WINTER PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT

Video: ‘We are excited’: Winter Park publicly welcomes new police chief The Winter Park Police Department publicly has sworn in their new chief. (WFTV)WINTER PARK, Fla. — The Winter Park Police Department publicly has sworn in their new chief. Photos: Winter Park publicly welcomes new police chiefExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Winter Park publicly welcomes new police chief“For the past 21 years, Timothy Volkerson has been a part of WPPD with extensive experience working in every division of the department throughout his career,” said City Manager Randy Knight. “I look forward to working with the community, employees of the department and entire city team,” Volkerson said. “We have an established culture of respect and providing a high level of service, which we will continue to grow.”WATCH: Police release video of deadly shooting at Winter Park wedding receptionDeal resigned as chief following his domestic violence arrest in January.

Police said the suspect appears to be the same person involved in a bank robbery at the Fairwinds Credit Union in Winter Park last Saturday.

The robbery occurred at the Fairwinds Credit Union Bank located at 699 North Orlando Avenue.

The robbery occurred at the Fairwinds Credit Union Bank located at 699 North Orlando Avenue.

Knight family news conference The family of the man shot and killed by Winter Park police while attending his niece’s wedding reception is refuting what officers said happened leading up to the shooting. (Nick Papantonis)WINTER PARK, Fla. — The family of the man shot and killed by Winter Park police while attending his niece’s wedding reception has hired a prominent law firm in their quest to get answers about the deadly shooting. Read: Family of wedding guest shot, killed by Winter Park police refute department’s accountWinter Park Police said they were called to the Winter Park Event Center on Morse Boulevard around 9:30 p.m. after getting reports of a disturbance. READ: Family says wedding guest shot and killed by Winter Park police was bride’s uncleAdditional officers arrived. Read: Wedding guest shot, killed by Winter Park police after knocking officer unconscious, police sayThe police department released their own statement refuting the claim.

Body camera video of a police shooting that killed a man at a wedding reception exists, despite the family being told by authorities their cameras were inoperable, according to the mayor.

A motorcyclist is dead after crashing through a window at the Winter Park Denny’s around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Winter Park Police Chief Michael Deal resigned his position following an arrest on misdemeanor domestic violence charges last week. Deal sent his letter of resignation...

Winter Park Police Chief Michael Deal was released on bail on Thursday. The head of the city's police department spent a night in jail after...

Winter Park Police Chief Michael Deal was arrested on domestic violence charges on Wednesday evening. He is currently being held at the Seminole County jail...

A woman was found not guilty Thursday night of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer following a jury trial more than four years after she was shot by a Winter Park police officer in her bed during a well-being check.

WINTER PARK, Fla. Body cameras have been issued to Winter Park police officers and detectives, according to city officials. The cameras will be worn while investigators respond to calls for service, traffic stops, criminal investigations, and initiating contact with citizens, according to city officials. City officials said the devices will provide the police with an additional training tool to promote officer safety and efficiency. This is one more example of how the Winter Park Police Department continues to work harder, smarter, and better to keep our community safe, the city said in a statement.

WINTER PARK, Fla. – The Winter Park Police Department is taking to social media to address the concerns of residents who believe there is a lack of police presence in the community following a string of recent burglaries. In a Facebook post Tuesday, police said they are currently investigating four residential burglaries on Dale Avenue, Pinetree Road, Mayfield Road and Temple Drive. They also know that seeing an officer’s vehicle in a neighborhood may help to deter criminals and comfort those who live there. “Some of our officers patrolling your neighborhood will be driving unmarked vehicles and you may not be (recognizing) them as police officers,” the post said. The department’s crime mapping system, which provides information about criminal activity in specific sections of the city, can be accessed at WPPD.org.

WINTER PARK, Fla. - The Winter Park Police Department is searching for a man who went missing Saturday afternoon. According to officials, Cyril Mott, 88, was dropped off at Winter Park Village outdoor shopping center and wandered off. Mott is described as a white male, 5 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet, 7 inches tall. Anyone who has seen Mott is asked to call the Winter Park Police Department at 407-644-1313#MissingPerson ALERT. pic.twitter.com/gehe0cuYlF Winter Park Police (@WinterParkPD) October 5, 2019Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

PHOTO CREDIT: Winter Park PoliceWINTER PARK, Fla. - UPDATE: Cornelius Van Dyke has been found safe, according to Winter Park police. ORIGINAL STORY: Officers with the Winter Park Police Department are searching for a man who has been missing for the past two days. Police said the family of Cornelius Van Dyke said he was last seen around 10 p.m. on Monday. MISSING on 9/10/2019 the Winter Park Police Department took a report from the family of Cornelius Van Dyke who was last seen on 9/9/2019 at 10pm. Winter Park Police (@WinterParkPD) September 17, 2019Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

PHOTO CREDIT: Winter Park PoliceWINTER PARK, Fla. - UPDATE: Cornelius Van Dyke has been found safe, according to Winter Park police. ORIGINAL STORY: Officers with the Winter Park Police Department are searching for a man who has been missing for the past two days. Police said the family of Cornelius Van Dyke said he was last seen around 10 p.m. on Monday. MISSING on 9/10/2019 the Winter Park Police Department took a report from the family of Cornelius Van Dyke who was last seen on 9/9/2019 at 10pm. Winter Park Police (@WinterParkPD) September 17, 2019Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

PHOTO CREDIT: Winter Park PoliceWINTER PARK, Fla. - Officers with the Winter Park Police Department are searching for a man who has been missing for the past two days. Police said the family of Cornelius Van Dyke said he was last seen around 10 p.m. on Monday. None of Van Dykes family members have seen or heard from him since this time and are very worried about his well-being, Winter Park police posted in a tweet. Anyone with information on him is asked to call police at 407-644-1313. We will update this story as more information becomes available.

WINTER PARK, Fla. - The Winter Park Police Department said it is investigating a shooting into a home early Saturday morning. Winter Park police said that no one was harmed in the shooting that took place just after 2 a.m. Someone who lives in the area said that he was inside his home with his wife and two young children. Several neighbors who have lived on the Winter Park street for about a decade say nothing like this has ever happened. Winter Park police said that the investigation is open and ongoing.