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| Wed 4/17/2024 10:56 AM | Five New Troopers Graduate From Patrol’s Accelerated Academy
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that five troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Accelerated Law Enforcement Academy today, April 17, 2024.
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| Tue 4/9/2024 05:26 PM | Captain Jason M. Pace To Retire May 1, 2024
| Captain Jason M. Pace, director of the Recruiting & Community Outreach Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, will retire effective May 1, 2024, after 26 years and 10 months of dedicated service.
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| Tue 4/9/2024 08:25 AM | Lieutenant Danielle E. Heil Promoted
| Lieutenant Danielle E. Heil, assistant director of the Division of Drug and Crime Control, will be promoted to captain and designated director of the Recruiting and Community Outreach Division effective May 1, 2024.
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| Wed 4/3/2024 04:41 PM | Six New Troopers To Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Accelerated Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that six troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Accelerated Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
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| Wed 4/3/2024 12:06 PM | Solar Eclipse & Driver Examination Testing
| The public should be aware the upcoming solar eclipse may affect driver examination skills testing times.
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| Thu 3/21/2024 06:03 PM | Safety Is Important During Total Solar Eclipse
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol asks the public to be aware of and plan for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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| Wed 3/6/2024 02:25 PM | Macon, Missouri Man Arrested For Multiple Sex Offenses
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Johnathon S. Taylor, 34, of Macon, Missouri.
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| Fri 2/9/2024 08:53 AM | Captain Dusty L. Hoffman Named Division Director, Public Information and Education Division, Jefferson City
| Captain Dusty L. Hoffman, director of Governor’s Security Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, is being named division director and transferring to Public Information and Education Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, effective immediately.
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| Mon 2/5/2024 01:20 PM | Driver Examination Stations To Close Statewide For Upcoming Holidays
| Driver Examination Stations closed February 12, 2024 and February 19, 2024.
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| Thu 2/1/2024 11:28 AM | Troop B Seeks Participants For Their Student Alliance Program
| Troop B will conduct a two-day Student Alliance Program. The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for current high school students to learn more about law enforcement and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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| Thu 2/1/2024 11:17 AM | Troop B Seeks Participants For Community Alliance Program
| Troop B is seeking individuals interested in attending a Community Alliance Program.
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| Fri 1/12/2024 07:46 AM | Captain John J. Hotz To Retire February 1, 2024
| Captain John J. Hotz, director of the Public Information and Education Division, will retire effective February 1, 2024, after more than 34 years of dedicated service.
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| Tue 1/9/2024 11:44 AM | Patrol Participates In Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative
| The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division will participate in a five-day Human Trafficking Awareness initiative January 8-12, 2024.
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| Tue 1/9/2024 09:10 AM | Driver Examination Stations To Close Statewide In Observance Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
| Driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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| Mon 1/8/2024 10:27 AM | Patrol Adds July 2024 Accelerated Academy With No Residency Relocation
| Accelerated Academy in 2024, with no required residency relocation for in-state applicants.
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| Mon 1/8/2024 09:24 AM | Be Extra Vigilant When Driving In Inclement Weather
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol urges everyone to pay attention to weather conditions and make smart decisions regarding travel.
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| Tue 1/2/2024 01:53 PM | MSHP Reports 5 Traffic Fatalities, 0 Drownings, and 0 Boating Fatalities Over New Year’s Holiday Weekend
| Five people died and 59 were injured in 115 traffic crashes during the 2024 New Year’s holiday counting period.
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| Tue 12/26/2023 10:39 AM | MSHP Reports Two Traffic Fatalities Over Christmas Holiday Weekend; No Drownings Or Boating Fatalities
| MSHP Reports Two Traffic Fatalities Over Christmas Holiday Weekend; No Drownings Or Boating Fatalities
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| Thu 12/21/2023 03:08 PM | New Troopers Assigned To Troop B
| Troopers Geren and Miller were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 118th Recruit Class.
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| Thu 12/21/2023 11:04 AM | 25 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy
| The 118th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on July 3, 2023. The new troopers will report to duty in their assigned troops on January 8, 2024.
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| Thu 12/14/2023 12:56 PM | 25 New Troopers To Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 25 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, December 22, 2023.
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| Wed 12/13/2023 09:42 AM | Bring In The New Year Safely!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration.
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| Tue 12/12/2023 11:16 AM | Driver Examination Stations To Close Statewide For Upcoming Holidays
| Driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed December 25, 2023 and January 1, 2024.
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| Thu 12/7/2023 01:41 PM | MSHP: Have A Safe Christmas Season!
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol wishes everyone a merry and safe Christmas.
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| Mon 11/27/2023 11:42 AM | Patrol Reports Four Fatalities; No Drownings Or Boating Crashes Over 2023 Thanksgiving Holiday
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports four people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2023, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 2023. There were no boating crashes or drownings.
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| Mon 11/20/2023 10:50 AM | Please Drive Safely This Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds everyone there will be an increase in traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday.
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| Thu 11/16/2023 09:22 AM | Driver Examination Stations To Close For November Holidays -- Update
| Driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2023, and Friday, November 24, 2023, in observance of Thanksgiving.
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| Tue 10/31/2023 02:57 PM | Driver Examination Stations To Close For November Holidays
| Driver examination stations close for November holidays.
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| Thu 10/26/2023 12:51 PM | Shelbyville, Missouri, Man Arrested For Statutory Rape And Sodomy
| Faren J. Lindsey, 46, of Shelbyville, Missouri, was arrested on October 25, 2023, for three counts of statutory sodomy, one count of statutory rape, and one count of forcible rape.
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| Fri 10/13/2023 10:05 AM | MSHP: Have A Safe Halloween
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to have a safe Halloween.
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| Thu 10/5/2023 02:28 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 121st Recruit Class
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers.
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| Wed 10/4/2023 01:42 PM | Change In Commercial Driver License (CDL) Testing Procedure
| Commercial driver license (CDL) applicants need to be aware Missouri is adopting a modernized testing standard effective December 4, 2023.
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| Wed 9/27/2023 08:44 AM | Driver Examination Stations Close For Holiday
| Driver examination stations will be closed October 9, 2023.
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| Tue 9/19/2023 11:57 AM | REMINDER: Job Seekers Invited To MSHP Career Expo
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to remind those interested in exploring employment with the agency to attend this week’s career expo at General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Mon 9/18/2023 01:38 PM | Moberly, Missouri, Man Arrested For Statutory Rape And Child Molestation
| Logan M. Johnson, 25, of Moberly, Missouri, was arrested on September 15, 2023.
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| Wed 9/6/2023 11:09 AM | Stay Alert During Harvest Season!
| Farmers and motorists are encouraged be courteous drivers and to obey all traffic laws.
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| Tue 9/5/2023 10:40 AM | MSHP Releases Labor Day Holiday Statistics
| Twelve people died in traffic crashes, no one died in a boating crash, and no one drowned during the 2023 Labor Day holiday weekend.
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| Fri 9/1/2023 02:02 PM | MSHP Invites Job Seekers To Career Expo
| MSHP holding career expo 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 21, 2023, at its Training Academy in Jefferson City, MO.
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| Wed 8/23/2023 03:53 PM | Include Safety In Your Plans For Labor Day Weekend
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to plan for a safe 2023 Labor Day weekend.
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| Tue 8/22/2023 02:31 PM | 2023 Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout Boat Race
| The race will take place Saturday, August 26, 2023, through Sunday, August 27, 2023, from approximately the 33-mile mark to the 35-mile mark at Lake of the Ozarks.
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| Tue 8/22/2023 09:55 AM | MSHP Provides Synopsis Of Several New Laws Effective August 28, 2023
| Several laws related to public safety go into effect August 28, 2023.
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| Thu 8/10/2023 04:29 PM | Lieutenant Kevin W. Malugen, Troop C, Promoted
| Lieutenant Kevin W. Malugen (C) is being promoted to captain and designated commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, MO, effective September 1, 2023.
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| Fri 8/4/2023 08:38 AM | Application Deadline Approaching For The 119th (Accelerated) and 120th (Traditional) Recruit Classes
| The application deadline is September 1, 2023.
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| Wed 8/2/2023 03:51 PM | It's Time For School!
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to encourage parents to include conversations about safety when preparing their student for school.
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| Fri 7/28/2023 09:29 PM | Suspect In Monroe County Homicide Arrested
| Suspect In Monroe County Homicide Arrested
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| Wed 7/26/2023 08:49 AM | Remains Identified, Arrest Made For Murder Of Missing Colorado Woman
| Remains Identified, Arrest Made For Murder Of Missing Colorado Woman
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| Mon 7/24/2023 04:11 PM | Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment On Patrol
| An assessor from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. to examine all aspects of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. As part of the on-site assessment, the Missouri State Highway Patrol seeks feedback regarding its services and performance.
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| Wed 7/19/2023 08:32 AM | Lieutenant Jason J. Cluver, Troop F, Promoted
| Lieutenant Jason J. Cluver (F) is being promoted to captain and designated commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, MO, effective August 1, 2023.
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| Fri 7/14/2023 03:25 PM | Trooper Snyder Transfers To Troop B, Zone 5
| Trooper Cody J. Snyder will transfer from Troop B, Zone 4, Putnam and Sullivan counties, to Troop B, Zone 5, Adair and Schuyler counties effective August 3, 2023.
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| Thu 7/13/2023 09:56 AM | Captain Ryan A. Burckhardt, Captain Philip E. Gregory To Retire August 1, 2023
| Captain Ryan A. Burckhardt, Troop C, and Captain Philip E. Gregory, Troop E, will retire August 1, 2023.
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| Mon 7/10/2023 02:47 PM | Troop B Announces Promotion
| Sergeant Bradley D. Ream will be promoted to lieutenant and designated a member of the Troop B command staff.
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| Wed 7/5/2023 10:57 AM | MSHP Reports Eight Traffic Fatalities, Zero Boating Fatalities, & Four Drownings Over July Fourth Holiday Counting Period
| MSHP reports eight traffic fatalities, zero boating fatalities, and four drownings occurred during the July Fourth holiday counting period.
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| Fri 6/23/2023 10:45 AM | 11 New Troopers Graduate From MSHP Academy
| The 117th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on January 3, 2023. The new troopers will report to duty in their assigned troops on July 10, 2023.
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| Thu 6/22/2023 11:25 AM | Patrol: Plan A Safe July Fourth Holiday!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe July Fourth holiday.
