Update - Homicide Investigation
Male Arrested and Charged with Murder in Connection with Apparent Homicide in Wakefield
Apparent Homicide Investigation
Apparent Homicide, Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Wakefield
Opioid Notification
Over the last few weeks, there has been an uptick in overdoses in and around our area. We suspect this may be due to a stronger batch of... more ››
****Party has been located**** Missing Adult Male - Shawn Bacevic
****Party has been located in Indiana****
Man Arrested, Charged in Connection with September Non-Fatal Shooting
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Wakefield Chief of Police Steven Skory have confirmed that Shemar Nelms, 18 of Norwood, has... more ››
Free Thanksgiving Dinners
Please see the attached documents for locations providing free Thanksgiving Dinners.
Halloween Safety 2020
Chief Steven A. Skory and the Wakefield Police Department would like to share health and safety tips for families relating to Halloween,... more ››
Scam Alert - Whole Foods Shopping
Report of scam involving secret shopper text messaging that claims to be someone from Whole Foods market. The call originated from a (330... more ››
Update - Audubon Road Case
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 23, 2020Two Juveniles Charged with Firearms Offenses Following Wakefield Shooting
WPD Responded to Victim of Gunshot Wound
On September 22, 2020, at approximately 3:50 a.m., the Wakefield Police responded to a parking garage located at #14 Audubon Road for a... more ››
TEMPORARY PROCEDURE FOR ALL FIREARMS LICENSE PROCESSING
TEMPORARY PROCEDURE FOR ALL FIREARMS LICENSE PROCESSING
George Floyd
The killing of George Floyd at the hands of those in our profession has shaken the Wakefield Police Department to its core. The disregard... more ››
Unemployment Assistance Fraud
There have been reports recently of individuals receiving letters that they have been approved for unemployment assistance. Applications... more ››
Missing Adult Male
We are looking for a male party named Patrick Shea. He is 66 years old. If you see him please contact us at 781-245-1212.Please see... more ››
WPD Coloring Contest
Kids, please grab your crayons, colored pencils, markers, or whatever else you might have! We will be holding a coloring contest for the... more ››
Stabbing Press Release
***PRESS RELEASE***On March 10, 2020, at 8:25 AM, the Wakefield Police received a 911 call from Produce Connections at 96... more ››
Coronavirus Information
For information and updates about the Coronavirus, the Town of Wakefield's Health Department recommends using the Centers for Disease... more ››
Upcoming Enforcement of New Hands-Free Driving Law
Wakefield Police Department Provides Reminder of Upcoming Enforcement of New Hands-Free Driving Law