Police News
Enforcement of Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety Ordinance to Begin on Jan. 1, 2025
Published on December 18, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department will begin enforcing the city’s Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety Ordinance on Jan. 1, 2025. The ordinance, passed at the …
WPD Welcomes New K9 Sheik
Published on December 16, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department’s K9 Unit formally introduced a new member today. K9 Sheik is a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois trained in na…
Charges Filed in Weekend Pursuit
Published on December 16, 2024
Wheeling Police have filed criminal charges against a person involved in a traffic pursuit over the weekend. Around 2 a.m., Sunday, an officer patrol…
Annual ‘Operation Toy Lift’ Set for Dec. 7 at The Ohio Valley Mall
Published on December 03, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department and the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office are again preparing for its annual ‘Operation Toy Lift’ at t…
Traffic & Parking Information for Fantasy in Lights Parade
Published on November 20, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department will close the following roads and enact parking restrictions in the Center Wheeling/downtown area on Friday, November…
35 Arrested in Months-Long East Wheeling Special Operation
Published on November 06, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department today announced the results of a recent two-month-long special operation that resulted in multiple arrests and …
Arrest Made in Weekend Fleeing Incident
Published on November 04, 2024
A local man has been arrested and faces several charges by the Wheeling Police Department after a fleeing incident over the weekend.Around 7:37 p.m.,…
Wheeling Police Department’s Safe Room Now a ‘Safe Place’
Published on October 28, 2024
As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Wheeling Police Department is continuing its commitment to being a local “Safe Place” by re-introdu…
Death Investigation
Published on September 18, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department is conducting a death investigation after an older man’s body was found on Wheeling Island late Wednesday morning.Poli…
Main Street Crash Investigation
Published on September 11, 2024
Wheeling Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that occurred late Wednesday morning in downtown.Around 11:40 a.m. police and fire department…
Possession With Intent to Deliver Arrest
Published on August 30, 2024
One person has been arrested and is facing multiple drug charges by the Wheeling Police Department.On Wednesday around 4:30 p.m., police were called …
Third Arrest Made in North Park Shooting
Published on August 16, 2024
Wheeling Police have arrested and charged a third person involved in a shooting that took place at the North Park Apartments on August 7.Kieviontai L…
North Park Shooting Investigation
Published on August 07, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place early Wednesday morning in the North Park area.
Around 6:24 a.m…
Arrest Made in Overdose Death
Published on August 01, 2024
Wheeling Police arrested and charged a local man Wednesday stemming from a fatal drug overdose that occurred in 2022. Ryan Allen Musick, 25 of Wheeli…
Wheeling’s ‘National Night Out’ Set for Tuesday, August 6
Published on July 31, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department, along with several community partners, invites the public to participate in National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6, fr…
Weekend Breaking and Entering/Shots Fired Investigation
Published on July 29, 2024
Wheeling Police are investigating a breaking and entering and shots fired incident that occurred over the weekend. On Sunday, around 9:45 a.m., polic…
Fatal Crash Investigation
Published on June 23, 2024
Wheeling Police are investigating an overnight fatal crash.
Around 1:20 a.m., Sunday, police and emergency personnel were called to WV Route 2 S…
WPD Re-Organizes Patrol Districts, Promotes Commanders
Published on June 14, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department announced several promotions within its command staff and debuted a new fourth patrol district to enhance the city’s g…
Traffic Information for May 25-26 Half-Marathon Events
Published on May 22, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department reminds those traveling throughout the City of Wheeling on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 to be aware of those pa…
Shots Fired Arrest
Published on May 21, 2024
One person has been arrested and is facing charges after a shots fired incident in East Wheeling Monday afternoon.Around 3:45 p.m., Wheeling Police w…