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| Tue 6/13/2023 03:04 PM | 11 New Troopers To Graduate
| Eleven troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, June 23, 2023.
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| Fri 6/2/2023 05:01 PM | MSHP Completes 2023 Annual School Bus Inspections
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2023 annual school bus inspection program.
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| Tue 5/30/2023 10:13 AM | Patrol: Preliminary Reports Indicate 10 Traffic Fatalities, No Boating Fatalities, & No Drownings Over Memorial Day Weekend
| Ten people died in traffic crashes over the 2023 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 26, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 29, 2023.
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| Tue 5/23/2023 03:02 PM | Troop B Announces Promotions
| Trooper Philip B. Grubaugh, Trooper Riley D. Johnson, and Trooper James P. Johnson will be promoted June 1.
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| Tue 5/16/2023 01:59 PM | Have A Safe Memorial Day Weekend!
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds everyone to include safety when they plan their holiday weekend.
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| Wed 5/10/2023 08:55 AM | Lieutenant Gregory K. Leftwich Retires
| On June 1, 2023, Lieutenant Gregory K. Leftwich will retire with over 33 years of dedicated service.
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| Wed 5/10/2023 08:53 AM | CVO Supervisor Kyndal L. Gordon Retires
| On June 1, 2023, Commercial Vehicle Officer Supervisor Kyndal L. Gordon will retire after serving over 28 years with the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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| Fri 5/5/2023 02:32 PM | Driver Examination Stations To Close Statewide For Upcoming Holidays
| Driver examination stations to close statewide for Truman Day and Memorial Day.
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| Tue 5/2/2023 11:52 AM | May 20-26 Is National Safe Boating Week!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to stress the importance of safe boating and make the public aware of National Safe Boating Week, which takes place May 20-26, 2023.
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| Mon 5/1/2023 08:09 AM | Patrol Recognizes 21 Employees At Annual Awards Banquet
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, congratulates the following employees who were recognized for their actions at the awards ceremony April 29, 2023.
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| Tue 4/25/2023 10:18 AM | Cpl. Jonathan A. Cluver Promoted
| Corporal Jonathan A. Cluver, Aircraft Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, was promoted to sergeant and will remain in his position as a pilot.
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| Mon 4/24/2023 02:43 PM | Sgt. Trois L. Maloney Promoted
| Sergeant Trois L. Maloney, Training Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, will be promoted to lieutenant and designated an assistant director of the Training Division.
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| Fri 4/14/2023 11:38 AM | New Trooper Assigned To Troop B
| Trooper Dustin W. Harrison has been assigned to Zone 10, Randolph and Monroe counties.
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| Fri 4/14/2023 11:24 AM | Six Troopers Graduated
| Six troopers graduated from Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 116th Recruit Class (Accelerated Law Enforcement Academy) today.
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| Wed 4/12/2023 05:19 PM | Sgt. Shawn M. Griggs Promoted
| Sergeant Shawn M. Griggs, Division of Drug & Crime Control, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, will be promoted to lieutenant and designated an assistant director of the Gaming Division, General Headquarters, and have oversight responsibility for the Investigative Unit.
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| Thu 4/6/2023 10:52 AM | Six New Troopers To Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Accelerated Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that six troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, April 14, 2023.
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| Mon 4/3/2023 04:28 PM | Trooper Kurtis A. Hurley Transfers To Troop B
| Trooper Kurtis A. Hurley transferred from Troop C to Troop B.
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| Wed 3/29/2023 01:47 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 119th (Accelerated) and 120th (Traditional) Recruit Classes
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers.
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| Fri 3/17/2023 09:46 AM | Troop B Announces Promotion
| Corporal Kyle E. Easley is being promoted to the rank of sergeant effective April 1, 2023.
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| Thu 3/16/2023 04:44 PM | Investigation Leads To Four Arrests
| Investigation leads to four arrests.
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| Wed 2/22/2023 11:56 AM | Troop B Announces Promotions
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces promotions effective March 1, 2023.
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| Fri 2/10/2023 02:12 PM | Sergeant Nicholas D. Berry Retires
| Sergeant Nicholas D. Berry retires.
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| Fri 2/10/2023 10:16 AM | Driver Examination Stations To Close Statewide For Upcoming Holidays
| Driver examination stations to close statewide for upcoming holidays
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| Wed 1/18/2023 08:43 AM | Lt. Michael A. Halford, Lt. Roger L. Phillips Promoted
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri Highway Patrol, announces two promotions effective February 1, 2023.
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| Tue 1/17/2023 01:44 PM | Winter Temperatures Will Affect Water Temperatures
| If you are near or on one of the state’s lakes or rivers, or a private pond, please be careful and stay alert!
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| Wed 1/11/2023 11:42 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 118th Recruit Class
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The application deadline is March 1, 2023.
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| Fri 1/6/2023 07:52 AM | Patrol Participates In Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative
| This initiative is a concentrated effort to educate commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law enforcement officers, and the general public about human trafficking, what signs to look for, and what to do in these situations.
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| Wed 1/4/2023 07:48 AM | Driver Examination Stations To Close Statewide In Observance Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
| Driver Examination Stations To Close Statewide Monday, January 16, 2023, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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| Tue 1/3/2023 10:47 AM | MSHP Reports 2 Traffic Fatalities, 0 Drownings, and 0 Boating Fatalities Over New Year’s Holiday Weekend
| MSHP Reports 2 Traffic Fatalities, No Drownings, and No Boating Fatalities Over New Year’s Holiday Weekend.
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| Tue 12/27/2022 10:42 AM | MSHP Reports Three Traffic Fatalities Over Christmas Holiday Weekend; No Drownings Or Boating Fatalities
| MSHP reports three traffic fatalities over Christmas holiday weekend. There were no drownings or boating fatalities during the counting period.
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| Thu 12/22/2022 10:59 AM | 19 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 19 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy December 22, 2022.
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| Thu 12/22/2022 09:03 AM | New Troopers Assigned To Troop B
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Trooper Carter L. Munch and Trooper Jorden R. Billings have been assigned to Troop B.
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| Tue 12/20/2022 12:49 PM | Plan For Extreme Weather
| Missouri’s weather forecast is expected to make traveling more hazardous this holiday weekend.
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| Tue 12/13/2022 01:59 PM | 19 New Troopers To Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 19 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Thursday, December 22, 2022.
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| Tue 12/13/2022 09:02 AM | Bring In The New Year Safely!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration.
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| Mon 12/12/2022 03:19 PM | Driver Examination Stations To Close Statewide For Upcoming Holidays
| Driver examination stations will close statewide December 26, January 2.
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| Mon 12/12/2022 09:22 AM | Troop B Announces Promotion
| Corporal John R. Henry is being promoted to the rank of sergeant effective January 1, 2023.
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| Mon 12/12/2022 09:20 AM | Trooper Caleb L. Hirner Transfers To Troop B, Zone 8
| Trooper Caleb L. Hirner will transfer from Troop B, Zone 3, Chariton and Linn counties, to Zone 8, Marion and Ralls counties.
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| Wed 12/7/2022 03:16 PM | MSHP: Have A Safe Christmas Season!
| Missouri State Highway Patrol employees wish everyone a merry and safe Christmas.
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| Mon 11/28/2022 11:23 AM | Patrol Reports Eight Traffic Fatalities, Zero Boating Fatalities, & Two Drownings During The Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports eight people died in traffic crashes and two people drowned during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday.
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| Wed 11/23/2022 08:07 AM | Lt. Shawn P. Skoglund Promoted To Captain
| Lieutenant Shawn P. Skoglund, Troop H, is being promoted to captain and designated commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, MO.
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| Mon 11/21/2022 12:26 PM | Colonel Eric T. Olson Announces Promotions Effective December 1, 2022
| Colonel Eric T. Olson announces promotions effective December 1, 2022.
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| Thu 11/17/2022 11:09 AM | Lt. Craig R. Kicker, Troop F, To Transfer December 1, 2022
| Lieutenant Craig R. Kicker, Troop F, will transfer to the Budget & Procurement Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, effective December 1, 2022.
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| Tue 11/15/2022 09:03 AM | Lieutenant Colonel Lance M. MacLaughlin To Retire
| Lieutenant Colonel Lance M. MacLaughlin, assistant superintendent of the Patrol, will retire December 1, 2022, after 27 years, four months of dedicated service.
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| Mon 11/14/2022 02:27 PM | Be Extra Vigilant When Driving In Inclement Weather
| Missouri’s weather forecast indicates snow and snow showers are expected. This will be the first snow of the season and whether it’s a dusting or several inches, it will affect travel.
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| Wed 11/9/2022 04:04 PM | Be A Courteous, Attentive Driver This Thanksgiving Holiday!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds everyone there will be an increase in traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday.
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| Tue 11/8/2022 04:02 PM | Driver Examination Stations To Close Statewide For Upcoming Holidays
| Driver examination stations will close for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving holidays.
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| Tue 11/8/2022 10:02 AM | Troop B Announces Promotion
| Sergeant Paul M. Behrens will be promoted to lieutenant effective December 1, 2022, and designated a member of the Troop B command staff.
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| Thu 11/3/2022 08:08 AM | Don’t Miss The MSHP Career Expo!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds the public of the upcoming MSHP Career Expo.
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| Mon 10/24/2022 11:37 AM | Lt. Brandon White, Troop F, Transfers To GHQ
| Lieutenant Brandon M. White, Troop F, will transfer to Field Operations Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, effective November 1, 2022
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| Thu 10/13/2022 02:30 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 118th Recruit Class
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers.
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| Thu 10/13/2022 12:16 PM | MSHP Invites Job Seekers To Career Expo
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is inviting those interested in exploring employment with the agency to attend a career expo.
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| Thu 10/13/2022 11:48 AM | MSHP: Please Include Safety In Your Plans For Halloween
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to have a safe Halloween.
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| Thu 10/6/2022 01:48 PM | Two Northeast Missouri Men Arrested For Child Pornography
| Members of the Division of Drug and Crime Control’s Digital Forensics Investigative Unit conducted both investigations.
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| Wed 10/5/2022 03:21 PM | Captain Larry W. Plunkett Retired September 1, 2022
| Captain Larry W. Plunkett, director of the Gaming Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, retired September 1, 2022, after over 33 years of dedicated service.
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| Tue 10/4/2022 02:44 PM | Lieutenant Nelson D. Elfrink Retires
| Effective November 1, 2022, Lieutenant Nelson D. Elfrink will retire with over 32 years of dedicated service.
