Police News
Man Arrested for Possessing Methamphetamine
Published on March 29, 2021
A Clearview man has been arrested by Wheeling Police after an early morning drug find in downtown. Around 1:50 a.m., Monday, police encountered a per…
Wheeling PD Honors Retiring K9 Keeni
Published on March 24, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department said thank you and job well done to one of its friendly faces today. K9 Keeni will retire from the department after se…
Suspect In January Wheeling Island Shooting Now Wanted for Murder
Published on March 12, 2021
Wheeling Police announced Friday that the victim in the January 28 shooting at the VooDoo Lounge on Wheeling Island has died.
Michael J. Jackson,…
South Wheeling Shooting Investigation
Published on March 11, 2021
Wheeling Police are investigating a shooting that injured two people Wednesday evening in South Wheeling.
About 7:33 p.m., police were called to t…
Traffic Stop Nets Three Arrests in Wheeling
Published on March 08, 2021
Three people are facing various criminal charges after an initial traffic stop in downtown over the weekend.
Around 4:45 p.m., Friday, police offi…
Shots Fired Investigation
Published on March 08, 2021
Wheeling Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened over the weekend in the Elm Grove area of the city.
Police were called to J…
Ohio Man Arrested by WPD on Felony Drug Charges
Published on March 02, 2021
An Ohio man wanted on an initial petit larceny warrant has been arrested and is now facing two felony drug charges after police discovered a variety …
Body Found in Ohio River Identified
Published on February 22, 2021
Wheeling Police announced Monday the body found along the shoreline of the Ohio River on Feb. 18 has been identified as Brandon C. Snyder, 31 of Whee…
Death Investigation
Published on February 18, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department is investigating after a man was found dead on Wheeling Island early Thursday morning.
Around 6:30 a.m. police wer…
Body Found in Ohio River
Published on February 18, 2021
Wheeling police detectives are investigating the death of a person after a man’s body was found on the shoreline of the Ohio River mid Thursday…
Drug Arrest Made on Wheeling Island
Published on February 11, 2021
A Cleveland, Ohio man has been arrested and is now facing felony drug charges after an initial traffic stop late Wednesday on Wheeling Island.
Aro…
Reports of Suspicious Activity in South Wheeling Leads to Multiple Arrests
Published on February 05, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department has criminally charged four people after multiple citizen complaints involving drug activity in the South Wheeling are…
Suspect Wanted in Jan. 28 Wheeling Island Shooting
Published on February 02, 2021
Wheeling Police are seeking the whereabouts on a suspect wanted in connection to the Jan. 28 shooting at the VooDoo Lounge on Wheeling Island.
Ar…
Wheeling Police Department Releases 2020 Crime Statistics
Published on January 29, 2021
The City of Wheeling’s Police Department experienced a very different year in 2020. While the city continues to be a very safe place to live an…
Overnight Shooting Investigation
Published on January 28, 2021
Wheeling Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Thursday morning on Wheeling Island that left one person injured.
Police were cal…
I-70 Eastbound Fulton Bridge Closure Beginning Monday, February 1
Published on January 25, 2021
The West Virginia Division of Highways advises that, beginning Monday, February 1, 2021, I-70 Eastbound will be closed from US 250 & WV 2 South -…
Man Wanted for Several Felony Warrants Arrested by Wheeling PD
Published on January 14, 2021
A Wheeling man was arrested Wednesday by Wheeling Police after a brief foot chase on Wheeling Island.
Around Noon, officers patrolling the are…
Arrest Made in Fleeing Incident
Published on January 13, 2021
A local man has been arrested by Wheeling Police after a fleeing incident earlier this week in the downtown area.
On Jan. 10, police initiate…
Wheeling Man Facing Drug Charges
Published on January 08, 2021
A Wheeling man has been arrested and is now facing felony charges that stem from a drug related incident last year.
Brandon K. Creighton, 44 of Wh…
Wheeling PD Issues Overdose Spike Alert
Published on January 07, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department wants to alert the public on a spike in opioid related overdoses that have occurred in the city over the last week.
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