catrina thompson

Winston-Salem Police Chief Catrina Thompson picked as NC marshal

Associated Press

A recent State Highway Patrol commander and the current Winston-Salem police chief will be among President Joe Biden's nominees to serve as North…

Law Enforcement

Winston-Salem Police Chief Catrina Thompson to retire in December

Paul Garber

Catrina Thompson, Winston-Salem's police chief since 2017, plans to retire in December. Thompson was chosen to replace former chief Barry Rountree, taking…

Law Enforcement

Police warn against vigilante justice after Target shooting incident

April Laissle

Winston-Salem police officials are speaking out about the perils of vigilante justice after a recent incident at a Target store left two people wounded.…

Crime

'Human Life Is Not Being Valued,' Winston-Salem Police Chief Says After String Of Shootings

Paul Garber

An attack on a police substation has been linked to the discovery of two shooting victims from the suspect's family, according to Winston-Salem police.…

Race

A Year After Floyd's Death, Winston-Salem Activists, Police Examine What's Changed

David Ford

It's been one year since the murder of George Floyd and a time when protests erupted around the world, including right here in the Triad. Black Lives…

Human Interest

Stuffed Monkey In Winston-Salem Police Cruiser Called Racist; Police Respond

Eddie Garcia

The Winston-Salem Police Department is offering an apology and explanation behind a stuffed animal in a patrol car. This comes after accusations of racism…