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• INDOT: Traffic back to normal after I-69 crash near Illinois Road stalls traffic

  04-10-2023 23:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Traffic is back to normal after a crash on I-69 south of Illinois Road had traffic backed up Wednesday afternoon, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).According to INDOT, the crash happened just south of Illinois Road and had shut down the left lane of northbound I-69.Google Maps had showed traffic backed up in the northbound lanes of I-69 from just south of Illinois Road to Jefferson Boulevard.Traffic in the area cleared up around 6:00 p.m.
  
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• INDOT: Crash on I-69 near Illinois Road stalls northbound traffic

  04-10-2023 23:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Northbound traffic on a stretch of I-69 south of Illinois Road is backed up following a crash Wednesday afternoon, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).According to INDOT, the crash happened just south of Illinois Road and has shut down the left lane of northbound I-69.Google Maps shows traffic is stalled in the northbound lanes of I-69 from just south of Illinois Road to Jefferson Boulevard.Traffic is expected to be backed up for multiple hour
  
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• $12M project looks to further Fort Wayne's elimination of combined sewer overflows

  04-10-2023 23:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne continues its yearslong commitment to remove combined sewer overflows as part of its deep rock tunnel project.
  As part of a federal mandate, Fort Wayne has been finalizing an underground tunnel that will limit sewage flowing into rivers, and the latest piece was discussed at Fort Wayne City Council Tuesday.
  A map depicting CSO 20, south of Foster Park on the St. Mary's River
  "This is a part through the Woodhurst neighborhood, through the Indian Village
  
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• Rain for Thursday, turning much colder in the days ahead

  04-10-2023 22:47 via wane.com
  
  Clouds increased today and high temperatures returned to the 80s, but this is our last day in the 80s for this current warm stretch.A cold front is on its way and it will bring rain to the area.This evening will be rain-free, however, and temps will be in the 80s, falling to the 70s. By early morning, some spots could bs as low as 60°.Temps falling out of the 80s, through the 70s, and into the 60s tonight.During the overnight/early morning, there's a slight shower chance. But, the highest po
  
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• FWPD: 2 face preliminary murder, arson charges after man found dead in Maumee River

  04-10-2023 22:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Police have arrested two people who face preliminary charges of murder and arson after police found a 19-year-old man dead in the Maumee River in late September.Police arrested 18-year-old Nasir Owens and 20-year-old Dimitrius Walker Wednesday in connection to the death of Austin Seiman, who authorities found near the 800 block of Tecumseh Street after someone spotted his body in the water while kayaking.The Allen County Coroner's Office ruled Seiman’s death a ho
  
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• Utz sells Bluffton facility, closes oldest facility

  04-10-2023 22:04 via wane.com
  
  BLUFFTON, Ind. (WANE) -- A salty snack seller will be leaving northeast Indiana after Utz announced the sale of its Bluffton facility last week.Utz, the company also behind Zapp's potato chips and On The Border tortilla chips, sold the facility to Super-Pufft Snacks USA, Inc., which is described by Utz as an "existing co-manufacturing partner," according to a press release.Utz Original Potato Chips (Photo: Utz Quality Foods)
  Part of the sale also included an agreement where Super-Pufft will make
  
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• Doc West shares tales of 'legendary' Fort Wayne Aerosmith concert in 1978

  04-10-2023 21:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Forty-five years ago, a legendary concert took place at the War Memorial Coliseum.During an Aerosmith concert, numerous people were arrested for drinking and smoking marijuana. Some who were arrested were later bailed out by the band.The concert was October 3, 1978.96.3 XKE host Doc West arrived in Fort Wayne in 1979. He shared some of the tales from that concert with WANE 15 on Wednesday."The stories that some of the people have are amazing," West said. "I guess the g
  
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• Doc West shares tales of "legendary" Fort Wayne Aerosmith concert

