Our Divisions

Field Operations is commanded by Captain Emmanuel Borroum. Captain Borroum oversees the daily operations of the Patrol officers, Communications division and the Jail. He can be contacted at (636) 639-2140 or at Emmanuel.Borroum@wentzvillemo.gov.

The patrol unit consists of four platoons. Each platoon consist of one Lieutenant, one Sergeant, a Corporal and eight patrol officers. These platoons provide 24/7 services to the residents of Wentzville. They patrol the streets to ensure the safety of our residents, businesses and anyone visiting our city. 

Platoon 1 and 4:  Lt. David Schoolcraft can be reached at (636) 639-2133 or David.Schoolcraft@wentzvillemo.gov.

Platoon 2 and 3:  Lt. David Thurman can be reached at (636) 639-2130 or David.Thurman@wentzvillemo.gov.

The function of the corrections unit is to book and process prisoners. Corrections officers are responsible for the safety and welfare of the prisoner(s) while in custody. They can be reached by dialing (636) 639-2108.

The Support Services Division is commanded by Captain Kevin Pyatt. He oversees the Traffic division, Animal Control/Park Rangers, School Resource Officers and the S.T.A.R.T. Officers/ Cpt. Pyatt can be reached at (636) 639-2102 or by email at Kevin.Pyatt@wentzvillemo.gov.

Lt. Kyle Bruns is in charge of the Internal Affairs division. If you have a complaint against an officer or other police employee, you can contact him at (636) 639-2123  or by email at Kyle.Bruns@wentzvillemo.gov.

This division is also charged with the hiring process for the police department as well as training for the department.

The Business/Residential Liaison Officer, Public Information Officer, and the Accreditation program falls under this division as well.

Sergeant Jacob Schmidt is the Public Information Officer. He is also in charge of posting on our Facebook and Twitter accounts. He can be reached at (636) 639-2107 or Jacob.Schmidt@wentzvillemo.gov.

Communications hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In an
Emergency call: 9-1-1. The non-emergency line is (636) 327-5105, and their fax is (636) 639-2164.

The function of the Communications Division is to answer calls for emergency services, criminal activity, civil complaints, suspicious activity and dispatch officers to investigate. The Dispatcher then enters the information into the CAD system. Dispatch also enters warrants and stolen property into the the State system, as well as answers emergency 911 calls.

Records hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. They can be reached at (636) 327-5105, by fax: (636) 327-5896, or you can Email them at PoliceRecords@wentzvillemo.gov.

The function of the Records Division is to maintain police reports and make them available to the public, prosecutors, and other agencies as needed. Records also enter traffic summonses, auto accidents, racial profiling and arrests information into the records management system.

The Custodian of Records is Michelle Witt and can be reached at 636-639-2100 or by email at Michelle.Witt@wentzvillemo.gov.

Officer Ben Childers is the Public Relations Officer for the Wentzville Police Department.  He works with local businesses and residents as the Liaison Officer, as well as giving tours of the police department, is in charge of the Neighborhood Watch program, and also National Night Out.  If you would like to contact him, he can be reached at Ben.Childers@wentzvillemo.gov or by phone at (636) 639-2171.

Nine officers work with and patrol the Wentzville School District and private schools within our community: Cpl. Mainieri and Officers' Horvath, Huntoon, Hyde, Kliethermes, Princivalli, Rivera, Roberts and one current vacancy. They help ensure the safety of our students and teachers.

Sergeant Jason Davis and Officer Nicholas Barbier handle the Department's animal complaints. Animal Control can be reached by calling (636) 639-7576  or emailing AnimalControl@wentzvillemo.go. This office number and email or only answered/checked when the Animal Control Officer's are on duty, you may also contact dispatch for a more immediate response at (636) 327-5105.

The Business and Residential Liaison Officer is Officer Ben Childers. His goal is to assist businesses and residents with any issues that they are having and also developing a relationship with them. If you would like to contact Officer Childers, he can be reached at Ben.Childers@wentzvillemo.gov or by phone at (636) 639-2171.

Officer Paul Burkemper is currently or only full-time park ranger.  He patrols the parks within the City of Wentzville and handles the calls and/or complaints that may be reported. He can be reached at (636) 639-2196 extension 3326 or via his email at Paul.Burkemper@wentzvillemo.gov.

The Detective Bureau is responsible for investigating and solving crimes that occur within the City limits of Wentzville.

Det. Lt. Cindy Aubuchon oversees the Detective Bureau and can be reached by phone at (636) 639-2129 or at Cindy.Aubuchon@wenetzvillemo.gov.

There is one Sergeant, one Corporal and three detectives under the Lieutenant's command, they are:

Det. Sgt. Andrew Wessel: (636) 639-2138 or Andrew.Wessel@wentzvillemo.gov.
Det. Corporal Spencer Grarup: (636) 639-2137 or Spencer.Grarup@wentzvillemo.gov
Det. Stephen Wightman: (636) 639-2125 or Stephen.Wightman@wentzvillemo.gov
Det. Adam Lemonds: (636) 639-2149 or Adam.Lemonds@wentzvillemo.gov 
Det. Melanie van Breusegen: (636) 639-2124 or Melanie.VanBreusegen@wentzvillemo.gov

The fax number for the Detectives is: (636) 639-2173.

The Evidence Officer is responsible for processing crimes scenes and maintaining evidence. To retrieve property placed into evidence, you must call to make an appointment. Detective Jessica Ernst can be reached Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at (636) 639-2131 or via email at Jessica.Ernst@wentzvillemo.gov.

The Traffic Unit consists of one Sergeant, one Corporal and three officers: Sergeant Timothy Baker, Corporal VanDusen, Officers' Kuykendall, Putnam and Hunt. Their main duties are to handle traffic complaints within the City and investigate auto accidents. If you have any traffic concerns in your subdivision, you may contact Sergeant Timothy Baker at (636) 639-2139 or Timothy.Baker@wentzvillemo.gov.

The K9 unit consists of two Canine officers: Officer Dan Talbott and his canine, Rexo and Officer Stephen Reinagel and his canine, Titus. This unit assists Field Operations with drug, vehicle and building searches. If you need to speak with someone in reference to the Canine, you may contact Sergeant Jason Davis at Jason.Davis@wentzvillemo.gov or you may call him at (636) 639-2103.

The Wentzville Police Department has an Explorer Unit. The Explorer's are high-school students that volunteer and are taught about law enforcement. They work special events and help with Court Bailiff duties. If interested in becoming an Explorer, contact Officer Jason Horvath at (636) 639-2196 ext. 3349 or by email at Jason.Horvath@wentzvillemo.gov.

The Wentzville Police Department's Chaplain program has one current Chaplain.  Chaplain Kurt Charlton offers guidance and support to our staff.