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Wellfleet Police Department We reserve the right to moderate and remove content on this page. This page is not monitored 24/7. A Message From Chief Kevin M. Respectfully,


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LaRocco

As Chief of Police I am extremely proud of the men and women of the Wellfleet Police Department. I am truly humbled and honored to serve as the Chief of Police and to lead these fine officers and dispatchers. On their behalf, we would like to thank you for visiting our page. This site was designed to help you learn more about our department, community issues and concerns. We wish to keep you informed about incidents, events and to provide you with links for other helpful web sites. We are committed to serving our community through mutual cooperation and respect of our residents, business and visitors to our fine community. The Wellfleet Police Department is dedicated to serve the public by means of a community oriented policing philosophy. If you have a problem, concern or idea, please feel free to contact us. We will assist the public, other town agencies and concerned groups in working to make our community a better place to live and visit. This is the official page of the Wellfleet, MA Police Department. This page was created to provide people who live, work or visit Wellfleet with an interest in the department, access to information about the Wellfleet Police and a platform with which to interact with the Wellfleet Police. The Wellfleet Police Department manages this page as a limited public forum and therefore the following conditions apply.

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* The Wellfleet Police Department reserves the right to remove and/or block anyone who posts inappropriate or offensive material as determined by the Wellfleet Police, including comments that:

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• contain links to inappropriate websites. LaRocco
Chief of Police

**Important information pertaining to this weekend's annual Wellfleet Oysterfest.**We anticipate attendance of nearly 12...
10/16/2026

**Important information pertaining to this weekend's annual Wellfleet Oysterfest.**

We anticipate attendance of nearly 12,000 people on both Saturday and Sunday. The following information will help you prepare for parking and navigating through town during the weekend.

Effective today Friday, October 16th, at 9 PM through Sunday the 18th at 9 PM, parking will be prohibited on Main Street. Temporary no-parking signs have been placed on Main Street and in all affected areas. In addition, Main Street will be closed from Main and Bank Streets to Briar Lane starting at 7 AM until approximately 6 PM on both Saturday and Sunday.

Again this year, School Street and Mill Hill Road will be closed; these roads will be barricaded and only used for pedestrians, residents, and emergency personnel. Please be aware that these regulations will be strictly enforced, and towing may be necessary for violations.

Parking for the Fest will be free at the following ocean-side beaches: Lecount Hollow, Whitecrest, and Newcomb Hollow Beach. Bus transportation will be available to transport you from these lots to Main Street and back.

Mayo Beach will offer free handicapped parking throughout the weekend, with shuttles to and from the Fest.

Parking at Wellfleet Town Pier will be on a paid, first-come-first-served basis.

All of us at the Wellfleet Police Department wish you a fun and safe Oyster Fest weekend.

Recruiting the Next Generation of Community Servants!Today, Officer Michael Allen and Officer Tyler Legare, both proud W...
10/14/2026

Recruiting the Next Generation of Community Servants!

Today, Officer Michael Allen and Officer Tyler Legare, both proud Westfield University alumni, represented the Wellfleet Police Department at the university’s career fair!

Our officers had the opportunity to connect with students and prospective candidates while sharing information about a career with the Wellfleet Police Department. They were there to help recruit candidates for the position of Community Service Officer and highlight the important role this position plays in serving our community.

We appreciate everyone who stopped by to learn more about the department and explore opportunities to make a difference!

Interested in joining our team? Keep an eye out for opportunities to serve the Wellfleet community!

Over the past several days, Officer McGue has had the opportunity to share his expertise as an ATV instructor with offic...
10/08/2026

Over the past several days, Officer McGue has had the opportunity to share his expertise as an ATV instructor with officers from the Mashpee Wampanoag Police Department and Mashpee Police Department. Through this training, several officers from these agencies completed their ATV certification, adding another valuable skill to their toolbox and expanding their ability to serve their communities.

Training together and sharing resources allows departments to expand their capabilities and gives officers additional tools to better serve their respective communities whether that's responding to calls, assisting someone in a difficult-to-reach area, or simply being there when people need help.

For small agencies especially, cooperation makes us stronger. When departments share knowledge, training, and experience, everyone benefits and ultimately, so do the communities we serve.

Congratulations to all of the newly certified ATV operators! Your commitment to training and expanding your capabilities is an investment in the people you serve. We’re proud to work alongside our partners at the Wampanoag Police Department and Mashpee Police Department and look forward to continuing to learn, train, and support one another.

Different agencies. Different communities. One shared goal: helping people.

Beginning Monday, October 26, the Wellfleet Police Department will be conducting the fourth session of our Citizen's Pol...
10/03/2026

Beginning Monday, October 26, the Wellfleet Police Department will be conducting the fourth session of our Citizen's Police Academy at the Wellfleet Police Department on Gross Hill Road. Participants will be introduced to the various aspects of the police profession, as well as the criminal justice system.

