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Winthrop Harbor Police Department Thank You for visiting the official WHPD page. This page is not monitored 24/7, should you have an emergency please call 9-1-1 Thanks for visiting!

Dear Fellow Citizens,

We are pleased to present you with this Facebook connection to the Police Department. Together with our Web site, our on-line presense is thanks to the efforts of many of our people at the department. The purpose of our department joining Facebook is to provide those we serve with a closer look into the Police Department and an additional method of communication. I hope that you find this both useful and informative. Should you have any questions or ever desire to stop by and take a tour of the Police Department, please give us a call or send us an e-mail message. We look forward to meeting you as we continue to serve Winthrop Harbor proudly with the finest law enforcement services available. Joel H. Brumlik
Chief of Police

Mark your calendars! The Winthrop Harbor School District Wellness Fair is coming up!Join North Prairie Junior High for a...
10/22/2026

Mark your calendars! The Winthrop Harbor School District Wellness Fair is coming up!

Join North Prairie Junior High for an evening focused on student mental health, well-being, and ways we can support our teens. There will be opportunities to learn about teen mental health, social media safety, activities for teens, community support programs, and more!

📅 Thursday, November 12th
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 North Prairie Junior High

LOST GIRL DOG found at 9th and Fulton with a pink collar on and no tags.Please call us with any information. 847-872-213...
10/21/2026

LOST GIRL DOG found at 9th and Fulton with a pink collar on and no tags.
Please call us with any information.

847-872-2131

LOST DOG found at Westfield School today. Please contact us with any information.847-872-2131
10/21/2026

LOST DOG found at Westfield School today.
Please contact us with any information.

847-872-2131

10/21/2026

Helping Spread the Word for a Community Partner

Our community Partners at Winthrop Harbor Memorial VFW Post 7448 are seeking sponsors to help local veterans become VFW Lifetime Members, with a special focus on Korean and Vietnam era veterans.

For veterans on fixed incomes, annual dues can be a real burden. A sponsorship covers that cost for good, so a veteran can stay connected to the fellowship, support, and community they earned, while helping keep our local Post strong for generations to come.

With Veterans Day approaching, it’s a meaningful way to say thank you.

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VFW Memorial Post 7448

Found Dog found off of 9th and Kenosha roadGray collar with no tags or chipCall 847-872-2132 with any information****Ret...
10/14/2026

Found Dog found off of 9th and Kenosha road
Gray collar with no tags or chip

Call 847-872-2132 with any information
****Returned to owner****

Please join us in congratulating Officer Roger Vines on being selected as the Winthrop Harbor Police Department’s 2026 O...
09/25/2026

Please join us in congratulating Officer Roger Vines on being selected as the Winthrop Harbor Police Department’s 2026 Officer of the Year.

This recognition reflects Officer Vines’ professionalism, dedication, strong work ethic, and continued commitment to serving the Winthrop Harbor community. Throughout the year, Officer Vines consistently demonstrated the values and standards we expect from our officers while representing the department with integrity and pride.

We are proud to recognize this well-deserved achievement and thank Officer Vines for his continued service to our department and community.

Congratulations on being named the 2026 Officer of the Year!

Congratulations to Sergeant John Kusch on his promotion to the rank of Sergeant with the Winthrop Harbor Police Departme...
09/24/2026

Congratulations to Sergeant John Kusch on his promotion to the rank of Sergeant with the Winthrop Harbor Police Department!

This promotion recognizes his dedication, professionalism, leadership, and continued commitment to serving our community and supporting the members of our department.

We are proud to see him take on this new leadership role and look forward to his continued contributions to the Winthrop Harbor Police Department.

Please join us in congratulating Sgt. John Kusch on this well-deserved promotion!

09/10/2026

No street parking notice for Harbor Days 2026 on September 11. View affected streets and road closures for Winthrop Harbor.

AT RISK RESIDENTSThe Winthrop Harbor Police Department is introducing a new program designed to enhance how officers ass...
09/02/2026

AT RISK RESIDENTS

The Winthrop Harbor Police Department is introducing a new program designed to enhance how officers assist community members who may be at risk due to cognitive, developmental, or communication challenges. This new system operates as an added module to the software our agency already uses successfully for business keyholder information, vacation watches, and directed patrols.

At risk residents may include elderly individuals living with Dementia or Alzheimer’s, as well as children or adults with Autism, intellectual disabilities, or other neurodevelopmental disorders.

This program enables officers to quickly identify non verbal, disoriented, or otherwise vulnerable residents and reunite them with their loved ones or connect them with appropriate emergency services. By having essential information readily accessible, officers can respond more efficiently and with greater care during critical moments.

All information provided through this system is kept strictly confidential and will only be shared with emergency personnel when necessary.

See below for link and QR code to register:

https://www.frontlinepss.com/winthropharbor

09/02/2026

Suspicious package

On 9/1/26 at approximately 3PM, the Winthrop Harbor Police Department responded to a residence in the 1800 blk of 13th St. for a report of a suspicious package.

The package had been delivered to the residence but was addressed to a person who had not resided at the home since approximately 2013. After becoming concerned about the package, the current resident contacted police.

Responding officers assessed the circumstances, secured the immediate area, and requested assistance from the Waukegan Bomb Squad as a precaution.

Bomb Squad personnel responded and examined the package. The package was ultimately determined to pose no threat and the scene was cleared.

No injuries were reported, and there is no known threat to the public.

The Winthrop Harbor Police Department appreciates the cooperation of the residents and surrounding community while officers and assisting agencies worked to safely resolve the incident.

No additional information is available at this time.

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