Brick Street railroad gate crossing stuck in down position, motorists urged to avoid the area
***UPDATE - The Brick Street railroad gate crossing arms are now operational, and Brick Street has reopened. The information below was posted at 9:42 a.m.: WAKE FOREST, NC - The Brick Street CSX...
Police obtain arrest warrant for Durham man wanted in connection with August 13 pursuit
WAKE FOREST, NC - On Saturday, Aug. 15, Wake Forest Police obtained an arrest warrant for John Flowers Jr., 47, of Durham. Flowers (photos below) has been identified as the driver of the vehicle that...
WFPD to host “Touch-A-Truck” Special Olympics Fundraiser at The Factory August 29
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Police Department will host a Touch-A-Truck fundraiser for Special Olympics NC on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at The Factory, 1839 S. Main St. Families...
WFPD to host Drug Take Back Event at Wegmans October 24
WAKE FOREST, NC - The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 2026 National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at...
Police Department accepting Junior Cadet applications
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is seeking young men and women interested in joining the Junior Cadets. Dedicated to preparing young adults for careers and leadership in...
Do you recognize these individuals? Police requesting public’s assistance
WAKE FOREST, NC – Wake Forest Police are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the individuals shown in the surveillance images. The subjects are wanted for questioning in connection...
Downed tree & power lines cause power outages & road closure along Jenkins Road
***UPDATE - Jenkins Road has reopened and power has been restored. The information below was posted at 7:45 a.m.: WAKE FOREST, NC – The portion of Jenkins Road from Fullard Drive to Chillmark Avenue...
SCAM ALERT! No law enforcement agency will ever contact you by phone & request payment for missing a jury summons or any other legal matter
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is again urging community members to guard against becoming the victim of fraud following several recently reported phone scams involving...
Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics Thursday at Texas Roadhouse, online donations also accepted
WAKE FOREST, NC - The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) will “serve” area residents in an entirely different way Thursday, July 16, during the “Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics” fundraiser. Several...
Officer J. Manning named 2026 CIT Officer of the Year
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) recently named Officer J. Manning as its 2026 Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer of the Year. A specialized law enforcement program, the...
Police & Fire officials remind residents that most fireworks are illegal in NC, current conditions enhance risk of fires
WAKE FOREST, NC – As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day and our nation’s 250th birthday, Wake Forest officials are reminding community members that the possession or discharge of most...
Town set to enforce “No Trespassing” at “Shady 80”
WAKE FOREST, NC – Later today (Friday, June 19), Public Works crews will again install no trespassing signage throughout the 80 acres of undeveloped land in the vicinity of Forestville Road and...