Police News
A winter storm left a coating of powdery snow in Wake Forest and across the Triangle overnight. As a result, Wake Forest Police and the NC State Highway Patrol are urging motorists to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. The main issue for drivers is secondary roads which are covered...Read more
With weather forecasters calling for the possibility of frozen precipitation tonight, the Town of Wake Forest is prepared should wintry weather affect our community.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Wake County from 5 p.m. today (Tuesday, Jan. 21) until 7 a.m. Wednesday, Jan....Read more
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is again urging residents to guard against becoming the victim of fraud following several recently reported phone scams involving Venmo and Apple Pay by callers impersonating Wake Forest Police officers.
Several community members have reported...Read more
***1/20/25 6 pm UPDATE - Police officials say they have suspended the search for a carjacking suspect last seen on foot in the area of Durham Road and Tyler Run Drive.
At approximately 3 p.m. a carjacking occurred in Raleigh. A short time later, Wake Forest Police located the suspect and...Read more
The Town of Wake Forest is inviting community members to a public reception to honor retiring Police Chief Jeff Leonard on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 3-7 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.
A formal program will begin at 6 p.m. featuring brief remarks by Mayor...Read more
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) and Heritage Station McDonald’s, 1001 Forestville Road, are joining forces to raise awareness and money for Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) during “Safety Day” on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Community members are invited to support the cause by...Read more
With weather forecasters calling for the possibility of frozen precipitation this weekend, the Town of Wake Forest is fully prepared should wintry weather affect our community. Forecasters say snow, sleet, and freezing rain are all possibilities from Friday evening through Saturday morning....Read more
After more than three decades of service to the Town of Wake Forest, Police Chief Jeff Leonard has announced his retirement effective February 1, 2025. Capt. Julius Jefferson will serve as Interim Police Chief until a permanent successor is named.
Leonard’s retirement caps a 32-year...Read more
***UPDATE - South Main Street/US 1A has reopened. The information below was distributed at 7:46 a.m.
A single-vehicle crash has closed South Main Street/US 1A between Capcom Avenue and Rogers Road.
The crash is causing major delays, so motorists are urged to avoid the area and...Read more
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) will host “Coffee with a Cop” Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 9-11 a.m. at Summer Moon Coffee, 3600 Rogers Branch Road, Suite 104.
“Coffee with a Cop” provides a unique opportunity for law enforcement and community members to come together in an informal,...Read more