William Penn Jr. named new Winston-Salem police chief
William Penn Jr. has been named the new Winston-Salem police chief, city officials announced Monday.
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Winston-Salem police chief search narrows to four candidates
The candidates will answer questions from a five-member panel at a public forum Wednesday. Assistant City Manager Patrice Toney says they’ll address concerns raised by feedback from the community during the search.
Retiring Winston-Salem Police Chief Thompson reflects on career
Winston-Salem Police Chief Catrina Thompson announced last week that she is stepping down in December. She's been with the department since 1994.
Winston-Salem Police Chief Catrina Thompson to retire in December
Catrina Thompson, Winston-Salem's police chief since 2017, plans to retire in December.
Seven people wounded by gunfire in Winston-Salem Sunday night
Two possibly linked shootings that began at a Winston-Salem park Sunday night left seven people wounded, police say.
Winston-Salem police say kidnapping claim that sparked Amber Alert was bogus
Winston-Salem police say a reported kidnapping that sparked an Amber Alert Monday didn't actually happen.
2021 saw a spike of homicides in Winston-Salem
Police say homicides in Winston-Salem rose by about 50 percent last year compared to 2020.
Winston-Salem police say suspect who was killed in standoff fired shotgun at officers
State investigators are probing the death of a suspect who was shot during an armed standoff with Winston-Salem police last week.
Winston-Salem Police Release Information On Officer Suspension
The Winston-Salem Police Department says it suspended a police officer without pay for the way he treated a Black teen during an encounter captured on video last year.