Wallingford Police Department Press Releases

• Peeping Tom Arrest in Wallingford, issued January 24, 2022
• Wallingford Police Department New Officer Swearing-In, issued January 20, 2022
• Tik Tok School Shooting Threat, issued December 16, 2021
• Catalytic Converter Thefts Continue to Surge through December, issued December 14, 2021
• 2021 No Shave CT Success, issued December 2, 2021
• Road Closure - Seasons of Celebration/Frosty Parade, issued December 2, 2021
• Man Arrested After Assault in a Moving Vehicle, issued November 20, 2021
• Buckle Up - Every Trip. Every Time. Promote Safe Driving., issued November 19, 2021
• Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison after DUI Crash that Killed One and Seriously Injured Three, issued November 17, 2021
• Short Term Road Closure - Turkey Trot Road Race, issued November 17, 2021 
• Update: Second Arrest Made in Robbery Incident at Wallingford Cas Station, issued November 17, 2021
• Car Break-ins Interrupted and Two Arrests Made, issued November 17, 2021
• Wallingford Police Investigate Brazen TV Theft at BJ's, issued November 15, 2021
• Wallingford Police Investigate Double Fatal Accident on Barnes Road (Route 68), issued November 3, 2021
• Road Closure - North Main Street - Halloween Night, issued October 28, 2021
• Wallingford Police Department - Drug Take Back on October 23, 2021, issued October 20, 2021
• Road Closure - Halloween Parade and Celebration on October 22, 2021, issued October 20, 2021
• Wallingford Police to Conduct Enforcement of Distracted Driving Laws, issues October 12, 2021
• Wallingford Police Investigate Robbery at Local Gas Station, issued October 11, 2021
• Update - Arrest Made in Robbery Incident at Wallingford Gas Station, issued October 11, 2021
• Agency Invites Public Comment on State Accreditation Efforts, issued October 7, 2021
• Wallingford Police Investigate Robbery at Local Gas Station Convenience Store, issued October 5, 2021
• Female Arrested Within Hours of Wallingford Bank Robbery, issued October 5, 2021
• Man Suspected of DWI Arrested After Motor Vehicle Accident, issued October 4, 2021
• Wallingford Police Investigate Robbery in Stop & Shop Parking Lot, issued September 28, 2021
• Road Closure - Celebrate On Center: Fall Festival, issued September 28, 2021
• Wallingford Police Department Domestic Violence Week, issued September 16, 2021
  • The Clothesline Project - The Wallingford Police Department wants to hear your story!
    Visit the Wallingford Police Department to write your story by October 21, 2021.
  • The Silent Witness Initiative: Created and built by the Lyman Hall High School
    Woodworking class with Mr. William Rich - October 18 through October 24, 2021. 
  • Information Sessions:
    • October 20, 2021 ~ Wallingford Senior Center, 238 Washington St.                                                                                                   12pm - 5pm (English Speaking)
    • October 21, 2021 ~ Spanish Community of Wallingford, 284 Washington St.                                                                               12pm - 5pm (Spanish Speaking)
  • Domestic Violence Awareness Week Candlelight Vigil:
    October 22, 2021 ~ 5:00 pm in front of the Wallingford Police Department 
• Short Term Road Closure - Wallingford Family YMCA Road Race, issued September 14, 2021
• Road Closure/Detour - Durham Road, issued August 30, 2021
• Wallingford Police Department School Supply Success, issued August 23, 2021
• Wallingford Police Conduct DUI Checkpoint on September 4, 2021, issued August 17, 2021
• Suspect Arrested after Multiple Thefts at a Local Wallingford Business, issued August 9, 2021
• Wallingford Police Department Community Programs, issued August 3, 2021
• Robbery Incident at Wallingford Gas Station, issued July 29, 2021
• Active Shooter Training Announcement, issued July 28, 2021
• Residential Burglary in Progress Arrest, issued July 15, 2021
• Bike Registrations are now available to our Community,  issued June 30, 2021
• Wallingford Police Click-it or Ticket Enforcement, issued June 9, 2021
• Temporary Parking Restriction during the LHHS Graduation Ceremony and Church of the Resurrection Carnival, issued June 9, 2021
• Memorial Day Ceremonies 2021: Road Closure and Parking Prohibition, issued May 27, 2021 
• Gas Station Burglar Apprehended, May 21, 2021
• ATM Theft in Wallingford, issued May 16, 2021
• Arrest of Dangerous Suspect, issued May 10, 2021
• "Cops Who Served" Program, issued May 10, 2021 
• Domestic Assault/Barricaded Incident, issued April 14, 2021
• Attempted Bank Robbery, issued April 6, 2021
• Distracted Driving is Dangerous Driving, issued April 1, 2021
• Operating a Drug Factory Arrest, issued March 3, 2021
• Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm Arrest, issued February 25, 2021
• Wallingford Police Seize Cocaine & Marijuana During Crash Investigation, issued February 19, 2021
• Commercial Burglary Arrests, issued February 6, 2021
• Motor Vehicle Stop on South Colony Road Leads to Arrest, issued January 25, 2021
• Murder Arrest, issued January 16, 2021
• Vehicular Manslaughter, issued January 12, 2021
• Armed Robbery Arrest, issued January 12, 2021
• Evading Accident Involving an Ambulance, issued January 9, 2021
• Pedestrian Struck in Evading Accident, issued January 2, 2021
• Vehicle Break-ins in Hotel Parking Lots, issued December 11, 2020
• Very Successful Marine "Toys for Tots" Collection, issued December 4, 2020
• Temporary Parking Prohibition on Hall Avenue for "Toys for Tots" Collection, issued November 23, 2020
• Road Closures/Parking Prohibitions along So. Main Street for "Santa Clause is Coming to Town" Car Parade, issued November 23, 2020
• Wallingford Police Announce New Community Impact Unit, dated November 9, 2020
• Short-term Railroad Crossing Closure on Williams Road, issued October 2, 2020
• Short-term Road Closure for South Elm Street for Wallingford Family YMCA Road Race, issued September 30, 2020
• Arrest Made in 2009 Home Invasion/Robbery, issued September 28, 2020
• Rail Safety Week: Operation Clear Track 2020, issued September 22, 2020
• Stolen Vehicle Complaints, issued September 14, 2020
• Police to Conduct School Supplies Drive, issued September 1, 2020
• Serious Motorcycle Collision on N. Branford Road in Wallingford, issued August 30, 2020
• Police Seize Over a Pound of Marijuana, Edibles, Psilocybin Mushrooms & Over $6,000 Cash during Motor Vehicle Collision Investigation, issued August 12, 2020
• North Main Street Parking Prohibition, released July 8, 2020