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Oct 2, 2018
City man charged with malicious woundingOn 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…
Aug 15, 2018
First phase of Body Worn Camera Program implementedSixteen 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 bridgeOn 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-oldsThe 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 endangermentOn 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 7National 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 forumsThe Winchester Police Department (WPD) invites residents to attend its body-worn camera community forums that will be held at two convenient locations in the…
Jul 2, 2018
Winchester Police officer exchanges fire with armed suspectUPDATE 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 arrestWinchester 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 CampThe 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…