Police News
Arrest Made in Attempted Robbery
Published on March 27, 2025
A suspect in an attempted robbery at Gumby’s on National Road in Woodsdale earlier this month has been arrested by the Wheeling Police Department.And…
Unattended Death Investigation
Published on March 24, 2025
The Wheeling Police Department is investigating the unattended death of a woman on Wheeling Island. Wheeling Police and Fire were called to the 400 …
I-70 Crash Investigation
Published on March 14, 2025
Around 5:40 p.m. Thursday, Wheeling police & fire responded to a single-vehicle crash below Interstate 70 near Exit 1B. A westbound vehicle went …
Attempted Robbery Investigation
Published on March 10, 2025
Wheeling Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred Sunday evening.Police were called to Gumby’s in the 1000 block of National Road …
Wheeling Police to Resume In-Person Crime Watch Meetings
Published on March 04, 2025
The Wheeling Police Department will resume all in-person neighborhood crime watch meetings this month following a winter hiatus.WPD currently holds s…
Wheeling Police to Hold Career Open House on Feb. 27
Published on February 19, 2025
The Wheeling Police Department will hold a career open house for individuals interested in becoming a police officer. The event will take place at …
Armed Robbery Investigation
Published on February 18, 2025
Wheeling Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred late Monday night in the Edgwood area of the city. Officers were called to Up on the…
Wheeling Police Department Announces March Police Test
Published on February 06, 2025
The Wheeling Police Department is now accepting applications for certified and non-certified police officers. The next in-person civil service test w…
WPD Arrest Suspect After Fleeing Incident on Wheeling Island
Published on January 27, 2025
Wheeling Police arrested a man over the weekend after he fled from officers during a traffic stop on Wheeling Island.At approximately 11:20 p.m., Sat…
Wheeling Police Release Annual Statistics, Reports Lowest Crime Rates in More Than a Decade
Published on January 22, 2025
The Wheeling Police Department released its 2024 annual crime statistics today, highlighting one of the lowest crime rates in the past decade. Near…
West Virginia First Foundation Grant to Enhance Wheeling Police Department’s Crisis Response Unit
Published on January 13, 2025
The Wheeling Police Department is excited to announce its selection as a recipient of the inaugural Opportunity Grant from the West Virginia Fi…
One Arrested in Weekend Pursuit
Published on December 30, 2024
One person is facing criminal charges after a vehicle pursuit this weekend by the Wheeling Police Department.Around 4:20 a.m., Sunday, officers patro…
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…
