Maryland Heights Police Department

On Friday, May 7, 2021, we celebrated the retirement of Capt. Mike Klos, #22. He retired with over 35 year of service with the Maryland Heights Police Department. He had served over 39 years in law enforcement. He was one of the original 40 officers hired in 1985. We want to thank Capt. Klos for his years of service to the Maryland Heights residents. ... We wish him all the best in his next chapter!

The men and women would like to wish all the "Moms" a happy and safe Mother's Day!

Come out and see us this morning and let’s fill up the National Guard’s truck !!! Mayor for meals!!! The north parking lot of the community center between Aquaport St. Louis Area Foodbank #MHStrong #MHPD... #NationalGuard #MayorForMeals See more

Mayors for Meals is today!!!! Please come out today and donate a few of these items: canned meat, canned vegetables, canned fruit, peanut butter, cereal, pasta, dish soap, sanitizing wipes, soap/lotion, toothpaste, baby food/formula, feminine products, shampoo/conditioner, diapers, toilet paper, paper towels

Our Officers are working an accident involving an RV and a tractor trailer North bound 270 North of Dorsett. Exit lanes to highway 70 are blocked. Please avoid the area. Fox2Now KSDK News... KMOV 97.1 FM Talk

Help this guy get back home. He was following a resident down Dorsett. A good samaritan was able to get him in their car. Male Lab Mix, has collar but no microchip or tags. ... If he looks familiar or he belongs to you please call Maryland Heights Animal Control, 314-373-3873.

The men and women of the Maryland Heights Police Department would like to say "Thank You" to the businesses and residents of Maryland Heights for all their support throughout 2020! Here's to a new year! May your family be safe and healthy!

For those that are celebrating tonight...... Don't Drink and Drive! Your last drink could be someone's last breath. Find another way home, Uber, Cab or a friend. ... #Don'tDrinkAndDrive #ArriveAlive #MHPD

We laid to rest one of our own yesterday, we could not have done it with out the unbelievable support from so many other surrounding police and fire departments and others! City of Maryland Heights Government Maryland Heights Parks and Recreation Missouri State Highway Patrol St Charles City Police Department St. Peters Police Department Wentzville Missouri Police Department St. Louis County Police Department Florissant Police Dept Creve Coeur Police Department Town and Coun...try Police Department St. Charles County Police Department Hazelwood Police Department O'Fallon Missouri Police Department Maryland Heights Fire Protection District Pattonville Fire Protection District Mehlville Fire Protection District Creve Coeur Fire Protection District. Thank you to our community for all of the support during this difficult time. Officer Matthew Schmitz, DSN #135 will never be forgotten. Rest in peace and we will see you on the other side. #DSN135 #MHStrong #GoneButNotForgotten #ThankYou

East bound 364 east of the Missouri bridge is closed due to a serious accident that the Missouri Highway Patrol is handling. Avoid the area. @FOX2now @ksdknews @KMOV 97.1 FM Talk

From the men and women of the Maryland Heights Police Department, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a healthy new year!

Many have asked for the procession route for Officer Matthew Schmitz, on December 8, 2020. The procession route will be as follows: Exiting Baue Funeral Home heading east bound 70 to south bound 270.... Exiting Dorsett Road heading east towards the Maryland Height Government Center. At approximately 9:45 am we will proceed past the Maryland Heights Government Center. The procession will continue on Dorsett to south bound Schuetz Road then heading west bound on Page Avenue to south bound 270. The procession will continue south bound 270 to Telegraph Rd. Entering Jefferson Barracks Memorial Cemetery, where Officer Schmitz will be laid to rest.

We remember the horrific attack that took place 79 years today, on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This then lead us into WWII with Japan. "A date which will live in infamy." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

We are so blessed to serve this wonderful community! We have received lots of love and special treats over the past few weeks! From lunches, homemade cookie, handmade Christmas cards for every single person that works within the police department, Special handmade remembrance picture (Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital) to all kinds of goodies!! ... All have warmed our hearts and made us feel very grateful!! The men and women of the Maryland Heights Police Department "Thank You", each and every one of you!!!

*Updated Information* Officer Schmitz will be laid to rest on Tuesday, December 8 at Jefferson Barracks. It's with deep sadness we announce the passing of patrol Officer Matthew Schmitz, due to natural causes this morning.... Officer Schmitz served the City of Maryland Heights for more than 23 years. He was also a US Navy Veteran who served our country during Operation Desert Storm. We extend our condolences to the Schmitz family. Officer Schmitz will be dearly missed and we thank him for his service to our community.

Here is the video from last week of Officer Mooney and Officer Storer receiving their "Be Cool" award!