Police News
Fatal Crash Investigation
Published on June 23, 2024
Wheeling Police are investigating an overnight fatal crash.
Around 1:20 a.m., Sunday, police and emergency personnel were called to WV Route 2 S…
WPD Re-Organizes Patrol Districts, Promotes Commanders
Published on June 14, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department announced several promotions within its command staff and debuted a new fourth patrol district to enhance the city’s g…
Traffic Information for May 25-26 Half-Marathon Events
Published on May 22, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department reminds those traveling throughout the City of Wheeling on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 to be aware of those pa…
Shots Fired Arrest
Published on May 21, 2024
One person has been arrested and is facing charges after a shots fired incident in East Wheeling Monday afternoon.Around 3:45 p.m., Wheeling Police w…
Three Arrested in Weekend Burglary
Published on May 06, 2024
Wheeling Police charged three people with theft and drug charges over the weekend. Around 10 a.m., Sunday, police were called to the 2300 block of Ch…
ATF’s Chief of Staff to Be Featured Speaker at Wheeling Police Law Enforcement Memorial
Published on May 06, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department will honor and remember local, regional, and national law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice at it…
Public Notice of Large-Scale Training Exercise in Wheeling
Published on April 24, 2024
The Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency and local law enforcement, fire and EMS and medical personnel will be conducting a live large-sc…
One Arrested in Weekend Car Theft
Published on April 15, 2024
An Ohio man is facing criminal charges after stealing a car in East Wheeling over the weekend.Around 8:30 a.m., Saturday, police were called to Lind …
Wheeling Police Remind Public of Travel Restrictions and Safety During Monument Place Bridge Closure
Published on April 12, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department is issuing several traffic safety reminders to the traveling public for the upcoming Monument Place Bridge closure tha…
City of Wheeling Flood Cleanup Information for Friday, April 5
Published on April 05, 2024
According to the National Weather Service, the Ohio River in Wheeling crested around 8 p.m., Thursday at 41.49 feet. Water levels are continuing to d…
April 4 Ohio River Flood Information
Published on April 04, 2024
Important Information from the Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency and Wheeling Public Safety on today's (Thursday, April 4) Ohio River …
Flooding Safety Message from WPD
Published on April 03, 2024
A Safety Message from the Wheeling Police Department: In anticipation of reaching flood stage (36 feet) on the Ohio River today - please be mindful …
Two Arrested in Overnight Fight, Shot Fired Call
Published on March 27, 2024
Two people were arrested overnight and are facing criminal charges by the Wheeling Police Department. This morning, around 1:40 a.m., officers were …
Overnight Fleeing Arrest
Published on March 25, 2024
One person has been arrested by the Wheeling Police Department after an early morning vehicle pursuit that ended in Marshall County.WPD was called to…
Police Investigating Two Separate Sunday Evening Incidents
Published on March 18, 2024
The Wheeling Police Department is investigating two unrelated incidents that occurred Sunday evening.Police were called to Wheeling Hospital just aft…
Wheeling Island Shots Fired Investigation
Published on March 16, 2024
Wheeling Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened on Wheeling Island Saturday morning. Police were called to the 100 block of Oh…
Shots Fired Investigation
Published on February 15, 2024
Wheeling Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened on Wheeling Island Wednesday evening. Police were called to the 500 block of S…
Overnight Crash Investigation
Published on February 12, 2024
Wheeling Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 11:10 p.m. Sunday at the U.S. 250 / I-70 interchange at the McColloch S…
Malicious Assault Arrest
Published on February 03, 2024
One person was arrested Friday evening by Wheeling Police after a domestic-related stabbing in North Wheeling.Police were called to Wheeling Fire Sta…
Shots Fired Investigation
Published on February 03, 2024
Wheeling Police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred Friday evening in the 3700 block of Eoff Street in South Wheeling. Police wer…
