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Jan 5, 2017
Police Investigate Shooting into Occupied DwellingOn January 5, 2017, at approximately 12:05 a.m., officers with the Winchester Police Department responded to the 900 block of N. Braddock Street for a report…
Dec 28, 2016
Officers Recover Drugs and Guns During Traffic StopA Winchester couple was arrested on Christmas Eve for several felonies related to possession of narcotics and weapons. A Winchester Police officer conducted a…
Dec 22, 2016
Safety Reminders and Street Closures for New Year’s Eve CelebrationsThousands of people will ring in the New Year in Old Town Winchester for the annual First Night Winchester celebration. The family-friendly, non-alcoholic…
Dec 22, 2016
Man Arrested in Connection with ShootingPolice in Florida arrested a man wanted in connection with a shooting in Winchester, VA. Efrain Rios Torres, 33, of Winchester, was taken into custody on…
Dec 20, 2016
Police Seek Suspect in Business BurglaryWinchester Police are investigating a burglary that occurred on December 18, 2016. Between Midnight and 3:00 a.m., a man forced his way inside Dealz on Wheelz…
Dec 17, 2016
Police Investigate Shooting that Injured WomanWinchester Police are investigating a shooting on the 900 block of N. Braddock St. that sent a woman to the hospital. The shooting occurred just before 11:00…
Dec 13, 2016
City to Increase Enforcement in CrosswalksOn December 13, 2016, the Winchester Police Department, Winchester Sheriff’s Office, and Commonwealth’s Attorney, announced plans to increase enforcement in…
Dec 13, 2016
Winchester Police Receive $20,000 Grant for Outreach ProgramThe Winchester Police Department is the recipient of a $20,000 grant from Virginia’s “Policing in the 21st Century” initiative. The funding is designed to…
Dec 11, 2016
Police Seek Suspect in Armed RobberyDetectives are hoping the public can help identify the suspect in an armed robbery that occurred on December 10, 2016. Around 6:00 p.m., a man wearing a…
Dec 2, 2016
Department Unveils New Fact SheetThe Winchester Police Department is committed to hearing feedback from our community - both good and bad. We've surveyed residents and created this document…