Police News
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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Overnight Crash Leads to DUI Arrest
Published on January 06, 2021
A St. Clairsville, Ohio woman is facing several charges after crashing her vehicle overnight in downtown Wheeling.
Around 12:45 a.m., Wednesd…
Police Investigating Early Morning Robbery in Downtown
Published on December 29, 2020
Wheeling Police are seeking information on a man who robbed a store clerk early Tuesday morning in the downtown area.
Around 4:15 a.m., police…
Breaking & Entering Investigation Leads to Quick Arrest
Published on December 28, 2020
A local man is facing felony charges after breaking and enteri…
Arrest Made in Downtown Vandalism Investigation
Published on December 21, 2020
A Wheeling man has been criminally charged after vandalizing several buildings in the downtown area earlier this month.
Police announced Monday th…
Downtown Traffic Stop Leads to Several Arrests
Published on December 15, 2020
Three people were arrested Monday evening and are now facing various criminal charges by the Wheeling Police Department.
Around 11:35 p.m., po…
Malicious Assault Investigation
Published on December 07, 2020
Wheeling Police are investigating a malicious assault that happened Monday morning on the Heritage Trail in downtown.
Around 8:25 a.m., officers m…
South Wheeling Stabbing Investigation
Published on November 24, 2020
Wheeling Police are investigating a stabbing that took place late this morning in South Wheeling.
Police were called to the 3300 block of Jacob St…
4th Annual ‘Operation Toy Lift’ Set for December 5
Published on November 24, 2020
The Wheeling Police Department is once again teaming up with the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office to host the fourth annual Operation Toy Lift o…
