Wingate Police Department

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New page alert!!!
07/09/2024

New page alert!!!

The Wingate Police Department would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!
07/04/2024

The Wingate Police Department would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!

On July 2, 2024, Weston Parker Charles Vonegidy was arrested and placed in the custody of Union County Jail, where he is...
07/03/2024

On July 2, 2024, Weston Parker Charles Vonegidy was arrested and placed in the custody of Union County Jail, where he is under a $200,000 bond, for the following charges that stemmed from the incident at Wingate University’s baseball field on June 28, 2024.

Gun on Educational Property
Assault by Pointing a Gun
Going Armed to the Terror of the People
Felony Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance
Felony Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance x2
Possession With Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Substance
Maintain a Vehicle/Dwelling Place for the Sale of Controlled Substances

Special thanks to Union County Sheriff’s Office and Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department for their assistance with this suspect.

06/29/2024

Update in reference to the incident that occurred at the baseball field yesterday:

This is still an ongoing investigation, however, as previously stated, this is an isolated incident, and the only injuries were the suspect’s injuries. In addition to Gun on Educational Property, Going Armed to the Terror of the Public, and Assault by Pointing a Gun, the suspect was charged with multiple felony-controlled substance violations. The individual is currently receiving medical treatment and their information will be released once they are in custody.

06/29/2024

The Wingate Police Department would like to send a huge thank you to Union County Sheriff's Office, Marshville Police Department, Wingate Fire Department, Wingate Campus Safety, EMS, Med Center Air, all the dispatchers, and anyone else I haven't mentioned that was involved in the incident tonight. Thank you all for all you do!

06/29/2024

Large Law Enforcement Presence at Wingate University

Numerous law enforcement officers with the Wingate Police Department and the Union County Sheriff’s Office were called to the Wingate University campus earlier this evening to investigate reports of shots fired near the baseball field. Upon arrival, officers and other first responders located a man with a gunshot wound running around the baseball field where a live game was occurring. As first responders began providing emergency medical care to the man, he began to resist and fled on foot. The man was quickly subdued and transported to a local medical facility for emergency medical treatment where he remains in critical condition at this time.

Investigating officers have determined that this incident began after the man referred to above drove his truck off the roadway into a ditch near the baseball field. Once his truck became disabled, the man fired multiple gunshots inside the cab of his pick-up and injured himself as a direct result. After injuring himself, the man exited his truck and jumped over the fence onto the baseball field.

Although the identity of the man involved is being withheld at this time, we can inform the public that this man has no connection to the Wingate University campus and this is an isolated incident. Additional information on this incident will be released at a later time. Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to 911 or Union County Crime Stoppers at (704)283-5600.

Summer Fun Fest
06/04/2024

Summer Fun Fest

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day!!
05/27/2024

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day!!

The Wingate Police Dept. is currently taking applications for full-time certified police officers. Applicants must be BL...
05/15/2024

The Wingate Police Dept. is currently taking applications for full-time certified police officers. Applicants must be BLET certified, be willing to work permanent shifts, and live within a 45 minute radius from town limits of Wingate. Salary depends on experience and qualifications. If you are interested, please come by The Wingate Police Dept. located at 4007 Hwy 74 E and pick up an application packet, or submit an email to [email protected], requesting an application packet.

Summer Fun Festival is rapidly approaching. It's always a great time! Make sure you come hang out with us!
05/15/2024

Summer Fun Festival is rapidly approaching. It's always a great time! Make sure you come hang out with us!

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of these officers. The Wingate Police Department would like to extend our most...
04/30/2024

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of these officers. The Wingate Police Department would like to extend our most sincere thoughts, prayers, and condolences to the families, friends, and coworkers of these brave individuals.

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4007 Highway 74 E
Wingate, NC
28174

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