Police News

Officials are urging Sanford Creek Greenway users, particularly bicyclists, to use extreme caution when crossing Marshall Farm Street, while also reminding drivers to slow down when approaching the crosswalk.

For several years Marshall Farm Street dead-ended at the Sanford Creek Greenway...Read more

06/14/2023

***UPDATE - South Main Street/US 1A has reopened.

The information below was distributed at 7:50 a.m.

The portion of South Main Street/US 1A from East Holding Avenue to West Holding Avenue is closed due to a single vehicle crash. At approximately 7:30 am, a vehicle veered off the...Read more

06/14/2023

The Town of Wake Forest is temporarily closing portions of North White Street from East Spring Street to Lee Avenue today (Monday, June 12) until 3 p.m. The temporary closures are necessary to allow tree crews to safely prune trees and other vegetation to ensure adequate clearance for motorists...Read more

06/12/2023

The Wake Forest Police Department will host a Touch-A-Truck fundraiser for Special Olympics of NC this Saturday, June 17, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Factory, 1839 S. Main St.

Families and children of all ages will be granted an all-access pass to police cars, fire trucks, a helicopter,...Read more

06/12/2023

The Wake Forest Police and Fire Departments are partnering to host a “Public Safety Camp” Monday-Wednesday, June 26-28, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road.

Geared for ages 13-15, the three-day camp will include sessions on basic first aid, CPR, fire extinguisher usage, and...Read more

06/09/2023

Raleigh Water crews are responding to a water leak in the intersection of North Wingate Street and West Chestnut Avenue.

For the safety of work crews, the portion of North Wingate from West Oak Avenue to West Chestnut is closed. A signed detour is in place directing motorists around the...Read more

06/07/2023

Raleigh Water crews are responding to a ruptured water main along West Cedar Avenue. It is unclear what caused the main to rupture, and there is no word on how many water customers have been impacted.

For the safety of work crews, the portion of West Cedar from North College Street to...Read more

05/25/2023

The Wake Forest Police Department and Wake Forest Fire Department are partnering to host a “Public Safety Camp” Monday-Wednesday, June 26-28, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road.

Geared for ages 13-15, the three-day camp will include sessions on basic first aid, CPR, fire...Read more

05/19/2023

GeoTechnologies will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic a portion of East Juniper Avenue, between Meadowgrass Lane and Traditions Grande Boulevard, Thursday, May 18, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The temporary lane closure is necessary to allow crews to examine culvert pipes and evaluate...Read more

05/17/2023

Edwards, Inc. will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic a portion of the 600 block of Gilcrest Farm Road on Tuesday, May 16, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The temporary lane closure is necessary to allow crews to utilize a crane to hoist and set an elevator module at the future Hawthorne at...Read more

05/15/2023

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