain low today as June heatwave begins

Today marks the beginning of a stretch of 90 degree days across northeast Indiana and northwestern Ohio.Look for partly cloudy skies as you head out the door early this morning. Temperatures will be down around the 60 degree mark.While it is going to be hot, the good news for the dads is that the humidity will remain at comfortable levels. Enjoy any plans you have with your dad as this sunshine will last all throughout the evening hours!While things will be hot, the humidity will be low!It will

Saturday night preview of our June heatwave

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - We hope you were able to take advantage of our high temperatures close to seasonable levels on Saturday! We're looking to not see our highs back down in the 80s for several days...New forecasting tool aims to identify the risk from extreme heatA robust June heatwave is on the way to northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio beginning on Sunday; high temperatures will climb into the 90s. The good news though is there is a lag in the humidity, as we'll stay in the comfortable

June heatwave begins on Father's Day

It was a great day for outdoor activities across the area on Saturday! We hope you enjoyed the seasonable air, as we're set to heat up in a big way in the coming days...Look for partly cloudy skies as you head out the door early Sunday morning. Temperatures will be down around the 60 degree mark.We're partly cloudy early Sunday, with low temperatures around 60 degrees.
Father's Day kicks off a long stretch of 90 degree days for us. While it is going to be hot, the good news for the dads is that

Last mild night before our big heatwave

It has been a great day for outdoor activities across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio! We're seeing a mixture of sun and clouds, along with temperatures around seasonable levels and low humidity. Don't get too used to it though, as a June heatwave lies ahead this upcoming week...Look for partly cloudy skies to continue this evening into tonight, along with a little bit of a southeast breeze. Enjoy this weather for your Saturday evening plans! Temperatures tonight will drop down to around th

Concordia grad Brooks bound for Olympic swimming trials

INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) - Fort Wayne native Finn Brooks is set to celebrate his golden birthday during his most important swimming meet of his career.
The Concordia High School grad is turning 21 on June 21, the same day he competes in the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic trials in Indianapolis. Brooks is hoping to have a golden moment in his career when he swims at Lucas Oil Stadium.Brooks is one of a trio of northeast Indiana natives with ties to IU that are competing in the trials. Along w

Partly cloudy and seasonable this evening

It has been a great day for outdoor activities across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio! We're seeing a mixture of sun and clouds, along with temperatures around seasonable levels and low humidity. Don't get too used to it though, as a June heatwave lies ahead this upcoming week...Look for partly cloudy skies to continue this evening into tonight, along with a little bit of a southeast breeze. Enjoy this weather for your Saturday evening plans! Temperatures tonight will drop down to around th

14 members of Ohio motorcycle club swept up in nationwide investigation

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Authorities offered details on the warrants served Thursday as part of a nationwide, multi-agency sweep of what it alleges is an outlaw motorcycle club.Kenneth Parker, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, alleged that the Thug Riders Motorcycle Club "operated a criminal enterprise whose members and associates engaged in violence like murder, arson and assault." He also alleged that club members and associates took part in extortion and identity fraud."The Thug

Indiana Republicans upset Mike Braun’s choice for lieutenant governor, backing far-right pick

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Republicans have rejected Sen. Mike Braun’s choice for lieutenant governor, instead nominating a podcasting pastor with far-right views to be his running mate.Braun, who is leaving the Senate, endorsed state Rep. Julie McGuire for his running mate when he became the GOP nominee for governor. Indiana delegates usually back the nominee’s chosen running mate without a challenge.
But McGuire faced a challenge from Micah Beckwith, who promotes uncompromis

LOOK: Hoagland Days finishes with a bang

HOAGLAND, Ind. (WANE) -- Hoagland wrapped up its three-day annual Hoagland Days festival with a day chock full of events Saturday, with activities ranging from a kiddie tractor pull to a demolition derby.The final day of the festival kicked off with a volleyball tournament at 8:00 a.m. before the long-anticipated parade at 11:00 a.m. People of all ages will be able to enjoy carnival rides from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., as well as bingo at the fire station from 12:

Mix of sun and clouds for the afternoon

We'll see a very brief break from the heat today. A stretch of 90° days is on the horizon for northeast Indiana and northwestern Ohio beginning on Sunday...Today is the most ideal day of the weekend as we'll see high temperatures in the mid-80s and low humidity levels. Just a scattering of clouds look to be in the sky, but you'll pockets of sunshine in the mix as well. It will be a great night to grill or enjoy a meal outside!It will be a great night to grill outside!Father's day will be the

LOOK: Huntington Heritage Days continue with parade and hot air balloons

HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) -- Huntington's annual Heritage Days festival is is full swing, with a variety of festivities over the weekend for the whole family to enjoy.This year's festival, which runs from June 12 to 16 in downtown Huntington and at Huntington North High School, is centered around a theme of "Chamber of Commerce of Huntington County -- Celebrating 100 Years”.The festival features four days of midway and carnival rides, a quilt show Friday through Sunday and various featured e

1 dead after a minivan rear ends man on riding lawn mower

EDON, Ohio (WANE) -- One man is dead after being rear-ended by a minivan while driving a riding lawn mower on State Route 49 in Edon.According to a media release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, officers were dispatched to a crash involving a John Deere riding lawn mower and a minivan on State Route 49 at 10:15 p.m. Friday.When officers arrived on the scene they found 65-year-old, Thomas S. Patterson driving a John Deere riding lawn mower southbound when he was rear-ended by a minivan driven

1 dead after striking tree head-on in crash

WABASH, Ind (WANE) -- One is dead after colliding with a tree head-on early Friday morning in Wabash.
On Friday around 1:30 a.m. dispatch received calls about a crash with serious injuries near 8310 S 300 W in Wabash, according to a press release from the Wabash County Sheriff's Department.
Preliminary investigation showed that a vehicle was heading southbound on County Road 300 West when it left the roadway and struck a tree head-on.
The driver of the vehicle, later identified as 51-year-old Ma

Think cicadas are weird? Check out superfans, who eat the bugs, use them in art and even striptease

FOREST PARK, Illinois (AP) — Mayumi Barrack sees a pair of mating periodical cicadas getting together, whips out her phone, says, “Hi guys!" and takes their picture.“I'm not really a bug person, but as I look more and more I feel they are adorable,” Barrack explained, noting that many other creatures — birds, squirrels, raccoons and more — are just as eager to get close to the bugs, if only to turn them into food. “I just want to document they existed.&r

5 car pileup leaves 1 dead in North Manchester

NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. (WANE) -- A five-car pileup on State Road 13 has left one dead in North Manchester Friday afternoon.According to a press release from the Wabash County Sheriff's Office, at around 12:45 p.m. Friday dispatch received multiple 911 calls in reference to a crash with multiple vehicles on State Road 13 at the intersection of County Road 1100 North.Preliminary investigation of the crash revealed that a pick-up truck was traveling southbound on SR 13 and was stopped at the inters

Rita's grand opening offers 'free ice for a year' for first 50 customers

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Friday, Rita's hosted a grand opening, celebrating their first storefront in the city of Fort Wayne.
The grand opening, beginning at 3 p.m. rewarded the first 50 customers with FreeRita’s Italian Ice for aYear. Franchise owners, Michael and Gianna Casini, told WANE 15 that people began lining up for the chance for free ice around 1 p.m.
"We moved to Fort Wayne about seven years ago, we left behind family, friends, basically everything we knew," said M