Police News

Make plans to attend Wake Forest’s National Night Out on Oct. 7

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is encouraging area residents, businesses, neighborhood groups and homeowners’ associations to show their support for police-community crime prevention partnerships by participating in Wake Forest’s National Night Out (NNO) on Monday, Oct. 7. The event...Read more

09/17/2019

Wake Forest ranked among safest cities in NC

Safety is something most people look for when choosing where to live, and Wake Forest residents may be in one of the safest areas in North Carolina, according to a new study.

The Town of Wake Forest was recently named the 15th-safest city in the state by BackgroundChecks.org.

The...Read more

09/13/2019

Police Department Turkey Drive is underway

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is now accepting monetary donations through Saturday, Nov. 23, as part of its 13 th Annual Turkey Drive. Area residents can support this worthy cause by submitting online donations via PayPal at http://bit.ly/...Read more

09/13/2019

Police Department to host next “Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events” class Oct. 29

The Wake Forest Police Department has scheduled its next Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) class for Tuesday, Oct. 29. The session will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. inside the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.

There is no cost to participate, but...Read more

09/13/2019

Traffic Alert – North Main Street

Wake Forest Power tree crews will close the southbound lane of North Main Street from West Cedar Avenue to West Juniper Avenue Thursday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The temporary lane closure is necessary to allow crews to remove a declining maple tree out of concern for public safety.

09/11/2019

Residents urged to guard against gift card scams

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is warning residents that law enforcement officers are being impersonated in a recently reported phone scam.

Although WFPD has not received any reports, Raleigh Police have reported incidents of residents receiving calls from individuals posing as...Read more

09/11/2019

CORPUD schedules overnight closure along South Main Street/US 1A Sept. 12-13

The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department (CORPUD) will close the portion of South Main Street/US 1A from the Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass to Holding Avenue from 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, through approximately 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13.

The overnight road closure is...Read more

09/10/2019

Traffic Alert – Stadium Drive

Fred Smith Co., a private contractor working on behalf of the Town of Wake Forest, will close the portion of Stadium Drive from Rock Spring Road to North College Street Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 8 p.m.-midnight. The closure is necessary to allow crews to construct a roundabout at the...Read more

09/10/2019

Traffic Alert – Wait Avenue

The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department (CORPUD) will close a portion of the 400 block of Wait Avenue between Taylor Street and Franklin Street for sewer repairs at the following times this week:

9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, through approximately 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug...Read more

08/26/2019

Traditional schools are back in session - Police urge motorists to slow down

Traditional schools go back in session today, so the Wake Forest Police Department is taking the opportunity to remind motorists to practice safe school zone driving practices and be aware of cyclists, pedestrians and buses.

Police officials urge drivers to always pay attention when...Read more

08/26/2019