Little Shitty Vandals Destroy Wake Forest Joyner Park Restrooms

Little Shitty Vandals Destroy Wake Forest Joyner Park Restrooms

The Wake Forest Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the person or persons responsible for vandalizing the restrooms at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Sometime late Saturday evening or early Sunday morning, vandals used rocks and other items to shatter glass doors and mirrors, clog toilets, and smash sinks. “I’m … Read more

Who is This Wake Forest Thief?

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Wake Forest Police are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the individual shown in the attached surveillance images. The subject is wanted for questioning in connection with multiple vehicle break-ins in the vicinity of Main Divide Drive in the Bowling Green subdivision. The crimes occurred May 15-19 between 9-10 p.m. The suspect is … Read more

Wake Forest Man Arrested for Killing Little Girl in 1986

Wake Forest Man Arrested For Killing Little Girl

Wake Forest man arrested in 35-year-old South Carolina kidnapping & disappearance case At approximately 7:50 a.m. today, Wake Forest Police assisted Lexington County Sheriff’s Department (LCSD) of South Carolina, with the arrest of Thomas Eric McDowell, 842 N. White St. LCSD charged McDowell, 61, in connection with the kidnapping and disappearance of a four-year-old child … Read more

Wake Forest Police Just Want to Pull People Over to Make Money

A reader of the marginally illustrious Wake Forest News sent in a statement recently that I’ve heard more than once. So I took this opportunity to give you the inside scoop nobody wants you to know. The reader said: “Someone should report on the fact that the Wake Forest town government has no clue on … Read more

Where the Hell is Jared Knaus?

Wake Forest Police are asking for the public’s help locating Jared Timothy Knaus, 204 Plantation Dr., Youngsville, whose photo is shown. At approximately 12:18 a.m. Monday, police were conducting a driver’s license checking station along East Wait Avenue at the entrance of the Bowling Green subdivision. While speaking with Knaus, officers detected a strong odor … Read more

Police Investigating North Allen Road Shooting

The Wake Forest Police Department is investigating a shooting death at 424 N. Allen Road. At approximately 9:40 p.m. police responded to a reported shooting along the 400 block of North Allen Road. Upon their arrival, officers located a male subject who had been shot. He was transported by EMS to WakeMed where he was … Read more

Wake Forest Police Release Fatal Shooting 911 Call

As part of the public record, the Wake Forest Police Department has released the 911 call from the tragic shooting last night. The purpose of the release of such calls by all law enforcement departments is to help the general public put the event into context by understanding how an event started. Listening to these … Read more