  04-10-2023 21:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- 45 years ago, a legendary concert took place at the War Memorial Coliseum.During an Aerosmith concert, numerous people were arrested for drinking and smoking marijuana. Some who were arrested were later bailed out by the band.The concert was October 3, 1978,96.3 XKE host Doc West arrived in Fort Wayne in 1979. He shared some of the tales from that concert with WANE 15 on Wednesday."The stories that some of the people have are amazing," West said. "I guess the guy who c
  
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• Brass knuckles, a knife and a fireball: Man accused of attacking 2 in tent

  04-10-2023 21:21 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The two woke up to a "whoosh" sound around 5 a.m.They saw a man standing outside, swinging something on fire.That's what one of the victims told police woke him up at his tent early Tuesday morning, according to newly-released Allen Superior Court documents.Fort Wayne Police arrested Myquel Beasley, 35, on charges of arson causing serious bodily injury and battery committed with a deadly weapon.Two people, described in court documents as "victim 1" and "victim 2", wer
  
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• That blaring noise you heard? It was a test of the federal government's emergency alert system

  04-10-2023 20:46 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — “THIS IS A TEST": If you have a cellphone or were watching television Wednesday, you should have seen that message flash across your screen as the federal government tested its emergency alert system used to tell people about emergencies.
  The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System sends out messages via the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts.The Emergency Alert System is a national public warning system that's designed to allow the president to
  
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• What is Rule 26 and could it keep Trump from being speaker of the House?

  04-10-2023 20:19 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) — A handful of Republicans have floated the possibility of electing former President Trump as the next House speaker, but that may not be possible under current GOP House conference rules.“Rule 26” started trending on X — the platform previously known as Twitter — shortly after Republicans started talking about backing Trump to replace former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), who was ousted from his leadership position Tuesday afternoon. Many u
  
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• Netflix reportedly set to raise prices again

  04-10-2023 19:30 via wane.com
  
  It looks like another price increase is on the way for Netflix subscribers.According to the Wall Street Journal, the streaming service will hike prices months after the Hollywood actors strike draws to a conclusion.The increase would involve several global markets, starting with the U.S. and Canada. The report did not place an amount on the reported increase, which would affect Netflix’s ad-free tier. Peacock to raise prices starting in AugustThe streaming company instituted increases just
  
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• Tupac Shakur's murder: Arraignment postponed for man charged with his killing

  04-10-2023 19:08 via wane.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Duane "Keefe D" Davis made his first appearance in a Las Vegas courtroom Wednesday after being charged with murder in the shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur.Davis' court appearance lasted less than two minutes because Davis did not have an attorney present. Watch the entire appearance in the video above."He needs two weeks, he said, to be here," Davis told Judge Terra Jones.
  "Today was the scheduled arraignment but he can't be arraigned until he has a lawyer. Mr. Davi
  
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• Tupac Shakur murder investigation: Arraignment postponed for man charged with his killing

  04-10-2023 19:08 via wane.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Duane "Keefe D" Davis made his first appearance in a Las Vegas courtroom Wednesday after being charged with murder in the shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur.Davis' court appearance lasted less than two minutes because Davis did not have an attorney present. Watch the entire appearance in the video above."He needs two weeks, he said, to be here," Davis told Judge Terra Jones.
  "Today was the scheduled arraignment but he can't be arraigned until he has a lawyer. Mr. Davi
  
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• Emergency alert test could expose hidden phones

  04-10-2023 19:08 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and community leaders want you to be aware of the signs and know where you can go for assistance.On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S., according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Abuse can come in many ways besides physical-- like mental, financial and emotional damage.
  Domestic abuse victims often have hidden or burner pho
  
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• 'Jane Doe' of 1990s Happy Face murders identified

  04-10-2023 18:41 via wane.com
  
  OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — It's taken almost 30 years, but a victim of Florida's so-called Happy Face Killer has been identified. Okaloosa County investigators used new forensic technology and DNA to identify Suzanne Kjellenberg, 34, as the sixth victim Keith Jesperson is accused of murdering.Suzanne Kjellenberg-Happy Face Killer (Jesperson) VictimSuzanne Kjellenberg-Happy Face Killer (Jesperson) VictimRendering of Cold Case Victim"In February 1996, Jesperson actually admitte
  
