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Feb 7, 2017
Winchester Police Accepting Applications for Second Teen Citizen’s AcademyLocal teenagers, ages 14 to 17, are invited to apply for the Winchester Police Department’s second Teen Citizen’s Academy to be held on Saturday, March 11,…
Feb 1, 2017
Winchester Police Assist with School Lock OutOn February 1, 2017, the Winchester Police Department assisted Winchester Public Schools with a Lock Out in the district due to information received via…
Jan 30, 2017
Police Warn Community of Answering “Yes” to Unsolicited Phone CallsThe Winchester Police Department is warning residents about a new phone scam that is circulating the area. The scam asks victims to say the word "yes" in a…
Jan 26, 2017
Suspect Shot During Store RobberyOn January 25, 2017 at approximately 11:39 p.m., officers with the Winchester Police Department responded to the 7-Eleven, located at 1851 S. Pleasant Valley…
Jan 21, 2017
Two Suspects Arrested for RobberyOn January 20, 2017 at approximately 6:12 p.m., officers with the Winchester Police Department responded to 823 N. Loudoun St. for reports of a robbery in…
Jan 12, 2017
Department Honors 35-Year Police VeteranOn Thursday, January 12, 2017, the Winchester Police Department honored a 35-year veteran of the department who passed away after a hard fought battle with…
Jan 11, 2017
Update: Missing Woman Found Safe in WVOn January 12, 2017, officers with the Winchester Police located a missing woman who was the subject of a Virginia State Police Senior Alert. Around 9:…
Jan 7, 2017
Man Arrested in Stabbing IncidentOn January 7, 2017 at approximately 5:45 a.m., officers with the Winchester Police Department responded to Gibbens Street for a report of a stabbing. Officers…
Jan 5, 2017
Police Investigate Shooting into Occupied DwellingOn January 5, 2017, at approximately 12:05 a.m., officers with the Winchester Police Department responded to the 900 block of N. Braddock Street for a report…
Dec 28, 2016
Officers Recover Drugs and Guns During Traffic StopA Winchester couple was arrested on Christmas Eve for several felonies related to possession of narcotics and weapons. A Winchester Police officer conducted a…