Crash causing delays along Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass near South Franklin Street
***UPDATE - All lanes along Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass and South Franklin Street have reopened. Three people were transported to a local hospital with what are believed to be non-life...
Bridge work set to close portion of Ligon Mill Road beginning December 2
***UPDATE - According to NCDOT, this project is being postponed until after the holiday season. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. Beginning Monday, Dec. 2, a contractor...
Police investigating Taylor Street shooting, request public’s assistance
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the people responsible for firing the gunshots that recently damaged a home along the 300 block of...
Turkey Drive Drop-off is Saturday at WFPD Taylor Street Substation, Turkey Giveaway is November 25 at Tri-Area Ministry
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) will accept frozen turkey donations Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m.-noon, as part of this year’s Turkey Drive. Police officers will be available at the Police...
Tip a Cop for Special Olympics Thursday at Texas Roadhouse
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) will “serve” area residents in an entirely different way Thursday, Nov. 21, during the “Tip a Cop for Special Olympics” fundraiser. Several officers will be...
Police requesting public’s assistance locating Ziyana Burnett
The Wake Forest Police Department is requesting the public’s help locating Ziyana Burnett (photo attached), who was last seen on the morning of October 30 along the 300 block of Forestville Road...
Officer J. McClain wins 2024 International Powerlifting League North American Championship
The Wake Forest Police Department is pleased to announce that Officer J. McClain (photos attached) recently earned first place in the 2024 International Powerlifting League (IPL) North American...
Officers Becker & Fiandaca complete Crisis Intervention Team training
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is pleased to announce that Officers Becker and Fiandaca recently completed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training. A specialized law enforcement program, the...
Tree trimming to cause closures along Wait Avenue November 12-13
Weather permitting, Wake Forest Power will close the following portions of Wait Avenue Tuesday-Wednesday, Nov. 12-13, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day: Tuesday, Nov. 12 – Wait Avenue from Traditions Grande...
You’re invited to “Coffee with a Cop” Monday at Wake Forest Coffee Company
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) will host “Coffee with a Cop” Monday, Nov. 4, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Wake Forest Coffee Company, 156 S. White St. “Coffee with a Cop” provides a unique...
SCAM ALERT! WFPD will never contact you by phone & request payment for a fine or warrant
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...
Traffic Alert – North Main Street/US 1A
During the week of November 4, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, Brinley’s Grading Service, Inc., a contractor working at the future Morris Subdivision, will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way...