Police News
Death Investigation
Published on September 18, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department is conducting a death investigation after an older man’s body was found on Wheeling Island late Wednesday morning.Poli…
Main Street Crash Investigation
Published on September 11, 2024
Wheeling Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that occurred late Wednesday morning in downtown.Around 11:40 a.m. police and fire department…
Possession With Intent to Deliver Arrest
Published on August 30, 2024
One person has been arrested and is facing multiple drug charges by the Wheeling Police Department.On Wednesday around 4:30 p.m., police were called …
Third Arrest Made in North Park Shooting
Published on August 16, 2024
Wheeling Police have arrested and charged a third person involved in a shooting that took place at the North Park Apartments on August 7.Kieviontai L…
North Park Shooting Investigation
Published on August 07, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place early Wednesday morning in the North Park area.
Around 6:24 a.m…
Arrest Made in Overdose Death
Published on August 01, 2024
Wheeling Police arrested and charged a local man Wednesday stemming from a fatal drug overdose that occurred in 2022. Ryan Allen Musick, 25 of Wheeli…
Wheeling’s ‘National Night Out’ Set for Tuesday, August 6
Published on July 31, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department, along with several community partners, invites the public to participate in National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6, fr…
Weekend Breaking and Entering/Shots Fired Investigation
Published on July 29, 2024
Wheeling Police are investigating a breaking and entering and shots fired incident that occurred over the weekend. On Sunday, around 9:45 a.m., polic…
Fatal Crash Investigation
Published on June 23, 2024
Wheeling Police are investigating an overnight fatal crash.
Around 1:20 a.m., Sunday, police and emergency personnel were called to WV Route 2 S…
WPD Re-Organizes Patrol Districts, Promotes Commanders
Published on June 14, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department announced several promotions within its command staff and debuted a new fourth patrol district to enhance the city’s g…
Traffic Information for May 25-26 Half-Marathon Events
Published on May 22, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department reminds those traveling throughout the City of Wheeling on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 to be aware of those pa…
Shots Fired Arrest
Published on May 21, 2024
One person has been arrested and is facing charges after a shots fired incident in East Wheeling Monday afternoon.Around 3:45 p.m., Wheeling Police w…
Three Arrested in Weekend Burglary
Published on May 06, 2024
Wheeling Police charged three people with theft and drug charges over the weekend. Around 10 a.m., Sunday, police were called to the 2300 block of Ch…
ATF’s Chief of Staff to Be Featured Speaker at Wheeling Police Law Enforcement Memorial
Published on May 06, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department will honor and remember local, regional, and national law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice at it…
Public Notice of Large-Scale Training Exercise in Wheeling
Published on April 24, 2024
The Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency and local law enforcement, fire and EMS and medical personnel will be conducting a live large-sc…
One Arrested in Weekend Car Theft
Published on April 15, 2024
An Ohio man is facing criminal charges after stealing a car in East Wheeling over the weekend.Around 8:30 a.m., Saturday, police were called to Lind …
Wheeling Police Remind Public of Travel Restrictions and Safety During Monument Place Bridge Closure
Published on April 12, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department is issuing several traffic safety reminders to the traveling public for the upcoming Monument Place Bridge closure tha…
City of Wheeling Flood Cleanup Information for Friday, April 5
Published on April 05, 2024
According to the National Weather Service, the Ohio River in Wheeling crested around 8 p.m., Thursday at 41.49 feet. Water levels are continuing to d…
April 4 Ohio River Flood Information
Published on April 04, 2024
Important Information from the Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency and Wheeling Public Safety on today's (Thursday, April 4) Ohio River …
Flooding Safety Message from WPD
Published on April 03, 2024
A Safety Message from the Wheeling Police Department: In anticipation of reaching flood stage (36 feet) on the Ohio River today - please be mindful …
