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July 21, 2006



EMPHASIS: New Trooper graduates from Patrol Academy-assigned to Troop E.





Captain G. E. Ridens, Commanding Officer, Troop E, announces the assignment of a new trooper in Troop E.



Troop E personnel welcome James D. Patton III, a recent graduate from the Patrol Academy in Jefferson City, who will be assigned to Zone 8, New Madrid and Pemiscot Counties.



James was born in Portageville, Missouri, and graduated from Portageville High School. He attended Crowleys Ridge College where he earned an associate of arts degree in general studies and graduated in 1996. Prior to his appointment to the Patrol he was employed as a police officer for Jonesboro, Arkansas.



Trooper James D. Patton III, and his wife Ashlie, will reside in Portageville.