Police News
City of Wheeling Reminds Public of Fireworks Ordinance Ahead of Independence Day
Published on July 01, 2025
With Independence Day days away, the City of Wheeling’s Fire and Police departments are reminding residents and visitors that certain types of firewo…
June 23 Flood Response Information
Published on June 23, 2025
SEARCH AND RECOVERY EFFORTS Search efforts continued throughout the weekend to locate 83-year-old Sandra Kay Parsons of Triadelphia, who remains miss…
June 18 Flood Response Information
Published on June 18, 2025
REPORT DAMAGE Emergency officials are strongly urging homeowners and businesses to report Flood Damage to the WV Emergency Management Division at emd…
Damage Survey
Published on June 17, 2025
If you were impacted by this week’s flooding, please complete the survey at the link below. Your response is critical for the damage assessment that …
Wheeling Police Unveil NIBIN Technology to Enhance Crime-Fighting Capabilities
Published on June 04, 2025
The Wheeling Police Department has successfully launched its National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) system. This cutting-edge fore…
Traffic Advisory: Weekend Road Closures for Ogden Half-Marathon Events
Published on May 22, 2025
The Wheeling Police Department is reminding residents and visitors to plan ahead for traffic impacts related to this weekend’s Half-Marathon and Well…
Felony Charges Filed in 2023 Malicious Assault Death
Published on May 08, 2025
Wheeling Police have charged a Fairmont, West Virginia man with murder in a 2023 malicious assault case that resulted in the death of the victim.On J…
Wheeling Police Charge Man with Murder in Wife’s Death
Published on May 08, 2025
Wheeling Police today announced a man has been criminally charged in connection with the death of his wife on Wheeling Island. 53-year-old Dwayne Her…
Wheeling PD Law Enforcement Memorial Set for May 12
Published on May 05, 2025
The Wheeling Police Department will honor and remember local, regional, and national law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice during …
Two Arrested on Robbery Charges
Published on April 28, 2025
Two 16-year-old males were arrested by the Wheeling Police Department over the weekend in connection with an armed robbery.Around 3 p.m. Saturday, tw…
Wheeling Police Arrest Man on Felony Drug Charge
Published on April 17, 2025
One person is facing a felony drug charge following a search warrant executed by the Wheeling Police Department Thursday morning.
At approximate…
Wheeling Police and Harmony House Partner for Stroller Walk to Raise Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Published on April 07, 2025
The Wheeling Police Department’s Victim Advocacy Program is teaming up with Harmony House to host a "stroller walk" on Sunday, April 27, to raise awa…
Discharging a Firearm Investigation
Published on March 31, 2025
Wheeling Police are investigating a report of an individual discharging a firearm within city limits on Sunday evening. Officers responded to 37th an…
One Arrested on Drug Charges by WPD
Published on March 31, 2025
Wheeling Police arrested a man over the weekend on multiple drug charges after he fled from police on Wheeling Island.Around 5:40 p.m. on Friday, off…
Arrest Made in Attempted Robbery
Published on March 27, 2025
A suspect in an attempted robbery at Gumby’s on National Road in Woodsdale earlier this month has been arrested by the Wheeling Police Department.And…
Unattended Death Investigation
Published on March 24, 2025
The Wheeling Police Department is investigating the unattended death of a woman on Wheeling Island. Wheeling Police and Fire were called to the 400 …
I-70 Crash Investigation
Published on March 14, 2025
Around 5:40 p.m. Thursday, Wheeling police & fire responded to a single-vehicle crash below Interstate 70 near Exit 1B. A westbound vehicle went …
Attempted Robbery Investigation
Published on March 10, 2025
Wheeling Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred Sunday evening.Police were called to Gumby’s in the 1000 block of National Road …
Wheeling Police to Resume In-Person Crime Watch Meetings
Published on March 04, 2025
The Wheeling Police Department will resume all in-person neighborhood crime watch meetings this month following a winter hiatus.WPD currently holds s…
Wheeling Police to Hold Career Open House on Feb. 27
Published on February 19, 2025
The Wheeling Police Department will hold a career open house for individuals interested in becoming a police officer. The event will take place at …
