Winchester, Indiana Police Department

10/14/2026

PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE: The City of Wi******er will not call individuals to request their Medicare or Medicade information. Unknown persons are using a number disguised as the City of Wi******er phone number and calling people to request this information. AGAIN, City officials will not call to request this information from you, PLEASE do not give personal information over the phone to these people.

09/30/2026

Join our team. Wi******er Police will be accepting applications until we have position filled. See below for where to obtain application and benefits.

09/15/2026

We have had several complaints about juveniles on Electric bicycles. below are all the statutes regulating Electric bicycles. If found to be operating these outside the laws, the children and or parents could be cited into traffic court.

IC 9-13-2-26.6"Class 1 electric bicycle"
Sec. 26.6. "Class 1 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle equipped with an electric motor that:
(1) provides assistance only when the operator is pedaling; and
(2) ceases to provide assistance to the operator when the electric bicycle reaches a speed of twenty (20) miles per hour.
As added by P.L.206-2019, SEC.3.

IC 9-13-2-26.7"Class 2 electric bicycle"
Sec. 26.7. "Class 2 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle equipped with an electric motor that:
(1) may be used to exclusively propel the electric bicycle; and
(2) ceases or is unable to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of twenty (20) miles per hour.
As added by P.L.206-2019, SEC.4.

IC 9-13-2-26.8"Class 3 electric bicycle"
Sec. 26.8. "Class 3 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle equipped with an electric motor that:
(1) provides assistance only when the operator is pedaling; and
(2) ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of twenty-eight (28) miles per hour.
As added by P.L.206-2019, SEC.5.
IC 9-13-2-49.2"Electric bicycle"
Sec. 49.2. "Electric bicycle" means any bicycle that:
(1) is equipped with:
(A) fully operable pedals;
(B) an assistive, electric motor with a power output not greater than seven hundred fifty (750) watts; and
(2) meets the requirements of a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 electric bicycle.
As added by P.L.206-2019, SEC.6.
IC 9-21-11-13.1Electric bicycles; rights and duties; exemption from certain statutes; required equipment and features; restrictions on use
Sec. 13.1. (a) An electric bicycle is not a motor vehicle (as defined in IC 9-13-2-105).
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an operator of an electric bicycle is:
(1) subject to all of the duties; and
(2) entitled to all of the rights and privileges;
of a bicycle operator.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an electric bicycle shall be regulated as a bicycle.
(d) The operator of an electric bicycle is not subject to:
(1) IC 9-24 (driver's licenses); or
(2) IC 9-25 (financial responsibility).
(e) An electric bicycle is not subject to:
(1) IC 9-17 (certificates of title);
(2) IC 9-18.1 (motor vehicle registration); or
(3) IC 14-16-1 (off-road vehicles).
(f) On and after January 1, 2020, a manufacturer or distributor of an electric bicycle shall affix a permanent and conspicuous label to each electric bicycle. Each label described under this subsection shall prominently display the following information:
(1) The class level of the electric bicycle.
(2) The top assisted speed of the electric bicycle.
(3) The rated wattage of the electric bicycle's electric motor.
(g) If a modification to an electric bicycle results in any alteration to the:
(1) top assisted speed of the electric bicycle; or
(2) engagement of the electric bicycle's electric motor;
the label described in subsection (f) shall be replaced with a subsequent label that accurately reflects the class level, top assisted speed, and rated wattage of the modified electric bicycle.
(h) All electric bicycles shall comply with the bicycle equipment and manufacturing requirements adopted by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (16 CFR 1512).
(i) All electric bicycles shall be equipped with an electric motor that disengages or ceases to provide assistance when the operator:
(1) stops pedaling; or
(2) applies brakes.
(j) Subject to subsection (k), and except as provided in subsection (l), an electric bicycle may be operated wherever bicycles are permitted to travel.
(k) The lawful operation of an electric bicycle is subject to the following provisions:
(1) Unless otherwise specified by a statute, rule, or local ordinance, a Class 1 or Class 2 electric bicycle may be operated on any bicycle path or multipurpose path where bicycles are permitted.
(2) A Class 3 electric bicycle may not be operated on a bicycle path or multipurpose path unless one (1) or more of the following conditions apply:
(A) The bicycle path or multipurpose path is within or adjacent to a highway or roadway.
(B) A local authority or state agency with jurisdiction over the bicycle path or multipurpose path authorizes the use of a Class 3 electric bicycle on the bicycle path or multipurpose path.
(3) A person less than fifteen (15) years of age may not operate a Class 3 electric bicycle.
(4) A person less than fifteen (15) years of age may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle if the Class 3 electric bicycle is designed to accommodate a passenger.
(5) A properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that meets the most recent and applicable standards issued by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials must be worn by any person who operates or rides as a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle and is less than eighteen (18) years of age.
(l) Subsection (k) shall not apply to a path or trail designated as nonmotorized if the following conditions are met:
(1) The bicycle path or trail has a natural surface tread.
(2) The bicycle path or trail was made by clearing and grading the native soil.
(3) No surfacing materials have been added to the bicycle path or trail.
A local authority or state agency may regulate the use of electric bicycles or any class of electric bicycle on a bicycle path or trail described under this subsection.

09/13/2026

08/12/2026

If anyone is in need of sand bags you may go to the Wi******er Street dept on Middle school Rd. And pick some up.

08/12/2026

Avoid Union street at the viaduct between Short st. And Pearl st. Due to high water!

08/04/2026

We have had alot of people ask for window decals for Brad Fisher. These will only be sold through Hydrojet. Call or text 765-584-2125 or send us a direct message. All proceeds are going to the Fisher Family.

07/31/2026

The funeral service details for Town Marshal Brad Fisher have been announced.

The service arrangements for Town Marshal Brad Fisher are as follows:

🖤 Sunday, August 2, 2026
📍 Randolph Southern High School Gymnasium
📍 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Public Visitation
📍 4:00 PM: Funeral Service (will begin promptly)

Following the funeral service, police honors will be rendered at Spartanburg Cemetery.

We invite all emergency service personnel and apparatus wishing to pay their respects to join us in honoring Marshal Fisher’s dedicated service and sacrifice.

Additional details regarding staging, procession, and apparatus parking will be posted on Saturday.

07/19/2026

K9 officers and their partner put on a great demo for the tractor club and audience at the 4H fair this week!

06/30/2026

Wi******er Police Department is currently accepting applications for full-time patrol officer. Applications will be accepted until July 31st, 2026. See job benefits and where to obtain application below. Applications must be received at Wi******er City Hall no later than 5 pm On July 31st.