Police News
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…
North Wheeling Drug Arrest
Published on November 16, 2020
One person was arrested on drug charges after an initial traffic related call in North Wheeling Sunday. Around 4:25 p.m., Wheeling Police were called…
Man Arrested on Felony Fleeing Charges
Published on November 04, 2020
One person has been arrested and charged after a vehicle pursuit with Wheeling Police. Around 5:40 p.m., Tuesday, police patrolling in the Center Whe…
Armed Robbery Investigation
Published on November 02, 2020
Wheeling Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened on Wheeling Island over the weekend.
Police were called to the 100 block of N…
UPDATE: Body Found in Little Wheeling Creek Identified
Published on November 02, 2020
Wheeling Police announced Monday the man’s body found near the Shilling Bridge in Little Wheeling Creek on Oct. 28 has been identified as Brian…
Vehicle Pursuit Ends With Arrest
Published on November 02, 2020
Around 12:20 p.m., Sunday, Wheeling Police were called to the Warwood area of the city for a report of road rage.
When police found the drive…
Police Seeking Information on Destruction of Property Case
Published on October 30, 2020
Wheeling Police are seeking information on a destruction of property case in the Woodsdale area of the city.
On Friday, October 25, police were ca…
Months Long Investigation Leads to Drug Arrest
Published on October 30, 2020
Wheeling Police announced Friday that a Wheeling Island resident has been arrested and is facing criminal drug charges after a months long investigat…
Body Found in Little Wheeling Creek
Published on October 28, 2020
Late this afternoon, around 5 p.m., Wheeling Police were called to the Shilling Bridge above Little Wheeling Creek in Elm Grove for a report of a man…
