SLMPD officer dies after battle with cancer

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - Sergeant Joyce Wesley with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has died after a year-long battle with cancer, the department said.

SLMPD announced the death on Monday, saying in part, “She courageously fought her cancer battle for over a year while continuing to serve the City of St. Louis.”

The SLMPD family sadly announces the passing of Sergeant Joyce Wesley, assigned to the South Patrol Division. She courageously fought her cancer battle for over a year while continuing to serve the City of St. Louis.

Please keep her loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. pic.twitter.com/n7PJYgElNv
— St. Louis, MO Police (@SLMPD) March 13, 2023