Vienna Police Department

10/06/2026

First responders are trading sirens for simmering pots this week as they face off in a first responder chili cook-off to raise money for local kids.

10/01/2026

Public Notice!

Today begins Fall burn season.

Dial 911 for Emergencies!

10/01/2026

Looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community? The Vienna Police Department is accepting applications.

Civil Service Exam – Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:00 AM – Physical Agility Test
10:00 AM – Written Examination

Ready to apply?

Applications are available online:
https://vienna-wv.com/DocumentCenter/View/603/Police-Officer-Application

Applications may also be picked up at the Vienna Police Department, 604 29th Street, Vienna, WV 26105.

Completed applications can be returned in person or emailed to [email protected].

Application Deadline: October 9, 2026 4:00 PM

Have questions about the hiring process? Contact the Vienna Police Department at 304-295-8563.

Start your career. Serve your community. Join the Vienna Police Department.

604 29th St
Vienna WV 26105
304-295-8563

09/11/2026

Many of us will always remember exactly where we were on September 11, 2001. Others were not yet born to witness that tragic day.

But no matter our age, we will never forget.

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the families forever changed.

09/02/2026

Join us for Trick or Treat in Vienna! 🎃🍬

08/25/2026

The Vienna Police Department is excited to put our new side-by-side to use! This will be a great resource for reaching areas that may be difficult to access with traditional vehicles, assisting with special events, and enhancing our ability to serve the community.

We’re also proud to share this resource with the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, giving both departments another valuable tool to assist with emergency response and public safety.

A big thank you to the City of Vienna WV for continuing to support our first responders!

We want to take a moment and thank the City of Vienna for stopping in and picking up this Polaris Ranger XP crew for us here Lemon & Barrett's Powersports.

08/19/2026

Welcome Back to School!

VPD Resource Officers Black and Radabaugh are excited to welcome students and staff back for another school year!

Wishing everyone a safe, successful, and fun year! ✏️🍎

08/10/2026

Mark your calendars! FOP Lodge 79’s 6th Annual Trunk or Treat is coming up October 22 at the Grand Central Mall. We hope to see you there!

🎃🚔 Who’s ready for a THRILLER of a night?! 🧟‍♂️🎶

Join us for the 6th Annual FOP Lodge 79 Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 6:00–8:30 PM in the JCPenney parking lot at Grand Central Mall in Vienna!

We’ll have:
👻 Incredible decorated trunk displays
🎶 Live music from DJ Jack Horton (V96.9)
🧟‍♀️ Special performances by Thrill The World and Wayward Dancers
🍔 Delicious food trucks throughout the event
👮‍♂️ Local first responders and community organizations
🍭 Thousands of pieces of candy and Halloween fun for the whole family!

If you’ve been before, you already know this event gets bigger every year. If this will be your first time, you’re in for a great night.

🎃 FREE admission
🍬 FREE candy
🧛🏻‍♂️ Costumes encouraged
🏆 Top 3 Trunks will take home awards!

So dust off those costumes, perfect your zombie walk, and bring the whole family for one of the Mid-Ohio Valley’s favorite Halloween traditions!

Just keep an eye out for the zombies… they usually start dancing once the music starts. 🧟🕺🎃🍬

08/03/2026

Press Release

VIENNA, WV — On Sunday, August 2, 2026, at approximately 8:14 p.m., officers with the Vienna Police Department responded to the 100 block of Grand Central Avenue following reports of shots fired involving two vehicles traveling northbound.

The preliminary investigation determined that occupants of both vehicles exchanged gunfire while the vehicles were in motion. Two occupants of one vehicle were struck by gunfire and sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. One victim was flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown for additional medical treatment.

Responding officers quickly secured the scene, rendered medical aid to the injured individuals, and began gathering information from witnesses. During the investigation, officers identified one of the injured occupants, Ashton Elschlager of Walker, as one of the individuals involved in the exchange of gunfire.

Witness information further identified the second shooter as Jacob Thomas of Waverly, who fled the scene while continuing northbound on Grand Central Avenue. The information was immediately relayed to the surrounding law enforcement agencies. With assistance from the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, Thomas’s vehicle was observed crossing the Williamstown Bridge into Marietta, Ohio. The information was then relayed to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, which quickly located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop without incident.

Vienna Police Department investigators responded to process the scene, collect evidence, and conduct numerous interviews. Investigators interviewed Ashton Elschlager, Jacob Thomas, and several key witnesses. These interviews confirmed that Elschlager and Thomas recklessly exchanged gunfire while traveling on a public roadway, placing numerous motorists and bystanders at risk of serious injury or death.

As a result of the investigation, Ashton Elschlager and Jacob Thomas were each charged with Wanton Endangerment, a felony offense. Elschlager is currently being held at the Wood County Holding Center, while Thomas is being held at the Washington County Jail.

The Vienna Police Department would like to thank the Parkersburg Police Department, Wood County Sheriff’s Office, West Virginia State Police, Williamstown Police Department, and Washington County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance throughout this investigation. This case highlights the value of strong communication and cooperation between our law enforcement agencies.

This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Vienna Police Department.

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law.