Sergeant James J. Wencewicz

James J. Wencewicz

Sergeant James Wencewicz suffered a fatal heart attack following a high-speed pursuit and a struggle with a juvenile suspect in front of the Hampton Avenue Police Station.

The subject had led officers on a high-speed pursuit that ended in front of the station where Sergeant Wencewicz had set up a roadblock.

Sergeant Wencewicz had served with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for over 14 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.