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Oct 9, 2017
Armed robbery suspects arrested

At approximately 5:08 a.m. this morning, Winchester Police officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a convenience store in the 700 block of North…

Oct 9, 2017
Winchester PD to host first Color with a Cop event

The Winchester Police Department will host its inaugural Color with a Cop event on November 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 at the Chick-fil-A on Pleasant Valley…

Oct 5, 2017
Latest rash of break-ins leaves officers urging everyone to lock vehicle doors

On October 3, the Winchester Police Department responded to the areas of Hillman Drive and Sterling Drive for reports of multiple vehicle break-ins. Officers…

Oct 5, 2017
Man witnessed theft of his own vehicle

On October 4, at approximately 1:35 p.m., officers with the Winchester Police Department responded to the 500 block of Armour Dale for a report of a stolen…

Sep 27, 2017
Winchester Police Department to celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day

On October 4, from 7-10 a.m., officers with the Winchester Police Department will be stationed at three local coffee shops to celebrate National Coffee with a…

Sep 21, 2017
Police continue to stress importance of locking vehicles with smash-and-grabs on the rise

The Winchester Police Department is investigating a string of thefts from motor vehicles, with the most recent reports coming from victims parked in lots off…

Sep 20, 2017
Man assaults officer during DUI investigation

Last night at approximately 9:17 p.m., Winchester Police arrested Daniel Quinn Anderson, Jr., 36, of Winchester, after he assaulted a WPD officer in a parking…

Sep 17, 2017
Woman charged with child neglect and drug possession

On September 4, at approximately 6:22 pm, the Winchester Police Department responded to a report of possible child neglect at the Winchester Inn, located at…

Sep 15, 2017
Foot chase leads to apprehension of fugitive from New York

On September 14, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Winchester Police arrested Byron Curry, 25, of New York, after he led officers on a foot chase from Woodland…

Sep 14, 2017
Suspects arrested for grand larceny as police remind the community to always lock vehicles

On September 14, at approximately 1:38 a.m., the Winchester Police Department arrested Jeremy Andrew Nichols, 19, of Frederick County, and Tanner Clayton Allen…