Police News
Charges Filed in Wednesday Evening Vehicle Pursuit
Published on March 17, 2022
A Wheeling man is facing criminal charges after leading police in Belmont County, Ohio on a vehicle pursuit into the city of Wheeling Wednesday eveni…
One Arrested on Drug Charges by WPD
Published on March 16, 2022
One person is facing drug charges by the Wheeling Police Department after a traffic stop on Wheeling Island early Wednesday morning. Around 2:15 a.…
Wheeling Police to Hold Neighborhood Crime Watch Meetings
Published on March 03, 2022
After a brief winter break, the Wheeling Police Department invites all city residents to attend in-person neighborhood crime watch meetings beginning…
Two Arrested in Overnight Vehicle Pursuit
Published on February 28, 2022
Wheeling Police announced two people are facing criminal charges after a vehicle pursuit early Monday morning.
Around 4:18 a.m., police in…
Two People Arrested by WPD for Endangering Children
Published on February 15, 2022
Wheeling Police arrested two people in unrelated incidents last week on several felony and misdemeanor charges, including child endangerment. The fir…
Multiple People Charged in Wheeling Island Robbery Investigation
Published on February 14, 2022
Wheeling Police announced Monday five people have been criminally charged in a robbery investigation that occurred last month on Wheeling Island. Arr…
WPD Arrest Man for Fleeing and Drug Possession
Published on February 02, 2022
The Wheeling Police Department arrested an Ohio man on multiple felony charges on Wheeling Island early Wednesday morning. Around 3:20 a.m., police w…
Wheeling PD Seeking Applications for Police Officers
Published on January 26, 2022
The Wheeling Police Department is currently seeking applications for probationary police officers. The deadline to apply is Monday. Feb. 21, with the…
Wheeling Police Department Releases 2021 Crime Statistics
Published on January 21, 2022
The Wheeling Police Department is pleased to share its annual crime statistics for 2021. Overall, the data collected over the last year indicates s…
Arrest Warrant Issued in September Homicide Case
Published on December 21, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department is seeking the whereabouts of Amanda Carman, 35 of Glen Easton, W.Va. for her involvement in the homicide that occur…
WPD Arrest Man on Felony Drug Charges
Published on December 20, 2021
An Ohio man was jailed over the weekend after Wheeling Police discovered drugs in his possession. Around 4:45 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 19, Wheeling Police …
WPD Arrest Man on Fleeing and Drug Charges
Published on December 06, 2021
Wheeling Police arrested and charged a local man on fleeing and felony drug charges after an initial traffic stop over the weekend on Wheeling Island…
Super 6 Football Championship Weekend Traffic & Safety Information
Published on December 02, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department wants to inform the public of increased traffic flow on Wheeling Island for the West Virginia Super Six High School …
5th Annual ‘Operation Toy Lift’ Set for Dec. 11 at Ohio Valley Mall
Published on November 29, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department and the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office are once again excited to hold ‘Operation Toy Lift’ on Saturday, Dec. 11 at th…
Traffic/Road Closure Information for Friday’s Fantasy in Lights Christmas Parade
Published on November 17, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department will close the following roads in the Center Wheeling/downtown area on Friday, November 19, 2021, for the annual Fanta…
Wheeling PD Seeking Applications for Police Officers
Published on October 27, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department is currently seeking applications for probationary police officers. The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 12, with the…
WPD Arrest Man After Finding Large Amount of Drugs, Illegal Firearms
Published on October 25, 2021
Wheeling Police arrested and charged a local man with felony gun and drug crimes after an initial overdose call on Wheeling Island last week.
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WPD Investigating Fatal Crash
Published on October 23, 2021
Wheeling Police are investigating a two vehicle crash that killed one person late Friday night.
Police were called to the eastbound I-70 Exit 2A…
WPD Arrest Man on Felony Drug Charges
Published on October 12, 2021
A Wheeling man is facing drug charges after an initial traffic stop early Monday morning in the Woodsdale area of the city. Around 12:50 a.m., police…
Wheeling Police to Launch Online Crime Reporting Site
Published on October 08, 2021
Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 several misdemeanors, or nuisance related crimes can be reported electronically to the Wheeling Police Department,…
