Mascotte Police Department
Chiefs of Police History
A Century of Service and Change
Since its establishment in 1925, the Mascotte Police Department has grown alongside the community it serves.
Over the years, a succession of Chiefs has led the department through times of growth, transition, and modernization.
Each administration reflected the needs and priorities of its time, contributing in some way to the agency that exists today.
This historical record was assembled from archived materials, city records, and local accounts.
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, some details may be incomplete.
Updates will continue as additional information is verified.
Chiefs of Police — 1953 to Present
| Name |
Years of Service |
Notes |
| Eric Pedersen | 2016 – Present | |
| Jerry Flores | 2015 – 2016 | Interim |
| Rolando Banasco | 2012 – 2015 | |
| Israel Yma | 2011 | Interim |
| Steve Allen | 2002 – 2011 | |
| Gene Wadkins | 1997 – 2002 | |
| Randy Stienstra | 1994 – 1997 | |
| Dennis D.E. Reese | 1992 – 1994 | |
| Jerry Yon | 1990 – 1992 | |
| Don Page | 1987 – 1989 | |
| Michael Brady | 1985 – 1987 | |
| Gary John Birman | 1984 – 1985 | Interim |
| Tommy Merrill | 1984 | |
| Vito “Butch” Manning | 1982 – 1984 | |
| Shannon Secrease | 1982 | Interim |
| Steve Ahern | 1978 – 1982 | |
| Wayne Branstetter | 1977 – 1978 | |
| Larry L. Robertson | 1976 – 1977 | |
| Raymond Hendrick | 1975 – 1976 | |
| Luther W. Ingram | 1973 – 1975 | |
| Ned Knuth | 1970 – 1972 | |
| John William Belcher | 1970 | |
| Richard Bankowski | 1970 | |
| Fred Vonmendinhall | 1969 – 1970 | |
| Ronald R. Streid | 1969 | |
| Kenneth Narehood | 1969 | |
| Weyland Devine | 1967 – 1969 | |
| Allen Ward | 1967 | |
| Emmett Reed | 1967 | |
| Paul Widener | 1967 | |
| Wesley Hoober | 1964 | |
| Harry L. Stalnaker | 1964 | |
| Richard York | 1963 – 1964 | |
| A.D. Dykes | 1963 | |
| C.E. Rixie | 1963 | Interim |
| Bewell Morey | 1957 – 1963 | |
| J.W. Tarrents | 1956 | Marshal |
| James Kimbrough | 1955 – 1956 | Marshal |
| Winston Stiefel | 1954 – 1955 | Marshal |
| James Kimbrough | 1954 | Marshal |
| Ben Frazier | 1953 | Marshal |
Reflecting on the Past
The Mascotte Police Department recognizes that its history, like that of any organization, includes both proud moments and challenges.
Every chapter has contributed to shaping a stronger and more professional agency.
By preserving this record, we honor those who served and provide context for the generations who continue the work of protecting and serving our community.
