Police News
Drivers should expect delays along Capital Boulevard/US 1 this Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. each day.
Weather-permitting, Carolina Sunrock, a contractor working on behalf of NCDOT, will reduce to one lane portions of northbound and southbound Capital Boulevard/US 1...Read more
Wake Forest Police are investigating a larceny involving several electronic items from the Walmart Supercenter, 2114 S. Main St.
One person has been taken into custody in Morrisville, while another remains at-large.
Several media outlets are reporting that a number of law...Read more
Weather permitting, crews from Terracon will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic the portion of Ligon Mill Road from Brimfield Springs Lane to the Ligon Mill Road entrance to the Walmart Supercenter Tuesday-Wednesday, June 18-19, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. The Walmart...Read more
Weather permitting, crews from Cardinal Civil Contracting, will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic the portion of Rogers Road from Marshall Farm Street to Clearsprings Drive Thursday-Saturday, June 13-15, and Monday, June 17, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day.
The work is...Read more
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) has arrested a 20-year-old local man in connection with a May 10 shooting along the 700 block of East Pine Avenue. No one was injured during the incident.
Xavier Rashon Lewis, 299 Steven Taylor Road, Wake Forest, has been charged with assault with...Read more
In the wake of the recent mass shooting in Virginia Beach, the Wake Forest Police Department has scheduled its next Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) class for Wednesday, July 31. The session will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. inside the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S....Read more
The traffic signals at the intersection of South Main Street/US 1A and Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass are now functioning properly.
The information below was distributed today at 5:40 pm:
Wake Forest Police are again directing traffic at the intersection of South...Read more
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is now accepting donations of bottled water which they will distribute to users of the Town’s greenways.
For the fourth consecutive year, members of the WFPD are distributing bottles of iced water while patrolling Town greenways. Officers...Read more
The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department (CORPUD) will reduce to one lane with alternating two-way traffic a portion of the 700 block of South Main Street/US 1A from 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, through approximately 2 a.m. Thursday, June 6.
The evening lane closure is necessary to...Read more
Wake Forest Police are continuing their investigation of a single-vehicle accident that occurred Saturday evening, June 1, along US 1/Capital Boulevard.
At approximately 6:40 p.m. officers responded to a report of an individual firing a weapon from his vehicle along US 1/Capital...Read more
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All press releases are listed in the order in which they were released, starting with the most recent news.
Alert Police Officer Catches Car Thieves
August 9, 2012
Local Man Killed in Traffic Mishap
August 7, 2012
Golf Carts Not Allowed on Town Streets
July 31, 2012
Beware of Home Improvement Scam Artists
July 24, 2012
Police Request Public's Assistance
July 18, 2012
Police Request Public's Assistance
July 17, 2012
Make Plans to Attend the 2012 National Night Out
July 16, 2012
Police Request Public's Assistance
July 10, 2012
Most Fireworks Illegal in North Carolina
June 25, 2012
Lt. Graham & Lt. Danforth Complete Certificate Program at NC Justice Academy
June 25, 2012
Gurley Named CIT Officer of the Year
June 19, 2012
Police Raid Extensive Marijuana Growing Operation
June 9, 2012
Perry Gets Life in Prison for Daughter's Death
June 5, 2012
Wake Forest Police Department Unveils New Look
June 5, 2012
Police Department Seeks New K9 Training Sites
May 22, 2012
Police Arrest Ricky Arlen Timberlake
May 19, 2012
Police Investigating Suspicious Death
May 15, 2012
TRAFFIC ALERT - North Avenue
April 27, 2012
Wake Forest Police Sponsoring Fundraiser for Local Teen With Cancer
April 24, 2012
Charity Softball Tourney April 28
April 24, 2012
Beware of Phony Cops
April 13, 2012
No Fingerprinting Service April 5
April 4, 2012
Carnival for the Kids Begins April 10
April 2, 2012
Police Request Public's Assistance
April 2, 2012
Police Request Public's Assistance
March 23, 2012
Operation Medicine Drop March 24
March 5, 2012
Police Request Public's Assistance
February 8, 2012
Schedule Changes Announced for Police Department's Fingerprinting Service
February 7, 2012
Police Need Public's Help to Solve Hit & Run
January 23, 2012
Police Request Public's Assistance
December 14, 2011
Police Department Implements New Police-to-Citizen Website
December 9, 2011
Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Wait Avenue
December 8, 2011
Police Request Public's Assistance
December 2, 2011
TRAFFIC ALERT - Durham Road
November 21, 2011
Police Request Public's Assistance
November 21, 2011
Turkey Drive Drop-Off This Saturday
November 15, 2011
Law Enforcement Teamwork Helps Nab Robbery Suspects
November 10, 2011
Police Request Public's Assistance
November 1, 2011
Veterans Day Holiday Schedule
October 25, 2011
Police Department Accepting Donations for Shop with a Cop
October 24, 2011
Operation Medicine Drop Oct. 29
October 24, 2011
TRAFFIC ALERT - Oak Grove Church Road
October 21, 2011
TRAFFIC ALERT - Purnell Road
October 19, 2011
Police Department Turkey Drive Now Underway
October 18, 2011
Halloween Safety Tips
October 18, 2011
TRAFFIC ALERT- North White Street
October 4, 2011
Top 5 Finish for Police Department's Tactical Service Unit
October 4, 2011
TRAFFIC ALERT - Elm Avenue
September 20, 2011
Police Need Public's Help to Identify Larceny Suspect
September 16, 2011
Teams and Sponsors Sought for Police Department's Charity Golf Tournament
September 15, 2011
TRAFFIC ALERT - Friendship Chapel Road
September 6, 2011
Wake Forest Ready for Irene
August 25, 2011
Man Charged With Firing a Weapon in City Limits
August 10, 2011
Robbery Suspect Arrested
August 5, 2011
K9 Maverick Returns to Work
August 1, 2011
Wake Forest Police Make Synthetic Marijuana Arrest
July 27, 2011
Residents Encouraged to Report Litterbugs and Illegal Dumping
July 19, 2011
Register Now for 2011 National Night Out
July 18, 2011
Police Warn of Debit Card Fraud
June 28, 2011
Most Fireworks Illegal in North Carolina
June 27, 2011
Police Urge Residents to Always Lock Car Doors
June 21, 2011
Don't Fall for Phony Texts from Gateway Bank
June 9, 2011
Wake Forest Shooting Victim Dies
May 22, 2011
Wake Forest Police Arrest Shooting Suspect
May 22, 2011
Police Need Public's Help to Solve Hit and Run
May 12, 2011
Injured K9 Goes Home
April 15, 2011
Wake Forest Police Announce Child Safety Seat Checking Station
April 5, 2011
Operation Medicine Drop a Success in Wake Forest
March 29, 2011
Carnival for the Kids Begins March 29
March 28, 2011
Injured K9 May Go Home This Week
March 28, 2011
Police Capture Felony Suspect
March 26, 2011
Police Seek Public's Help Capturing Felony Suspect
March 25, 2011
Operation Medicine Drop March 26
March 7, 2011
Police Department Urges Compliance with Precious Metals Law
February 23, 2011
Police Ask for Help Identifying Suspects
February 2, 2011
Bank Robbery Suspect Captured
January 19, 2011
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Wake Forest, NC 27587
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