Michelle Wagner started working part-time with the Peru Police Department in May 1993 as 911 Telecommunicator.

In January 1996, she became a full-time 911 Telecommunicator and in 1999, she became a full-time Records Clerk.

In 2001, she was promoted to the role of full-time Administrative Assistant while also continuing to be the full-time Records Clerk.

Michelle resides in Peru and is married to Brian, whom she has been with for over 30 years. They have a daughter Courtney (29), a son Jake (17), and a Chihuahua Spike.