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| Mon 10/3/2022 09:40 AM | Colonel Eric T. Olson Announces Promotions
| Lt. Matthew J. Broniec, Lt. Andrew O. Tourney, and Sergeant Steven B. Johnson promoted.
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| Mon 9/26/2022 03:16 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed For Troop Meeting
| Several Troop B area driver examination stations will be closed October 6, 2022.
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| Mon 9/26/2022 02:23 PM | Lt. Brian L. Daniel Promoted
| Lieutenant Brian L. Daniel is being promoted to the rank of captain and designated director of the Research and Development Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, effective October 1, 2022.
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| Mon 9/26/2022 02:20 PM | Driver Examination Stations To Close Statewide For Upcoming Holiday
| DE stations close Monday, October 10, 2022, in observance of Columbus Day.
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| Mon 9/26/2022 11:39 AM | It’s Deer Season! Stay Alert!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds drivers that deer are more active and create hazards for Missouri motorists this time of year.
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| Tue 9/20/2022 01:24 PM | Stay Alert During Harvest Season!
| Farmers and motorists alike are encouraged to be safe, courteous drivers.
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| Thu 9/15/2022 10:35 AM | Captain Erik A. Gottman Announces Promotion Of Trooper Chad Primm
| Trooper Chad D. Primm is being promoted to the rank of corporal effective October 1, 2022.
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| Tue 9/13/2022 08:46 AM | Child Passenger Safety Week Is September 18-24, 2022
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages every driver to make sure child passengers in their vehicles are restrained properly.
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| Tue 9/6/2022 10:19 AM | MSHP Releases Labor Day Holiday Statistics
| Five people died in traffic crashes, one person died in a boating crash, and one person drowned during the 2022 Labor Day holiday weekend.
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| Tue 8/23/2022 09:20 AM | 2022 Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout Boat Race
| Lieutenant Jason J. Cluver, acting commanding officer of Troop F, would like to inform boaters of an offshore boat race event.
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| Fri 8/19/2022 06:01 PM | Captain Jason N. Crites Named Commanding Officer, Troop F, Jefferson City
| Captain Jason N. Crites, director of the Research and Development Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, is being named commanding officer and transferring to Troop F, Jefferson City, effective September 1, 2022.
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| Wed 8/17/2022 02:13 PM | Include Safety In Your Plans For Labor Day Weekend
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to plan for a safe 2022 Labor Day weekend.
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| Wed 8/17/2022 11:36 AM | Lieutenant D. Scott Sater Promoted
| Lieutenant D. Scott Sater, Troop D, Springfield, MO, is being promoted to captain and named commanding officer of Troop D.
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| Tue 8/16/2022 02:36 PM | Patrol Provides Synopsis Of Some New Laws Related To Public Safety
| These abbreviated descriptions are intended to make the public aware of some of the new legislation enacted by the Missouri General Assembly which is related to crime and public safety.
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| Tue 8/16/2022 08:51 AM | Patrol Invites Public To Provide Feedback
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites the public to take part in a public opinion survey.
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| Thu 8/11/2022 10:51 AM | Captain Michael W. Watson Retires September 1, 2022.
| Captain Michael W. Watson, director of the Budget and Procurement Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, will retire effective September 1, 2022, after over 30 years of dedicated service.
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| Tue 8/9/2022 03:43 PM | Major Sarah L. Eberhard To Retire September 1, 2022
| Major Sarah L. Eberhard, commander of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, will retire September 1, 2022, after over 29 years of dedicated service.
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| Mon 8/8/2022 09:22 AM | School Buses, Young Drivers, Children Walking ... Must Be Time For Students to Return To School!
| August has arrived and with it the 2022-2023 school year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to encourage parents to include conversations about safety when preparing their student for school.
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| Wed 8/3/2022 02:17 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 118th Recruit Class
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers.
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| Mon 8/1/2022 03:04 PM | Courage2Report: Sooner Is Safer!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds school personnel, parents, and students the Courage2ReportMO program provides a safe and confidential way to report any concerns regarding their safety or the safety of others.
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| Mon 8/1/2022 10:30 AM | Lt. Jason M. Pace Promoted
| Lieutenant Jason M. Pace, assistant director of the Recruiting & Community Outreach Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, is being promoted to captain and named director of that division.
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| Mon 7/25/2022 02:27 PM | Corporal Lee C. Ewigman Assigned As Troop B Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Trooper
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following assignment effective July 17, 2022
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| Fri 7/22/2022 07:54 PM | Captain Norman A. Murphy Retires August 1, 2022
| Captain Norman A. Murphy, assistant bureau commander of the Field Operations Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, will retire August 1, 2022, after over 35 years of dedicated service.
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| Tue 7/19/2022 03:24 PM | Troop B Announces Promotions
| Trooper Chad W. Walton and Trooper Keegan E. Kindle promoted.
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| Mon 7/18/2022 01:36 PM | Captain Corey J. Schoeneberg Promoted To Major
| Captain Corey J. Schoeneberg, Troop F, will be promoted to the rank of major, and be designated bureau commander of the Administrative Services Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Thu 7/7/2022 12:04 PM | Glenwood, MO, Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography
| James Darrick Beeler, 50, of Glenwood, Missouri, was arrested on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, for possession of child pornography.
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| Tue 7/5/2022 10:15 AM | MSHP Reports Six Traffic Fatalities, No Boating Fatalities, & One Drowning Over July Fourth Holiday Counting Period
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 2022 July Fourth holiday statistics for the counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, July 1, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, July 4, 2022.
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| Fri 7/1/2022 11:13 AM | Captain Benjamin C. Jones Promoted To Major
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the promotion of Captain Benjamin C. Jones, Q/RCOD, to the rank of major.
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| Wed 6/29/2022 01:01 PM | Four New Troopers Assigned To Troop E
| Captain Philip E. Gregory, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, is pleased to announce the assignment of four new troopers to Troop E.
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| Mon 6/27/2022 01:05 PM | Sgt. Bradley D. Holman Promoted To Lieutenant
| Sergeant Bradley D. Holman, Q/AD, is being promoted to the rank of lieutenant and will remain in the Aircraft Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, effective July 1, 2022.
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| Mon 6/27/2022 09:46 AM | Troop B Announces Promotion
| Corporal Kyle V. McGivney is being promoted to the rank of sergeant effective July 1, 2022.
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| Fri 6/24/2022 08:07 AM | 25 Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 25 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy today, Friday, June 24, 2022.
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| Fri 6/24/2022 07:53 AM | New Troopers Assigned To Troop B
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Trooper Travis M. Wood and Trooper Santi J. Wilgus have been assigned to Troop B.
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| Fri 6/17/2022 04:20 PM | Patrol: Plan A Safe July Fourth Weekend!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe July Fourth holiday.
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| Fri 6/17/2022 04:18 PM | 25 New Troopers To Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 25 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, June 24, 2022.
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| Fri 6/17/2022 11:21 AM | Captain Justin L. McCullough Will Transfer July 1, 2022
| Captain Justin L. McCullough, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, MO, will transfer to General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO. McCullough will be assigned to the Field Operations Bureau as the assistant bureau commander, and have direct oversight of troop-related operations and special events.
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| Thu 6/16/2022 08:28 AM | Major Vince S. Rice Retires July 1, 2022
| Major Vince S. Rice, commander of the Administrative Services Bureau, will retire July 1, 2022, after 32 years of dedicated service.
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| Fri 6/10/2022 11:27 AM | Driver Examination Stations Close Statewide For Juneteenth
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed Monday, June 20, 2022, in observance of Juneteenth.
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| Mon 6/6/2022 02:10 PM | Patrol: Summer Water Safety Tips
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to incorporate safety into any plans to enjoy Missouri’s waterways.
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| Fri 6/3/2022 10:22 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Commissions Six Commercial Vehicle Officers
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces six commercial vehicle officers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy today, June 3, 2022.
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| Tue 5/31/2022 01:45 PM | Patrol: Preliminary Reports Indicate 11 Traffic Fatalities, No Boating Fatalities, & One Drowning Over Memorial Day Weekend
| Preliminary reports indicate 11 traffic fatalities, no boating fatalities, and one drowning occur over Memorial Day weekend.
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| Thu 5/19/2022 02:14 PM | ATV, UTV Safety
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to remind the public about laws pertaining to the use of all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles.
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| Mon 5/16/2022 08:22 AM | Patrol: Make Safety A Top Priority For Memorial Day Weekend!
| Drivers and boat operators are reminded to follow all Missouri’s laws and be courteous.
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| Tue 5/10/2022 10:15 AM | Sergeant Roland H. Bartels Retires
| Effective June 1, 2022, Sergeant Roland H. Bartels will retire with almost 27 years of dedicated service.
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| Fri 5/6/2022 08:24 AM | Driver Examination Stations Close Statewide For May 2022 Holidays
| Driver examination stations close statewide for May 2022 holidays .
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| Wed 5/4/2022 02:28 PM | Media Invited To ‘Slow Down, Move Over’ Press Conference
| Members of the media are invited to a press conference at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 5, at Missouri Department of Transportation District Office in Lee's Summit, Missouri, 600 NE Colbern Rd., Lee's Summit, MO 64086. Representatives from NHTSA Region 7 are hosting the press conference.
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| Tue 5/3/2022 01:05 PM | May 21-27 Is National Safe Boating Week!
| Boaters are encouraged to make time for a thorough inspection of their boat prior to taking it out on the water this boating season.
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| Tue 5/3/2022 11:49 AM | Patrol To Offer Accelerated Academy For 116th Recruit Class
| The deadline to apply is July 10, 2022.
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| Mon 5/2/2022 03:30 PM | 35 Awards Presented At Patrol Awards Ceremony
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, congratulates the following employees who were recognized for their actions at the awards ceremony April 29, 2022.
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| Fri 4/29/2022 09:21 AM | 10 Troopers Graduated From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s First Accelerated Law Enforcement Academy Today
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 10 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, April 29, 2022.
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| Wed 4/27/2022 04:39 PM | New Troopers Assigned To Troop B
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Trooper Tj A. Willock and Trooper Peter D. Hummel have been assigned to Troop B.
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| Mon 4/18/2022 09:38 AM | 10 New Troopers To Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s First Accelerated Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 10 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, April 29, 2022.
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| Tue 4/12/2022 02:02 PM | Area Citizens Participate In 16th Community Alliance Program
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, MO, announces 16 Troop B area residents completed a Community Alliance Program at Troop B Headquarters.
