Police News
Wheeling Police Host NIBIN Mobile Unit to Help Region with Unsolved Gun-Related Crimes
Published on July 15, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department welcomed representatives and technicians with the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN), a program…
Arrest Made in Malicious Assault Incident
Published on July 13, 2021
Just before 3:15 p.m., Monday, Wheeling Police were called to 317 South Penn Street on Wheeling Island for a report a possible stabbing. When police …
East Wheeling Shots Fired Investigation
Published on July 12, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident that happened early Sunday morning in East Wheeling. Around 1:18 a.m., police …
Wheeling Man Facing Indecent Exposure Charge
Published on July 08, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department announced Thursday that Wesley David McConnell, 66 of Wheeling is facing a criminal charge after an indecent exposure …
WPD Adds to Bicycle Unit; Debuts New Specialty Vehicles
Published on June 29, 2021
Thanks to an anonymous community donor, the Wheeling Police Department introduced two brand-new specialty vehicles Tuesday that will be unique to law…
Wheeling Police, Ohio County Prosecutor’s Office Asking for Help in 2018 Homicide Investigation
Published on June 25, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department and the Ohio County Prosecutor’s Office announced both agencies are seeking information and the public’s help with a 2…
Wheeling Police, Fire Issue Warning on Illegal Fireworks
Published on June 24, 2021
As the Independence Day holiday approaches, the city of Wheeling’s police and fire departments are reminding residents and visitors not to use or ign…
WPD to Resume Neighborhood Crime Watch Meetings
Published on June 16, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department announced that in-person neighborhood crime watch meetings are returning beginning Monday, July 5. The department curr…
Wheeling Police Introduce Newest K9 Officer
Published on June 03, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department introduced the newest member of its K9 Unit Thursday - Ozzy, a 15-month-old German Shepherd.
K9 Ozzy, and his…
Wheeling Police Investigating Overnight Shooting
Published on May 30, 2021
One person was injured during a shooting in downtown early Sunday. Wheeling Police were called to the area of 1044 Market Street just after 2 a.m. fo…
Arrest Made in Easter Sunday I-470 Fatal Crash
Published on May 20, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department announced Thursday that Franci Colon-Fermin, 47 of Allentown, Pennsylvania has been arrested and will be charged with …
Wheeling PD to Host Explorer Program Recruitment Event
Published on May 12, 2021
Wheeling Police will hold a recruitment and open house event next week for its Police Explorer Program at the department’s soon-to-be new headquarter…
Wheeling PD’s Drug House Abatement Enforcement Nears One-Year Mark
Published on May 06, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department continues to enforce the city’s drug house abatement ordinance by holding property owners and tenants accountable for …
Man Facing Several Charges After Mid-Day Hit and Run
Published on May 04, 2021
A Canton, Ohio man is facing several criminal charges after initially hitting three vehicles in South Wheeling Monday afternoon. Just before 3 p.m., …
One Injured in Pedestrian-Vehicle Crash
Published on May 03, 2021
Wheeling Police are investigating an early morning vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in the Fulton area of the city. Police were called to the 400…
WPD Releases Information on Special Enforcement Operation
Published on April 30, 2021
After a three-week special operation throughout the month of March, the Wheeling Police Department is pleased to share results of a law enforcement b…
Arrest Made in Threat Investigation
Published on April 13, 2021
Wheeling Police announced today the suspect wanted for making terroristic threats Monday has been arrested.30-year-old Ryan C. Cornforth was arrested…
Man Wanted for Making Terroristic Threats
Published on April 12, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department is seeking the whereabouts on a person who made several threatening phone calls to local schools, businesses and indiv…
I-470 Crash Investigation Update
Published on April 09, 2021
The West Virginia Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim in Sunday’s multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 470 as Adanela Lillian Santana, 2…
Wheeling PD Seeking Applications for Police Officers
Published on March 29, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department is currently seeking applications for the position of probationary police officers. The deadline to apply is Friday, A…
