Police News

The Town of Wake Forest is pleased to announce Julius Jefferson as its Interim Police Chief. Jefferson, who had served as Captain since 2020, succeeds Jeff Leonard who retired February 1.

A Warren County native, Jefferson began his career with the Wake County Sheriff's Office in 1996 as...Read more

02/05/2025

After more than two decades of service to the Town of Wake Forest, Police Capt. Matthew May retired February 1.

May’s retirement caps a 25-year career with the Wake Forest Police Department, the last 15 as Police Captain. Prior to being promoted to Captain in 2010, the Wake Forest native...Read more

02/05/2025

***UPDATE - On Feb 4 at 9:51 p.m. a Wake Forest Police officer spotted a motorcycle with no license plate near the intersection of South Main Street/US 1A and Carter Street. When the officer attempted to stop the motorcycle, the driver fled at a high rate of speed.

The officer attempted...Read more

02/04/2025

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) will host “Coffee With a Cop” Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 9-11 a.m. at Courtney’s NY Bagels & Deli, 929 Heritage Lake Road, Suite 100.

Coffee With a Cop provides a unique opportunity for law enforcement and community members to come together in an...Read more

02/03/2025

***UPDATE – Southbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 has reopened. No serious injuries were reported.

The information below was distributed at 8:06 a.m.

A two-vehicle crash has closed southbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 at Wake Union Church Road.

Motorists are urged to avoid the...Read more

02/03/2025

***UPDATE - Eastbound Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass has reopened. The information below was distributed at 6:52 p.m.

A two-vehicle crash has closed eastbound Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass between Jones Dairy Road and Heritage Lake Road. Motorists are urged to avoid the...Read more

01/31/2025

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is inviting community members to help raise money for Special Olympics NC (SONC) by taking part in the first Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Heritage Lake Pool, 804 Heritage Lake Road. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the plunge is set for 10 a.m...Read more

01/31/2025

Wake Forest Police Chief Jeff Leonard, who is retiring February 1, has been awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest award for state service given by the North Carolina Governor. The award is presented to people who have made significant contributions to North Carolina and their...Read more

01/30/2025

Beginning Thursday, Jan. 30, and continuing through Friday, Feb. 7, Crowder Construction Company, a contractor working on Dunn Creek Greenway Phase 3, will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic the portion of Wait Avenue between Traditions Grande Boulevard and Havisham Court...Read more

01/29/2025

Weather permitting, Public Works will close the following portions of North White Street Tuesday-Wednesday, Jan. 28-29, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. each day:

Tuesday, Jan. 28 – North White Street from East Perry Avenue to East Juniper Avenue

Wednesday, Jan. 29 – North...Read more

01/27/2025

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