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| Tue 4/12/2022 01:59 PM | Captain Erik A. Gottman Announces Promotion Of Trooper Trent J. Haley
| Trooper Trent J. Haley is being promoted to the rank of corporal effective May 1, 2022.
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| Tue 3/29/2022 08:32 AM | Troop B Announces Transfer & Promotion
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following transfer and promotion effective April 1, 2022.
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| Tue 3/22/2022 10:27 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 117th Recruit Class
| The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri.
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| Fri 3/4/2022 02:21 PM | Sergeant Christopher L. Cerroni Retires
| Effective April 1, 2022, Sergeant Christopher L. Cerroni will retire with over 29 years of dedicated service.
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| Wed 2/23/2022 10:53 AM | Major Michael A. Turner Transfers To Field Operations Bureau
| Major Michael A. Turner, bureau commander for the Support Services Bureau, will transfer to the Field Operations Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, effective March 1, 2022.
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| Tue 2/15/2022 02:08 PM | Major Gregory K. Smith Retires March 1, 2022
| Major Gregory K. Smith, commander of Field Operations Bureau with direct oversight responsibility for all nine troops, the Aircraft Division, and the Water Patrol Division, will retire March 1, 2022.
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| Tue 2/1/2022 12:32 PM | Troop B Seeks Participants For Student Alliance Program
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, Missouri, is pleased to announce Troop B will conduct a two-day Student Alliance Program.
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| Tue 2/1/2022 09:43 AM | Troop B Seeking Participants For 16th Community Alliance Program
| Captain Erick A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, MO, announces Troop B is seeking individuals interested in attending Troop B’s 16th Community Alliance Program.
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| Fri 1/28/2022 12:03 PM | Unidentified Human Remains Found In Shannon County
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control and the Shannon County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of human remains on January 12, 2022.
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| Thu 1/27/2022 10:53 AM | Driver Examination Stations Close Statewide On February 2022 Holidays
| Driver examination stations are closed statewide on February 2022 holidays.
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| Mon 1/24/2022 11:32 AM | Troop B Announces Promotions & Transfer
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following promotions and transfer effective February 1, 2022.
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| Fri 1/21/2022 07:58 AM | Boating Safety Courses Offered
| The Patrol is offering boating safety courses to inform and motivate boaters to prepare for the boating season.
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| Tue 1/18/2022 06:28 PM | Emergency Alert TEST Message
| Today, a routine test of Missouri’s Blue Alert system was inadvertently sent to wireless devices statewide.
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| Wed 1/12/2022 11:57 AM | 25 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
| Governor Michael L. Parson provided the keynote address and Col. Eric Olson also spoke to the class during the graduation.
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| Thu 1/6/2022 01:54 PM | Application Deadline Approaching For The 115th Recruit Class
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers.
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| Thu 1/6/2022 11:22 AM | Patrol Participates In Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division will participate in a three-day initiative commencing on Human Trafficking Day, January 11, 2022.
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| Tue 1/4/2022 12:24 PM | Patrol Addresses Cold Weather Water Safety
| Winter temperatures have arrived and that means the water temperature of Missouri's lakes and rivers is becoming colder.
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| Tue 1/4/2022 09:13 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeks Commercial Vehicle Officer Applicants
| The application deadline is January 31, 2022.
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| Mon 1/3/2022 09:05 AM | MSHP Reports Zero Traffic Fatalities Over New Year’s Holiday Weekend; No Drownings Or Boating Fatalities
| MSHP reports zero traffic fatalities over New Year’s holiday weekend and no drownings or boating fatalities.
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| Wed 12/29/2021 01:25 PM | Be Extra Vigilant When Driving In Inclement Weather
| Troopers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol urge everyone to pay attention to weather conditions and make smart decisions regarding travel.
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| Wed 12/29/2021 10:03 AM | 25 New Troopers To Graduate From MSHP Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 25 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.
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| Mon 12/27/2021 09:38 AM | MSHP Reports Eight Traffic Fatalities Over Christmas Holiday Weekend; No Drownings Or Boating Fatalities
| Eight people died in traffic crashes during the 78-hour counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 2021, and ended at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 26, 2021.
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| Thu 12/23/2021 11:03 PM | Marceline Man Arrested For 27 Additional Counts Of Sex Offenses
| Marceline Man Arrested For 27 Additional Counts Of Sex Offenses
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| Fri 12/17/2021 09:49 AM | Troop B Promotion Announced
| Trooper Jonathan M. Conrad will be promoted to the rank of corporal and designated the assistant zone supervisor of Zone 6, Clark and Scotland counties.
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| Tue 12/14/2021 12:49 PM | MSHP: Plan A Safe, Happy New Year’s!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration.
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| Mon 12/13/2021 11:19 AM | Lt. Gara Howard Promoted To Captain
| Lieutenant Gara N. Howard, Q/RDD, is being promoted to captain and named director of the Criminal Justice Information Services Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Sat 12/11/2021 05:58 PM | Officer-Involved Shooting In Greene County
| At approximately 10:52 p.m. on December 10, 2021, a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation near Republic Road on the south side of Springfield, Missouri.
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| Fri 12/10/2021 10:04 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On December Holidays
| Driver examination stations will close Statewide on December 24 and December 31, 2021.
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| Tue 12/7/2021 09:52 AM | MSHP: Have A Safe Christmas Season!
| Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers wish everyone a merry and safe Christmas.
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| Mon 11/29/2021 11:10 AM | Patrol Reports Nine Fatalities; No Drownings, Boating Crashes Over 2021 Thanksgiving Holiday
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports nine people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2021, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 28, 2021. There were no boating crashes or drownings.
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| Mon 11/15/2021 11:44 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol To Participate In Project Blue Light
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Missouri State Highway Patrol will again join members of Concerns of Police Survivors in paying tribute to fallen officers and showing support for law enforcement by participating in Project Blue Light.
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| Thu 11/4/2021 11:10 AM | Capt. Christopher S. Jolly Transfers To The Missouri Information Analysis Center
| Captain Christopher S. Jolly transferred to the Missouri Information Analysis Center, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, as director effective November 1, 2021.
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| Wed 11/3/2021 10:31 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On November Holidays
| Driver examination stations will close for November holidays.
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| Mon 10/25/2021 09:45 AM | MSHP: Please Include Safety In Your Plans For Halloween
| MSHP: Please include safety in your plans for halloween.
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| Tue 10/12/2021 09:37 AM | National Move Over Day Is October 16, 2021
| Saturday, October 16, 2021, has been designated National Move Over Day to remind drivers to help protect emergency personnel working on the side of the road.
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| Fri 10/8/2021 03:02 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed For Troop Meeting
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following driver examination stations and CDL sites throughout Northeast Missouri will be closed on October 14, 2021, for the annual troop meeting.
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| Thu 10/7/2021 03:07 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 115th Recruit Class
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers.
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| Thu 9/30/2021 05:34 PM | Farmers, Motorists Encouraged To Stay Alert During Harvest Season
| Farmers and motorists alike are encouraged to be safe, courteous drivers.
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| Thu 9/30/2021 01:43 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On October 11, 2021
| Driver examination stations will be closed statewide on October 11, 2021.
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| Tue 9/28/2021 02:35 PM | Sergeant Joseph A. Veasman Promoted
| Sergeant Joseph A. Veasman, Troop F, Zone 14, commercial vehicle enforcement, is being promoted to the rank of lieutenant and assigned to the Professional Standards Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Tue 9/28/2021 11:48 AM | Troop B To Host Blood Drive In Memory Of Corporal Michael E. Webster
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, would like to invite the public to participate in the "Red Cross, Troop B Michael E. Webster Blood Drive" on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
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| Mon 9/27/2021 11:47 AM | Watch For Deer!
| Last year, drivers in Missouri experienced 3,639 traffic crashes where deer-vehicle strikes occurred.
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| Tue 9/14/2021 10:21 AM | MSHP Marks 90 Years Of Service & Protection
| This news release is a letter from Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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| Tue 9/7/2021 10:05 AM | MSHP Releases Labor Day Holiday Statistics
| MSHP releases Labor Day holiday statistics.
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| Sat 9/4/2021 09:02 PM | Bucklin Man Arrested For 43 Counts Of 1st Degree Sex Offenses
| Bucklin Man Arrested For 43 Counts Of 1st Degree Sex Offenses
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| Thu 9/2/2021 09:26 AM | Child Passenger Safety Week Is September 15-21, 2021
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the National Safety Council, Safe Kids Worldwide, and other safety advocates to commemorate National Child Passenger Safety Week (September 15-21, 2021).
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| Tue 8/24/2021 01:38 PM | 2021 Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout Boat Race
| Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout Boat Race to take place August 28-29, 2021.
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| Mon 8/23/2021 01:41 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On September 6, 2021
| Driver examination stations will close statewide on September 6, 2021, in observance of Labor Day.
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| Fri 8/20/2021 09:03 AM | Include Safety In Your Plans For Labor Day Weekend
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to plan for a safe 2021 Labor Day weekend.
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| Wed 8/18/2021 03:34 PM | Sgt. Aaron Griffin Accepts 2021 Instructor Of The Year Award From IACP/SPPADS
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is pleased to announce the State & Provincial Police Academy Directors has named MSHP Sergeant Aaron K. Griffin its Instructor of the Year for 2021.
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| Wed 8/18/2021 12:52 PM | Patrol Provides Synopsis Of Some New Laws Related To Public Safety, Transportation, Watercraft, & The Protection Of Children
| The abbreviated descriptions below are intended to make the public aware of some of the new legislation enacted by the Missouri General Assembly which is related to crime and motor vehicles.
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| Mon 8/16/2021 03:41 PM | Courage2Report Provides Safe, Confidential Avenue To Report School Safety Concerns
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds school personnel, parents, and students the Courage2ReportMO program provides a safe and confidential way to report any concerns regarding their safety or the safety of others.
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| Fri 8/13/2021 09:06 AM | Patrol To Offer First Accelerated Academy For 114th Recruit Class
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces it will offer its first 15-week accelerated academy to law enforcement professionals interested in becoming a trooper.
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| Mon 8/2/2021 10:24 AM | Motorists Are Reminded To Watch For Students!
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to be vigilant always, but especially near school zones, playgrounds, bicycle paths, and crosswalks when schools are in session.