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• Another hot day with big changes coming

  04-10-2023 17:00 via wane.com
  
  The streak of hot temperatures continues today with a high in the middle 80s this afternoon. Big changes are coming within the next 24 hours with temperatures beginning to plummet.
  A few more clouds move into our area this afternoon ahead of a powerful cold front which will bring rainfall and falling temperatures.Skies will become mostly cloudy tonight as the front gets closer to the area.Showers will become more likely through the afternoon on Thursday as temperatures begin to cool down.
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• What to know about the emergency alert test hitting your cellphones and TVs

  04-10-2023 16:39 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — “THIS IS A TEST": If you have a cellphone or are watching television Wednesday, that message will flash across your screen as the federal government tests its emergency alert system used to tell people about emergencies.
  The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System sends out messages via the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts.The Emergency Alert System is a national public warning system that's designed to allow the president to speak to the Amer
  
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• McDonald's bringing back the McRib after 2022's 'Farewell Tour'

  04-10-2023 16:38 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – What fools we were to believe McDonald’s was retiring the McRib!Despite throwing a “farewell tour” for its seasonal McRib sandwich in 2022, McDonald’s has confirmed the item’s return to select restaurants next month.“It turns out not everyone was ready to say goodbye to the McRib after last year’s Farewell Tour,” reads a statement from McDonald’s. “While it won’t be available nationwide, some lucky fans may find
  
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• NIPSCO shares ways to save energy during colder months

  04-10-2023 16:26 via wane.com
  
  MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (WANE) - Wednesday marks Energy Efficiency Day, and NIPSCO has tips to save both energy and money throughout the holidays and colder months.NIPSCO shared six tips on how to stay warm this winter:
  Use natural light. It's a source of free heat that is often overlooked, the company said. Leaving curtains open during the day allows rooms to absorb some warmth. An added bonus is natural light has benefits like improving vision, better sleep, and a better mood, NIPSCO said.Turn down
  
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• Court docs: Video surveillance, flock cameras help police find Lawrence murder suspect

  04-10-2023 15:42 via wane.com
  
  LAWRENCE, Ind. – An Indianapolis man has been arrested and accused of murder following a deadly shooting in Lawrence.Police credit surveillance cameras with helping arrest 23-year-old Oscar Guaradado Nunez for killing 41-year-old Natasha D. Highbaugh.Early Friday morning on Sept. 29, officers were called to North Franklin Road on the report of a person down. Upon arrival, officers discovered Highbaugh lying face down with a towel covering her body.Highbaugh was pronounced dead by medics on
  
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• US automakers' sales rose sharply over the summer, despite high prices and interest rates

  04-10-2023 15:40 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Automakers posted big increases in new vehicle sales during the summer, despite high prices, rising interest rates and even a limited strike against Detroit companies.Industry sales rose 16.3% from July through September as consumer demand stayed strong, even given an average new vehicle loan rate of 7.4% and an average vehicle price of more than $45,500.Vehicle supplies also continued to recover from shortages of computer chips and other parts that began during the pandemic
  
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• Need to return a package? Uber drivers will now mail it for you

  04-10-2023 13:26 via wane.com
  
  Uber is adding a new task to its list of services: mailing consumers' return packages.The ride-hailing and delivery company said Wednesday that its drivers will collect up to five prepaid and sealed packages and drop them off at a local post office or at UPS or FedEx stores. Uber will charge a flat fee of $5 for the service or $3 for its Uber One members.The San Francisco-based company said the service will be available in nearly 5,000 U.S. cities to start. Uber Eats to accept SNAP benefits for
  
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• Biden forgiving another $9 billion in student loans

  04-10-2023 12:15 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) - The Biden administration announced on Wednesday it is forgiving another $9 billion in student loans for borrowers who have been on an income-driven repayment (IDR) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness plan. The $9 billion will forgive the debt of 125,000 borrowers, with 53,000 getting relief under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, 51,000 through an IDR plan and 22,000 who have a total or permanent disability. Those on the IDR plan have been making payments for mo
  
