Police News
Market Street Bridge Closed to Traffic
Published on June 08, 2022
The Market Street Bridge (located in Center Wheeling) is closed until further notice after an overnight fire underneath the span caused damage to t…
Man Arrested After Fleeing from Wheeling Police
Published on June 07, 2022
Just before 2 a.m. Tuesday, Wheeling Police were called to the 1400 block of Market Street in downtown for a report of a man holding a knife and ridi…
Arrests Made after Wheeling Police Find Large Amount of Illegal Drugs During Investigation
Published on May 27, 2022
Two people are facing criminal charges by the Wheeling Police Department after an investigation yielded a significant amount of narcotics at a Wheeli…
Wheeling Police Debut New Departmental Drone Unit; Discuss Public Safety Opportunities
Published on May 26, 2022
After years of planning, Wheeling Police debuted the department’s new drone unit Thursday and discussed its many uses and opportunities in th…
Armed Robbery Investigation
Published on May 26, 2022
Wheeling Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place Wednesday evening on River Road.Around 9:30 p.m., police were informed that a woma…
Traffic Advisory for Weekend Half Marathon Events
Published on May 25, 2022
The Wheeling Police Department would like to remind motorists traveling throughout the City of Wheeling on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 to b…
Arrest Made in January 2021 Homicide Case
Published on May 18, 2022
Wheeling Police today announced the suspect wanted in a 2021 shooting that resulted in the death of a man on Wheeling Island has been arrested.The U.…
Wheeling Police Release Factual Findings Regarding March 19 Shooting Investigation
Published on May 12, 2022
The Wheeling Police Department is releasing its factual findings from the March shooting investigation on Wheeling Island that resulted in the death …
Wheeling Police to Hold Law Enforcement Memorial Event on May 18
Published on May 11, 2022
The Wheeling Police Department will honor and remember local, regional, and national law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice at its …
WPD Investigating Stabbing in East Wheeling
Published on March 23, 2022
Wheeling Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Tuesday evening in East Wheeling.Police were called to a 15th Street address around 7:50 p…
WPD Provide Update on Weekend Shooting
Published on March 21, 2022
Wheeling Police are continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred Saturday evening on Wheeling Island that resulted in the death of a man.Just b…
Wheeling Island Shooting Investigation
Published on March 19, 2022
Wheeling Police are investigating a shooting that took place in the 100 block of South Huron Street on Wheeling Island just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday…
Charges Filed in Wednesday Evening Vehicle Pursuit
Published on March 17, 2022
A Wheeling man is facing criminal charges after leading police in Belmont County, Ohio on a vehicle pursuit into the city of Wheeling Wednesday eveni…
One Arrested on Drug Charges by WPD
Published on March 16, 2022
One person is facing drug charges by the Wheeling Police Department after a traffic stop on Wheeling Island early Wednesday morning. Around 2:15 a.…
Wheeling Police to Hold Neighborhood Crime Watch Meetings
Published on March 03, 2022
After a brief winter break, the Wheeling Police Department invites all city residents to attend in-person neighborhood crime watch meetings beginning…
Two Arrested in Overnight Vehicle Pursuit
Published on February 28, 2022
Wheeling Police announced two people are facing criminal charges after a vehicle pursuit early Monday morning.
Around 4:18 a.m., police in…
Two People Arrested by WPD for Endangering Children
Published on February 15, 2022
Wheeling Police arrested two people in unrelated incidents last week on several felony and misdemeanor charges, including child endangerment. The fir…
Multiple People Charged in Wheeling Island Robbery Investigation
Published on February 14, 2022
Wheeling Police announced Monday five people have been criminally charged in a robbery investigation that occurred last month on Wheeling Island. Arr…
WPD Arrest Man for Fleeing and Drug Possession
Published on February 02, 2022
The Wheeling Police Department arrested an Ohio man on multiple felony charges on Wheeling Island early Wednesday morning. Around 3:20 a.m., police w…
Wheeling PD Seeking Applications for Police Officers
Published on January 26, 2022
The Wheeling Police Department is currently seeking applications for probationary police officers. The deadline to apply is Monday. Feb. 21, with the…
