Police News

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is again urging residents to guard against becoming the victim of fraud following several recently reported phone scams involving Venmo and Apple Pay by...

***1/20/25 6 pm UPDATE - Police officials say they have suspended the search for a carjacking suspect last seen on foot in the area of Durham Road and Tyler Run Drive. At approximately 3 p.m. a...

The Town of Wake Forest is inviting community members to a public drop-in reception to honor retiring Police Chief Jeff Leonard on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 3-7 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance...

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...

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...

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...

***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 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...

***UPDATE - All lanes along South Main Street/US 1A have reopened. The information below was distributed on Jan 6 at 11:55 a.m. A two-vehicle crash has closed southbound South Main Street/US 1A near...

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...

***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...

***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...