Forsyth, Guilford counties show fewer violent crimes this year
Property crime and violent crime are slightly down this year, according to the sheriff's offices for both counties.
Forsyth County Sheriff's Department
As sheriff calls for more metal detectors, WS/FCS superintendent says it will take community effort
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is calling for metal detectors to be used in schools every day after a gun was found on campus this week. But district officials say that will require more funding and manpower than they currently have.
Law enforcement to increase patrols in Winston-Salem due to uptick in violence
There were five gun-related homicides in Winston-Salem last week. And early Monday morning, there was a drive-by shooting into a house occupied by multiple children under the age of 10.
WS/FCS looks to limit pepper spray use, school resource officer involvement in revised contract
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is looking to make changes to contracts for school resource officers. District officials have proposed new language limiting the use of pepper spray, and clarifying when SROs should be called.
Juvenile charged with communicating threats of mass violence to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that a juvenile has been charged and taken into custody for making violent threats against Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
The Winston-Salem Police Department expands surveillance video sharing initiative
The Winston-Salem Police Department has received a boost to its ability to fight crime.
NC Law Enforcement Officials Partner to Make Sure Sex Offenders in Forsyth County Comply With Law
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Department is partnering with local, state and federal agencies to target high risk sex offenders who are not complying with North Carolina law.