Police News
Wheeling Police Department Releases 2021 Crime Statistics
Published on January 21, 2022
The Wheeling Police Department is pleased to share its annual crime statistics for 2021. Overall, the data collected over the last year indicates s…
Arrest Warrant Issued in September Homicide Case
Published on December 21, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department is seeking the whereabouts of Amanda Carman, 35 of Glen Easton, W.Va. for her involvement in the homicide that occur…
WPD Arrest Man on Felony Drug Charges
Published on December 20, 2021
An Ohio man was jailed over the weekend after Wheeling Police discovered drugs in his possession. Around 4:45 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 19, Wheeling Police …
WPD Arrest Man on Fleeing and Drug Charges
Published on December 06, 2021
Wheeling Police arrested and charged a local man on fleeing and felony drug charges after an initial traffic stop over the weekend on Wheeling Island…
Super 6 Football Championship Weekend Traffic & Safety Information
Published on December 02, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department wants to inform the public of increased traffic flow on Wheeling Island for the West Virginia Super Six High School …
5th Annual ‘Operation Toy Lift’ Set for Dec. 11 at Ohio Valley Mall
Published on November 29, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department and the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office are once again excited to hold ‘Operation Toy Lift’ on Saturday, Dec. 11 at th…
Traffic/Road Closure Information for Friday’s Fantasy in Lights Christmas Parade
Published on November 17, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department will close the following roads in the Center Wheeling/downtown area on Friday, November 19, 2021, for the annual Fanta…
Wheeling PD Seeking Applications for Police Officers
Published on October 27, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department is currently seeking applications for probationary police officers. The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 12, with the…
WPD Arrest Man After Finding Large Amount of Drugs, Illegal Firearms
Published on October 25, 2021
Wheeling Police arrested and charged a local man with felony gun and drug crimes after an initial overdose call on Wheeling Island last week.
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WPD Investigating Fatal Crash
Published on October 23, 2021
Wheeling Police are investigating a two vehicle crash that killed one person late Friday night.
Police were called to the eastbound I-70 Exit 2A…
WPD Arrest Man on Felony Drug Charges
Published on October 12, 2021
A Wheeling man is facing drug charges after an initial traffic stop early Monday morning in the Woodsdale area of the city. Around 12:50 a.m., police…
Wheeling Police to Launch Online Crime Reporting Site
Published on October 08, 2021
Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 several misdemeanors, or nuisance related crimes can be reported electronically to the Wheeling Police Department,…
Two Facing Charges in Weekend Investigation
Published on September 27, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department charged two men over the weekend involved in an apparent assault/kidnapping incident.Police were initially called to t…
WPD Make Arrest in Overnight Robbery
Published on September 27, 2021
Wheeling Police arrested one person involved in an overnight robbery that took place in downtown. Just after midnight, police patrolling the area of…
Special Operation Nets Multiple Arrests, Drug Seizures
Published on September 22, 2021
A total of 13 people have been arrested and are facing criminal charges after the Wheeling Police Department successfully held a special operation ai…
Suspect Arrested in Monday Shooting
Published on September 21, 2021
The suspect in Monday afternoon’s shooting on 29th Street turned himself into Wheeling Police overnight. Daniel Wines, 21 of Wheeling was arraigned t…
South Wheeling Shooting Investigation
Published on September 20, 2021
Wheeling Police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday afternoon in South Wheeling. Around 2:45 p.m., police were called to 29th Street fo…
Mozart Homicide Investigation
Published on September 17, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place Friday afternoon in the Mozart area of the city. Around 2 p.m., police wer…
Wheeling Police, Ohio County Prosecutors Office Provide Update in 2018 Homicide Case
Published on September 17, 2021
WHEELING, W.Va. – The Wheeling Police Department and Ohio County Prosecutors Office announced Friday two people have been criminally charged in conne…
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held For New Wheeling Police Department Headquarters
Published on September 09, 2021
WHEELING, W.Va. – After years of planning, renovations on a newer, modern headquarters for the City of Wheeling Police Department are finally underwa…
