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Jul 2, 2018
Winchester Police officer exchanges fire with armed suspect

UPDATE 7/10: The findings of the investigation were forwarded to the City of Winchester Commonwealth’s Attorney Office for review. Upon review, the…

Jun 14, 2018
Search for armed robbery suspects leads to drug arrest

Winchester Police officers responded to the 700 block of National Avenue at approximately 11:13 p.m. on June 13 for a report of an armed robbery. The victim…

Jun 13, 2018
Winchester Police to hold 17th annual Kids & Cops Camp

The Winchester Police Department (WPD) will hold its 17th annual Kids & Cops Camp June 18-22, 2018. During the camp, area 9 to 12 year-olds will learn…

Jun 13, 2018
Winchester Police respond to armed attempted breaking and entering

Winchester Police officers responded to East North Avenue at approximately 12:05 p.m. on June 13, 2018 for a report of an armed attempted breaking and entering…

Jun 6, 2018
Missing person reported in Winchester

The Winchester Police Department (WPD) is seeking the community’s help in locating Mark Kramer, 59, of Winchester, who was reported missing on June 4, 2018.…

Jun 5, 2018
Winchester Police to host inaugural North End Summer Kick-Off

The Winchester Police Department (WPD) will host its inaugural North End Summer Kick-Off on Friday, June 8 from 2:00- 5:00 p.m. at Frederick Douglass Park in…

May 31, 2018
Driver of getaway vehicle identified and in custody

Patricia Ann Miller, 50, of Winchester, has been identified as the driver of the getaway vehicle during last week’s robbery of a taxi driver. Miller was…

May 30, 2018
Massachusetts man wanted for murder taken into custody by Winchester Police

At approximately 10:30 p.m. on May 29, 2018, Winchester Police (WPD) conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road and Cork Street that…

May 29, 2018
KKK flyers reported in city

As of 2:30 p.m. on May 29, the Winchester Police Department has received reports of KKK flyers being found in the city. Multiple flyers, contained in plastic…

May 24, 2018
City woman robs taxi driver at knifepoint

At approximately 9:05 a.m. on May 24, 2018, Winchester Police (WPD) officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Harvest Drive in response to a robbery that…