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...
You’re invited to “Coffee With a Cop” Tuesday at Courtney's NY Bagels & Deli
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) will host “Coffee With a Cop” Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 9-11 a.m. at Courtney’s NY Bagels & Deli, 929 Heritage Lake Road, Suite 100. Coffee With a Cop provides a...
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...
Crash causing delays along eastbound Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass
***UPDATE - Eastbound Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass has reopened. The information below was distributed at 6:52 p.m. A two-vehicle crash has closed eastbound Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98...
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...
Leonard receives Order of Long Leaf Pine Award
Wake Forest Police Chief Jeff Leonard, who is retiring February 1, has been awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest award for state service given by the North Carolina Governor. The award...
Traffic Alert – Wait Avenue
Beginning Thursday, Jan. 30, and continuing through Friday, Feb. 7, Crowder Construction Company, a contractor working on Dunn Creek Greenway Phase 3, will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way...
Road maintenance to cause closures along North White Street Tuesday-Wednesday, January 28-29
Weather permitting, Public Works will close the following portions of North White Street Tuesday-Wednesday, Jan. 28-29, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. each day: Tuesday, Jan. 28 – North White Street from East...