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| Tue 7/27/2021 11:11 AM | Trooper Johnson Transfers To Troop B, Zone 5
| Trooper Johnson Transfers To Troop B, Zone 5
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| Fri 7/23/2021 01:02 PM | New Troopers Assigned To Troop B
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Trooper Elijah N. Stinson, Trooper Ezekiel G. Schieferdecker, and Trooper Eric J. Smith have been assigned to Troop B.
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| Fri 7/23/2021 10:58 AM | 29 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 29 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, July 23, 2021.
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| Tue 7/20/2021 11:32 AM | Vote For Missouri: Best Looking Cruiser Contest
| Vote For Missouri: Best Looking Cruiser Contest
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| Fri 7/9/2021 02:13 PM | 29 New Troopers To Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
| Twenty-nine troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, July 23, 2021. The ceremony will take place on the South Lawn of the Missouri State Capitol and the public is invited.
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| Tue 7/6/2021 04:33 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeks Commercial Vehicle Officer Applicants
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premiere law enforcement agency, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of commercial vehicle officer.
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| Tue 7/6/2021 10:22 AM | MSHP Reports Seven Traffic Fatalities, One Boating Fatality, & No Drownings Over July Fourth Holiday Counting Period
| MSHP reports seven traffic fatalities, one boating fatality, and no drownings over July Fourth holiday counting period.
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| Fri 6/25/2021 08:31 AM | Drivers, Boaters Encouraged To Make Smart Decisions
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, wants to remind Missourians that thunderstorms are expected over the next several days which may lead to flooding in certain areas.
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| Tue 6/22/2021 09:16 AM | MSHP Completes 2021 Annual School Bus Inspections
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2021 annual school bus inspection program.
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| Mon 6/21/2021 01:43 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide For July Fourth Holiday
| Driver examination stations closed statewide for July Fourth holiday.
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| Mon 6/21/2021 12:26 PM | Patrol: Plan A Safe July Fourth Weekend!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe July Fourth holiday.
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| Mon 6/21/2021 11:08 AM | Troop B Seeking Participants For 16th Community Alliance Program
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, MO, announces Troop B is seeking individuals interested in attending Troop B’s 16th Community Alliance Program.
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| Wed 6/16/2021 08:02 AM | Subject Impersonates Police Officer In Daviess County
| At approximately 10 a.m. on June 15, 2021, a white male wearing a law enforcement-style uniform stopped a citizen.
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| Thu 6/3/2021 07:32 AM | Join The Team & Make A Difference!
| To be eligible, candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and be 21 years of age upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy.
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| Tue 6/1/2021 10:18 AM | Patrol: Preliminary Reports Indicate Six Traffic Fatalities, One Boating Fatality, & One Drowning Over Memorial Day Weekend
| Patrol: Preliminary reports indicate six traffic fatalities, one boating fatality, & one drowning over Memorial Day weekend.
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| Wed 5/26/2021 03:26 PM | Colonel Eric T. Olson Announces Promotion Effective June 1, 2021
| Sergeant Gerard G. Callahan, Q/HRD, will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant and transfer to the Patrol Records Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, where he will serve as the Patrol’s Custodian of Records.
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| Mon 5/24/2021 03:05 PM | Troop B Announces Promotions
| Trooper Lee Ewigman and Trooper Brandon Pearson promoted to corporal effective June 1, 2021.
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| Mon 5/24/2021 10:46 AM | Troop B To Offer Boating Certification Course In Macon
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Troop B Headquarters, 308 Pine Crest Drive, Macon, Missouri.
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| Mon 5/17/2021 02:19 PM | Patrol: Make Safety A Top Priority For Memorial Day Weekend!
| Patrol: Make safety a top priority for Memorial Day weekend!
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| Mon 5/17/2021 09:28 AM | Colonel Eric T. Olson Announces Promotions Effective June 1, 2021
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces June 1 promotions.
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| Thu 5/6/2021 08:54 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide For Holidays
| DE stations closed statewide on May 7 and May 31.
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| Wed 5/5/2021 09:30 AM | Kirksville Driver Examination Station Relocates
| Effective May 14, 2021, Kirksville Driver Examination Station will relocate from 1612 Osteopathy Avenue to 1702 East La Harpe Street.
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| Mon 5/3/2021 09:18 AM | May 22-28 Is National Safe Boating Week!
| Marine operations troopers in each troop will offer boat equipment inspections on Saturday, May 22, 2021.
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| Fri 4/23/2021 10:27 AM | May Is Bicycle Safety Month!
| May is Bicycle Safety Month, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages motorists and bicyclists to stay alert and be courteous.
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| Thu 4/22/2021 11:46 AM | Operation P.R.O.T.E.C.T. Scheduled During National Work Zone Safety Week April 26-30, 2021
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to make the public aware of the Operation P.R.O.T.E.C.T. enforcement projects scheduled for Monday, April 26, 2021, and Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
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| Wed 4/21/2021 03:15 PM | May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to make the public aware that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
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| Mon 4/12/2021 02:28 PM | National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
| National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week takes place from April 11-17, 2021.
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| Wed 4/7/2021 11:17 AM | Patrol Awards Ceremony Taking Place On Facebook Live
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, congratulates the following employees being recognized for their actions in 2020.
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| Tue 3/23/2021 04:27 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 113th Recruit Class
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers.
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| Tue 3/23/2021 12:14 PM | Patrol Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting
| Patrol investigates officer-involved shooting.
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| Mon 3/15/2021 03:00 PM | Boating & Thunderstorms Don’t Mix!
| When a thunderstorm looms on the horizon, it’s time to get ashore.
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| Tue 3/2/2021 01:02 PM | MSHP Cautions Dock Owners, Boat Operators
| This winter's ice and heavy snow combinations have caused damage to some boat docks.
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| Wed 2/17/2021 03:24 PM | Lieutenant Steven V. Wilhoit Named Troop A Commanding Officer
| Lieutenant Steven V. Wilhoit, Q/DDCC, will be promoted to the rank of captain and named commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, MO.
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| Mon 2/8/2021 09:23 AM | Colonel Eric T. Olson Announces Promotion of Captain Scott A. Shipers
| Captain Scott A. Shipers, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, is being promoted to the rank of major.
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| Wed 1/20/2021 04:46 PM | New Troopers Assigned To Troop B
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Trooper Cole T. Hinshaw, Trooper Nicholas C. Keller, and Trooper Cody J. Snyder have been assigned to Troop B.
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| Wed 1/20/2021 02:02 PM | 31 New Troopers Graduated From The Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 31 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy today, Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
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| Fri 1/15/2021 03:57 PM | Lt. Stephen M. Burgun, Troop F, Transfers To General Headquarters; Named Assistant Director Of Water Patrol Division
| Lieutenant Stephen M. Burgun, Troop F, will transfer to General Headquarters effective February 1, 2021, and serve as the assistant director of the Water Patrol Division.
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| Fri 1/15/2021 10:05 AM | Troop B Seeks Participants For Their Student Alliance Program
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, is pleased to announce Troop B will conduct a two-day Student Alliance Program.
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| Fri 1/8/2021 11:46 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 112th Recruit Class
| The application deadline has been extended to February 1, 2021.
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| Wed 1/6/2021 03:02 PM | 31 New Troopers To Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces 31 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
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| Wed 1/6/2021 03:01 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On January 18, 2021
| MSHP: Driver examination stations will be closed statewide on January 18, 2021,
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| Mon 1/4/2021 08:48 AM | MSHP Reports Four Traffic Fatalities Over New Year’s Holiday Weekend; No Drownings Or Boating Fatalities
| MSHP reports four traffic fatalities over New Year’s holiday weekend; no drownings or boating fatalities
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| Thu 12/31/2020 02:55 PM | Captain Erik A. Gottman Announces Promotion Of Trooper Graydon L. Gaines
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Trooper Graydon L. Gaines is being promoted to the rank of Corporal effective January 1, 2021, and will be designated the assistant zone commander of Zone 5, Adair and Schuyler Counties.
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| Tue 12/29/2020 08:35 AM | Winter Weather Expected
| Missourians know to expect colder temperatures, snow, rain, ice, or a mix of these during the winter months.
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| Mon 12/28/2020 02:05 PM | Corporal Justin S. Dunn Assigned As Troop B Public Information Officer
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following assignment effective December 27, 2020.
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| Mon 12/28/2020 09:44 AM | MSHP Reports Five Traffic Fatalities Over Christmas Holiday Weekend; No Drownings Or Boating Fatalities
| MSHP provides preliminary statistics related to the Christmas holiday weekend.
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| Mon 12/21/2020 02:41 PM | MSHP Invites Media To Attend Outdoor Firing Range Ribbon Ceremony
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites members of the media to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for its outdoor firing range at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.
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| Mon 12/21/2020 10:59 AM | Colonel Eric T. Olson Announces Promotion Of Major Lance M. MacLaughlin
| Major Lance M. MacLaughlin is being promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel effective January 1, 2021, and will serve as the assistant superintendent.
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| Fri 12/18/2020 10:51 AM | National Association Of State Boating Law Administrators Honors MSHP Cpl. Stacey L. Mosher With National Boating Safety Award
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is proud to congratulate Corporal Stacey L. Mosher as the recipient of this year’s National Association of State Boating Law Administrators’ Boating Safety Award.
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| Wed 12/16/2020 09:11 AM | Make Smart Choices This New Year’s!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration.
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| Fri 12/11/2020 07:17 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On Upcoming Holidays
| Driver examination stations closed statewide on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day,
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| Thu 12/10/2020 09:53 AM | MSHP: Have A Safe Christmas Season!
| Your Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers ask everyone to make safety a priority this Christmas season.
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| Wed 12/9/2020 03:34 PM | Patrol Addresses Cold Weather Water Safety
| Cold weather means cold rivers and lakes. If you have plans to be near or on one of the state’s many bodies of water, please be careful and stay alert!
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| Mon 11/30/2020 02:18 PM | Sergeant Eric F. Brown Promoted To Lieutenant
| Sergeant Eric F. Brown, public information and education officer assigned to Troop B, Macon, MO, is being promoted to lieutenant and designated assistant director of the Public Information and Education Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City.
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| Mon 11/30/2020 11:36 AM | Patrol Reports 10 Fatalities; No Drownings, Fatal Boat Crashes Over 2020 Thanksgiving Holiday
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 10 people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2020, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 2020.
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| Mon 11/30/2020 09:59 AM | MSHP Invites Media To Attend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Crime Laboratory Addition
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites media to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new DNA Section addition of the Patrol's Crime Laboratory Division.
