Police News
Crowder Construction Company, a contractor working on Dunn Creek Greenway Phase 3, will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic the portion of Wait Avenue between Traditions Grande Boulevard and Havisham Court Tuesday-Wednesday, April 15-16 from 7 p.m.-6 a.m. The overnight lane...Read more
***UPDATE - Wake Forest Power will close all lanes along Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass between South Franklin Street and Heritage Lake Road today (Thursday, April 10) from approximately 1:30-2 p.m. A signed detour will be in place directing traffic around the work area, so motorists may...Read more
***Ligon Mill Road Update Part 2 - According to Fred Smith Co., the contractor working on the Ligon Mill Road realignment, Ligon Mill Road will reopen at 6 a.m. Thursday, April 10. The delayed reopening is due to road striping equipment issues and more time needed to allow the bridge sealant to...Read more
A two-vehicle crash has reduced to one lane westbound Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass at Capital Boulevard/US 1.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area and use an alternate route.
Emergency personnel are on the scene. No serious injuries have been reported.
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The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is again warning local drivers not to drink and drive after arresting 79 people for Driving While Impaired (DWI) since January 1. Police say they arrested 23 people in January, 26 in February, and 30 in March.
At the current rate, the WFPD is on...Read more
The Town of Wake Forest will temporarily reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic a portion of Wrigley Drive Tuesday, April 1, from 8 am.-2 p.m. The temporary lane closure is necessary to allow tree crews to safely prune trees and other vegetation along the road and adjacent sidewalk...Read more
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) will host “Coffee with a Cop” Monday, April 7, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Stewart’s Bistro, 3652 Rogers Road.
“Coffee with a Cop” provides a unique opportunity for law enforcement and community members to come together in an informal, neutral setting...Read more
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 2025 National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Wegmans, 11051 Ligon Mill Road. Weather permitting, the drop-off area will be situated just outside the...Read more
Beginning today (Monday, March 24), and continuing through May, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekdays and some Saturdays, Crowder Construction Company, a contractor working on Dunn Creek Greenway Phase 3, will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic the portion of Wait Avenue between...Read more
Raleigh Water has closed the portion of Royal Mill Avenue from North White Street to North Franklin Street. The road closure is necessary to allow crews to install water service for a residence along the 900 block of North White Street.
A signed detour is in place directing traffic...Read more