Police News

The Elm Avenue CSX railroad gate crossing arms are malfunctioning and will not lower when trains approach the intersection. CSX officials are aware of the issue and have scheduled crews to repair the crossing arms tomorrow (Friday, July 9).

In the meantime, train conductors have been...Read more

07/08/2021

Town officials are monitoring the threat posed by Tropical Storm Elsa which could bring up to three inches of rain to our area.

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for portions of central North Carolina, including Wake and Franklin counties,...Read more

07/07/2021

Raleigh Water will close the portion of South White Street from Elm Avenue to East Roosevelt Avenue this evening from 6 p.m.-2 a.m. The closure is necessary to allow crews to repair the sewer system. Water and sewer service in the area will not be affected.

A detour will be in place...Read more

07/06/2021

As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the Wake Forest Police Department is reminding area residents that the possession or discharge of most fireworks that explode, spin, fly, jump in the air, or leave the ground in any way are prohibited by North Carolina law. Illegal explosives...Read more

07/01/2021

Wake Forest Police have arrested Michael W. Keeling, 29, in connection with yesterday’s stabbing along the 600 block of Durham Road. A photo of Mr. Keeling is shown right.

A resident of Randleman, NC, Keeling has several outstanding warrants, including a probation/parole violation....Read more

06/22/2021

During its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 15, the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to add an all-way stop at the intersection of South Wingate Street and West Sycamore Avenue.

The Board’s decision was based on concerns about pedestrian safety and limited crosswalk...Read more

06/17/2021

***UPDATE - All lanes along eastbound Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass have reopened. Minor injuries were reported.

An accident involving multiple vehicles, including an overturned box truck, has closed all lanes of eastbound Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass in the...Read more

06/15/2021

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, approximately six out of 10 people living with dementia will wander away from their homes. As the development of the disease continues, it can become increasingly difficult and potentially impossible for the person to find their way home. Children with...Read more

06/15/2021

Weather permitting, during the week of June 14, Town crews will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic the portion of South Main Street/US 1A from Elm Avenue to West Owen Avenue daily from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The temporary lane closure is necessary to allow crews to repair the sidewalk...Read more

06/11/2021

From now through the end of June, Fred Smith Company, a contractor working at the future Regency at Heritage, will periodically reduce to one lane with alternating two-way traffic the portion of Forestville Road from Foxwild Lane to Song Sparrow Drive daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The periodic lane...Read more

06/09/2021

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