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| Thu 11/19/2020 03:22 PM | Patrol Website Adopts New Look
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites the public to visit the agency's updated website.
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| Thu 11/19/2020 03:12 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 112th Recruit Class
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri.
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| Mon 11/16/2020 07:57 AM | If You Travel Over Thanksgiving, Do So Safely!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds everyone there may be an increase in traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday. If so, drivers should remain alert to changes along their normal route. Regardless of traffic patterns, safety should remain a priority.
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| Thu 11/12/2020 07:51 AM | Lieutenant Colonel Malik A. Henderson Retires Effective December 1, 2020
| Lieutenant Colonel Malik A. Henderson, assistant superintendent, will retire effective December 1, 2020, after over 32 years of dedicated service.
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| Mon 11/9/2020 04:05 PM | Patrol To Provide Testing For Commercial Vehicle Officer Position At Several Locations
| Captain Kevin C. Kelley, director of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites those seeking a rewarding career to take the written test for the position of commercial vehicle officer.
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| Mon 11/9/2020 11:30 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Launches YouTube Channel!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites the public to visit the Missouri State Highway Patrol's YouTube channel.
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| Mon 11/9/2020 07:50 AM | Lieutenant Collin M. Stosberg Named Legislative Liaison
| Lieutenant Collin M. Stosberg, assistant director of the Public Information and Education Division, transferred to the Executive Services Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, to serve as the Patrol's legislative liaison. The transfer was effective November 8, 2020.
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| Mon 11/2/2020 08:57 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide For November Holidays
| DE stations will close statewide for holidays in November.
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| Thu 10/29/2020 04:38 PM | Colonel Eric T. Olson Announces Promotions
| Lt. Justin L. McCullough and Lt. Michael A. Petlansky promoted to captain.
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| Fri 10/23/2020 01:14 PM | Public Gives MSHP 93.9% Approval Rating
| According to the recent public opinion survey the Missouri State Highway Patrol is fulfilling its mission of service and protection.
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| Wed 10/7/2020 03:59 PM | Watch For Deer!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds drivers that deer are more active and create hazards for Missouri motorists this time of year.
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| Tue 10/6/2020 09:11 AM | Captain John M. Enderle,Troop D, retires effective November 1, 2020.
| Captain John M. Enderle, Troop D, retires effective November 1, 2020, after 30 years, 10 months of dedicated service to the people of Missouri.
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| Mon 10/5/2020 02:58 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On October 12, 2020
| Driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2020, in observance of Columbus Day.
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| Mon 10/5/2020 09:15 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Invites Public To Visit Show-Me Integrity Portal
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites the public to visit the agency's recently created Show-Me Integrity portal.
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| Thu 10/1/2020 02:57 PM | It's Harvest Time, Stay Alert!
| Farming plays a vital role in Missouri’s economy, history, and identity. In the coming weeks, farmers across the state will be harvesting their crops. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to share the road.
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| Mon 9/28/2020 02:31 PM | 2020 Lake Of The Ozarks Offshore Powerboat Race Navigational Information Announced
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol announces navigational restrictions for The Lake of the Ozarks Offshore Powerboat Race on October 2-3, 2020.
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| Tue 9/15/2020 11:15 AM | Sgt. Scott White Promoted To Lieutenant
| Sergeant Scott B. White, Troop F, is being promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the Professional Standards Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Tue 9/8/2020 10:54 AM | MSHP Releases Labor Day Holiday Statistics
| Thirteen people died in traffic crashes during the 2020 Labor Day holiday weekend.
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| Thu 9/3/2020 02:28 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On September 7, 2020
| Driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020, in observance of Labor Day.
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| Fri 8/28/2020 12:27 PM | Patrol Provides Synopsis Of Some New Laws Related To Crime & Traffic Safety
| The Patrol wishes to make the public aware of several of these new laws or changes to increase public awareness and education.
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| Tue 8/25/2020 07:57 AM | Captain Matthew C. Walz Retires
| Captain Matthew C. Walz, director of the Water Patrol Division, will retire on September 1, 2020, after over 30 years of dedicated service.
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| Fri 8/21/2020 08:29 AM | Your Missouri State Highway Patrol Wants You To Plan A Safe Labor Day Weekend
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to plan for a safe 2020 Labor Day weekend.
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| Wed 8/12/2020 01:02 PM | 2020 Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout Event Navigational Restrictions Announced
| The no wake restriction for the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout event includes the main channel from the 31.5-mile mark to the 36-mile mark and will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday.
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| Tue 8/11/2020 01:35 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 111th Recruit Class
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers.
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| Tue 8/11/2020 01:23 PM | MSHP Completes 2020 Annual School Bus Inspections
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2020 annual school bus inspection program.
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| Mon 8/3/2020 11:24 AM | Troop B Promotions Effective August 1, 2020
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces promotions effective August 1, 2020.
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| Mon 8/3/2020 11:15 AM | Troop B Announces Retirement Of Sergeant Thomas R. Rohn
| Troop B announces retirement of Sergeant Thomas R. Rohn.
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| Mon 8/3/2020 08:17 AM | Motorists Are Reminded To Watch For Students!
| Students across Missouri are preparing to begin their 2020-2021 school year.
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| Fri 7/31/2020 07:41 AM | Patrol Invites Public To Provide Feedback
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites the public to take part in a public opinion survey.
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| Wed 7/29/2020 01:11 PM | Lt. Erik A. Gottman, Lt. Kirk A. Davis Promoted Effective August 1, 2020
| Lt. Erik A. Gottman, Lt. Kirk A. Davis promoted effective August 1, 2020.
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| Wed 7/22/2020 03:00 PM | Increase In Fatal Motorcycle And Off-Road Vehicle Fatalities In Troop B
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, would like to raise the public’s awareness of motorcycle and off-road vehicle safety.
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| Tue 7/21/2020 03:05 PM | Patrol Provides Results Of High Speed Enforcement Campaign
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to provide the public with the results of the Patrol’s high speed enforcement campaign.
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| Fri 7/17/2020 02:24 PM | Driver License Testing In Troop B Returns To Normal Locations
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, announces effective July 20, 2020, written and skills testing for all classes of licenses will return to their normal dates and times in each of Troop B’s 16 counties.
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| Thu 7/16/2020 02:37 PM | Five States Take Part In High Speed Enforcement Campaign
| The Patrol is joining four other states in the high speed enforcement campaign between the hours of noon and midnight each day on July 17-18, 2020.
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| Wed 7/15/2020 11:46 AM | MSHP Invites Media To Press Conference To Announce Multi-State High Speed Enforcement Campaign
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites the media to a news conference at 10 a.m. on July 16, 2020, at MoDOT Headquarters, 600 NE Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit, MO, where he will announce a high speed enforcement campaign.
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| Wed 7/8/2020 01:54 PM | Vote For Missouri: Best Looking Cruiser Contest
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol is taking part in the American Association of State Troopers’ "2020 America's Best Looking Cruiser Contest" and invites the public to vote for the MSHP's cruiser.
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| Tue 7/7/2020 11:11 AM | Troop B To Host Boater Safety Certification Course
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Friday, July 17, 2020, at the Long Branch Lake Corps of Engineers Visitor Center, 30174 Visitor Center Road, Macon, Missouri.
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| Mon 7/6/2020 11:04 AM | Temporary Change To Driver License Testing Location
| Effective July 7-15, 2020, driver license testing will not be held at the Macon County Expo Center, 1303 South Missouri Street, Macon, Missouri, due to the Macon County Town and Country Fair.
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| Mon 7/6/2020 10:22 AM | MSHP Reports Five Traffic Fatalities, Zero Boating Fatalities, & One Drowning Over July Fourth Holiday Counting Period
| Troopers worked 294 traffic crashes, which included 107 injuries and all five fatalities.
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| Fri 6/26/2020 11:35 AM | New Troopers Assigned To Troop B
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, is pleased to announce the assignment of two new troopers to Troop B.
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| Fri 6/26/2020 11:16 AM | 21 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 21 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on today, Friday, June 26, 2020.
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| Mon 6/22/2020 02:12 PM | Capt. Joseph Armistead Transfers To Training Division
| Captain Joseph L. Armistead, director, is transferring to the Training Division, General Headquarters, effective July 1, 2020. He will serve as the director of the Training Division.
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| Mon 6/22/2020 10:38 AM | Captain Jerry C. West Retires Effective July 1, 2020
| Captain Jerry C. West, director of the Training Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, retires effective July 1, 2020.
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| Mon 6/22/2020 09:11 AM | Patrol: Summer Water Safety Tips
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is encouraging everyone to incorporate safety into any plans to enjoy Missouri’s waterways.
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| Thu 6/18/2020 03:15 PM | Patrol: Plan A Safe July Fourth Weekend!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe July Fourth holiday.
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| Tue 6/9/2020 03:41 PM | 21 New Troopers To Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 21 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, June 26, 2020.
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| Wed 6/3/2020 11:55 AM | Troop B Promotions And Transfers Effective June 1, 2020
| Troop B announces promotions and transfers effective June 1, 2020.
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| Wed 6/3/2020 11:45 AM | Troop B Announces Retirement Of Sergeant Michael Kauth
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces effective June 1, 2020, Sergeant Michael Kauth will retire from the Missouri State Highway Patrol after over 28 years of dedicated service.
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| Tue 5/26/2020 11:01 AM | Patrol: Preliminary Reports Indicate Six Traffic Fatalities, Zero Boating Fatalities, Two Drownings Over Memorial Day Weekend
| Six people died in traffic crashes over the 2020 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 22, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 25, 2020.
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| Tue 5/19/2020 03:32 PM | Patrol Expands Upgraded Notification System To Include Blue Alerts
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Patrol has expanded its recently upgraded Missouri AMBER Alert System to include Blue Alerts.
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| Fri 5/15/2020 07:09 PM | Arrest In Sullivan County Following A Child Death Investigation
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Makuya Stephanie Kambamba, 28, for first degree murder.
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| Thu 5/14/2020 12:40 PM | Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Seabrook, New Hampshire, Woman For Attempted Child Kidnapping
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Erica I. Johnson, 20, of Seabrook, New Hampshire, for class B felony attempted child kidnapping.
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| Wed 5/13/2020 11:23 AM | Troop B Announces Promotion
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, Missouri, announces the promotion of Assistant Chief Operator Dena Applebury effective May 10, 2020.
