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The official page for the Waynesville Police Department. Questions, comments, and concerns are welcome and encouraged.

The purpose of the Waynesville Police Department (WPD) page is to present information of interest to our residents, businesses, employers, employees, and visitors. We do ask that while you engage in conversation you remain respectful and considerate in your communication.

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11/03/2026

| 𝐖𝐏𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐒𝐠𝐭. 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐲

Join us in congratulating Michael Whitley on his recent promotion to Sergeant!

Since joining WPD in 2015, Sgt. Whitley has served in several different roles throughout the department. He currently serves on the Special Response Team, Honor Guard, and Drone Unit.

He will now lead a Patrol squad as they continue to serve, respond, and protect our community.

Congratulations, Sgt. Whitley, on this accomplishment and exciting milestone in your career!

11/02/2026

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬,𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭:𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐇𝐂 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬

A recent investigation and arrest led to the seizure of more than $56,000 worth of products sold and provided to middle-school and high school-aged kids right here in our community.

Many of these products contain ma*****na and THC extracts. They are often packaged, marketed, and distributed in ways designed to attract the attention of young people and make them appear harmless. The combination of kid-friendly packaging and, in some cases, a complete lack of safety standards creates a serious risk to our children, all while giving these products the appearance of being safe.

Please take a look at the items that were seized and familiarize yourself with what these products may look like. We have to be vigilant and know what our kids may be exposed to or experimenting with, even when something looks harmless on the outside.

𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬.

10/30/2026

| 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 | 𝐇𝐀𝐙𝐄𝐋𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐍 •𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓 • 𝐀𝐔𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊

Over the next two days, several road closures and parking restrictions will be in place to help keep everyone safe. Please take a few minutes to review the following traffic information and plan accordingly.

🎃 𝐇𝐀𝐙𝐄𝐋𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐍 🎃 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 ⌚️𝟔𝐩𝐦 - 𝟖𝐩𝐦 📍 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧, 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐥𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝

Beginning at 4 PM, Hazelwood Avenue and Virginia Avenue will close to traffic. Vehicle barricades will be positioned on Hazelwood Avenue at Giles Place, Virginia Avenue, and other side streets.

* Riverbend Road and Brown Avenue will be closed at the entrance to the public parking area.
* Virginia Avenue will be closed at Kentucky Avenue.
* Vehicles that are parked along Hazelwood Avenue will be towed.
* Please do not block or park in front of residents' driveways.

Roads will reopen after this event ends and the street has been cleaned.

🎃 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓 🎃 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭 ⌚️𝟓𝐩𝐦 - 𝟕𝐩𝐦 📍𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞

Parking will be allowed on Main Street after 3 PM. Any vehicles remaining will be towed beginning at 3:15 PM.

* Main Street will close from Wells Way to Pigeon Street, including Depot Street.
* Depot Street will also be closed at Montgomery Street.
* Officers will begin making announcements along Main Street at 2 PM to remind motorists to move their vehicles before the closure.

🎃 𝐀𝐔𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐀 🎃 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭

Auburn Park will have a full road closure beginning at 5 PM. Officers will be patrolling this area throughout the evening.

Closures will include:
* Lowell Street
* Auburn Park Road, from Auburn Road to Springview
* Glendale and Waynewood
* Woodfield and Glendale

We understand that these events will impact traffic throughout town. Please plan ahead, watch for children and families, and use caution while traveling in these areas.

We hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween!

10/24/2026

Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and fellow officers of the Cherokee Indian Police Department.

Please join us as we pray for everyone impacted, and mourn this tragic loss.

10/22/2026

We had the privilege of helping coordinate a visit from Tuscola’s Junior ROTC to Hazelwood Elementary School this week. During this visit, students had the opportunity to learn how to properly fold the American flag.

It’s an honor to not only protect our students but also be part of opportunities like this, where students are teaching and learning from one another.

10/18/2026

| 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 | October 19-23, 2026

As we recognize National School Bus Safety Week, we want to remind everyone that stopping for a school bus is the law in all 50 states, and following that law helps protect young lives.

When a school bus has its stop arm extended and red lights flashing, drivers must come to a complete stop. Failing to stop puts children, pedestrians, and those caring for them at risk of serious injury or death.

𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧, 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐭!

10/16/2026

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is about more than raising awareness. It's also about taking action.

Ending violence requires education, prevention, and accountability. And while the responsibility for violence always lies with the person causing harm, we believe women should have access to the knowledge and skills to protect themselves.

Our next RAD Women's Self-Defense class is coming up in December. Registration is open!

https://givebutter.com/empower-yourself-rad-womens-self-defense-dec-2026

10/16/2026

| 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 | Apple Harvest Festival

Starting tonight at 9 p.m., Main Street will be closed to traffic from Pigeon Street to Walnut Street through tomorrow at 7 p.m. for the 38th Apple Harvest Festival.

The festival runs tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Expect heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout downtown tomorrow. Please use caution, allow extra time, and be patient as you travel through town.

Thank you, and enjoy the festival!
Visit Haywood

10/16/2026

💜|𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 | Self-Defense Training 💜

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence can affect anyone, and no one should have to live in fear in their own home.

We are thankful for our partnership with REACH of Haywood County as we work together to advocate for survivors, support those seeking help, and keep our community safe.

One way we’re doing that is by offering self-defense training!

Check out the flyer below for more information and details on how to sign up for this great opportunity.

2-Day Course
🗓️December 5th - December 6th
⌚️8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

📍Waynesville Police Department
9 South Main Street
Waynesville, N.C.

☑️Lunch provided
📲Scan the QR Code to register

Questions? 👉🏼 Email [email protected]

10/13/2026

| 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 |

Following their graduation last month, Myles Chandler and Landon Yarrington were officially sworn in today at the Waynesville Police Department.

Join us in welcoming them to the team and wishing them well as they begin their law enforcement careers serving the Town of Waynesville.

Address

9 S Main Street
Waynesville, NC
28786

Website

http://www.waynesvillenc.gov/

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