Winston-Salem Police Chief

The fairgrounds in Winston-Salem. WFDD file photo

Winston-Salem police chief issues statement following shooting near fairgrounds

DJ Simmons

Fights and a shooting near fairgrounds during the opening weekend of the Carolina Classic Fair have police looking at new safety strategies.

Winston-Salem Police Chief William Penn. Photo courtesy of the City of Winston-Salem.

Courts

Winston-Salem Police Chief William Penn sued for defamation and emotional distress

DJ Simmons

A woman alleges in a lawsuit she was pressured to have an abortion by Winston-Salem Police Chief William Penn and threatened with criminal charges if she kept contacting him.

Winston-Salem Police Chief William Penn Jr. Image courtesy of the City of Winston-Salem.

Politics & Government

William Penn Jr. named new Winston-Salem police chief

Paul Garber

William Penn Jr. has been named the new Winston-Salem police chief, city officials announced Monday. Penn’s appointment is effective immediately. He’s…

Assistant City Manager Patrice Toney addresses the crowd before the community forum.

Politics & Government

Police chief candidates offer perspectives at Winston-Salem forum

Paul Garber

About 200 people braved the cold, rainy weather Wednesday night to hear from the four finalists vying to be Winston-Salem’s next police chief at a forum…

Politics & Government

Winston-Salem police chief search narrows to four candidates

Paul Garber

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.

Law Enforcement

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…