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• The federal government will conduct a nationwide emergency alert test via mobile phones and cable TV

  04-10-2023 12:13 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — “THIS IS A TEST": If you have a cellphone or are watching television Wednesday, that message will flash across your screen as the federal government tests its emergency alert system used to tell people about emergencies.The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System sends out messages via the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts.
  The Emergency Alert System is a national public warning system that's designed to allow the president to speak to the Amer
  
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• 2 Minute Drill: West Noble's Monte Mawhorter

  04-10-2023 06:45 via wane.com
  
  LIGONIER, Ind. (WANE) - The Highlight Zone "Game of the Week" lived up to its billing last Friday night as West Noble edged Lakeland 35-34 in overtime to clinch the NECC Big Division title!Before the showdown in Ligonier we went behind-the-scene to mic up West Noble head coach Monte Mawhorter for his pregame speech. Check out all the action in the latest Highlight Zone "2 Minute Drill."
  
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• Multiple people have been shot on campus of Morgan State University in Baltimore, police say

  04-10-2023 04:58 via wane.com
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Multiple people were shot at Morgan State University in Baltimore on Tuesday, police said.The Baltimore Police Department said officers were on the scene for an “active shooter situation” on the campus of the historically Black university. The address given for the shooting appeared to match a residential building.“We’re asking everyone to shelter in place and avoid the area,” police said on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.Police spo
  
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• 5 wounded in shooting after homecoming event at Morgan State University in Baltimore

  04-10-2023 04:58 via wane.com
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A shooting interrupted a homecoming week celebration at Baltimore's Morgan State University on Tuesday, wounding five people and prompting an hourslong lockdown of the historically Black college.Students hunkered down for about four hours, as police went room to room looking for suspects. No arrests were made.Police Commissioner Richard Worley said the five victims, four men and one woman, are between the ages of 18 and 22. Their injuries were not life-threatening, he told
  
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• Officials urge people to stay off Pufferbelly Trail construction until completion

  04-10-2023 04:36 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Construction to extend Pufferbelly Trail started in January, and many are eager to know when things will be wrapping up.Many are eager for construction to be completed as the project will connect the Life Bridge Church trailhead to Fitch Road as part of The Poka-Bache Connector trail.City officials are urging residents to stay off the trail until construction is complete; however, many residents say they are getting mixed signals about the status of the project.Th
  
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• Fort Wayne City Council looks at public safety budgets, including $7M for new police radios

  04-10-2023 04:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) —  Roughly $235 million is currently being allocated to fund Fort Wayne's city departments for 2024.
  The budget that is set to be approved is on one of the last steps in the process: review by Fort Wayne City Council.
  "I think tonight was a beneficial night making sure that we are being good stewards with the dollars," said 6th District Councilwoman Sharon Tucker. "Overall, I believe that the budget that was presented to us is a sound budget, but there are
  
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• What will City of Fort Wayne employees be paid in 2024?

  04-10-2023 04:15 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — As the 2024 budget gets closer and closer to being finalized, the salaries for City of Fort Wayne employees are becoming more clear.
  While it isn't finalized, Fort Wayne City Council gave a do-pass recommendation Tuesday to an ordinance that set the framework for city salaries in 2024."They have approved the positions, the rating and classification for those positions, and the salary scale," said City Controller Garry Morr. "What they have not approved yet is
  
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• Fort Wayne man accused of using Amazon ties to steal over $9K worth of items

  04-10-2023 04:09 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The items ranged from GoPro cameras, Samsung tablets, Beats by Dre headphones and VR headsets, the last of which had not yet been released to the general public.The items totaled over $9,000, and a Fort Wayne man is facing felony charges after being accused of stealing those items from Amazon and selling them to pawn shops and other stores.The investigation started Sept. 21 when an officer with the Fort Wayne Police Department learned from the Lev's Pawn Shop on Lower
  
