Ransomware is a form of computer malware that targets both human and technical weaknesses in organizations and individual networks in an effort to deny the availability of data to the user.   Ransomware is often delivered to a victim’s computer through a phishing email.  The malicious email then takes control of the user’s computer and essentially […]

From WDAY 6 News, Fargo North Dakota. FARGO—A Fargo man pleaded guilty Monday, April 4, in Cass County District Court to a charge of luring a minor by computer. James L. Thompson, who was 34 when he was charged last fall, admitted to using a messaging app to send a photo of his genitals to […]

In early January, a coat and cash was found near the downtown area and was turned into Winchester Police. The police department would like the assistance of the public in identifying the person who lost the bicycle. Please contact: Lieutenant Peter MacDonnell @ at 781-721-4625. Reference 305066

In early January, a woman’s clutch was found in the dowtown area and was turned into Winchester Police. The police department would like the assistance of the public in identifying the person who lost the clutch. Please contact: Lieutenant Peter MacDonnell @ at 781-721-4625. Reference 305019

In early January, an higher end bicycle was found near the Woburn line and was turned into Winchester Police. The police department would like the assistance of the public in identifying the person who lost the bicycle. Please contact: Lieutenant Peter MacDonnell @ at 781-721-4625. Reference 304832

In late December, a drone aircraft was found in a neighborhood near Nutile Field on Wildwood Street and turned into Winchester Police. The police department would like the assistance of the public in identifying the person who lost the small aircraft. Please contact: Lieutenant Peter MacDonnell @ at 781-7214625. Reference 304729

On December 26,2015, an envelope containing a large sum of cash was found on a sidewalk in town and turned in to the Winchester Police Department. The police department would like the assistance of the public in identifying the person who lost the cash. Please contact: Lieutenant Peter MacDonnell @ at 781-721-4625.

The Winter Parking Ban is an effect.  Vehicles parked on the street between 1:00 AM and 7:00 AM are subject to fines.  Any vehicles parked on the street during a snow emergency may be fined and towed. For residents who live in or around the center of town, vehicles can be parked, overnight, in the […]

Concerned that your child is smoking pot? Worried that he or she might start? Think that marijuana is safer than alcohol? Regardless of where you stand on legalization, understand the documented risks marijuana poses to teenagers. Please join the Coalition for a Safer Community on Monday, November 9, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Griffin […]

A community drop-in program to raise awareness of substance abuse warnings. Open to 21+ Do you know what’s in your teen’s room? This interactive exhibit will open your eyes! Learn how to identify risky behavior Join us to explore the room, ask questions and be challenged. Winchester Room, Town Hall Tuesday, October 27 through Friday, […]