Police News
Wheeling Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure
Published on July 14, 2022
Wheeling Police have charged a local man after he exposed himself to individuals in the downtown area.Police arrested Joshua Daniel Matuska, 37 of Wh…
Man Arrested After Fleeing from Police
Published on July 12, 2022
Wheeling Police have charged a man with fleeing after he ran from officers Tuesday morning.Around 5:40 a.m., police recognized an individual wanted f…
Wheeling Police Arrest Man for Battery, Fleeing and Destruction of Property
Published on June 29, 2022
The Wheeling Police Department arrested a local man Tuesday evening after he punched two people and became combative inside an Elm Grove business. Ju…
City of Wheeling Issues Reminder on Illegal Fireworks
Published on June 27, 2022
With the Independence Day holiday weekend approaching, the city of Wheeling’s fire and police departments are reminding residents and visitor…
Wheeling Police Seek Suspect in Weekend Shots Fired Incident
Published on June 27, 2022
The Wheeling Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in a shots fired incident over the weekend.Around 3:…
Wheeling Police Welcome New Volunteers to the Department
Published on June 24, 2022
The Wheeling Police Department welcomed six new Neighborhood Assistant Volunteers (NAV’s) this week.
In recent years, NAV’s have ser…
Wheeling PD Seeking Applications for Police Officers
Published on June 13, 2022
The Wheeling Police Department is currently seeking applications for probationary police officers. The deadline to apply online is Monday, July 4, wi…
Police Seeking Suspect in Afternoon Breaking and Entering/Shots Fired Incident
Published on June 08, 2022
Wheeling Police are investigating a breaking and entering incident that resulted in shots fired in South Wheeling Wednesday afternoon.Officers were c…
Market Street Bridge Closed to Traffic
Published on June 08, 2022
The Market Street Bridge (located in Center Wheeling) is closed until further notice after an overnight fire underneath the span caused damage to t…
Man Arrested After Fleeing from Wheeling Police
Published on June 07, 2022
Just before 2 a.m. Tuesday, Wheeling Police were called to the 1400 block of Market Street in downtown for a report of a man holding a knife and ridi…
Arrests Made after Wheeling Police Find Large Amount of Illegal Drugs During Investigation
Published on May 27, 2022
Two people are facing criminal charges by the Wheeling Police Department after an investigation yielded a significant amount of narcotics at a Wheeli…
Wheeling Police Debut New Departmental Drone Unit; Discuss Public Safety Opportunities
Published on May 26, 2022
After years of planning, Wheeling Police debuted the department’s new drone unit Thursday and discussed its many uses and opportunities in th…
Armed Robbery Investigation
Published on May 26, 2022
Wheeling Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place Wednesday evening on River Road.Around 9:30 p.m., police were informed that a woma…
Traffic Advisory for Weekend Half Marathon Events
Published on May 25, 2022
The Wheeling Police Department would like to remind motorists traveling throughout the City of Wheeling on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 to b…
Arrest Made in January 2021 Homicide Case
Published on May 18, 2022
Wheeling Police today announced the suspect wanted in a 2021 shooting that resulted in the death of a man on Wheeling Island has been arrested.The U.…
Wheeling Police Release Factual Findings Regarding March 19 Shooting Investigation
Published on May 12, 2022
The Wheeling Police Department is releasing its factual findings from the March shooting investigation on Wheeling Island that resulted in the death …
Wheeling Police to Hold Law Enforcement Memorial Event on May 18
Published on May 11, 2022
The Wheeling Police Department will honor and remember local, regional, and national law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice at its …
WPD Investigating Stabbing in East Wheeling
Published on March 23, 2022
Wheeling Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Tuesday evening in East Wheeling.Police were called to a 15th Street address around 7:50 p…
WPD Provide Update on Weekend Shooting
Published on March 21, 2022
Wheeling Police are continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred Saturday evening on Wheeling Island that resulted in the death of a man.Just b…
Wheeling Island Shooting Investigation
Published on March 19, 2022
Wheeling Police are investigating a shooting that took place in the 100 block of South Huron Street on Wheeling Island just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday…
