Police News
Wake Forest Police are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the individuals shown in the attached surveillance images.
On May 19 and May 21, the subjects fraudulently used a construction company’s business account to obtain items valued over $10,000 at Lowes Home...Read more
The Wake Forest Police and Fire Departments are partnering to host a “Public Safety Camp” Monday-Wednesday, June 26-28, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road.
Geared for ages 13-15, the three-day camp will include sessions on basic first aid, CPR, fire extinguisher usage, and...Read more
***UPDATE - South Main Street/US 1A has reopened.
The information below was distributed today at 9:42 a.m.:
The portion of South Main Street/US 1A from Friendship Chapel Road to Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass is closed due to a single vehicle crash. Wake...Read more
Officials are urging Sanford Creek Greenway users, particularly bicyclists, to use extreme caution when crossing Marshall Farm Street, while also reminding drivers to slow down when approaching the crosswalk.
For several years Marshall Farm Street dead-ended at the Sanford Creek Greenway...Read more
***UPDATE - South Main Street/US 1A has reopened.
The information below was distributed at 7:50 a.m.
The portion of South Main Street/US 1A from East Holding Avenue to West Holding Avenue is closed due to a single vehicle crash. At approximately 7:30 am, a vehicle veered off the...Read more
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The Town of Wake Forest is temporarily closing portions of North White Street from East Spring Street to Lee Avenue today (Monday, June 12) until 3 p.m. The temporary closures are necessary to allow tree crews to safely prune trees and other vegetation to ensure adequate clearance for motorists...Read more
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The Wake Forest Police Department will host a Touch-A-Truck fundraiser for Special Olympics of NC this Saturday, June 17, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Factory, 1839 S. Main St.
Families and children of all ages will be granted an all-access pass to police cars, fire trucks, a helicopter,...Read more
The Wake Forest Police and Fire Departments are partnering to host a “Public Safety Camp” Monday-Wednesday, June 26-28, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road.
Geared for ages 13-15, the three-day camp will include sessions on basic first aid, CPR, fire extinguisher usage, and...Read more
Raleigh Water crews are responding to a water leak in the intersection of North Wingate Street and West Chestnut Avenue.
For the safety of work crews, the portion of North Wingate from West Oak Avenue to West Chestnut is closed. A signed detour is in place directing motorists around the...Read more
Raleigh Water crews are responding to a ruptured water main along West Cedar Avenue. It is unclear what caused the main to rupture, and there is no word on how many water customers have been impacted.
For the safety of work crews, the portion of West Cedar from North College Street to...Read more