Police News
Wheeling Police Investigating Malicious Assault
Published on July 28, 2023
Wheeling Police were sent to the area of Fink Street on the south end of Wheeling Island Friday morning around 6:48 a.m. The report was a woman down …
City of Wheeling Police and Fire to Square Up on the Court in Charity Guns & Hoses Basketball Game
Published on July 27, 2023
Members of Wheeling’s Police and Fire Departments will be hanging up their handcuffs and hoses for an evening as they take to the court in a charity …
Wheeling’s ‘National Night Out’ Set for Tuesday, August 1
Published on July 20, 2023
The Wheeling Police Department, along with several community partners are ready to take part in National Night Out, on Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 6-8 p.m.…
WPD Arrest Man on Drug and Fleeing Charges
Published on July 19, 2023
A Wheeling man is facing two felony charges after running from police on Wheeling Island.On Sunday, July 16, around 5:30 p.m., police were patrolling…
One Dead, Two Injured in Overnight Car Crash
Published on July 18, 2023
Wheeling Police are investigating a car crash that resulted in one person dead overnight.
Wheeling Police and Fire responded to Bethany Pi…
Man Facing Multiple Felony Charges After Domestic Incident
Published on July 14, 2023
A Wheeling man is facing multiple felony charges after a domestic incident in the Elm Grove area of the city Thursday evening.Police were called to S…
Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting Held at New Wheeling Police Department Headquarters
Published on July 12, 2023
The Wheeling Police Department, joined by city council, city administration and community members celebrated the completion of the city’s sta…
Arrest Made in June Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Published on July 10, 2023
Wheeling Police announced today that a man has been criminally charged in relation to a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Interstate 70 last mo…
Wheeling Police to Host Public Open House of New Headquarters
Published on July 05, 2023
The Wheeling Police Department will offer tours of its new facility to the public next week. A 4 p.m. ribbon cutting ceremony is set for Wednesday, …
Wheeling Police Investigating After Woman Injured by Gunshot Wound
Published on July 01, 2023
Wheeling Police are investigating after a woman was injured by a single gunshot wound around 9:45 p.m. Friday.
Police met the woman in the 1200 …
Overnight Fatal Crash Investigation
Published on June 09, 2023
Wheeling Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that resulted in one fatality.Around 1:20 a.m., Friday, June 9, police and fire department perso…
Arrest Made in Center Wheeling Stabbing
Published on May 25, 2023
Wheeling Police have arrested and charged a man involved in Wednesday afternoon’s stabbing inside a Center Wheeling home.Police have charged John E. …
Center Wheeling Stabbing Investigation
Published on May 24, 2023
Wheeling Police are investigating a stabbing that happened Wednesday afternoon in Center Wheeling.Around 12:45 p.m., police and fire personnel were c…
Traffic Information for Weekend Half-Marathon Events
Published on May 24, 2023
The Wheeling Police Department is reminding those traveling throughout the City of Wheeling on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 to be aware of t…
Seatbelt Checkpoint Set for May 19
Published on May 12, 2023
The Wheeling Police Department will hold a seat belt checkpoint next Friday, May 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the 2300 block of National Road in…
Wheeling Police to Hold Annual Law Enforcement Memorial May 17
Published on May 03, 2023
The Wheeling Police Department will honor and remember local, regional, and national law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice at it…
Two Facing Drug Charges by WPD
Published on April 10, 2023
Wheeling Police arrested two people after conducting a recent search warrant in South Wheeling.On Friday, April 7, police executed a search warrant a…
DUI Checkpoint to Be Held Next Week
Published on March 31, 2023
The Wheeling Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint next Friday, April 7, 2023, from 6-11 p.m. in the 800 block of National Road in Woodsdale.O…
Wheeling Police Invite Residents to Neighborhood Crime Watch Meetings
Published on March 29, 2023
In-person neighborhood crime watch meetings are back following a winter break, the Wheeling Police Department announced today. All neighborhood group…
Death Investigation
Published on March 28, 2023
Wheeling Police detectives are conducting a death investigation after a man’s body was discovered inside an abandoned home in the 4200 block of Jacob…
