Police News
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
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
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
***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
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
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
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
Weather permitting, during the week of June 7, drivers should expect delays along South Main Street/US 1A from Capcom Avenue to Ligon Mill Road each day from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Town crews will reduce the roadway to two lanes by shifting southbound traffic and removing the center turn lane. The...Read more
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) recently celebrated the six-year anniversary of “Operation Safe Sale.” Introduced in May 2015, the initiative encourages Wake Forest residents who are selling or purchasing items advertised online to come to the Police Department, 225 S. Taylor St., to...Read more
Fred Smith Company, a contractor working at the future Legacy at Heritage, will periodically reduce to one lane with alternating two-way traffic the portion of Heritage Lake Road from the Gateway Commons entrance to Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass today (Tuesday, June 1), through Tuesday,...Read more