WakefieldMAPD

Congratulations to Russell Carman on his promotion to Sergeant. Sgt Carman has been with WPD for 10 years and has served as a member of the motor unit as well as a Field Training Officer.

Sergeant Christopher Lenners retired from the Wakefield Police Department January 18th after a 25 year career. We wish him a well deserved happy and healthy retirement.

Congratulations to Officer Amy Rando for receiving the "Community Service Award" during Monday's MLK event.

Don't forget to sign up for the 2025 Municipal Police Officer Exam. Deadline is January 28th.

WPD arrested 28 year old Henry Espinola of Lowell, MA at 12:26am this morning for unlicensed possession of a firearm and large capacity feeding device after Officers responded to an address on Main Street for a disturbance.

The Wakefield Police Department will again be participating in the DEA National Take Back event on Saturday from 10am - 2pm at the Public Safety Building located at 1 Union St. For further event details please visit DEATakeBack.com

Traffic Reminder: The Wounded Vet Run will be coming through Wakefield Sunday 5/21 around 1PM. Route is Farm to Water St. and south on Main St. toward Melrose. Expect delays during that time.

Scam alert: tonight, a resident received a call from someone who claimed to be a Wakefield Police Officer looking for donations. The caller spoofed the WPD business line (781) 245-1212 to make the call look legitimate. We are currently NOT soliciting any donations.

North Ave. is shut down in both directions due to a serious motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The scene is in the area of 595 North Ave./Reading line. Please avoid the area. Follow our social media for updates.

Wakefield PD will be participating in the DEA Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29 from 10AM-2PM. Drop-off location is the Walgreens Pharmacy located at 572 Main St. Please visit dea.gov/takebackday for further details.

Wakefield Police and Fire respond to motor vehicle crash on Vernon Street. wakefieldpd.org/home/news/wpd-…

Visit us Saturday, May 14 from 10am - 1pm at Subaru of Wakefield to have your car seat checked! #TheRightSeat

Please disregard earlier message about the missing 15 year old female from Wakefield. She has been located. Thank you

Missing Juvenile - 15 y/o Lilyana Halliday wakefieldpd.org/home/news/miss…

There are many reports of flooding on several streets in town. The DPW has been notified of this and will do what they can to clear leaves from storm drains. Please use caution when out driving and use caution and reduce speed when a road covered with water is encountered.

WPD looking for Missing Person - Paul Saulnier. wakefieldpd.org/home/news/miss…

The Wakefield Police Department will be doing training along with the Wakefield Fire Department, DPW, and other town departments at the High School today between 8am-3pm. Please don't be alarmed if you see numerous public safety vehicles around the Farm St & Hemlock Rd area.

The Wakefield Police Department will once again be participating in the DEA Take Back Day this Saturday, October 23 from 10 AM-2 PM. Please visit takebackday.dea.gov for further details.

The Wakefield Police is currently assisting the Transit Police with a fatal pedestrian/train accident that occurred between the Albion St. and Broadway crossings. This is an active investigation and no additional information is available at this time.

CANCEL missing person Mohamed Preval. Has been located.