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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.

Oct 15, 2018
Traffic stop results in narcotic and firearm seizure

On October 12, 2018 at approximately 12:45 a.m., Winchester Police (WPD) attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Millwood Avenue for suspicion of driving under…

Oct 3, 2018
Police seek information on breaking and entering case at battlefield

The Winchester Police Department (WPD) is asking for the community’s help for information in the late September burglary of the Kernstown Battlefield Visitors…

Oct 2, 2018
City man charged with malicious wounding

On October 2 at approximately 10:50 am, Winchester Police officers were dispatched to a report of a stabbing in the 500 block of N. Cameron Street. Officers…

Oct 2, 2018
Coffee with a Cop

The second annual Coffee with a Cop Day is Wednesday, October 3 from 7-9 am. Visit any of the following locations for hot coffee and cool conversation with WPD…

Aug 15, 2018
First phase of Body Worn Camera Program implemented

Sixteen Winchester Police officers are now equipped with body-worn cameras after completing the required training. Every two months, additional personnel will…

Jul 19, 2018
Winchester Police rescue suicidal man from I-81 bridge

On July 19, 2018 at approximately 8:02 a.m., Officers A. Specksgoor and K. Nixon of the Winchester Police department were dispatched to the I-81 crossover…

Jul 18, 2018
Winchester Police Teen Citizen Academy rescheduled for November 10, will admit 13-year-olds

The Winchester Police Department’s (WPD) session of the Teen Citizen Police Academy originally scheduled for August 2 has been rescheduled for Saturday,…

Jul 17, 2018
City woman charged with child endangerment

On July 16, 2018 at approximately 2:36 p.m, Winchester Police (WPD) officers were dispatched to a shopping complex in the 2400 block of South Pleasant Valley…

Jul 13, 2018
National Night Out returns to Winchester August 7

National Night Out will be hosted by the Winchester Police Department (WPD) on August 7, 2018 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on the Loudoun Street Mall near the Old Court…

Jul 5, 2018
Winchester Police Department to hold body-worn camera community forums

The Winchester Police Department (WPD) invites residents to attend its body-worn camera community forums that will be held at two convenient locations in the…