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Jun 12, 2017
Police to Carry ‘Flame of Hope’ for Special Olympics

The Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics Virginia took place in Winchester on Tuesday June 6, 2017, as runners made their way…

Jun 12, 2017
Frederick County Woman Charged with Assaulting Police Officer

On June 2, 2017 at approximately 11:45 p.m., a Winchester Police Department (WPD) officer initiated a traffic stop in the 600 block of Berryville Avenue for…

Apr 28, 2017
The 90th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Kicks off this Week!

The Land of Pink and Green is gearing up for the 90th Annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, the area’s largest springtime celebration.  The Festival…

Apr 24, 2017
Winchester Man Charged with Strangulation and Attempted Sexual Assault

  On April 23, 2017 at approximately 8:10 p.m., Winchester Police Department (WPD) officers responded to the 900 block of Opequon Avenue for reports of…

Apr 24, 2017
Police Arrest Man on Abduction and Drug Charges

On April 23, 2017 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Winchester Police Department (WPD) officers responded to the 500 block of Brookfield Drive after receiving a 9-…

Apr 18, 2017
Police Arrest Man on Sexual Assault Charges

On April 14, 2017 at approximately 6:20 p.m., Winchester Police Department (WPD) officers responded to 2076 South Pleasant Valley Road for reports of a sexual…

Apr 11, 2017
Police Seek Tips in Armed Robbery

The Winchester Police Department (WPD) is investigating an armed robbery that occurred early this morning and is seeking information from the public to help…

Apr 11, 2017
Winchester Police Arrest Two Men Connected to Credit Card Fraud

  On April 7, 2017 at approximately 6:45 p.m., Winchester Police Department (WPD) officers responded to 1850 Apple Blossom Drive for reports of someone…

Apr 6, 2017
Open Houses Scheduled Concerning Police Chief Recruitment

  The City will hold two public input open houses on April 18 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm to solicit feedback from residents and community partners concerning…

Mar 31, 2017
Winchester Police Warn of Scammers Posing as Police

The Winchester Police Department is warning residents to be on the lookout for scammers who could be posing as police officers in an effort to steal their…