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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.
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…
Jul 1, 2020
Homicide investigation underwayOn June 30, 2020, at 10:38 p.m., the Winchester Police Department (WPD) responded to the 300 block of N. Kent St. for a male laying in the roadway. When…
Jul 1, 2020
Response to community forumOn June 27th, Chief Piper and Corporal Sales had the honor of speaking on behalf of the Winchester Police Department (WPD) and answering questions presented by…
Jun 30, 2020
Arrest made in convenience store robberyThe Winchester Police Department (WPD) has arrested Michael Richards, 45, of Winchester, Virginia following an investigation conducted by the WPD Criminal…
Jun 5, 2020
Street closures and route for I Can’t Breathe event and walkOn Friday, June 5, 2020, an ‘I Can’t Breathe’ event and walk, organized by community members, will be held in Old Town Winchester. To ensure the safety of…
Jun 3, 2020
Winchester Police Chief, Mayor release joint statement with local NAACP PresidentIn a show of solidarity, a joint statement by the City of Winchester’s Mayor John David Smith, Winchester Police Chief John R. Piper, and Winchester’s National…
May 13, 2020
Winchester Police reopen, seek leads in 45-year-old cold caseThe Winchester Police Department (WPD) is seeking leads in a recently-reopened cold case homicide that will mark its 45th anniversary this coming November…
Apr 9, 2020
Winchester Police arrest second suspect in carjacking investigationOn April 9, 2020 at approximately 7:15 a.m., the Winchester Police Department (WPD), assisted by Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant…
Apr 2, 2020
Coronavirus Message from our Emergency Communications CenterOur Emergency Communications Center has started receiving an influx of Coronavirus/COVID-19 related calls. We understand that this is a difficult time with…
Apr 2, 2020
Winchester Police investigation leads to search warrant and arrest following a carjackingOn April 2, 2020 at approximately 7:15 a.m., the Winchester Police Department (WPD), assisted by other law enforcement agencies, executed a search warrant at…