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Jul 16, 2017
Winchester man arrested for attempted malicious woundingOn June 25, 2017 at approximately 6:53 pm, Winchester Police Department (WPD) officers responded to the 1100 block of Franklin Street for reports of a subject…
Jul 6, 2017
Winchester Police warn parents about Snapchat location mapThe Winchester Police Department is alerting area parents about a new Snapchat location feature unveiled last month. The new feature known as "Snap Map…
Jun 12, 2017
Police to Carry ‘Flame of Hope’ for Special OlympicsThe Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics Virginia took place in Winchester on Tuesday June 6, 2017, as runners made their way…
Jun 12, 2017
Frederick County Woman Charged with Assaulting Police OfficerOn June 2, 2017 at approximately 11:45 p.m., a Winchester Police Department (WPD) officer initiated a traffic stop in the 600 block of Berryville Avenue for…
Apr 28, 2017
The 90th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Kicks off this Week!The Land of Pink and Green is gearing up for the 90th Annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, the area’s largest springtime celebration. The Festival…
Apr 24, 2017
Winchester Man Charged with Strangulation and Attempted Sexual AssaultOn April 23, 2017 at approximately 8:10 p.m., Winchester Police Department (WPD) officers responded to the 900 block of Opequon Avenue for reports of…
Apr 24, 2017
Police Arrest Man on Abduction and Drug ChargesOn April 23, 2017 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Winchester Police Department (WPD) officers responded to the 500 block of Brookfield Drive after receiving a 9-…
Apr 18, 2017
Police Arrest Man on Sexual Assault ChargesOn April 14, 2017 at approximately 6:20 p.m., Winchester Police Department (WPD) officers responded to 2076 South Pleasant Valley Road for reports of a sexual…
Apr 11, 2017
Winchester Police Arrest Two Men Connected to Credit Card FraudOn April 7, 2017 at approximately 6:45 p.m., Winchester Police Department (WPD) officers responded to 1850 Apple Blossom Drive for reports of someone…
Apr 11, 2017
Police Seek Tips in Armed RobberyThe Winchester Police Department (WPD) is investigating an armed robbery that occurred early this morning and is seeking information from the public to help…