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Wauchula Police Department Municipal Police Department for the City of Wauchula

TEEN DRIVERS You may be excited to start driving and become more independent; however you need to understand that drivin...
10/17/2026

TEEN DRIVERS

You may be excited to start driving and become more independent; however you need to understand that driving is a lifelong learning process. Those first years are very important for you to build a solid foundation of safe driving habits. If you are 15 to 18 years old, you need to know that car crashes are a leading cause of death for people your age. The greatest dangers that lead to those fatalities include alcohol, inconsistent seat belt use, speeding and distracted driving. Also, limit your passengers because they can be a distraction.

No matter how boring it might seem, listen to your parents, learn and follow the rules and educate yourself so you can create safe driving habits that may save your life, or the life of your passengers or others on the road.

Remember the rules:

* Donā€™t drive impaired.
* Buckle up and make sure your passengers do too.
* Keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel and mind on the task of driving.
* Follow the posted speed limit.
* Limit passengers.

09/30/2026

šŸšØ SCAM ALERT šŸšØ

There is an email going around that appears to be an email from the Wauchula Police Department, or one of our officers. The email references a document and has a link attached. THIS WAS NOT SENT FROM THE WAUCHULA POLICE DEPARTMENT OR ANY OF OUR OFFICERS. The account was hacked and the email is fraudulent. Delete the email.

Do not click on any attachment from anyone unless you can call them and verify that it was intentionally sent by the person listed.

The Wauchula Police Department will not send links or attachments unsolicited.

If you have any questions please call us at 863-773-3265.

NHTSA Child Passenger Safety Week 2025 (September 21-27, 2026)Child Passenger Safety Week is an annual September observa...
09/18/2026

NHTSA Child Passenger Safety Week 2025 (September 21-27, 2026)

Child Passenger Safety Week is an annual September observance to raise awareness about keeping children safe in vehicles. It emphasizes:

Choosing the right car seat for your childā€™s age and size.

Installing seats correctly to maximize crash protection.

Using the right seat type at each stage of development (rear-facing, forward-facing, booster, seat belt use)

Key Facts

In 2023, two children under 14 died and 345 were injured daily in traffic crashes while riding in passenger vehicles

43% of children killed in car crashes were unrestrained

Correctly installed car seats can reduce fatal injury risk by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers

About half of all car seats are installed incorrectly, despite parentsā€™ belief they know how to do it

This guy was located in the area of West Main Street and 8th Avenue. He is a medium-sized brown male pitbull with a camo...
09/16/2026

This guy was located in the area of West Main Street and 8th Avenue. He is a medium-sized brown male pitbull with a camo harness and was roaming the area.

The dog was taken to animal control. If you have any information about this dog or the owners, please contact the Wauchula Police Department or Hardee Animal Control.

Male dog found in area of 107 Inglis way. Had an orange collar on with silver carabiner on it. No chip found. Super frie...
09/16/2026

Male dog found in area of 107 Inglis way. Had an orange collar on with silver carabiner on it. No chip found. Super friendly. If you know this dog or the owner please contact the Wauchula Police Department or Hardee Animal Control.

09/15/2026

šŸšØ SCAM ALERT ā€“ PLEASE SHARE šŸšØ

The Wauchula Police Department is warning our community about a law enforcement impersonation scam that has already resulted in substantial financial losses.

Scammers are calling residents and falsely claiming to be law enforcement officers. They may tell you that you have an outstanding warrant, missed court, failed to report for jury duty, or are otherwise facing arrest. They then demand immediate payment to avoid going to jail.

In some cases, victims are being directed to cryptocurrency ATMs or kiosks to purchase cryptocurrency and send it to the scammer as a supposed ā€œbondā€ or payment.

āš ļø PLEASE REMEMBER:

Legitimate law enforcement agencies will NOT call you and demand payment to avoid arrest. We will NOT require payment through cryptocurrency, Bitcoin ATMs, gift cards, wire transfers, or other unusual payment methods.
If you receive one of these calls:
ā€¢ Hang up immediately.
ā€¢ Do not send money.
ā€¢ Do not provide personal, banking, or financial information.
ā€¢ Do not trust the phone number displayed on Caller ID.
ā€¢ Contact your local law enforcement agency directly using a phone number you know to be legitimate.

If you have received one of these calls or have already sent money, please report it to law enforcement.

These scammers can sound convincing and may use real names, titles, or other information to make their story appear legitimate. Do not allow threats or pressure to rush you into sending money.

Please share this warning with your family, friends, neighbors, and especially anyone who may be vulnerable to this type of scam.

Chief Ron Curtis

Wauchula Police Department

Protecting Our Community Through Awareness

šŸ¾ NOW THATā€™S BOBCAT PRIDE! šŸ¾Officer Amy Drake, Wauchula PDā€™s School Resource Officer at Wauchula Elementary, has a brand...
09/04/2026

šŸ¾ NOW THATā€™S BOBCAT PRIDE! šŸ¾

Officer Amy Drake, Wauchula PDā€™s School Resource Officer at Wauchula Elementary, has a brand-new look for her patrol car, and we couldnā€™t be more excited about it!
Our SRO isnā€™t just assigned to Wauchula Elementary sheā€™s part of the Bobcat family. We wanted her patrol car to reflect that connection and remind our students that Officer Drake is their police officer, and this is their police car.
Building relationships. Keeping kids safe. And showing a little school spirit along the way!
Chief Curtis and all of WPD is proud to be part of the Bobcat family! šŸ¾šŸš”

Today, Chief Curtis had the distinct pleasure of swearing in the newest members of Wauchula Elementary School's Safety P...
08/21/2026

Today, Chief Curtis had the distinct pleasure of swearing in the newest members of Wauchula Elementary School's Safety Patrol!

These student leaders play an important role in helping keep their fellow students safe before and after school. Safety Patrol members assist with promoting safe practices, setting a positive example for their peers, and helping create a welcoming environment for everyone on campus.

The Wauchula Police Department is proud to support these young leaders as they learn the value of responsibility, teamwork, and community service. We congratulate each of our new Safety Patrol members and thank them for their commitment to helping keep Wauchula Elementary a safe place to learn and grow.

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128 S 7th Avenue
Wauchula, FL
33873

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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