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Jun 30, 2020
Arrest made in convenience store robberyThe Winchester Police Department (WPD) has arrested Michael Richards, 45, of Winchester, Virginia following an investigation conducted by the WPD Criminal…
Jun 5, 2020
Street closures and route for I Can’t Breathe event and walkOn Friday, June 5, 2020, an ‘I Can’t Breathe’ event and walk, organized by community members, will be held in Old Town Winchester. To ensure the safety of…
Jun 3, 2020
Winchester Police Chief, Mayor release joint statement with local NAACP PresidentIn a show of solidarity, a joint statement by the City of Winchester’s Mayor John David Smith, Winchester Police Chief John R. Piper, and Winchester’s National…
May 13, 2020
Winchester Police reopen, seek leads in 45-year-old cold caseThe Winchester Police Department (WPD) is seeking leads in a recently-reopened cold case homicide that will mark its 45th anniversary this coming November…
Apr 9, 2020
Winchester Police arrest second suspect in carjacking investigationOn April 9, 2020 at approximately 7:15 a.m., the Winchester Police Department (WPD), assisted by Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant…
Apr 2, 2020
Coronavirus Message from our Emergency Communications CenterOur Emergency Communications Center has started receiving an influx of Coronavirus/COVID-19 related calls. We understand that this is a difficult time with…
Apr 2, 2020
Winchester Police investigation leads to search warrant and arrest following a carjackingOn April 2, 2020 at approximately 7:15 a.m., the Winchester Police Department (WPD), assisted by other law enforcement agencies, executed a search warrant at…
Mar 17, 2020
Community Outreach Programs Temporarily SuspendedThe Winchester Police Department announced on March 16, 2020, that community outreach programs will be suspended until further notice. This includes two of…
Mar 16, 2020
Timbrook Public Safety Center ClosurePublic access to the Timbrook Public Safety Center will be allowed in an emergency and by appointment, when necessary. The Winchester Police…
Mar 3, 2020
Registration dates for the Winchester Police Department’s ‘Junior Academy’ announcedThe Winchester Police Department (WPD) will reprise its popular children’s program for ages 5-8, the Junior Academy, with three dates in 2020. Session dates,…