Wheeling Police Investigating Dead Man Discovered in South Wheeling Abandoned Building

-

Wheeling Police detectives are conducting a death investigation after a man’s body was discovered inside an abandoned home in the 4200 block of Jacob Street in South Wheeling.

Police were called to the area just before 12:30 p.m. Tuesday after a demolition crew on the premises located a body in the basement area.

The body will be taken to the West Virginia Medical Examiner’s Office for positive identification and a determination of death.

LATEST POSTS

Road Closure Scheduled for Greenwood Storm Sewer Improvement Project

Emergency access will be maintained throughout the project.

Wheeling Heritage Highlights America 250 Wheeling Events 

As part of the celebration, Wheeling Heritage will host Main Street to Mountains: A Wheeling Portrait, Where Local Landscapes Meet the Spirit of a Nation.

Local Professional to Speak to WPHS Athletes about Sextortion and Digital Safety

Ohio County Schools has been working diligently on an education campaign focused on digital safety in elementary students and honest conversations about sextortion for middle and high school students.

West Liberty University Announces 2026 Topper Day of Giving Set for March 25

Topper Day of Giving has grown significantly in recent years through strong participation from the campus community and alumni network.