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Stay updated with what’s happening at the Winchester Police Department. Announcements, alerts, press releases, and information about community events will be posted here and on our social media.
Stay updated with what’s happening at the Winchester Police Department. Announcements, alerts, press releases, and information about community events will be posted here and on our social media.
The Winchester Police Department (WPD) has relaunched its “Fight the Fraud Inferno” campaign in order to educate residents about how to safeguard their…
The Winchester Police Department (WPD) has arrested Patrick Brian Goodman, 31 of Winchester, Virginia and Shelby Lynn Cave, 37, of Bunker Hill, West Virginia…
The Winchester Police Department (WPD) has made public a Critical Incident Briefing video of the officer-involved shooting that occurred on November 11, 2020…
On December 31, 2020, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Winchester Police Department (WPD) responded to 7-Eleven, located at 705 N. Loudoun St., for an armed…
In 2020, the General Assembly enacted changes to the Virginia Code as it relates to adequate shelter for animals. The Winchester Police Department is…
Winchester Police Chief John Piper is pleased to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Amanda Behan to the rank of Captain. Captain Behan began her law…
On December 1, 2020, the Winchester Police Department (WPD) was notified by the Virginia State Police and Commonwealth’s Attorney Marc Abrams that no charges…
On November 19, 2020, Winchester Police Chief John Piper held a press conference, alongside Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Heather Hovermale, in the Community…
The Winchester Police Department (WPD) has placed its use of force statistics from 2017 - 2019 on the WPD website. After hearing from citizens at community…
A Winchester resident is dead following an encounter with officers that occurred shortly after 7am on November 11, 2020. Winchester Police (WPD) were…