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Sep 23, 2016
City to Hold Active Shooter Exercise on September 24First responders in the City of Winchester will be conducting a full-scale active shooter training exercise on Saturday, September 24th at Daniel Morgan Middle…
Sep 23, 2016
Winchester Police Assist with Executing Search WarrantAround 10:15 a.m. on Friday, September 23, 2016, officers with the Winchester Police Department were called to assist the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office…
Sep 20, 2016
Police Confirm No Attempted Abduction at ParkAt 5:41 pm today, the City’s Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting an attempted abduction of a toddler in Jim Barnett Park. Five Winchester…
Sep 20, 2016
Police Response to Alleged Clown SightingsAlleged Clown Sightings are gaining attention Nationwide. Winchester Police want to remind residents: It is illegal to wear a mask in public. The crime is a…
Sep 12, 2016
Winchester Police Support Area NonprofitsThe Winchester Police Department is gearing up to take part in the United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley’s annual “Day of Caring” on Wednesday, September…
Sep 12, 2016
Winchester Police Mourn Veteran Officer Killed in CrashThe Winchester Police Department lost a veteran Police Officer on Sunday. Master Police Officer Mike Brunson was killed when he crashed his pick-up truck while…
Sep 2, 2016
Police Warn Drivers to Watch Out For PedestriansIn just 24 hours, Winchester Police responded to two accidents involving pedestrians. This serves as a reminder that drivers need to watch closely for…
Dec 18, 2015
Unclaimed PropertyThe Winchester Police Department is hoping the owners of the following unclaimed property will come forward. If you believe one of these belongs to…
Dec 11, 2015
Officers Team Up with Local Businesses to Adopt FamiliesMembers of the Winchester Police Department’s Community Response Team (CRT) have partnered with local businesses to make the holiday season a little…