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Feb 15, 2019
Winchester Police to hold second annual Badges & Batter community pancake breakfastThe Winchester Police Department (WPD) will hold its second annual Badges & Batter community pancake breakfast on Friday, March 15, 2019 from 7:00-9:…
Feb 13, 2019
Winchester Police now offering online registration for Teen Citizen AcademyThe Winchester Police Department (WPD) is now accepting applications for its March 30 session of the Teen Citizen Police Academy. In order to make the…
Feb 11, 2019
Man arrested for forcible sodomy following reports of indecent exposureOn February 9, 2019, at approximately 8:30 pm., the Winchester Police Department (WPD) responded to three separate incidents of a male exposing himself to…
Jan 22, 2019
Winchester Police Department’s K9 Jax to get donation of body armorWinchester Police Department’s K9 Jax will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested…
Jan 18, 2019
UPDATE: Virginia State Police report no charges in officer involved shootingOn January 17, 2019, the Winchester Police Department (WPD) was notified by the Virginia State Police and Commonwealth’s Attorney Marc Abrams that no charges…
Jan 18, 2019
Second arrest made in armed breaking and enteringOn January 17, 2019, at approximately 5:00 PM, the Winchester Police Department (WPD) arrested a second male in connection to last week's breaking and…
Jan 18, 2019
Officers helping with DMMS evacuationOfficers are assisting Winchester Public Schools with the evacuation of students at Daniel Morgan Middle School. This is being done as a precaution for a bomb…
Jan 18, 2019
UPDATE: Virginia State Police report no charges in officer involved shootingOn January 17, 2019, the Winchester Police Department (WPD) was notified by the Virginia State Police and Commonwealth’s Attorney Marc Abrams that no charges…
Jan 17, 2019
Police Schedule Public Meeting on Body Worn CamerasOn January 25th, 2017, the Winchester Police Department will hold a public meeting to address questions or concerns regarding the Department’s Body Worn…
Jan 16, 2019
Man arrested on gun and drug chargeOn January 16, 2019, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Winchester Police Department (WPD) with the arrest of…