Police News

Traffic Alert – Royal Mill Avenue

Out of an abundance of caution, the Town of Wake Forest has closed eastbound Royal Mill Avenue in the vicinity of the Traditions Ridge Drive/Treetop Meadow Lane intersection. The closure is necessary...

“Victims Vibe” podcast is back & now on Spotify

After a brief hiatus, Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) Victim Advocate Carly Reavis is again hosting her weekly podcast, “Victims Vibe – Tales of Trials & Triumphs.” Available on Spotify and the...

Julius Jefferson named Interim Police Chief

The Town of Wake Forest is pleased to announce Julius Jefferson as its Interim Police Chief. Jefferson, who had served as Captain since 2020, succeeds Jeff Leonard who retired February 1. A Warren...

Capt. Matt May retires after 25 years with WFPD

After more than two decades of service to the Town of Wake Forest, Police Capt. Matthew May retired February 1. May’s retirement caps a 25-year career with the Wake Forest Police Department, the last...

Crash closes South Main Street/US 1A

***UPDATE - On Feb 4 at 9:51 p.m. a Wake Forest Police officer spotted a motorcycle with no license plate near the intersection of South Main Street/US 1A and Carter Street. When the officer attempted...

Crash closes southbound Capital Boulevard/US 1

***UPDATE – Southbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 has reopened. No serious injuries were reported. The information below was distributed at 8:06 a.m. A two-vehicle crash has closed southbound Capital...

WFPD invites community to Polar Plunge February 22

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is inviting community members to help raise money for Special Olympics NC (SONC) by taking part in the first Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Heritage...