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Nov 13, 2018
Winchester Police respond to John Handley High School threatAt approximately 11:30 a.m. on November 13, 2018, the Winchester Police Department (WPD) responded to John Handley High School at the request of Winchester…
Nov 9, 2018
Search warrant results in narcotic and firearm seizureOn November 8, 2018 at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug Task Force, assisted by Winchester Police (WPD) Special Weapons and…
Nov 9, 2018
Winchester Police to begin ‘Combat the Cat’ anti-theft awareness campaignThe Winchester Police Department (WPD) will begin an awareness campaign titled “Combat the Cat – Lock it Tight or Risk the Swipe!” in order to educate…
Nov 8, 2018
Winchester-Frederick County Law Enforcement Foundation to receive K-9 EFAK donationThe Winchester-Frederick County Law Enforcement Foundation will accept a donation of three emergency first aid kits (EFAK), one for each K-9, during a formal…
Oct 31, 2018
Winchester Police to host second-annual Color with a CopThe Winchester Police Department will host its second-annual Color with a Cop event on November 6, 2018 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at the Chick-Fil-A on South…
Oct 30, 2018
City woman charged with malicious woundingOn October 29 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Winchester Police officers responded to the Winchester Medical Center to speak with a 40 year-old woman who had been…
Oct 27, 2018
K-9 Riggs injured during trainingUpdate 10/27 at 10:30 a.m. K-9 Riggs is out of surgery and in recovery. Vital nerves and muscles escaped injury and the veterinarian was able to reconstruct…
Oct 25, 2018
City residents encouraged to have fun, be safe this HalloweenCity residents will have the opportunity to enjoy the following Halloween events again this year: Saturday, October 27: Old Town Winchester’s Spooktacular…
Oct 19, 2018
E-911 Center launches new technology to connect with mobile devicesThe City of Winchester Emergency Communications Center (ECC) has implemented a new mapping system and integration with RapidSOS in order to receive more…
Oct 18, 2018
Trick-or-TreatingTrick-or-treating in the City of Winchester will take place on October 31 from dusk-8:00 pm. Trunk-or-Treat Event: The Winchester Police Department and the…