“Kaile’s Crossroads: The Journey to Serve” This week on Police Pod Talk, host Cleveland reconnects with a familiar voice, Kaile who’s finally taken a major step toward her dream of becoming a police officer. After years of thinking, praying, and discussing it with her family, Kaile has officially taken the written test and completed the pre-physica…

"From Undercover to Homicide: Robin’s Journey in Blue" In this powerful and personal episode of Police Pod Talk, your host Cleveland sits down with one of his longtime partners from the Fort Wayne Police Department, Robin. Robin opens up about her journey into law enforcement, beginning with her time in the police academy and quickly diving into hi…

“From Hustle to Healing: Marie’s Story” Advertisement for Monday’s Upcoming Episode on Police Pod Talk: On this powerful episode of Police Pod Talk, host Cleveland sits down for a raw and emotional interview with Marie a woman whose life took unexpected turns after moving from the streets of Chicago to Fort Wayne, Indiana. Marie opens up about her …

Police Pod Talk – Upcoming Episode Alert! Get ready for another spine-chilling installment of Police Pod Talk with your host, Cleveland, as he welcomes back special guest Scott Wells, the man who stunned listeners with his terrifying story of unknowingly camping with a serial killer. This time, Scott returns to answer YOUR questions from the infamo…

Monday on Police Pod Talk you won’t want to miss this jaw-dropping episode as special guest Scott Wells takes us deep into the heart of the Grand Canyon and into the most chilling experience of his life. What began as a peaceful 5-day camping trip with two close friends quickly turned into a real-life horror story when the trio crossed paths with a…

Coming up next on Police Pod Talk a heartfelt tribute to one of Fort Wayne’s finest. Over the next four episodes, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Police Pod Talk is proud to honor the life and legacy of retired Fort Wayne Police Officer and beloved Detective, Tim Russell—a man whose badge carried weight, but whose smile carried more. Tim w…

Coming up next on Police Pod Talk a heartfelt tribute to one of Fort Wayne’s finest. Over the next four episodes, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Police Pod Talk is proud to honor the life and legacy of retired Fort Wayne Police Officer and beloved Detective, Tim Russell—a man whose badge carried weight, but whose smile carried more. Tim w…

Coming up next on Police Pod Talk a heartfelt tribute to one of Fort Wayne’s finest. Over the next four episodes, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Police Pod Talk is proud to honor the life and legacy of retired Fort Wayne Police Officer and beloved Detective, Tim Russell—a man whose badge carried weight, but whose smile carried more. Tim w…

Coming up next on Police Pod Talk a heartfelt tribute to one of Fort Wayne’s finest. Over the next four episodes, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Police Pod Talk is proud to honor the life and legacy of retired Fort Wayne Police Officer and beloved Detective, Tim Russell—a man whose badge carried weight, but whose smile carried more. Tim w…

Monday's episode on Police Pod Talk: “The Stick, The Stop, and The Suspension” In our next powerful episode of Police Pod Talk, your host Cleveland dives into a controversial arrest that made headlines and sparked serious debate. In Columbia County, Florida, a legally blind man was stopped by police who believed he had a weapon in his back pocket. …

Monday's episode on Police Pod Talk: “Chasing the Flame with Jake Slater” In our next powerful episode of Police Pod Talk, we sit down with Jake Slater, a young man with a burning passion—not for Law Enforcement, but for Firefighting. Just like we gave a spotlight to a young woman pursuing her dream to become a Police Officer, we’re giving equal ti…

Join us Monday on Police Pod Talk as host Cleveland sits down with Abbi, a dedicated Social Worker from the Hope and Recovery Team (HART)—a mobile response unit making a real difference in the greater Fort Wayne community. Abbi will share her journey into the program, explaining how the Hope and Recovery Team works alongside the Fort Wayne Police D…

Monday join host Cleveland on an all-new episode on Police Pod Talk as he sits down with Kalie, a dedicated educator who is considering taking a bold leap into Law Enforcement. Kalie opens up about her potential journey from the classroom to the Police Force, sharing the motivations that fuel her drive, the tough conversations she’s had with family…

Tuesday tune into Police Pod Talk for a special follow-up episode as we continue the conversation on Domestic Violence Awareness with Leanne, a past guest who bravely shared her story on our February 11th show. After receiving an overwhelming response from listeners, Leanne has agreed to return to answer your email questions on the air. Don't miss …

Monday, February 17, 2025 on Police Pod Talk host Cleveland and guest Carnell Young break down a critical Jacksonville Police shooting. In this episode host Cleveland takes a deep dive into a shocking incident from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Department. An officer shoots a driver using the driver’s own handgun. What really happened? Could things ha…

