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Traffic Impacts – ODOT Projects – Jefferson County

NewsSeptember 6, 2026

These updates were distributed by ODOT this weekend.

JCESC Quest for Success Alternative School Opens Doors at Innovation Center

NewsSeptember 5, 2026

The goal is for students to resume attendance in their home school districts again if possible.

Wheeling Island Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest of 22-Year-Old

NewsMay 18, 2026

WHEELING, W.Va. - The Wheeling Police Department arrested one person on drug charges following a traffic stop Monday morning. Officers patrolling Wheeling Island around 8 a.m....

Wheeling Police Searching for Suspect in Malicious Wounding Case

NewsApril 16, 2026

The stabbing occurred around 6 p.m. yesterday in the 2300 block of Market Street.

Seven Arrested in Wheeling Police Special Operation – January 30, 2026

NewsJanuary 30, 2026

Plainclothes officers conducted surveillance and traffic enforcement during the operation.

WPD Hosting Monthly Downtown/Centre Market Crime Watch Group

NewsJanuary 21, 2026

The meetings are designed for business owners and managers, focusing on crime prevention and public safety issues affecting commercial districts.

WPD Releases Annual Crime Statistics for 2025

NewsJanuary 8, 2026

Wheeling Police Chief Shawn Schwertfeger said the impressive data reflects both departmental efforts and community cooperation.

W.Va. Treasurer Park to Present Unclaimed Property Checlk to Wheeling Police

NewsNovember 18, 2025

So far in 2025, the Treasurer’s Office has sold 1,928 firearms and 600 pounds of ammunition for a total of $400,000 from one in-person live auction and four online auctions.