Police News

Police Department warns residents about unapproved fundraising for USDSA
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) has recently become aware of an unapproved fundraising promotion and survey initiated by the U.S. Deputy Sheriff’s Association (USDSA) distributed via US mail...
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Crash closes northbound Capital Boulevard/US 1
The person involved in the fatal crash along Capital Boulevard/US 1 on December 28 has been identified as Waleed Mohamed Abdelsattar, 47, of Wake Forest. The driver has been identified as Kristen...
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Water main break along North Main Street/US 1A
A water main has ruptured along the 300 block of North Main Street/US 1A. It is unclear what caused the main to rupture, and there is no word on how many water customers have been impacted. Southbound...
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Traffic Alert – South Main Street/US 1A
Raleigh Water has reduced to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic a portion of the 300 block of South Main Street/US 1A (between West Owen Avenue and Elm Avenue). The lane closure is necessary...
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Raleigh Water closes portion of Elm Avenue
Raleigh Water has closed a portion of the 100 block of Elm Avenue (between South Main Street/US 1A and South White Street. The closure is necessary to allow crews to replace a water service at 112 Em...
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WFPD obtain arrest warrants for man wanted in connection with vandalism of Little Free Library
***UPDATE - Just before 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12, Alexander James Krumenacher turned himself. Krumenacher received a Written Promise to Appear for his court appearance on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024...
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Raleigh Water schedules overnight closure along South Main Street/US 1A
Raleigh Water will close a portion of the 800 block of South Main Street/US 1A (between East Holding Avenue and Dunn Avenue) tonight from 9:30 p.m.-5 a.m. A signed detour will be in place directing...
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Six suspects arrested in child sex predator & human trafficking sting, parents urged to remain vigilant
Six suspects have been arrested as part of a multi-jurisdictional undercover sting operation targeting child sex predators and human traffickers. The December 5 and 6 joint operation involved...
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Do you recognize this individual? Police requesting public’s assistance identifying person responsible for removing “Little Free Library”
Wake Forest Police are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the individual shown in the attached surveillance images. The subject is wanted for questioning in connection with the...
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Police Department accepting donations for Shop with a Cop
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is accepting donations from area residents and businesses for the 25 th Annual Shop with a Cop. To contribute online, visit https://bit.ly/WFShopCop. Checks...
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Police remind residents to “call us” before posting on social media
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is reminding residents to report crime and suspicious activity to law enforcement before posting the information on social media. Due to the popularity of...
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Greenway & trail users urged to respect private property
Growing numbers of residents throughout Wake Forest and beyond enjoy the Town’s 50-plus miles of trails and greenways. Some users enjoy walking and biking for exercise, while others do so for their...
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