Wake Forest Police warn residents of Apple Pay scam
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is urging residents to guard against becoming the victim of fraud following recently reported phone scams involving Apple Pay. Residents who were recently...
Traffic Alert – Forestville Road
From now through the end of April, Secure Traffic Control, a contractor working on behalf of the Town of Wake Forest, will reduce to one lane with alternating two-way traffic portions of Forestville...
Traffic Alert – Ligon Mill Road
From now through the end of April, Secure Traffic Control, a contractor working on behalf of the Town of Wake Forest, is reducing to one lane with alternating two-way traffic the portion of Ligon Mill...
WFPD to host “Cover the Cruiser” Special Olympics Fundraiser at Sam’s Club Saturday & Sunday
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is inviting residents to “Cover the Cruiser” this weekend to raise money for Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC). On Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m...
Bear sighting reported in Joyner Park
On Monday, Feb. 26, the Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) received a report of a bear sighting in E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Although no one captured a photo or video, the bear was...
WFPD to host “Cover the Cruiser” Special Olympics Fundraiser at Sam’s Club March 2-3
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is inviting residents to “Cover the Cruiser” to raise money for Special Olympics in North Carolina (SONC). On Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday...
Traffic Alert – Heritage Links Drive
Beginning Thursday, Feb. 22, and continuing through mid-March, Fred Smith Company, a contractor working on the 2024 Wake Forest Road Resurfacing Project, will reduce to one lane with intermittent two...
Louisburg man charged with sex crimes involving a child
Following a two-month investigation, Wake Forest Police have charged Timarin Lawson (photo attached), 501 N. Main St., Louisburg, in connection with an incident involving a 14-year-old that occurred...
Police make arrest in Polanski Drive stabbings
Wake Forest Police have arrested a local man in connection with two overnight stabbings. On Tuesday at 11:59 p.m., police responded to a reported stabbing along the 3100 block of Polanski Drive. Upon...
Do you recognize these individuals? Police requesting public’s assistance identifying alleged thieves
Wake Forest Police are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the individuals shown in the attached surveillance images. The subjects are wanted for questioning in connection with...
Crash causing delays along northbound Capital Boulevard/US 1
A two-vehicle crash is causing significant delays along northbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 near Caveness Farms Avenue. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and use an alternate route. There is no word...
Police requesting public’s assistance locating Lucas Lopes
***UPDATE - Lucas Lopes has been located, and he is safe. The information below was distributed February 5 at 2:06 p.m. The Wake Forest Police Department is requesting the public’s help locating Lucas...