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• October off to warm start with highs in the 80s

  04-10-2023 04:01 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - October is certainly off to a summer-like start across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio! The first three days of the month have all brought toasty high temperatures up in the 80s!Below is a breakdown of our observed high temperatures and the record highs for Sunday through Tuesday in Fort Wayne. Sunday and Tuesday have not threatened the records, but Monday did, as our 86 degree high temperature came only two degrees shy of the 88 degree 1922 record.It has been very
  
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• FWPD: Missing 9-year-old boy found safe in Texas

  04-10-2023 03:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A 9-year-old boy who was reported missing Tuesday from southeast Fort Wayne has been found safe in Texas, according to an update from Fort Wayne Police.FWPD said Wednesday that Naywin Lwin was found safe with his mother in Texas."Naywin has been in contact with his mom and she arranged transportation to get him to Texas," FWPD said. "This has now become a custody issue." Police issued a Public Safety Alert for the boy Tuesday and said there was video that showed h
  
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• Fort Wayne police issue Public Safety Alert for missing 9-year-old boy

  04-10-2023 03:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Authorities are attempting to locate a missing 9-year-old boy last seen in southeast Fort Wayne Tuesday morning.Police issued a Public Safety Alert for Naywin Lwin, who police described as an Asian boy who is 4 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 60 pounds.Naywin was last seen near the intersection of Hessen Cassel Road and Wayne Trace wearing a brown long sleeve shirt.Anyone with information regarding Naywin's location should contact police at 260-449-7486.
  
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• FWPD: 'Unknown problem' leaves woman, juvenile in life-threatening condition

  04-10-2023 03:06 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is investigating an "unknown problem" northwest of downtown Fort Wayne that left a woman and a juvenile in life-threatening condition Tuesday afternoon.At approximately 5:34 p.m., police responded to the 1200 block of Ralph Avenue and found the woman and juvenile suffering from injuries.The two victims were taken to the hospital in critical condition, and medical staff later announced that both victims were in life-threatening co
  
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• Wild on WANE: Inside Bamboo Forest

  04-10-2023 01:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The newest attraction at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is the Bamboo Forest ropes course.It's two stories of challenging obstacles that can be fun and rewarding for kids and adults of all ages. There are 27 different challenges on the main course. On the smaller course below, there are 11 challenges for kiddos shorter than 48 inches tall.
  Bamboo Forest"Do I want to take it easy or challenge myself? Do I have a favorite one I want to do over and over again," Zoo Executiv
  
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• Courts: 'A man just got shot in his car,' 911 call opens murder trial testimony

  04-10-2023 01:15 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The first call for help at 5:53 a.m. came from a passerby who heard gunshots, then saw two men running around the back of the Marathon gas station at Hanna and Oxford streets.“A man just got shot in his car!” the caller told dispatch, urgently asking for help as he stood by the victim’s car, his voice overcome with emotion.When the dispatcher asked the caller if he knew who did it “so we can catch the bad guys,” the caller could only say t
  
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• 'You should like things like this:' Fort Wayne man accused of sexual battery, putting meth pipe on victim's lips

  04-10-2023 00:50 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A Fort Wayne man faces multiple felony charges after reportedly committing sexual battery and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, according to Allen Superior Court documents.The suspect, 59-year-old Todd Magginnis, reportedly committed the offenses between Aug. 5 and Aug. 7.According to court documents, Magginnis reportedly placed a sex toy onto the leg and private parts of the victim with the device turned on and reportedly said the victim "should like things
  
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• Fort Wayne man accused of using pen with 'spy-type' camera in employee restrooms

  04-10-2023 00:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A Fort Wayne man faces a felony charge after reportedly using a pen with a "spy-type" camera to film victims in public restrooms, according to Allen Superior Court documents.On July 29, someone discovered a box with a hole cut out that contained a pen with a hidden camera, according to court documents.The box and pen were found in an employee restroom at an unnamed business, and after investigating the pen, someone found a microSD card and looked through its files.Acco
  
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