"RAD Kids" Safety Class December 26-29
The December RAD Kids class is full.We're running another "RAD Kids" safety class in December.The last class... more ››
Coyotes in Wakefield
With the recent concerns about coyotes in town, Animal Control Officer Ken Stache has put together a list of helpful questions and answers.
No Shave November
You may notice some of our officers starting to look a little "scruffy" this month...Chief Skory has allowed officers to participate in the... more ››
Congratulations Officer Lyons
Congratulations to Officer Joe Lyons who was recently selected as the “Officer of the Quarter” for his consistently strong performance. ... more ››
WPD Officers Read to Students
WPD School Resource Officers spent some time reading to elementary students this week. Thanks to all who gave them such a warm welcome!
WPD Awarded "Certification" Status
On October 12, 2017, the Wakefield Police Department received state Certification from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission... more ››
Wakefield Police Provide Halloween Safety Tips
WAKEFIELD – As Halloween quickly approaches, Chief Richard E. Smith and the Wakefield Police Department want to remind families of several... more ››
"Coffee with a Cop" Event Friday
WAKEFIELD -- Chief Rick Smith announces that the Wakefield Police Department will host a “Coffee with a Cop” event this week, and all are... more ››
Wakefield Police Launch App Aimed at Reducing Opioid Overdoses and Deaths
WAKEFIELD -- Chief Rick Smith announces that the Wakefield Police Department has implemented a new online application targeted at reducing... more ››
Wakefield Police Department Offers Back to School Safety Tips
Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net
Body Found in Lake Quannapowitt
Chief Rick Smith and Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan report that the Wakefield Police and the Massachusetts State Police are... more ››
Wakefield July 4th Events
The Wakefield Police Department wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable 4th of July!The events for the day... more ››
Wakefield & Stoneham Police Summer Camp 2017
6/29: Both camps are now full.Please see attached information about the Wakefield and Stoneham Police Summer Camp... more ››
Alcohol Compliance Checks
The Wakefield Police Department in collaboration with the Wakefield Health Department and the Wakefield Unified Prevention Coalition will... more ››
Wakefield Man Arrested for Armed Robbery
Sharp observation skills by Officer John Whaley led to the arrest of Daniel Emero (32 years old) of 56 Cordis Street in Wakefield for Armed... more ››
Drug Arrest For Fentanyl
On May 17th Officer John Whaley was on patrol on Salem Street when his attention was drawn to a black Volkswagen Passat traveling directly... more ››
Officer Flynn promoted to Sergeant Flynn
Congratulations to Thomas Flynn, who was sworn in as WPD's newest Sergeant this morning.We all wish him the best of luck in his new... more ››
Wakefield Police Department Provides Prom Safety Tips
WAKEFIELD -- As prom season approaches, Chief Rick Smith and the Wakefield Police Department are providing the following safety tips and... more ››
