Welcome From Captain Joseph Spiess

Dear Citizens,

The Seventh District is home to a rich and diverse community that is thriving. In June of 2010 I was honored when Chief Isom selected me to serve as the District’s Captain.

This is an exciting time for the District. The Delmar Loop is thriving and the Pageant Concert Venue has become an anchor for dozens of new businesses and even a new hotel. These attractions have made the area a popular tourist destination. Washington University’s continued expansion has also helped the area to grow.

Like most urban cities, St. Louis is working hard to impact crime. The Department continually implements new technologies like the region’s only gunshot detection system, and intelligence based programs modeled after New York City.

There are many neighborhood groups and churches in the District that sponsor community events each month. I encourage you to become active in our District and join one of these groups. Citizens are also encouraged to attend our monthly Public Affairs Meetings. It is through your involvement and cooperation that we can help our neighborhoods become even better places to raise families. Your involvement really does matter, and our officers are committed to doing everything we can to help. I look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,

Captain Joseph Spiess
Commander, Seventh District

Get Involved in Community Meetings
The Seventh District’s Public Affairs meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the North Patrol Division. Meetings are not held in August, January and February.

Requesting a Community Outreach Officer
If you would like to request an officer to visit your school or special event for an informational presentation, please send an email to the District’s Community Outreach Officer.

2009 Officer of the Year – Michael Butler

Officer Butler’s work ethic sets a shining example for the Officers of the 7th District. During 2009, there were 972 nuisance summons issued citywide. Officer Butler issued 485. He leads the city in active cases, nuisance notices and hearings. Officer Butler also works each year to provide students at Ford Elementary School with new bikes in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement. Officer Butler also donated his time to solicit food donations from businesses in the 7th District in order to provide needy families with food during the holiday season.

2010 Officer Awards

January – Police Officers of the Month Matthew Frichtl and Ryan Murphy
Officers Frichtl and Murphy received a description of a suspect and vehicle involved in a recent rape and robbery in the 7th District. They continued to patrol the area where the incident occurred and were soon able to locate a vehicle matching the description. The officer stopped the car and took the suspect into custody. Property belonging to the victim was also recovered inside the vehicle.

February – Police Officers of the Month Andrew Kleffner and Adrian Patton
On February 16, Officers Kleffner and Patton were called to the 1500 block of Hamilton for “shots fired.” The officers were able to locate a suspect and take him into custody. During another incident, the officers had stopped a pedestrian when he removed a gun from his waistband and started running. The officers were able to apprehend the suspect and recover the gun.

March – Police Officer of the Month John Stevens
Officer Stevens was instrumental in recovering two guns in two separate incidents in March. During one incident Officer Stevens had received a description of a suspect and was able to locate him. A gun was recovered. Officer Stevens also responded to a call for a suspicious person and was able to locate a suspect in possession of a stolen weapon.

April – Police Officers of the Month Ryan Barone and George Henry
Officers Barone and Henry were recognized for their outstanding work in April. During two separate incidents, the officers arrested two suspects wanted for Assault on an Officer. The officers also made several other outstanding arrests for Domestic Assault and drug charges. They always display teamwork, diligence and dedication to the community they serve.

May – Police Officers of the Month Jennifer Story and Brooks Lindhorst
Officers Story and Lindhorst had an outstanding arrest when they took a suspect into custody who was wanted for 1st Degree Domestic Assault. The suspect had assaulted his partner on multiple occasion.