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Police Department

The New Haven Police Department is committed to protecting residents, enforcing the law and keeping our community safe.
Police Department
Address
110 Industrial Drive, New Haven, MO, 63068
Phone
(573) 237-2211

Emergency: 911

Police Department History

The City of New Haven was founded in 1836 as Millers Landing. In 1856, the name was changed to New Haven. The town was officially incorporated in 1881. New Haven is located in northwestern Franklin County in eastern Missouri.

The New Haven Police Department has served this small river town since its establishment in 1984. Prior to that, the community had town marshal. The first marshal, James Byers, started in 1875.

The first police chief was Wilbur Barberick, followed by Larrie Buchheit, John Scheible, Dan Terry, Christopher Hammann and John Hallquist. Christopher Neace was sworn in as the current chief in December 2024.

When fully staffed, New Haven is served by seven full time officers. When needed, the Franklin County Sheriff's Department provides personnel to assist with coverage. The police department currently maintains four patrol vehicles.

Aside from normal police investigations, patrol operations and business checks, the department provides mutual aid to surrounding area agencies. We maintain a close working relationship with local schools and groups such as the American Legion, Lions Club, Senior Center and other organizations.

Our Staff

Male police officer in dark uniform with badge and name tag, smiling beside a U.S. flag.

Christopher Neace, Police Chief

Uniformed police officer portrait with U.S. flag behind; blue “Police Dept” patch on chest.

Brett Holmes, Officer

Bald, bearded police officer in a dark uniform with “105” and New Haven Police Dept patches, standing before the U.S. flag.

Kris Keckler, Officer

Senior police officer portrait in dark uniform with badge and “103” nameplate; U.S. flag behind her.

Virginia Howard, Officer

Officer in black tactical uniform stands before “Seal of the City of New Haven” with U.S. and Connecticut flags.

Abdullah Malik, Officer

Bald man in a dark police uniform with a department badge, standing in front of a U.S. flag backdrop.

Adam Sullentrup, Public Relations Specialist