Police News
With weather forecasters calling for the possibility of frozen precipitation this weekend, the Town of Wake Forest is fully prepared should wintry weather affect our community. Forecasters say snow, sleet, and freezing rain are all possibilities from Friday evening through Saturday morning....Read more
After more than three decades of service to the Town of Wake Forest, Police Chief Jeff Leonard has announced his retirement effective February 1, 2025. Capt. Julius Jefferson will serve as Interim Police Chief until a permanent successor is named.
Leonard’s retirement caps a 32-year...Read more
***UPDATE - South Main Street/US 1A has reopened. The information below was distributed at 7:46 a.m.
A single-vehicle crash has closed South Main Street/US 1A between Capcom Avenue and Rogers Road.
The crash is causing major delays, so motorists are urged to avoid the area and...Read more
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) will host “Coffee with a Cop” Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 9-11 a.m. at Summer Moon Coffee, 3600 Rogers Branch Road, Suite 104.
“Coffee with a Cop” provides a unique opportunity for law enforcement and community members to come together in an informal,...Read more
A two-vehicle crash has closed southbound South Main Street/US 1A near Capcom Avenue.
The crash is causing major delays, so motorists are urged to avoid the...Read more
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is seeking young men and women interested in joining the Junior Cadets. Dedicated to preparing young adults for careers and leadership in public safety, the program will begin accepting applications on Thursday, Jan. 2. The application period will remain...Read more
***UPDATE – All lanes along Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass have reopened.
The information below was distributed at 6:52 a.m.
Crash causing delays along eastbound Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass...Read more
***UPDATE - The gas leak at the intersection of Windsor Drive and Forestville Road has been sealed, and the road has reopened.
The information below was distributed at 10:31 a.m.
Emergency personnel are on the scene of a ruptured gas line at the intersection of Windsor Drive and...Read more
***UPDATE - All lanes along southbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 have reopened.
The information below was distributed at 6:23 p.m.:
A three-vehicle crash has reduced to one lane southbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 near Burlington Mills Road.
The crash is causing major delays...Read more
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) and Heritage Station McDonald’s, 1001 Forestville Road, are joining forces to raise awareness and money for Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) during “Safety Day” on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Community members are invited to support the cause by...Read more