The academy will begin with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Wellfleet Police Department, followed by an introduction to criminal investigations, specialty units, use of force, and fi****ms. Participants will also learn about the use of body-worn cameras, ATVS, motorcycles, and other specialized equipment.

Throughout the academy, participants will have the opportunity to meet and interact with many members of the Wellfleet Police Department. The class is limited to 12 participants to provide an engaging, hands-on experience and maximize interaction between participants and department personnel. With the ongoing changes and developments in law enforcement, both previous participants and those interested in attending the Citizen's Police Academy for the first time are welcome and encouraged to participate. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about modern policing and the role of law enforcement in our community.

Applications are available at the front desk of the Wellfleet Police Department or contact Sergeant Paul Clark at 508-349-3702 or [email protected] with any questions or to request that an application be emailed to you.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this month gives us an opportunity to come together as a community to supp...
10/02/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this month gives us an opportunity to come together as a community to support an important cause that has touched so many lives.

Throughout October, Wellfleet Police officers are authorized to wear their pink patches as a way to show support for breast cancer survivors, those currently facing the disease, their families, and everyone who has been affected by breast cancer.

We are proud to wear these patches not only as members of the Wellfleet Police Department, but as members of the community we serve. A small symbol can carry a meaningful message of hope, strength, support, and remembrance.

If you would like to join us in supporting this great cause and would like to purchase a Wellfleet Police Department Breast Cancer Awareness Patch, please stop by the police department or contact Officer McGue for more information at [email protected]

Thank you to everyone in our community who continues to support those affected by breast cancer. Together, we can make a difference.

**Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics**Yesterday, despite the impending Nor’easter, our community showed up in a big way!The ...
09/26/2026

**Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics**

Yesterday, despite the impending Nor’easter, our community showed up in a big way!
The Wellfleet Police Department had a fantastic and successful Tip-A-Cop event benefiting Special Olympics Massachusetts .

Even with the wind and rain, members of our community came out to support an incredible cause. We are so grateful to everyone who stopped by, donated, and helped make the event such a success.

A big thank you to the staff at The Pearl for their incredible hospitality and support. We truly appreciate everything you did to help make this event possible, and we are grateful for our continued relationships with local businesses such as yours.

Thank you to our officers, volunteers, and everyone who braved the weather to support Special Olympics athletes. Your generosity and community spirit truly made a difference.

Thank you from the entire Wellfleet PD team!

09/26/2026

This is a message from Chief Kevin LaRocco and the Wellfleet Emergency Management Team.
We are continuing to monitor the coastal storm. Based on the most recent weather update, the worst of the storm is expected to occur on Saturday and continue throughout the day. We are expecting damaging winds, possible downed trees and power lines, and heavy rainfall that may cause flooding.

Please stay away from any downed power lines and assume that all downed lines are energized. Please call 911 to report any downed power lines.
Due to astronomically high tides, heavy surf, strong winds, and predicted heavy rainfall, the oceanside beaches have been closed for public safety reasons.

Extra staff have been added to all public safety and town departments to assist if necessary.
If you lose power, please contact Eversource at (800) 592-2000. Police Dispatch will not have information regarding power restoration. Call 911 for any life-safety emergencies, including downed live wires.

Wellfleet Police, Fire, DPW, and Harbormaster are coordinating preparations and will provide additional updated information as it becomes available. Please use caution, stay informed, and avoid unnecessary travel during the storm.

STORM UPDATE A large, slow-moving coastal storm is expected to impact the area from Friday through early next week. Whil...
09/25/2026

STORM UPDATE

A large, slow-moving coastal storm is expected to impact the area from Friday through early next week. While the exact track and impacts are still subject to change, current forecasts indicate the potential for:

Strong Winds: Gusts around 60 mph are possible along the coast, with the potential for 65+ mph gusts on Cape Cod and the Islands, particularly Saturday. With trees still fully leafed out, the risk of downed trees and power outages is elevated.

Heavy Rain: Periods of rain will develop Friday and may become heavy Friday night into Saturday. Current estimates suggest 3–5 inches of rain are possible, with locally higher amounts depending on where the heaviest bands develop.

Coastal Flooding: Strong onshore winds may result in coastal flooding, particularly around the overnight Saturday and Saturday afternoon high tides. The extent of flooding will depend on the storm's eventual track and timing.

Forecasts are still evolving. The storm's track may shift, which could significantly affect local rainfall, wind, and coastal flooding impacts.

Residents should continue to monitor updates from the National Weather Service and be prepared for difficult travel, downed trees, power outages, and possible coastal flooding.

The Wellfleet Police Department will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Stay safe and stay weather-aware.

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