Wharton Police Department

05/28/2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY!!

It's true, Chief Lynch and Lt. Guanajuato have been here THIS long.....They haven't aged a day!!

05/27/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On April 1, 2026, the Wharton Police Department received a report of a delayed sexual assault involving juvenile victims. Detectives immediately initiated an investigation into the allegations.

As part of the ongoing investigation, investigators executed a search warrant at the residence of the suspect, identified as Daniel Webster, 61, of Wharton. Through investigative efforts conducted by the Wharton Police Department, with assistance from the Texas Rangers and the Texas Attorney General's Office, arrest warrants were obtained for Webster.

Webster is currently incarcerated at the Wharton County Jail on three counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and one count of Possession of Child Po*******hy. He is currently being held without bond on all charges.

Due to the ages of the victims at the time of the offenses, no identifying information regarding the victims will be released.

This investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional charges may be forthcoming.

05/26/2026

Never Forgotten. Forever Honored.

05/18/2026

Join us THIS Wednesday, 5/20, for our Coffee with First Responders!! We will be at Refined Fundamentals 7:30a-9a! Hope to see you there!

05/18/2026

**CENTERPOINT ON LOCATION***

A tree is down in the area of Speed/Center Sts. Centerpoint tracker is currently showing 247 customers are without power pending assessment

City crews are enroute to address the tree issue, while Centerpoint will assess on their arrival.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to Sgt. Herman Hayes!!!! Today, he graduated from the prestigious Texas Sergeants Academy. His academy, held in Schertz, Texas, was comprised of numerous new supervisors across the state. This is awesome step in the professional development for Sgt Hayes and Wharton PD.

05/15/2026

Happy Birthday to our own Jessica Dittrich! You truly make a difference every single day. Your contagious smile brings brightness into every room you enter, and your compassion, kindness, and dedication have helped countless crime victims through some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

You are a shining example of professionalism mixed with genuine heart, and our department is better because of you. Wishing you a birthday filled with happiness, laughter, and all the appreciation you so greatly deserve. Thank you for all that you do!

05/15/2026

Let’s celebrate with our brothers and sister at WVFD!

Yall come on out Tuesday May 19th at 7pm as we dedicate our new fire truck.

We are excited to partner with (Snowballs chance in TX)

Free Snow Cones for the kids‼️
Snowball's Chance In TX

05/14/2026

Our friends at Wharton Wal-Mart are always taking care of us & showing us some love!! We thank you guys for coming by today & giving us goodies in support of National Police Week!

05/14/2026

In honor of National Police Week, Wharton PD would like to give thanks & appreciation to our men & women who go above & beyond every day to serve those around us!! We appreciate the sacrifice you all continue to give!! Also, thank you to Jeff Rainer with Wharton Sonic & Koenig Welding for your support in helping make our Luncheon a success today!