Feb 10, 2023 · FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The public can now see an updated version of what a new Allen County Jail will look like. The new renderings of the jail reflect concerns voiced by people after the...

Nov 23, 2022 · FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Allen County officials have a site for the new county jail. The Allen County Commissioners on Wednesday passed a motion to draft a purchase agreement for a property at...

Nov 1, 2024 · FORT WAYNE, Ind (WFFT)-- Construction crews are in the beginning stages of what will soon be the new Allen County Jail. The process began in April of 2022 when a federal judge said that something needed to be done with overcrowding in the current Allen County Jail.

Sep 27, 2024 · FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Construction on the new Allen County Jail will begin as soon as October. Weigand Construction’s project executive on the Allen County Jail project announced the construction date to Allen County …

Jan 31, 2025 · The new jail is the county’s solution to a federal court order to address unconstitutional conditions at the current downtown facility, such as overcrowding and aging infrastructure.

Feb 14, 2024 · This vote comes in anticipation after a federal judge heard updates Tuesday in Fort Wayne about the fight over funding for a new Allen County Jail. The judge said the conditions at the current jail are “unconstitutional”, and ordered county leaders to come up with a plan to address the situation.

Sep 27, 2024 · ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) –The Allen County Commissioners Friday approved to proceed with the construction of a new $300 million, 1,500 bed jail on Meyer Road, that officials say is $18 million...

Sep 30, 2024 · The Allen County commissioners have authorized Weigand Construction to spend $25 million of already appropriated funds to begin time-sensitive work on the new county jail planned for Meyer Road in Fort Wayne.

Aug 22, 2022 · STATEMENT FROM MAYOR TOM HENRY ON THE ALLEN COUNTY JAIL DISCUSSIONS. August 22, 2022 - The City of Fort Wayne continues to monitor the discussions regarding a new jail for Allen County. We recognize that the current jail will not suffice, and a new state-of-the art facility needs to be constructed.

Feb 17, 2023 · FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The Allen County Commissioners are pleased the Fort Wayne Board of Zoning Appeals approved the plans for the new Allen County Jail. Now, the plans can move forward.