Police News
Wheeling Police Arrest Man on Felony Drug Charge
Published on April 17, 2025
One person is facing a felony drug charge following a search warrant executed by the Wheeling Police Department Thursday morning.
At approximate…
Wheeling Police and Harmony House Partner for Stroller Walk to Raise Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Published on April 07, 2025
The Wheeling Police Department’s Victim Advocacy Program is teaming up with Harmony House to host a "stroller walk" on Sunday, April 27, to raise awa…
Discharging a Firearm Investigation
Published on March 31, 2025
Wheeling Police are investigating a report of an individual discharging a firearm within city limits on Sunday evening. Officers responded to 37th an…
One Arrested on Drug Charges by WPD
Published on March 31, 2025
Wheeling Police arrested a man over the weekend on multiple drug charges after he fled from police on Wheeling Island.Around 5:40 p.m. on Friday, off…
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…
