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Stay updated with what’s happening at the Winchester Police Department. Announcements, alerts, press releases, and information about community events will be posted here and on our social media.

Mar 21, 2024
Winchester Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Crash

  A Winchester, Virginia man has died as the result of a crash earlier today on Meadow Branch Avenue.   At approximately 2:25 p.m. on Thursday, March 21st,…

Feb 7, 2024
January 2024 Operations Highlights

There have been some outstanding accomplishments within the department recently and we would like to highlight a few achievements. The collective efforts of…

Jan 23, 2024
Winchester Police Corporal Sharee Karlinsey Promoted to Rank of Captain

Chief Behan is pleased to announce the promotion of Corporal Sharee Karlinsey to the rank of Captain.   Captain Karlinsey has been a law enforcement…

Dec 14, 2023
Individual Wanted for Carjacking

On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, Winchester Police responded to the area of Berryville Avenue for a report of an attempted carjacking at approximately 3:39pm.…

Dec 5, 2023
Chief Appointed to IACP Board

Chief Amanda Behan of the Winchester Police Department has been appointed to the 30-member Board of Directors of the International Association of Chiefs of…

Dec 1, 2023
WPD Conducts Traffic Enforcement Operations

The Winchester Police Department conducted two traffic enforcement operations this week. The first was Monday, November 27, at Jubal Early and South Loudoun…

Nov 2, 2023
Winchester Police Department Selects New Deputy Chief

Winchester Police Chief Amanda Behan is pleased to announce the selection of Joshua Berry to become the new Deputy Chief of Police, following a State-wide…

Oct 23, 2023
Winchester Police Conduct Underage Vaping Operation

On October 19th, 2023, our Community Resources Team and Criminal Investigations Division conducted an underage vape operation at multiple locations throughout…

Aug 9, 2023
Search Warrant Leads to the Arrest of Two Individuals

On June 1, 2023, officers responded to a home invasion call on South Braddock Street at approximately 2:15AM.  A similar incident occurred on June 7, 2023,…

Aug 2, 2023
Winchester Man Stabbed in Residence on Cameron Street

At approximately 1:00 pm on August 1, 2023, Winchester Police Department (WPD) responded to the 400 block of S Cameron St. for a report of a man stabbed by a…