Wabash City Police Department

05/29/2026

Today’s the day. 2-5 PM

🐾 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Phoenix’s Big Stand! 🍋🍪
Look out, Wabash! One of our finest young residents is stepping up to make a huge difference for our furry friends, and the Wabash Police Department couldn’t be prouder to share his mission.
Tomorrow, Friday, May 29th, 5-year-old Phoenix is hosting his annual lemonade and cookie stand!
🥤 The Menu Just Got Bigger!
Phoenix has been hard at work upgrading the menu this year. Come grab a treat and quench your thirst with your choice of:
Fresh Lemonade
Freshly Brewed Iced Tea
The "Arnold Palmer" (The perfect half-and-half mix!)
Delicious Cookies
🐕 Supporting a Great Cause
Every single penny raised from the stand will go directly to help the Wabash County Animal Shelter. Let's help Phoenix buy plenty of food, toys, and supplies for the animals waiting for their forever homes!
📍 Where & When
Location: 80 Lasalle Ave, Wabash
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🚨 Attention First Responders: Phoenix wants to personally thank you for keeping our community safe! He is offering FREE lemonade or iced tea to all police officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel who stop by in uniform or with an ID.

Officers will definitely be stopping by to get our afternoon refreshment, and we hope to see a massive line down Lasalle Ave. Let’s show Phoenix how much Wabash supports its young leaders and our local animal shelter!
See you all there! 🚓💙☀️

05/28/2026

🐾 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Phoenix’s Big Stand! 🍋🍪
Look out, Wabash! One of our finest young residents is stepping up to make a huge difference for our furry friends, and the Wabash Police Department couldn’t be prouder to share his mission.
Tomorrow, Friday, May 29th, 5-year-old Phoenix is hosting his annual lemonade and cookie stand!
🥤 The Menu Just Got Bigger!
Phoenix has been hard at work upgrading the menu this year. Come grab a treat and quench your thirst with your choice of:
Fresh Lemonade
Freshly Brewed Iced Tea
The "Arnold Palmer" (The perfect half-and-half mix!)
Delicious Cookies
🐕 Supporting a Great Cause
Every single penny raised from the stand will go directly to help the Wabash County Animal Shelter. Let's help Phoenix buy plenty of food, toys, and supplies for the animals waiting for their forever homes!
📍 Where & When
Location: 80 Lasalle Ave, Wabash
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🚨 Attention First Responders: Phoenix wants to personally thank you for keeping our community safe! He is offering FREE lemonade or iced tea to all police officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel who stop by in uniform or with an ID.

Officers will definitely be stopping by to get our afternoon refreshment, and we hope to see a massive line down Lasalle Ave. Let’s show Phoenix how much Wabash supports its young leaders and our local animal shelter!
See you all there! 🚓💙☀️

05/23/2026

Third shift units are busy tonight! Use caution if you’re driving on Carroll Street!

05/21/2026

It’s getting close!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
SRO Sam Hipskind
Wabash Police Department
Email: [email protected]

Wabash County Public Safety Academy Opens Registration for Summer 2026
The Academy Offers Hands-On First Responder Training for Students

WABASH, Ind. — The Wabash County Public Safety Academy is officially accepting applications for its 2026 summer session, offering students a unique opportunity to experience what it takes to serve as a first responder in their community.

The weeklong academy will take place June 8-12, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM daily at Wabash Middle School. The program is open to students entering 8th through 10th grade in Fall 2026 who are enrolled in—or plan to attend—a junior or senior high school in Wabash County.

Students will engage in hands-on training and demonstrations with professionals from multiple law enforcement agencies, the fire department, EMS, DNR, and other public safety agencies. The academy is designed to build leadership, teamwork, and confidence while offering a firsthand look at the work of Wabash County’s first responders.

“This program is more than just training—it’s about empowering students, fostering civic pride, and sparking interest in future public safety careers,” said School Resource Officer Sam Hipskind, who is leading the effort and coordinating the academy for Wabash County students.

There is no cost to attend, but advance registration is required. The application process begins with an online interest form and includes a routine background check. Once cleared, applicants will receive a final registration link and detailed information.

Registration closes Friday, May 1, 2026.

For more information or to donate, please contact SRO Sam Hipskind at [email protected].

About the Wabash County Public Safety Academy:
The Wabash County Public Safety Academy is a collaborative program led by local law enforcement agencies, fire, DNR, and EMS agencies. The mission is to educate and inspire the next generation through immersive training, mentorship, and community involvement.

05/21/2026

Canceled.

05/21/2026

🚨 STATEWIDE AMBER ALERT / PLEASE SHARE 🚨🚨
The Wabash City Police Department is sharing this urgent statewide message on behalf of the Hammond Police Department. A child is believed to be in extreme danger.
👶 MISSING CHILD: Devaeyah Lucas-Bell
• Age: 6 months old (Black female)
• Physical Description: 22 inches tall, 16 pounds, black hair, brown eyes.
• Last Seen Wearing: A white shirt and brown pants.
• Timeline: Last seen on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 4:20 a.m. in Hammond, Indiana.
👤 SUSPECT: Deandry Sabbs
• Description: 31-year-old Black male, 6’2” tall, 208 pounds, black hair, brown eyes.
• Clothing: Unknown.
🚗 SUSPECT VEHICLE:
• Make/Model: Gray, 4-door Nissan sedan
• License Plate: Unknown Illinois plates
If you see this vehicle, the suspect, or the child, or if you have any information that could assist investigators, please call 911 immediately or contact the Hammond Police Department directly.
📞 CONTACT: Hammond Police Department at 219-852-6357.
Please hit SHARE to spread this across Wabash, Wabash County, and throughout north-central Indiana. Let's bring Devaeyah home safely.

05/17/2026

🚨 Traffic Update 🚨

Drivers, please be advised that the intersection of East Street and Hill Street is now a 4-way stop. New stop signs have been installed to help improve traffic flow and increase safety in the area.

Please use caution, come to a complete stop, and watch for other vehicles and pedestrians as everyone adjusts!

05/16/2026

While patrolling this afternoon, second shift units were able to get some relief from the heat with some fresh lemonade!

05/16/2026

NEWS RELEASE: Traffic Stop and Fatal Crash Investigation

WABASH, IN — On May 16, 2026, at approximately 2:56 a.m., officers with the Wabash Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcycle near Market Street and Miami Street in downtown Wabash. The vehicle fled from officers, resulting in a short pursuit that ended in a crash near Miami Street and Walter Street.

Wabash Police officers, Wabash County Sheriff’s deputies, and Wabash Fire Department paramedics immediately responded to the scene and provided medical aid. The male driver was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for further medical treatment, where he was later pronounced deceased. No officers or members of the public were injured during the incident.

The Indiana State Police are leading the ongoing crash investigation. No additional information, including the identity of the deceased, is being released at this time pending family notification.

We ask the community to avoid speculation on social media while investigators work to determine the details of the incident.

05/15/2026