Police News
Traffic/Road Closure Information for Friday’s Fantasy in Lights Parade
Published on November 14, 2023
The Wheeling Police Department will close the following roads and enact parking restrictions in the Center Wheeling/downtown area on Friday, Novemb…
Two People Wanted in Overnight Shooting
Published on October 28, 2023
Update: Both individuals have since been located and arraigned in magistrate court.
Wheeling Police are investigating a shooting that injur…
Arrest Made in Wednesday Evening Shots Fired Incident
Published on September 28, 2023
Wheeling Police have arrested and charged one person after a shots fired incident Wednesday.
Around 5:27 p.m., police were called to the pa…
Wheeling PD Investigating Overnight Vehicle Break-ins
Published on September 20, 2023
Wheeling Police are investigating several reports of vehicles being entered overnight on Carmel Road in the Edgewood section of the city.All the vehi…
Charges Filed in Fatal Crash Investigation
Published on September 15, 2023
Wheeling Police have criminally charged a man in relation to a single-vehicle crash that killed another person in July.After receiving a toxicology r…
Wheeling Police Seeking Information on Suspect
Published on September 14, 2023
Wheeling Police are asking for the public’s assistance in seeking additional information on a man who approached a juvenile girl in the Edgington Lan…
Wheeling Police Welcomes New K9
Published on August 17, 2023
The Wheeling Police Department has a new, enthusiastic four-legged employee protecting the city – K9 Virgil!
Virgil, a 20-month-old Belgia…
Malicious Assault Arrest
Published on August 15, 2023
One person has been arrested and charged after a malicious assault incident Monday evening in East Wheeling.Wheeling Police were called to the Salvat…
Wheeling Police to Hold Fall Citizens Police Academy; Applications Now Being Accepted
Published on August 08, 2023
For the first time in four years, the Wheeling Police Department is eager to announce they are re-starting and now accepting applications for its pop…
One Arrested, Two Cited on Drug Charges in South Wheeling
Published on August 08, 2023
Three people are facing drug charges by the Wheeling Police Department.On Monday, around 4:30 p.m., police encountered a person who appeared to be in…
Weekend Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
Published on August 07, 2023
Wheeling Police arrested one person this weekend on drug charges after an initial traffic stop.On Sunday, Aug. 6, Police were patrolling Interstate 7…
Shots Fired Investigation
Published on July 31, 2023
Wheeling Police are investigating after shots were fired in South Wheeling over the weekend.Around 3 a.m., Sunday, police were called to the area of …
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…