Tuesday February 11, 2025, Police Pod Talk brings you the powerful conclusion to an unforgettable story of resilience. Join us as we continue the journey of a courageous mother, a survivor of domestic violence, who refused to back down. After sharing her struggles and triumphs in three past episodes back on October 11th, 18th, and 25th of 2021 duri…

Monday on the next episode on Police Pod Talk, Host Cleveland will sit down with a Fort Wayne Police Officer, Kim Seiss to hear her incredible story. From the moment she decided to join the force to the challenges of the Police Academy, she shares it all. Kim dives into her Undercover days, Uniform Patrol experiences, and her time in the Crime Scen…

Tuesday January 21, 2025 on Police Pod Talk, host Cleveland will talk with a trailblazer in Law Enforcement and violence prevention—Dottie Davis. Dottie is a former Police Officer turned Threat Assessor and Advocate, she will share her incredible journey from patrolling the streets to building her own business dedicated to Violence Prevention. But …

Friday Morning tune into Police Pod Talk as host Cleveland sits down with retired Fort Wayne Police Officer and former New York City Police Officer, Cornell Wiley. In this compelling episode, they dive into Cornell’s extraordinary journey through law enforcement, from his impactful years on the NYPD to his distinguished service in Fort Wayne PD. He…

Join us Tuesday on the next episode of Police Pod Talk with your host, Cleveland, as he sits down with his daughter, Ashley for a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation. They'll dive into the shocking recent events in New Orleans, where tragedy struck Bourbon Street as a terrorist used a truck as a weapon, killing pedestrians and then shootin…

Monday's upcoming episode on Police Pod Talk: A Deep Dive into Justice and Morality. Join host Cleveland and special guest, his son, Austin on the next episode of Police Pod Talk as they tackle one of the most controversial topics in modern justice: Capital Punishment. Cleveland and Austin examine the recent execution of Joseph Corcoran in Indiana,…

Thursday, December 26, 2024 Police Pod Talk has a special Christmas episode for our loyal listeners. We have an exciting episode lined up that dives deep into an essential but often overlooked topic: the importance of continuous training and physical fitness for police officers, long after they leave the academy. In this episode, we’ll discuss why …

Monday on Police Pod Talk, “Z” and Cleveland will explore the stories that spark debates about safety, justice, and community. We will dive into a case that’s stirring up strong emotions across the nation. Imagine this: A sunny afternoon in a small Georgia town. A 10-year-old boy walks to the Dollar General store just half a mile down the road, he …

Monday on Police Pod Talk "Z" will be diving it to a troubling and shocking story out of Philadelphia where a middle school student managed to sneak a kitchen knife past the school's metal detectors and in a horrifying turn of events, stabbed two teachers who were attempting to disarm the student. The incident has left the community reeling, raisin…

Police Pod Talk is excited to introduce a new voice to the show—someone who’s currently living the journey so many of our listeners are curious about. Joining us is Zorana, AKA: "Z", an aspiring law enforcement officer out of Indianapolis, Indiana. "Z" worked the challenging third shift, navigating the ups and downs of becoming a part of the thin b…

Jeff and I have a deep conversation about the January 6th Capitol Attack. Jeff gives his opinion and feelings on what he believes are discrepancies in what is called a riot and what is considered a march and why.By policepodtalk

Friday March 1, 2024 on Police Pod Talk, hear Spencer Alexander talk about his brother, Loutonia Anthony Alexander, who has been missing for several years with no clues or answers from friends, family members, or the Police. Spencer describes Loutonia's last days around his family and friends and Loutonia's good and bad habits that may have contrib…

On Monday February 26, 2024 on Police Pod Talk, Lakicia Smith - Alexander, is asking for help in solving a homicide that took place in September of 2017 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lakicia explained her husband, Willie Alonzo Smith Sr. was playing in a dice game in the 3300 block of Winter Street when an argument started and gun shots were fired. Willi…

Friday on Police Pod Talk you will hear from Amy Davis and Stacey Davis, both with JAVA (Justice, Accountability and Victims Advocacy) talk about three cases where JAVA was involved with assisting families navigating the legal system. The first case will be 31-year-old Misty Gebhart who was shot and killed at her home while family members where the…

Monday on Police Pod Talk hear Rheanna Lee talks about her daughter, Samayah Barker, who was 17 in 2021, coming back from a friend’s birthday party with her boyfriend, cousin and cousin’s boyfriend, when a car struck and killed Samayah as well as injuring the three other teens. In the nearly three years since the crash that claimed Samayah's life, …

Jeff and I talk about the Butler Township Officer who punched a female in the face three times after she argued with McDonald employees about not having enough cheese on her Big Mac. Jeff thinks if she would have sang the Big Mac song, she would have gotten the cheese she wanted. All caught on the Officer's body cam.…

Jeff and I talk about Jeff being picked as a juror on a murder trial and what he learned throughout the process.By policepodtalk

