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Police Chief Jeff Leonard set to retire February 1, retirement reception set for January 29

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - 16:21

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...

Crash closes South Main Street/US 1A near The Factory

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - 09:51

***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...

Crash causing delays along South Main Street/US 1A

Monday, January 6, 2025 - 11:57

***UPDATE - All lanes along South Main Street/US 1A have reopened. The information below was distributed on Jan 6 at 11:55 a.m. A two-vehicle crash has closed southbound South Main Street/US 1A near...

Police Department to begin accepting Junior Cadet applications January 2

Monday, December 30, 2024 - 10:42

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is seeking young men and women interested in joining the Junior Cadets. Dedicated to preparing young adults for careers and leadership in public safety, the...

Crash causing delays along eastbound Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass

Monday, December 23, 2024 - 07:17

***UPDATE – All lanes along Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass have reopened. The information below was distributed at 6:52 a.m. Crash causing delays along eastbound Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98...

Gas leak closes Windsor Drive/Forestville Road intersection

Monday, December 16, 2024 - 10:35

***UPDATE - The gas leak at the intersection of Windsor Drive and Forestville Road has been sealed, and the road has reopened. The information below was distributed at 10:31 a.m. Emergency personnel...

Crash causing delays along southbound Capital Boulevard/US 1

Friday, December 13, 2024 - 18:26

***UPDATE - All lanes along southbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 have reopened. The information below was distributed at 6:23 p.m.: A three-vehicle crash has reduced to one lane southbound Capital...

Vehicle fire closes westbound Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass

Friday, December 13, 2024 - 07:27

***UPDATE - All lanes along Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass have reopened. The information below was distributed at 7:24 a.m.: All westbound lanes along Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass...

Gas leak closes East Roosevelt Avenue, CVS evacuated

Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 14:12

***UPDATE - The gas leak along East Roosevelt Avenue has been sealed. The road has reopened, and the evacuation has been lifted. The information below was distributed at 2:06 p.m.: Emergency personnel...

Traffic Alert - Holiday Toy Drive & Jeep Convoy

Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 13:41

The 2024 #GatherGivesBack Holiday Toy Drive & Jeep Convoy is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 8. As part of this annual event that supports Toys for Lil Troops/US Veterans Corps, a convoy of Jeeps will...

Traffic Alert – Jones Dairy Road

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 13:16

Iron Horse Contractors, a contractor working at the future Quail Crossing Subdivision, will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic a portion of Jones Dairy Road between Green Mountain...

Raleigh Water schedules Tuesday evening closure along South Main Street/US 1A

Monday, December 2, 2024 - 14:42

The City of Raleigh will close the portion of South Main Street/US 1A from Elm Avenue to East Holding Avenue, Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 6:30 p.m. to approximately 11:30 p.m. The road closure is necessary...