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Wharton Police Department Welcome to the official Wharton Police page. We welcome your input and positive comments regarding WPD. Emergency? Please Dial 911.

Our goal is to provide you with the most current updated information about our department, crime prevention information and useful crime statistics. We recognize that in order to be successful, we must form partnerships within the community and maintain and open productive exchange of information therefore we hope you find this site to be informative and user friendly. The City of Wharton is situated in Wharton County about 50 miles south of Houston, Texas along US 59. The population was estimated at 9,300 in the last census. The Wharton Police Department is comprised of 24 dedicated professional sworn officers and 11 additional civilian positions. As a department we place a high emphasis on making certain that our community is a safe and pleasant place to live, work, and play. The officers of the Wharton Police Department are dedicated to the highest levels of integrity and professionalism and pledge to continue to strive to enhance the quality of life for the citizens they serve and the visitors who pass through.

Wharton PD Annual Blue Santa Pork Steak Lunch was again a success!! Thank you to our Wharton for showing up today! Becau...
10/22/2026

Wharton PD Annual Blue Santa Pork Steak Lunch was again a success!! Thank you to our Wharton for showing up today! Because of you 🫵🏼 we were able to sell 901 plates today which equals sooooo many gifts for our children in the community. A special shout out to our Blue Santa Pit Crew who cooked our pork steaks this year! Johnny G, Bill C, Richard Z, Leroy K, Kristy Q, Rick Q, Bobby B, Gus N & Tim S. A huge shout out to our Wharton High School Girls Volleyball teams for showing up & putting together all of our plates!! Wharton Lions Club, we couldn’t have done it without you!! Also, Ms. Addie & Mrs. Debra from FSB of Louise, we appreciate your help! You ladies were a tremendous help! And as always, THANK YOU HINZES BBQ for the delicious sides we added to the plate. With out ALL OF YOU, this event wouldn’t be a success! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Wharton PD participated in the Annual Walk A Mile In Their Shoes event ho...
10/21/2026

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Wharton PD participated in the Annual Walk A Mile In Their Shoes event hosted by our local CAC. What an awesome day to get together and spread the awareness!

Had a great time at Coffee with First Responders! Thank you Grace Community for hosting this amazing event!!
10/21/2026

Had a great time at Coffee with First Responders! Thank you Grace Community for hosting this amazing event!!

❗️Join us tomorrow for Coffee with First Responders!! We will be at Grace Community 7:30a-9a❗️Hope to see you there!
10/20/2026

❗️Join us tomorrow for Coffee with First Responders!! We will be at Grace Community 7:30a-9a❗️Hope to see you there!

Don’t forget!! THIS Thursday we will be having our Blue Santa Pork Steak Lunch from 11a-1p at the Wharton Civic Center! ...
10/19/2026

Don’t forget!! THIS Thursday we will be having our Blue Santa Pork Steak Lunch from 11a-1p at the Wharton Civic Center! Get your tickets while you can!

Join us next Wednesday, 10/21, at Grace Community Fellowship from 7:30a-9a for our Coffee with First Responders!
10/15/2026

Join us next Wednesday, 10/21, at Grace Community Fellowship from 7:30a-9a for our Coffee with First Responders!

IMPORTANT: City Hall phones lines are down thru the weekend. During the interim, contact the Wharton PD non-emergency ...
10/09/2026

IMPORTANT: City Hall phones lines are down thru the weekend. During the interim, contact the Wharton PD non-emergency line at (979) 532-3131 for any emergency utility issues, within the city limits of Wharton.

City Hall communications are expected to be restored by Monday, October 12, 2026.

Wharton PD would love to extend a warm thank you to Mrs. Terri Mund with our local DAR, Daughters of the American Revolu...
10/08/2026

Wharton PD would love to extend a warm thank you to Mrs. Terri Mund with our local DAR, Daughters of the American Revolution, for stopping by & dropping some goodies for our Agency! We appreciate you for thinking of us!

SIREN TEST NOTICE📢 The Wharton Police Department will be conducting a routine siren test.📅 Date: October 7th❗️TODAY❗️🕛 T...
10/07/2026

SIREN TEST NOTICE

📢 The Wharton Police Department will be conducting a routine siren test.

📅 Date: October 7th❗️TODAY❗️
đź•› Time: 12:00 PM

Please be advised that the emergency siren will sound briefly as part of scheduled testing.

⚠️ This is only a test. No action is required.

Thank you for your understanding as we help ensure our emergency notification system is functioning properly.

Wharton Police Department

NNO 2026 was a success! We would love to thank our sponsors who helped make this event a success! Los Cucos from El Camp...
10/07/2026

NNO 2026 was a success! We would love to thank our sponsors who helped make this event a success! Los Cucos from El Campo, H-E-B WHARTON, Little Caesars WHARTON, Domino’s Pizza, Wharton, Frito-Lay/Pepsico, and Coca-Cola El Campo. We would love to give a huge shout-out to all the vendors and community that showed up with us as well! Without you it wouldn’t have been the great event it was!

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1407 N. Richmond Road
Wharton, TX
77488

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+19795323131

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