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Dec 28, 2020
Animal Shelter requirements in cold temperaturesIn 2020, the General Assembly enacted changes to the Virginia Code as it relates to adequate shelter for animals. The Winchester Police Department is…
Dec 15, 2020
Winchester Police Lieutenant Amanda Behan promoted to rank of CaptainWinchester Police Chief John Piper is pleased to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Amanda Behan to the rank of Captain. Captain Behan began her law…
Dec 1, 2020
UPDATE: Commonwealth's Attorney reports no charges in officer involved shootingOn December 1, 2020, the Winchester Police Department (WPD) was notified by the Virginia State Police and Commonwealth’s Attorney Marc Abrams that no charges…
Nov 19, 2020
Indictments announced in homicide investigationOn November 19, 2020, Winchester Police Chief John Piper held a press conference, alongside Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Heather Hovermale, in the Community…
Nov 16, 2020
Winchester Police Department publishes use of force dataThe Winchester Police Department (WPD) has placed its use of force statistics from 2017 - 2019 on the WPD website. After hearing from citizens at community…
Nov 11, 2020
Officer involved shooting investigation underwayA Winchester resident is dead following an encounter with officers that occurred shortly after 7am on November 11, 2020. Winchester Police (WPD) were…
Nov 6, 2020
Warrants issued in homicide investigationA Hagerstown, Maryland man is now wanted in connection to the homicide of 29-year-old Winchester resident Kevin Michael Riley. On November 5, 2020, detectives…
Oct 29, 2020
Homicide investigation underwayOn October 28, 2020, at 8:56 pm, the Winchester Police Department (WPD) responded to a parking lot in the 500 block of Adams Drive for a male suffering from…
Oct 15, 2020
The balance between CIT skills and use of forceCrisis intervention training, known as CIT, for law enforcement officers is a 40 hour program with intensive participation in the proper handling of…
Aug 3, 2020
Juvenile charged in accidental shootingOn August 1, 2020, at 7:05 am, the Winchester Police Department (WPD) responded to a residence in the 300 block of Virginia Avenue for a juvenile male…