The Wentzville Police Department, led by Chief Paul West and Assistant Chief Major Leon Burton, has 84 commissioned officers and 22 full-time support staff. Major Burton oversees Support Services, Field Operations, and Professional Standards, with Captains Borroum and Pyatt commanding Field Operations and Support Services, respectively. To learn more, visit the About Us page.
We will prioritize the mission of the Police Department through problem-solving and public service.
We will value the contributions of each member of the Police Department team and emphasize collective success.
We will ensure the safety of the public and our employees through policy and practice.

Law Enforcement Center
1019 Schroeder Creek Blvd.
Wentzville, MO 63385
Emergency: 9-1-1
Dispatch Non-Emergency line: (636) 327-5105
Records: (636) 639-2113
Booking: (636) 639-2108
Main Fax: (636) 327-5896
General Email: Police@wentzvillemo.gov
For Court questions,
please call (636) 639-2193 or visit the Municipal Court web page.
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The City of Wentzville wants everyone to have a happy and safe Halloween this year. Here are a few safety tips to follow to stay "safe and seen" this Halloween.
- Carry glow sticks or flashlights, and use reflective tape or stickers on costumes and bags to help kids be seen by drivers.
- Children under age 12 should be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Slow down and be alert while driving! Turn on your headlights early in the evening so you can spot kids from further away.
- Remind kids to cross the street at corners or in crosswalks and to never step in front of oncoming traffic.
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Honoring the Memory of Two Wentzville Police Officers
This week, we pause to remember and honor the lives and service of two Wentzville Police Department officers who passed away in the same week 19 years ago — Officer Sam Vitale and Officer Linus Kersting.
Officer Vitale, DSN 227, was a three year veteran of our department known for his compassion, sense of humor and dedication to helping others. He tragically lost his life in an off-duty vehicle accident on Oct 30. 2006. Sam’s unforgettable smile and positive spirit left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.
Officer Kersting, DSN 314, served the Wentzville community with distinction from 1975 to 1986 and again from 1987 until his passing on Oct 31. 2006, following his courageous battle with cancer. Throughout his career, he served as a patrolman, corporal, detective and school resource officer. Linus was known for his easy going nature, love of fast cars and genuine kindness.
Both men dedicated their lives to serving our community and continue to be remembered for their professionalism, friendship and commitment to public service. Their legacies live on through the impact they made on this department and the City of Wentzville.
We will never forget.
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I had Sam as a 3rd grade student at East Elementary (now Heritage). He was funny and kind to all. I saw him later in his life as a policeman when I went to check on a school bus from the middle school. He was on the scene and we were excited to see each other again. I was just so proud of him that day! I worked with Linus when I became an assistant principal at Elementary East. He was so helpful and kind to students and staff. I’m so thankful you are honoring these courageous men in his way!
So happy to see the department still honoring my dad!❤️ He loved the Wentzville community so much, and enjoyed his work as an SRO more than anything. We will never forget how to Wentzville PD family rallied around us during dad’s battle! Thank you all!
Thank you for remembering our Sammy, we all still miss him soooo much, Tony Vitale, Liv Vitale. The 30th will haunt me the rest of my life with "what if's" and how or what could I have done that would have changed the course of that awful day. He loved working for Wentzville and the department and was honored to be a police officer.💙
Thanks for honoring their memories and sharing their stories I got to work with both of them gentlemen and they were the type of guys that when they walk into a room everybody just smiled they just make you smile and so so nice and kind and and very good at their jobs thanks again for sharing their story I did not realize it had been that long. Thanks again for sharing.
Two of the best!
I enjoyed working with Linus for many years. He was a great guy.
Sound like 2 very special people.
Amen I’m sure they were wonderful men and great policemen
I’m so glad this is being done. This small city has some of the best law enforcement I’ve ever witnessed. Thank you all for your service and dedication!!
I thank them for their service! 💙
Two wonderful and generous young men! Thanking them for teir service !
Many memories of Officer Kersting. His assistance at school was always appreciated.
Thank you for your service gentleman. May you continue to rest in peace
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Terry Bryant Kersting 🩷
Lisa Vogt ❤️
Whatever happened to Jim(?) Hepperman?
Our Officers in Wentzville are some of the very BEST!! God bless those that have passed and God bless the amazing Officers serving our town today and in the future!!🙏🙏🙏💕
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UPDATE WITH NEW DATE:
ST. CHARLES COUNTY – Crews with the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will be closing the westbound Interstate 64 exit ramp to westbound Interstate 70 overnight Tuesday, October 28. All work is weather permitting.
The exit ramp will close from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Motorists traveling on westbound I-64 will detour to the eastbound I-70 Exit 1B ramp, exit at the Route A interchange, and turn around westbound on I-70.
Crews will be shifting traffic onto the new pavement as part of the construction of the new I-70/I-64/U.S. Route 61 interchange.
This work was originally scheduled for Monday night, October 27.UPDATE WITH NEW DATE:
ST. CHARLES COUNTY – Crews with the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will be closing the westbound Interstate 64 exit ramp to westbound Interstate 70 overnight Tuesday, October 28. All work is weather permitting.
The exit ramp will close from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Motorists traveling on westbound I-64 will detour to the eastbound I-70 Exit 1B ramp, exit at the Route A interchange, and turn around westbound on I-70.
Crews will be shifting traffic onto the new pavement as part of the construction of the new I-70/I-64/U.S. Route 61 interchange.
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Join the Wentzville CERT program to be on the team and ready for upcoming training.
Wentzville CERT is part of a national program that equips citizens to be able to fill the gap between when a disaster strikes and the arrival of first responders. CERT training provides basic survival and rescue skills that help you prepare for, respond to, and recover from an emergency or disaster.
As a member of CERT, you can participate in drills and exercises, take additional training, and volunteer at community events. As part of an activated team, you will be ready to deliver immediate assistance to victims, mobilize local resources, organize emergency communications and support first responders.
Training Topics will include Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety, Light Search and Rescue, Disaster Medical Operations and Communications.
For more information in reference to the CERT program, contact our CERT Program Director Officer Michael Toney at (636) 639-2104 or email Wentzville.cert@wentzvillemo.gov
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Happy Friday Wentzville!
Here are all the calls we responded to over the last week. Be safe and have a great weekend!
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And a partridge in a pear tree
Great job be safe
Stay safe
Good work, stay safe
Thank you. Stay safe.
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