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| Mon 5/11/2020 04:09 PM | Troop B Resumes Skills Testing For Class F Operator's Licenses
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, announces effective May 11, 2020, written and skills testing for all classes of licenses will occur at two locations in Troop B.
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| Thu 5/7/2020 03:09 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol DE Stations Observe Truman Day; Resume Road Testing For Class F (Operator's) Licenses Effective May 11, 2020
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, informs the public that all driver examination stations will be closed in observance of Truman Day, Friday, May 8, 2020. Effective May 11, 2020, driver testing services will resume for written and skills testing of all classes, including Class F (operator’s) skills testing, at limited locations across the state.
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| Wed 5/6/2020 03:27 PM | May 16-22 Is National Safe Boating Week!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to stress the importance of safe boating by making the public aware of National Safe Boating Week, which takes place May 16-22, 2020.
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| Wed 5/6/2020 11:43 AM | Captain James E. Wilt Announces Troop B Transfers
| Captain James E. Wilt announces Troop B transfers.
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| Wed 5/6/2020 09:27 AM | Patrol: Make Safety A Top Priority This Memorial Day Weekend!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, recognizes Memorial Day weekend is highly anticipated, especially after these last few months.
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| Fri 5/1/2020 03:30 PM | Criminal Investigator Sergeant Jeffrey L. VanTress Retires
| Sergeant Jeffrey L. VanTress, Q/DDCC, will retire after nearly, 31 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Missouri.
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| Fri 5/1/2020 02:58 PM | Troop B Announces Driver License Testing Locations
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, announces effective May 4, 2020, written testing for all classes of licenses will occur at two locations in Troop B.
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| Thu 4/30/2020 09:03 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Resumes All Written Driver Examinations Effective May 4, 2020
| Missouri State Highway Patrol resumes all written driver examinations effective May 4, 2020.
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| Fri 4/24/2020 02:46 PM | Written Tests For Commercial Driver Licenses Resume At Limited Locations Beginning April 27, 2020, For Applicants With Essential Needs
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces beginning April 27, 2020, the Patrol will provide written knowledge testing for commercial driver license (CDL) applicants with essential needs. The CDL written tests will be limited to specific testing locations statewide.
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| Mon 4/13/2020 11:52 AM | National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
| National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week takes place from April 12-18, 2020.
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| Fri 4/10/2020 10:41 AM | MSHP Extends Statewide Suspension Of All Written & Driver Road Testing, Salvage Inspections, & Bus Inspections
| MSHP extends statewide suspension of all written and driver road testing, salvage inspections, and bus inspections.
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| Fri 4/3/2020 02:27 PM | MSHP Extends Statewide Suspension Of All Written & Driver Road Testing, Salvage Inspections, & Bus Inspections
| MSHP extends statewide suspension of all written and driver road testing, salvage inspections, and bus inspections.
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| Tue 3/31/2020 01:11 PM | Troop B Announces Promotion
| Trooper John Henry was promoted to corporal and designated the assistant zone supervisor of Zone 8, serving the citizens of Marion and Ralls counties.
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| Mon 3/23/2020 07:47 PM | MSHP Suspends All Written And Driver Road Testing Statewide
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol announces that the Patrol is immediately suspending all written and skills-based driver road testing at all locations through April 6, 2020.
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| Wed 3/18/2020 03:22 PM | Troop B Begins Escorting Over-Dimension Loads
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, would like to inform the public Troop B will begin escorting numerous over-dimension loads beginning on Friday, March 21, 2020.
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| Tue 3/17/2020 09:23 AM | MSHP Suspends Driver Road Testing Statewide
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol announces beginning immediately today, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is suspending driver road testing at all locations.
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| Mon 3/16/2020 04:56 PM | Patrol Requests Public’s Cooperation on Driver Examinations
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, requests that members of the public refrain from taking a written or skills-based driver examination if...
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| Fri 3/6/2020 02:05 PM | Adair County Search Warrant Leads to Drug Arrest
| At approximately 9:45 a.m., on March 4, 2020, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control executed a search warrant on a residence located at 1308 South Sheridan Street, Apartment B, Kirksville, Missouri.
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| Thu 2/27/2020 09:19 AM | MSHP Requests Assistance With Sexual Assault Investigation
| Following the recent arrest of a Kansas couple, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is seeking further information for an ongoing sexual assault investigation in the Lake of the Ozarks area.
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| Fri 2/21/2020 09:50 AM | Lt. Clark N. Stratton Promoted To Captain, Named Commanding Officer Of Troop H, St. Joseph, MO
| Effective March 1, 2020, Lieutenant Clark N. Stratton, Troop A, is being promoted to the rank of captain and designated commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, MO.
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| Tue 2/18/2020 11:11 AM | Captain James E. McDonald Retires After 28 Years Of Dedicated Service
| Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, MO, will retire after 28 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Missouri effective March 1, 2020.
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| Thu 1/30/2020 09:50 AM | Missouri Experiences Significant Traffic Death Reduction In 2019
| Preliminary statistics indicate Missouri experienced a 4.9 percent decrease in traffic crash fatalities compared to the previous year.
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| Tue 1/28/2020 08:07 AM | MSHP Aircraft Use Map Overlay Technology To Track Pursuit Suspects Successfully
| MSHP aircraft use map overlay technology to track pursuit suspects successfully.
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| Mon 1/27/2020 12:44 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On February 12 & February 17, 2020
| Driver examination stations statewide will close on February 12 and February 17, 2020 in observance of holidays.
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| Fri 1/24/2020 03:32 PM | Citizen Sees AMBER Alert & Helps Locate Missing Child. Public, Media Encouraged To Enroll In Upgraded Program.
| Members of the public and media are encouraged to subscribe to upgraded AMBER Alert program.
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| Tue 1/14/2020 03:20 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Provides Requirements For Trooper Position; Seeking Applicants For 110th Recruit Class
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers.
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| Mon 1/6/2020 09:45 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On January 20, 2020
| Driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
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| Fri 1/3/2020 03:32 PM | New Trooper Assigned To Troop B
| Trooper Zachary S. Horrell, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, has been assigned to Troop B, Zone 6, serving the citizens of Clark and Scotland counties.
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| Thu 1/2/2020 09:13 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Reports Zero Traffic Fatalities, Zero Boating Fatalities, and Zero Drownings During New Year’s Counting Period
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that no one died in a traffic crash during the 30-hour 2020 New Year’s holiday counting period.
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| Thu 12/26/2019 09:04 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Reports Two Fatalities Over Christmas Holiday; No Boating Crashes Or Drownings
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports two people died in traffic crashes during the 30-hour 2019 Christmas holiday counting period.
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| Fri 12/20/2019 10:52 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Commissions 31 New Troopers
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 31 troopers graduated today, December 20, 2019, from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy. The ceremony took place at 10 a.m. in the Law Enforcement Academy gymnasium. The 108th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on July 1, 2019, for 25-weeks of training to become a trooper. The new troopers will report to duty in their assigned troops on January 6, 2020.
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| Wed 12/18/2019 09:31 AM | Make Smart Choices This New Year’s!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration. A traffic crash or jail cell would be an unfortunate way to begin 2020.
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| Fri 12/13/2019 03:19 PM | Sgt. Gara Howard Promoted To Lieutenant
| Sergeant Gara N. Howard, Q/DDCC, is being promoted to lieutenant and will transfer to the Research & Development Division, General Headquarters, where she will serve as an assistant director of the division.
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| Fri 12/13/2019 03:16 PM | Lt. Jason N. Crites Promoted To Captain
| Lieutenant Jason N. Crites, Troop F, Jefferson City, MO, is being promoted to captain and will transfer to the Research & Development Division, General Headquarters, where he will serve as director of the division.
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| Fri 12/13/2019 11:16 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On December 25, 2019 and January 1, 2020
| Driver examination stations will be closed statewide on December 25, 2019 and January 1, 2020.
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| Fri 12/13/2019 11:14 AM | Linn County Driver Examination Station Closed On December 26, 2019
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the Linn County Driver Examination Station, located in the Brookfield Municipal Building, 116 West Brooks, Brookfield, Missouri, will be closed on December 26, 2019.
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| Fri 12/13/2019 10:55 AM | Lieutenant Rick Buttram Retires Effective January 1, 2020
| Lieutenant Richard E. Buttram, assistant director of the Research & Development Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, retires with more than 33 years of dedicated service to the Patrol and the citizens it serves.
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| Fri 12/13/2019 07:54 AM | Captain Rex M. Scism Retires
| Captain Rex M. Scism, director of the Research & Development Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, retires with more than 26 years of dedicated service to the Patrol and the citizens it serves.
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| Wed 12/11/2019 09:30 AM | MSHP: Have A Safe Christmas Season!
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol asks motorists to make safety a priority this Christmas season.
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| Tue 12/10/2019 12:33 PM | Randolph County Driver License Testing Returns To Normal Location
| Effective December 11, 2019, testing will again be held at the Moberly City Hall, 204 North Clark Street, Moberly, Missouri.
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| Mon 12/9/2019 11:10 AM | 31 New Troopers To Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 31 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on December 20, 2019.
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| Mon 12/2/2019 04:12 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol To Participate In Project Blue Light
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Missouri State Highway Patrol will again join members of Concerns of Police Survivors in paying tribute to fallen officers and showing support for law enforcement by participating in Project Blue Light.
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| Mon 12/2/2019 11:24 AM | Temporary Change To Randolph County Driver License Testing Location
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a temporary change to driver license testing in Randolph County.
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| Mon 12/2/2019 11:02 AM | Patrol Reports Nine Fatalities; Three Drownings Over 2019 Thanksgiving Holiday
| Patrol reports nine fatalities; three drownings over 2019 Thanksgiving holiday.
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| Tue 11/26/2019 04:11 PM | Patrol Launches Upgraded Missouri AMBER Alert System To Streamline Notification Process
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Patrol has launched an upgraded Missouri AMBER Alert system that streamlines the process to get alerts to the public faster.
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| Thu 11/21/2019 12:53 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Reaccredited
| The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) awarded accreditation to the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
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| Tue 11/12/2019 08:57 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide For Thanksgiving Holiday
| Driver examination stations closed statewide November 28-29, 2019, for Thanksgiving holiday.
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| Fri 11/8/2019 10:03 AM | Watch For Changing Traffic Patterns This Thanksgiving Holiday!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds everyone to expect an increase in traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday.
