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...
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...
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...
Police urge residents to prevent porch pirates, report suspicious activity
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is urging every resident to “be a good neighbor” by reporting suspicious activity this holiday season and throughout the year. Police officials say crimes are...
Turkey Giveaway is Monday at Tri-Area Ministry, expect heavy traffic
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) and Tri-Area Ministry will partner to distribute more than 1,200 frozen turkeys while they last on Monday, Nov. 20, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Tri-Area...
Turkey Drive Drop-Off is Saturday at WFPD Main Station, Turkey Giveaway is November 20 at Tri-Area Ministry
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) will accept frozen turkey donations Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m.-noon, as part of this year’s Turkey Drive. Police officers will be available at the Police...
Louisiana juvenile responsible for recent bomb threats to Heritage High School
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) has determined that a single juvenile in Shreveport, Louisiana is responsible for two recent bomb threats to Heritage High School, 1150 Forestville Road...
Traffic Alert – North White Street
***UPDATE - This work is now expected to continue until Thursday, Nov. 2. The information below has been edited to reflect the new timeline. Motorists should expect delays along North White Street...
Tip a Cop for Special Olympics Saturday at Red Robin
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) will “serve” area residents in an entirely different way Saturday, Oct. 28, during the “Tip a Cop for Special Olympics” fundraiser. Several officers will be...
Drug Take Back Day Saturday at Wegmans
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is partnering with Wegmans for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 2023 Fall Drug Take Back Initiative this Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. inside...
WFPD - A Message to Our Community
The last several days in Wake Forest have been unusual, and troubling, to say the least. Since Wednesday, we have responded to three unrelated shooting incidents in our community. On Wednesday night...
Wake Forest Police investigating shooting along Abercrombie Road
***UPDATE - The gunshot victim in today’s shooting has been identified as Steven Dallas Contestable, 1205 Pinewood Lane, Raleigh. According to police, Contestable, age 34, was attempting to break into...