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Dec 17, 2021
Winchester man arrested following investigation into online cell phone ruse

On December 15, 2021, Winchester Police (WPD) arrested 31 year old Calvin Talbert of Winchester on two charges of grand larceny following the execution of a…

Oct 25, 2021
Deputy Chief Kelly Rice announces retirement after a distinguished 26 year career

Deputy Chief Kelly Rice has announced her retirement after 26 years of service to the Winchester Police Department.  Deputy Chief Rice began her supervisory…

Oct 21, 2021
Winchester man indicted on multiple sex offenses

On Tuesday, October 19, 2021 a Winchester Grand Jury indicted 55 year old Hylton Matthew Walker, of Winchester, on nine sex related offenses against three…

Oct 18, 2021
Winchester man arrested after severely attacking girlfriend

At approximately 11:15 pm on October 16, 2021, Winchester Police Department (WPD) responded to the 700 block of Kevin Ct. for a report of a man actively…

Oct 15, 2021
Winchester man arrested for attempted murder after shooting into an occupied home

Shortly after 12pm on October 15, 2021, the Winchester Police Department (WPD) responded to the 200 block of S. Kent St. for a report of shots fired.  When…

Oct 8, 2021
Domestic incident ends in arrest for attempted murder

At approximately 9am on October 8, 2021, three separate 9-1-1 calls were received by the Winchester Police Department (WPD) as witnesses observed Ernesto…

Sep 29, 2021
Winchester Police Department selects Deputy Chief

Winchester Police Chief John Piper has announced the selection of Paul A. Cleveland of Winchester, Virginia to become the next Deputy Chief of Police. Deputy…

Sep 14, 2021
Winchester Police Department’s DEFROST Podcast wins Award of Excellence

On September 9, 2021, the Winchester Police Department’s podcast, DEFROST: Winchester’s True Crime with Behan & Smith, received an Award of Excellence at…

Jul 30, 2021
Winchester Police Lieutenant Wally Stotlemyer promoted to rank of Captain

Winchester Police Chief John Piper is pleased to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Wally Stotlemyer to the rank of Captain.  Captain Stotlemyer began his…

Jul 19, 2021
Carjacking suspects in custody after multi-state track

On Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 12:45 p.m., Winchester Police responded to a parking garage at Winchester Medical Center for a report of a carjacking. The owner of…