Friday, January 5, 2024 Police Podtalk starts out the new year with a conversation with Janet Tinsley. Janet talks about her daughter, April, being abducted while walking in her neighborhood back on Good Friday of 1988. Janet talks about the Police finding April's body 3 days later on the side of the road over 20 miles away from their home. April h…

Jeff and I have a conversation on how sports plays an important role in Police work and leadership.By policepodtalk

Monday on Police Pod Talk, the Founder of JAVA, Amy Davis, talks about an unsolved homicide involving her nephew, Spencer Smith, on August 19, 2017 at the East Central Towers in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Amy believes someone has information on what happened to Spencer and who used Spencer's cellphone shortly after the homicide. Amy also talks about why …

Happy Thanksgiving! Friday on Police Pod Talk, Andrea Schroeder talks about her daughter, Miriah Herport, who overdosed on Heroin, leaving behind three daughters. Andrea explains how Miriah reconnected with an old boyfriend who was addicted to Heroin himself. Miriah soon after lost her vehicle, apartment, and children after Miriah started using Her…

Monday on Police Pod Talk, hear Tonya Clark, Mother of Austin, and Ashley Crager, Sister of Austin, talk about the loss of Austin Crager after his long battle with substance abuse that started while in high school. Tonya and Ashley share their stories on how they both tried to help Austin through treatment, love and family support that never seemed…

Friday on Police Pod Talk Blake Egly talks about his friend Cody Rose who has been missing for over a year. Blake explains how they met, became friends and Cody's continual struggles with an addiction. Blake gives a description of Cody as a male white, 6'1, 175 lbs, Brown Hair, Hazel eyes, athletic build with a tattoo "1990" across his chest and a …

Monday on Police Pod Talk Dawn Hipshire talks about how she lost her daughter, Angel Carter, to a boyfriend who could not take being rejected. Dawn explains the signs she missed prior to the tragic incident. Dawn also shares her and her family's search for the killer and how eventually he was captured. Dawn talks about how to protect your children …

Christina Wonderly shares her painful story about her son, Payton, who died from accidentally ingesting Fentanyl back on July 16, 2022 after receiving one Percocet pill from his best friend. Christina explains some of the signs that she missed, that Payton was displaying prior to the accident, that may have alerted Christina to something not being …

This month Jeff and I will discuss Police Movies and TV shows that best depict what's real and not real in Law Enforcement along with whether it helps or hurts how the public views Police Officers.By policepodtalk

Gina Moore shares her painful story about her son, Jeffrey Moore, who died from accidentally ingesting Fentanyl on New Year's Day 2021. Gina explains some of the signs that she missed, that Jeffrey was displaying prior to the accident, that may have alerted Gina to something not being right in Jeffrey's life. Gina also talks about how she became in…

Hear Theresa Juillerat with Justice, Accountability and Victims Advocacy (JAVA) talk about how she became involved with JAVA after the loss of her son to an overdose of the drug Fentanyl. Theresa tells the heartbreaking story and explains how she is trying to get more people to understand the signs and danger that can easily be missed if you are no…

Hear Dee Campbell with Justice, Accountability and Victims Advocacy (JAVA) talk about how she became involved with JAVA after her grandson went missing in September of 2019. Dee talks about her struggle that continues to this day and how she has found help from her JAVA Sisters and some relief by helping other families going through the same nightm…

Part two of a conversation with JAVA founder, Stacey Davis. Stacey talks about the holes in the court system and how JAVA has worked to shine a light on ways JAVA can help victims families and also solve crimes. Stacey talks about the different events JAVA is involved with and all of the ways to support JAVA and the families they help.…

Hear a heartfelt conversation with the founder of JAVA (Justice, Accountability and Victim Advocacy) Stacey Davis, on how Stacey became inspired after the killing of her son to make changes in the Police Department and Court System. Stacey talks about her loss and how helping other victims families navigate the system, has helped her heal.…

Hear from the Executive Director of Safety and Community Partnership for Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS), Matt Schiebel, talk about the Safety and Security Referendum that will be on the November 7th Ballot for a Yes or No vote. Matt explains what FWCS will be attempting to do to protect the students, bringing in more Mental Health Counselors, …

Jeff and I have a conversation about his take on the Movie American Skin and Jeff will talk about an organization he started after his battle with cancer.By policepodtalk

Monday on Police Pod Talk hear from Cleveland and Matt as they talk about some of the good and bad training they received when they first came onto the Police Department and the years that followed. They will also talk about if training played a part in the incident where former Minnesota Police Officer Kim Potter mistakenly drew her Taser during a…

Monday on Police Pod Talk hear retired Police Officers, Cleveland and Matt talking about how things were "back in the day" when they both joined the Fort Wayne Police Department. Hear what they learned about themselves, what was true and what was not, along with what they learned about the department and how the Chain of Command worked. They will a…