Velda Village Hills Precinct

Velda Village Hills, Missouri

The City of Velda Village Hills, Missouri is located in Mid St. Louis County, about 15 minutes northwest of Downtown St. Louis via Interstate 70. Settled south of Natural Bridge road neighboring Pine Lawn and Uplands Park. The quiet streets and unique architecture give the City an old world feel to the area.  

The City of Velda Village Hills was incorporated in 1945

Sgt. Darren Woods

  • Sgt. Woods has twenty three (23) years of police experience and has been with the NCPC for five (5) years. 
  • Sgt. Woods is the Interim Precinct Commander for the NCPC’s City of Wellston and Velda Village Hills Precincts. Sgt. Woods is also a Field Training Officer (FTO) 
  • Sgt. Woods’ prior police commission was with the University City (MO) Police Department 
  • Sgt. Woods was named the June 2021 Officer of the Month and has received numerous letters and certificates of appreciation.
  • When asked about the concept of the North County Police Cooperative, Sgt. Woods said, “It is awesome and humbling to serve the communities of North County.  The NCPC provides the highest level of service to it’s citizens.