Police News
Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting Held at New Wheeling Police Department Headquarters
Published on July 12, 2023
The Wheeling Police Department, joined by city council, city administration and community members celebrated the completion of the city’s sta…
Arrest Made in June Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Published on July 10, 2023
Wheeling Police announced today that a man has been criminally charged in relation to a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Interstate 70 last mo…
Wheeling Police to Host Public Open House of New Headquarters
Published on July 05, 2023
The Wheeling Police Department will offer tours of its new facility to the public next week. A 4 p.m. ribbon cutting ceremony is set for Wednesday, …
Wheeling Police Investigating After Woman Injured by Gunshot Wound
Published on July 01, 2023
Wheeling Police are investigating after a woman was injured by a single gunshot wound around 9:45 p.m. Friday.
Police met the woman in the 1200 …
Overnight Fatal Crash Investigation
Published on June 09, 2023
Wheeling Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that resulted in one fatality.Around 1:20 a.m., Friday, June 9, police and fire department perso…
Arrest Made in Center Wheeling Stabbing
Published on May 25, 2023
Wheeling Police have arrested and charged a man involved in Wednesday afternoon’s stabbing inside a Center Wheeling home.Police have charged John E. …
Center Wheeling Stabbing Investigation
Published on May 24, 2023
Wheeling Police are investigating a stabbing that happened Wednesday afternoon in Center Wheeling.Around 12:45 p.m., police and fire personnel were c…
Traffic Information for Weekend Half-Marathon Events
Published on May 24, 2023
The Wheeling Police Department is reminding those traveling throughout the City of Wheeling on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 to be aware of t…
Seatbelt Checkpoint Set for May 19
Published on May 12, 2023
The Wheeling Police Department will hold a seat belt checkpoint next Friday, May 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the 2300 block of National Road in…
Wheeling Police to Hold Annual Law Enforcement Memorial May 17
Published on May 03, 2023
The Wheeling Police Department will honor and remember local, regional, and national law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice at it…
Two Facing Drug Charges by WPD
Published on April 10, 2023
Wheeling Police arrested two people after conducting a recent search warrant in South Wheeling.On Friday, April 7, police executed a search warrant a…
DUI Checkpoint to Be Held Next Week
Published on March 31, 2023
The Wheeling Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint next Friday, April 7, 2023, from 6-11 p.m. in the 800 block of National Road in Woodsdale.O…
Wheeling Police Invite Residents to Neighborhood Crime Watch Meetings
Published on March 29, 2023
In-person neighborhood crime watch meetings are back following a winter break, the Wheeling Police Department announced today. All neighborhood group…
Death Investigation
Published on March 28, 2023
Wheeling Police detectives are conducting a death investigation after a man’s body was discovered inside an abandoned home in the 4200 block of Jacob…
Four More Individuals Charged in South Wheeling Search Warrant
Published on March 06, 2023
Wheeling Police have charged four additional people stemming from an initial search warrant at a South Wheeling house last week.Of the four charged, …
Three Arrested in South Wheeling Search Warrant
Published on March 02, 2023
Three people were arrested by Wheeling Police this week after an initial domestic related call prompted police to obtain a search warrant at a Sout…
Wanted Fugitive Arrested by WPD
Published on March 01, 2023
Wheeling Police arrested an individual wanted in Ohio on a variety of felony charges late Tuesday afternoon.
Around 5 p.m., officers patrolling …
Police Seeking Suspect in Malicious Wounding
Published on February 24, 2023
**UPDATED: The suspected wanted in this case has been arrested.**
Wheeling Police are investigating a malicious wounding that took place Thursda…
Four Arrested During Search Warrant
Published on February 22, 2023
Four individuals are facing charges after Wheeling Police conducted a search warrant late Tuesday afternoon.Based on information gathered by law enfo…
Wheeling Police Investigating Unarmed Robbery
Published on February 15, 2023
Wheeling Police are investigating an unarmed robbery that occurred late Tuesday evening on Wheeling Island.Police were called around 9:20 p.m. for a …
