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Aug 25, 2017
Operation Valley Venue V Nets Charges and Illegal DrugsOperation Valley Venue V Nets 111 Charges and More Than $28,500 in Illegal Drugs in Five Counties On Thursday (August 24, 2017), The Northwest Virginia…
Aug 25, 2017
Frederick County woman arrested for child neglectOn August 24, at approximately 5:20 pm, Winchester Police Department (WPD) officers responded to South Indian Alley near Wolfe Street after a concerned…
Aug 24, 2017
Eight JHHS Students Charged Following AltercationThe eight students, ages 16-18, involved in a physical altercation at John Handley High School on Tuesday, August 22 have been charged with disorderly conduct…
Aug 24, 2017
Now Hiring Police Officer I and Animal Control OfficerApply today to become an officer with Winchester Police Department. Current full-time positions include Animal Control Officer I and Police Officer I.…
Aug 22, 2017
Officers assist with student altercation at JHHSThis morning at approximately 9:00 am, the Winchester Police Department (WPD) responded to a report of a fight among students at John Handley High School (…
Aug 8, 2017
City Appoints New Police ChiefDuring its August 8, 2017 meeting, City Council unanimously confirmed the appointment of John R. Piper as the City’s new police chief. Piper was selected by…
Jul 27, 2017
Now Accepting 2017 Citizen Police Academy Applications2017 Citizen Police Academy (XXI) Tuesdays (some Thursday sessions and one Saturday session) September 19-November 21 6:00-9:00 pm The Citizen Police…
Jul 26, 2017
Nominations Sought for 2017 Valor AwardsPhoto by SheRae Hunter, SL Hunter Photography Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2017 Valor Awards! The ceremony recognizes members of the…
Jul 19, 2017
Winchester residents invited to take a stand against crimeWinchester residents are invited to join forces with communities across the country on August 1 for the 35th Annual National Night Out. This family-friendly…
Jul 17, 2017
Two Arrested After Police PursuitOn July 15, 2017 at approximately 8:45 pm, a Winchester Police Department (WPD) officer was stopped in the area of Southwerk Street and Loudoun Street when a…