Police News
Wheeling Police Announce September Crime Watch Meetings
Published on September 02, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department will continue to hold in-person neighborhood crime watch meetings throughout the month of September. In-person meeting…
Wheeling PD Arrest Man on Drug Charges, Battery on an Officer
Published on August 30, 2021
A Wheeling man is faced with several criminal charges after an officer attempted to initially arrest him on possessing illegal drugs.
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Wheeling Police Arrest Man for Possessing Methamphetamine
Published on August 30, 2021
A local man is facing a criminal charge after Wheeling Police found illegal narcotics and drug using materials on him. Around 2 a.m., Monday, Wheelin…
WPD Arrest Man on Wanton Endangerment, Firearm Charges
Published on August 20, 2021
Wheeling Police arrested a man suspected of firing a gun into a car on Wheeling Island earlier this week. Police arrested Daryl Wayne Smith, 46 of Wh…
Wheeling PD Seeking Applications for Police Officers
Published on August 18, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department is currently seeking applications for probationary police officers. The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 3, with the…
Ohio Woman Facing Drug Charges
Published on August 09, 2021
A Saint Clairsville woman is facing felony drug charges by Wheeling Police after authorities responded to an initial drug overdose an area of 29th St…
East Wheeling Shooting Investigation
Published on August 02, 2021
Wheeling Police are investigating a shooting that injured one person Sunday evening in East Wheeling. The incident took place around 7 p.m. in the …
Two Arrested on Drug Charges in Separate Incidents
Published on July 23, 2021
Two people are facing drug charges after two separate incidents in the same area on Wheeling Island Thursday. The first arrest occurred just after 6…
East Wheeling Shots Fired Investigation
Published on July 22, 2021
Wheeling Police are investigating an overnight shots fired incident in the East Wheeling neighborhood. Around 11:50 p.m., Wednesday , officers were c…
National Night Out Set for Tuesday, August 3
Published on July 20, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department, along with several community partners will once again take part in National Night Out, set for Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 6…
WPD Arrest Man on Illegal Drugs Charges
Published on July 16, 2021
A Cleveland, Ohio man is facing two felony drug charges after Wheeling Police arrested him Thursday afternoon on Wheeling Island. Around 4:30 p.m., p…
Two Arrested in Overnight Stabbing
Published on July 15, 2021
Around 12:45 a.m., Thursday, Wheeling Police were called to the wooded area behind Lowe’s in the 2800 block of Chapline Street, near a homeless encam…
Wheeling Police Host NIBIN Mobile Unit to Help Region with Unsolved Gun-Related Crimes
Published on July 15, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department welcomed representatives and technicians with the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN), a program…
Arrest Made in Malicious Assault Incident
Published on July 13, 2021
Just before 3:15 p.m., Monday, Wheeling Police were called to 317 South Penn Street on Wheeling Island for a report a possible stabbing. When police …
East Wheeling Shots Fired Investigation
Published on July 12, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident that happened early Sunday morning in East Wheeling. Around 1:18 a.m., police …
Wheeling Man Facing Indecent Exposure Charge
Published on July 08, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department announced Thursday that Wesley David McConnell, 66 of Wheeling is facing a criminal charge after an indecent exposure …
WPD Adds to Bicycle Unit; Debuts New Specialty Vehicles
Published on June 29, 2021
Thanks to an anonymous community donor, the Wheeling Police Department introduced two brand-new specialty vehicles Tuesday that will be unique to law…
Wheeling Police, Ohio County Prosecutor’s Office Asking for Help in 2018 Homicide Investigation
Published on June 25, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department and the Ohio County Prosecutor’s Office announced both agencies are seeking information and the public’s help with a 2…
Wheeling Police, Fire Issue Warning on Illegal Fireworks
Published on June 24, 2021
As the Independence Day holiday approaches, the city of Wheeling’s police and fire departments are reminding residents and visitors not to use or ign…
WPD to Resume Neighborhood Crime Watch Meetings
Published on June 16, 2021
The Wheeling Police Department announced that in-person neighborhood crime watch meetings are returning beginning Monday, July 5. The department curr…
