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Derek Decker

Fort Wayne

Radio and TV Talent, and Play-by-Play Broadcaster at Freelance

Follower of Christ • Psalm 19:14 • Freelance PxP • Past: @TinCaps, @GoConqs, @_Mudcats, @IndianaSB • @IUSportsMedia alum

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  • Dec 18, 2024 | wowo.com | Derek Decker

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – Fort Wayne police are searching for a suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run in May. Police say 25-year-old Alejandro Reyes-Villagomez was driving his Dodge Durango RT 115 mph when he blew a red light and slammed into Fabian Garlitz at the intersection of Lima and Till Roads in May. Garlitz’s passenger, his 12-year-old daughter, is still recovering after suffering life threatening injuries.

  • Dec 18, 2024 | wowo.com | Derek Decker

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – A captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department is under investigation for allegations of misconduct. FWPD Public Information Officer Jeremy Webb confirmed Captain Kevin Hunter is being investigated. He’s one of three officers who lead the department’s Vice and Narcotics Bureau and oversees the Hope and Recovery Team. As the investigation continues, Hunter has been temporarily reassigned to a lateral position in operations.

  • Dec 17, 2024 | wowo.com | Derek Decker

    ADAMS COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) – Police in Adams County recovered 10 stolen vehicles Monday and a suspect is in custody. Adams County police received a tip regarding the possible location of a stolen vehicle on Monday. Deputies responded to the location, where GPS tracking indicated the stolen vehicle might be found. Upon conducting a knock-and-talk at the address, deputies discovered a total of 10 stolen vehicles.

  • Dec 17, 2024 | wowo.com | Derek Decker

    HUNTERTOWN, Ind. (WOWO) – A man is dead after being shot by police in Huntertown on Tuesday afternoon. The Allen County Sheriff’s Department responded to a home in the 2700 block of Ascension Court in Huntertown just before 2:30 p.m. A caller indicated they were armed with a gun and suffering a mental health crisis. Officers arrived on scene and attempted to speak with the subject to de-escalate the situation. The subject exited the residence at one point, armed with a gun, then went back inside.

  • Dec 16, 2024 | wowo.com | Derek Decker

    ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) — Police arrested a Grabill man Monday after he led them on a chase from Ohio. Hicksville police say officers were called to a home on High Street on reports of a man threatening a woman just before 2:30 p.m.Police say 36-year-old Joseph Grubb told the woman inside he was going to break down her door. Grubb was already wanted out of Defiance for two felony warrants.

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Derek Decker
Derek Decker @DerekDecker57
25 May 25

Last day of a 12-game homestand tonight at Parkview Field. @thewizkidsenior and I on @1380thefan for @TinCaps-@CRKernels at 6:15 ET. Listen ➡️ https://t.co/GkNfFRUkPp https://t.co/XpsLuqwtUp

Derek Decker
Derek Decker @DerekDecker57
24 May 25

Hopping on @1380thefan tonight to join @thewizkidsenior for @TinCaps-@CRKernels! Pregame at 6:15, first pitch at 6:35. Listen ➡️ https://t.co/GkNfFRUkPp https://t.co/rWl6soApFe

Derek Decker
Derek Decker @DerekDecker57
7 Mar 25

Back at The Teepee tonight for sectional semifinal hoops! Game 1: @mlmcbride2424-@NHHS_MBB Game 2: @giantssports-@HeritagePride @shouse_grant and I are live at 5:40 ET! Listen ➡️ https://t.co/KR94icMn9X https://t.co/mBhKKf75td