Brandon Shope

In an effort to reduce retail theft and to continue helping our area business' we are launching a new series across our WPD social media platforms. Each week, we will tell you about the criminals who are stealing from stores throughout the city. youtu.be/-i251cJKrmE?fe…

Yesterday, WPD officers assisted the @SecretService and other law enforcement partners with safety and security during @POTUS visit to Wilmington.

Officers from the Wilmington Police Department will be featured in the brand new series “Police 24/7” which can be seen on The CW network nationwide Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. Locally you can check it out on WWAY-TV/CW! @WWAY @TheCW

It's a special holiday edition of Blue Talk from Santa Cop! 🎅🏼🚓This year's event took place at Wal-Mart and was a great opportunity for several kids to be able to have a very MERRY and BRIGHT Christmas! 🎄🎁 Find out more here: youtu.be/4CnXrjxgmUg?fe…

@dannygokey your music has been a huge part of my life for more than a decade and has helped push me through the highs and lows of life. My wife and I enjoyed the show last night and appreciate your continued devotion to encouraging others and serving Jesus. God Bless you!

PORT CITY BLUE TALK On this months edition of "Port City Blue Talk" @BrandonShope1 talks with SGT. Ron Evans about the WPD Chaplain Unit. Learn more here about what they do and why the department is currently looking to expand the unit! youtube.com/watch?v=2GlL2z…

We are grateful and honored to be able to serve our great community each and every day.

This is what you get when you ask the sports guy to come in to cover a blizzard in the morning show.

The end of the year is a busy time for many, with more drivers on the road than usual. If you’ve been drinking, do not drive. Call a sober friend, ride share, or call a taxi to get you home safely. #BuzzedDrivingIsDrunkDriving

WPRA and Mother Hubbards Cupboard partnered yesterday to deliver a Christmas basket and food to some of the residents living in Wilmington Housing Authority properties as well as other places within the community.

WPD HOLIDAY GREETINGS Today, we introduce you to two of our incredible detectives from the WPD Criminal Investigation Division!

It might not have been real ice, and it might not have been real big, but it was real fun to watch the kids light up with holiday cheer during this unique skating experience ⛸️

Happy (early) 5th Birthday Delaney! From Arizona back home to Pewaukee, I hope you have a fantastic birthday surrounded by family and friends! 🎂

We have a very exciting edition of "Port City Blue Talk" this month! Dec. 7th, marks Chief Williams 30th year anniversary as a WPD officer. @BrandonShope1 sat down with him recently to discuss his career: youtu.be/AxE9GoAFdX0

Sheriff Ed McMahon was sworn in as Sheriff of NHC this morning for his 4th full term as Sheriff. Thank you to the Wilmington PD, Wrightsville Beach PD, Carolina Beach PD, Leland PD, and the NCSHP for covering calls and schools so Deputies could be present flic.kr/s/aHBqjAhYmU

HORSE DEDICATION CEREMONY Our new horse has a name! Thank you to the community for sending in more than TWO-THOUSAND name suggestions to our team. After reviewing every submission, he has been named RANGER! What a strong name for an incredible horse!

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BEHIND THE BADGE: Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a mounted patrol officer? Well in our latest "Behind the Badge" we are giving you an up-close look at what it takes to be a part of the WPD Mounted Unit! youtube.com/watch?v=uXsQh7…