Police News
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 …
Two Arrested in Overnight Fight, Shot Fired Call
Published on March 27, 2024
Two people were arrested overnight and are facing criminal charges by the Wheeling Police Department. This morning, around 1:40 a.m., officers were …
Overnight Fleeing Arrest
Published on March 25, 2024
One person has been arrested by the Wheeling Police Department after an early morning vehicle pursuit that ended in Marshall County.WPD was called to…
Police Investigating Two Separate Sunday Evening Incidents
Published on March 18, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department is investigating two unrelated incidents that occurred Sunday evening.Police were called to Wheeling Hospital just aft…
Wheeling Island Shots Fired Investigation
Published on March 16, 2024
Wheeling Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened on Wheeling Island Saturday morning. Police were called to the 100 block of Oh…
Shots Fired Investigation
Published on February 15, 2024
Wheeling Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened on Wheeling Island Wednesday evening. Police were called to the 500 block of S…
Overnight Crash Investigation
Published on February 12, 2024
Wheeling Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 11:10 p.m. Sunday at the U.S. 250 / I-70 interchange at the McColloch S…
Malicious Assault Arrest
Published on February 03, 2024
One person was arrested Friday evening by Wheeling Police after a domestic-related stabbing in North Wheeling.Police were called to Wheeling Fire Sta…
Shots Fired Investigation
Published on February 03, 2024
Wheeling Police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred Friday evening in the 3700 block of Eoff Street in South Wheeling. Police wer…
Wheeling Police Department Releases 2023 Crime Statistics
Published on January 29, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department released its annual crime statistics for 2023 today. Most major crime categories and overall calls for services decl…
Wheeling Police to Hold Career Open House on Jan. 31
Published on January 22, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department will be hosting a career open house for those interested in becoming a police officer next week.
The career…
Charges Filed After Man Fights with Police/Fire Department
Published on January 05, 2024
One person is facing multiple charges after fighting with law enforcement and EMS personnel in Wheeling. Around 5 p.m., Thursday, the Wheeling police…
One Arrested for Obstructing / Battery on a Police Officer in Wheeling
Published on January 04, 2024
A Wheeling man has been arrested and charged after fighting with police. Around 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, Wheeling Police officers were executing an arr…
Wheeling PD Honors Retiring K9 Zero
Published on December 05, 2023
After five and a half years of faithful service, K9 Zero has retired from active duty at the Wheeling Police Department. Zero, whose last day in se…
Arrest Made in Armed Robbery
Published on December 01, 2023
Robert Allen Baker, 53 of Wellsburg has been charged by the Wheeling Police Department with robbery, malicious assault, grand larceny, and assault d…
‘Operation Toy Lift’ Set for Dec. 9 at Ohio Valley Mall
Published on November 30, 2023
Now in its seventh year, the Wheeling Police Department and the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office are gearing up for ‘Operation Toy Lift&…
