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...
WFPD & Torchy’s Tacos partnering Wednesday to support Special Olympics
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) and Torchy’s Tacos, 505 Dr. Calvin Jones Hwy., are joining forces to raise awareness and money for Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC). Area residents are...
Crash causing delays along southbound Capital Boulevard/US 1
***UPDATE – All lanes along southbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 have reopened. No serious injuries were reported. The information below was distributed at 7:31 a.m. A crash involving four vehicles has...
Crash causing delays along northbound Capital Boulevard/US 1
All lanes along northbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 have reopened. Three people were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The information below was distributed at 12:01 p...
WFPD & Torchy’s Tacos partnering to support Special Olympics February 7
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) and Torchy’s Tacos, 505 Dr. Calvin Jones Hwy., are joining forces to raise awareness and money for Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC). Area residents are...