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Apr 17, 2023
Recent property destruction at JHHS not a targeted actTwo suspects have been arrested, and another is being questioned for the property destruction that occurred on the John Handley High School campus on April 11…
Mar 7, 2023
Winchester Police Department taking applications for spring Citizen Police AcademyThe Winchester Police Department (WPD) is now accepting applications for the spring 2023 Citizen Police Academy. "We're excited to offer this program for…
Feb 24, 2023
Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of Four IndividualsWINCHESTER, VA – As a result of proactive police efforts of the Winchester Police Department (WPD) Community Response Team, patrol officers, and our crime…
Feb 16, 2023
City Council approves Addiction Response Officer addition to Winchester Police DepartmentWinchester City Council has approved the addition of an Addiction Response Officer (ARO) to the Winchester Police Department (WPD) following a proposal made by…
Jan 31, 2023
Investigation and search warrant lead to arrest, wanted person, and firearm recoveryLast evening's shooting investigation has led to an arrest of a 23-year-old Winchester man and charges on a second suspect. On January 30, 2023, at…
Jan 9, 2023
Warrenton man killed in weekend motorcycle crashA Warrenton, Virginia man has died as the result of a crash Sunday evening on Woodstock Lane. At approximately 6:38 p.m. on January 8, the Winchester…
Jan 4, 2023
WPD Seeks Assistance with Hit-and-Run Crash Involving PedestrianThe Winchester Police Department (WPD) is seeking information involving a hit and run crash that occurred on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at approximately 9:45 am…
Jan 4, 2023
WPD announces promotion of Lt. Joshua Spishak to CaptainWinchester Police Chief Amanda Behan is pleased to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Joshua Spishak to the rank of Captain. “Captain Spishak…
Nov 17, 2022
Winchester Police Department announces two community outreach drivesWINCHESTER, VA – The Winchester Police Department (WPD) will conduct two community outreach projects during the 2022 holiday season. Hat & Glove Drive…
Nov 2, 2022
Charges placed in street racing incident which caused serious injuries to bicyclistA Winchester juvenile was arrested following an accident that occurred on November 1, 2022. At approximately 10:08 pm, Winchester Police Department (WPD)…