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| Wed 10/30/2019 12:32 PM | Trooper Tyler C. Fuller Transfers To Troop B, Zone 2
| Trooper Tyler C. Fuller transfers to Troop B, Zone 2, effective November 1, 2019.
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| Tue 10/29/2019 01:10 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On November 11, 2019
| All DE stations are closed Monday, November 11, 2019, in observance of Veterans Day.
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| Fri 10/25/2019 12:01 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Commissions 17 Commercial Vehicle Officers
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces 17 commercial vehicle officers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on October 25, 2019.
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| Thu 10/24/2019 01:28 PM | Patrol Launches New Safety Video “If I Could Just Go Back”
| Public information officers at each troop headquarters are available to schools, civic organizations, and churches to present a safety program which includes the showing of "If I Could Just Go Back."
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| Mon 10/21/2019 04:19 PM | National School Bus Safety Week Is October 21-25!
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol recognizes the importance of bus safety and inspects every school bus in the state each year.
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| Mon 10/21/2019 12:12 PM | Have A Safe Halloween!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to have a safe Halloween.
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| Tue 10/8/2019 02:48 PM | MSHP: Watch For Deer!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds drivers that deer are more active and create hazards for Missouri motorists this time of year.
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| Fri 10/4/2019 12:08 PM | Troop B To Host Blood Drive In Memory of Corporal Michael E. Webster
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, would like to invite the public to participate in the "Red Cross, Troop B Michael E. Webster Blood Drive" on Friday, October 11, 2019.
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| Mon 9/9/2019 03:49 PM | MSHP: Deadline To Apply For Commercial Vehicle Officer Approaching
| The 10th CVO Class is scheduled to begin training on February 3, 2020. The application deadline is October 1, 2019.
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| Mon 9/9/2019 01:52 PM | It's Harvest Time, Stay Alert!
| Farming plays a vital role in Missouri’s economy, history, and identity. In the coming weeks, farmers across the state will be harvesting their crops.
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| Wed 9/4/2019 12:34 PM | National Child Passenger Safety Week
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol joins other safety advocates to commemorate National Child Passenger Safety Week (September 15-21, 2019).
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| Wed 9/4/2019 09:47 AM | Troop B To Conduct Special Enforcement Operations During September
| Sometime during the month of September, DWI saturations will occur in Chariton, Clark, Monroe, Randolph, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, and Putnam counties.
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| Tue 9/3/2019 11:24 AM | MSHP Releases Labor Day Holiday Statistics
| Four people died in traffic crashes during the 2019 Labor Day holiday weekend. Last year, there were 11 fatalities.
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| Tue 8/27/2019 10:06 AM | Troop B Community Alliance Applications
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, would like to inform the public a computer error occurred during the application process for this year’s Community Alliance Program being held at the Troop B Headquarters in Macon.
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| Fri 8/23/2019 01:51 PM | Your Missouri State Highway Patrol Wants You To Plan A Safe Labor Day Weekend
| It's everyone's responsibility to operate both vehicles and vessels safely and observe all Missouri laws.
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| Thu 8/22/2019 11:20 AM | Patrol Provides Synopsis Of Some New Laws Related To Crime & Traffic Safety
| The abbreviated descriptions below are intended to make the public aware of some of the new legislation enacted by the Missouri General Assembly which is related to crime and motor vehicles.
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| Fri 8/16/2019 04:20 PM | Honorary Trooper Certificate Presented To Macon, Missouri, Resident
| On August 15, 2019, Lieutenant Steven V. Wilhoit, assistant director of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control, presented Macon, Missouri, resident Ryan Johnson with a Missouri State Highway Patrol Honorary Trooper Certificate.
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| Wed 8/14/2019 09:56 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeks Commercial Vehicle Officer Applicants
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premiere law enforcement agency, is accepting applications for new commercial vehicle officers.
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| Wed 8/7/2019 07:31 AM | Change To Randolph County Drivers License Testing Location
| The Randolph County Driver Examination Station located in the Huntsville City Hall, 205 South Main Street, Huntsville, Missouri, is moving to a new location.
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| Tue 8/6/2019 11:05 AM | Troop B Seeking Participants For 15th Community Alliance Program
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, MO, announces Troop B is seeking individuals interested in attending Troop B’s 15th Community Alliance Program.
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| Mon 8/5/2019 11:30 AM | 2019 Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout Event Navigational Restrictions Announced
| Navigational restrictions will be in effect during the 2019 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout regatta.
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| Mon 8/5/2019 09:59 AM | Sergeant Donald L. Crump Promoted To Lieutenant
| Effective August 1, Sergeant Donald L. Crump, Q/DDCC, was promoted to lieutenant and designated assistant director of the Drug & Crime Control Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City.
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| Thu 7/25/2019 11:28 AM | Be A Safe Swimmer!
| The Patrol has been called to investigate 28 drowning incidents in Missouri so far this year.
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| Mon 7/22/2019 09:01 AM | Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment On Patrol
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced today a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc., will arrive on August 5, 2019, to examine all aspects of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's policies and procedures, management, and operations and support services.
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| Wed 7/17/2019 09:31 AM | Sgt. John W. Dick Jr. Promoted To Lieutenant
| Sergeant John W. Dick Jr., Troop A, is being promoted to the rank of lieutenant and will transfer to the Field Operations Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Mon 7/15/2019 04:01 PM | Vote For Missouri: Best Looking Cruiser Contest
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol is taking part in the American Association of State Troopers’ "2019 America's Best Looking Cruiser Contest" and invites the public to vote for the MSHP's cruiser.
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| Tue 7/9/2019 12:26 PM | Last Closed Section of Osage River Opens To Recreational Boating
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol announces the last stretch of the Osage River that was closed due to high water – from the Missouri River to Lock and Dam #1 – has now reopened.
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| Mon 7/8/2019 10:03 AM | MSHP Reports 12 Traffic Fatalities, Zero Boating Fatalities, & Three Drownings Over July Fourth Holiday Counting Period
| MSHP reports 12 traffic fatalities, zero boating fatalities, and three drownings over July Fourth holiday counting period.
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| Fri 6/28/2019 08:57 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On July 4-5, 2019
| Driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019, and Friday, July 5, 2019, in observance of Independence Day
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| Thu 6/27/2019 01:05 PM | Lieutenant Philip E. Gregory Promoted To Captain
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotion effective July 1, 2019: Lieutenant Philip E. Gregory, Q/DDCC, is being promoted to captain and designated commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, MO.
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| Mon 6/24/2019 09:15 AM | Troop B To Host Boater Safety Certification Course
| A boater safety certification course will be offered from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at the Long Branch Lake Corps of Engineers Visitor Center, 30174 Visitor Center Road, Macon, Missouri.
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| Fri 6/21/2019 11:42 AM | 31 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
| Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe provided the keynote address during the graduation ceremony.
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| Fri 6/21/2019 08:24 AM | Additional 22 Miles Of Osage River Opens To Recreational Boating
| Today’s change means the river is now open to recreational boating traffic from Lock and Dam #1 to Bagnell Dam.
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| Thu 6/20/2019 04:45 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Joins Operation Dry Water
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Patrol's participation in Operation Dry Water.
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| Tue 6/18/2019 01:33 PM | Patrol: Celebrate Safely July Fourth Weekend!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is encouraging Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe July Fourth holiday.
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| Thu 6/13/2019 01:43 PM | 31 New Troopers To Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
| The public is invited to attend the ceremony, which will take place at 10 a.m., June 21, 2019, in the Academy gymnasium, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Thu 6/13/2019 12:30 PM | Captain Jeffrey N. Vitale, Troop E Commanding Officer, Retires
| Captain Jeffrey N. Vitale, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, MO, will retire after 30 years of dedicated service.
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| Tue 6/11/2019 04:53 PM | Change To Randolph County Driver License Testing Location
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the Randolph County Driver Examination Station located in the Moberly Police Department, 300 North Clark Street, Moberly, Missouri, is moving to a new location.
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| Wed 6/5/2019 12:28 PM | Patrol Releases 2019 School Bus Inspection Results
| Colonel Eric T. Olsen, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Driver & Vehicle Safety Division's 2019 annual school bus inspection program.
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| Wed 6/5/2019 09:13 AM | Lieutenants Edwin A. Blaylock & Darewin L. Clardy Promoted To Captain
| Lieutenant Eddie A. Blaylock, Troop C, Weldon Spring, MO, was promoted to captain and designated commanding officer of Troop I, Rolla, MO. Lieutenant Darewin L. Clardy, Troop F, Jefferson City, MO, was promoted to captain and transferred to the Driver & Vehicle Safety Division where he will serve as director of the division.
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| Thu 5/30/2019 02:35 PM | Boaters: Avoid Boating On Flooded Waterways!
| Captain Matt Walz, director of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Water Patrol Division, is encouraging boaters to avoid flooded areas where boating traffic may negatively impact community flood damage prevention efforts.
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| Wed 5/29/2019 10:44 AM | CVO Sprv. Brandon S. Whittington Promoted To Chief CVO
| Commercial Vehicle Officer Supervisor Brandon S. Whittington, Q/CVE, is being promoted to chief commercial vehicle officer and will remain assigned to the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Tue 5/28/2019 11:06 AM | Reminder: 2019 Lake Of The Ozarks Invitational Powerboat Race Navigational Information
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol announces navigational restrictions for The Lake of the Ozarks Invitational Powerboat Race. This race is an annual one-day event involving high-speed boat races which will be held between the five-mile mark and nine-mile mark of the main channel.
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| Tue 5/28/2019 10:13 AM | Patrol: Preliminary Reports Indicate Seven Traffic Fatalities, One Boating Fatality, No Drownings Over Memorial Day Weekend
| Patrol: Preliminary reports indicate seven traffic fatalities, one boating fatality, no drownings over Memorial Day weekend.
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| Fri 5/24/2019 08:18 AM | Boaters: Know Before You Go!
| Captain Matt Walz, director of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Water Patrol Division, is emphasizing the importance of boaters being informed about river and lake conditions before they put their vessels into the water.
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| Mon 5/20/2019 01:38 PM | Captain Lester D. Elder & Captain James W. Remillard To Retire
| Captain Lester D. Elder & Captain James W. Remillard retire June 1, 2019.
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| Mon 5/20/2019 11:21 AM | Change To Milan Driver License Testing Location
| Beginning Tuesday, May 28, 2019, driver testing will be conducted at the Milan Community Center, 205 North Market Street, Milan, Missouri.
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| Mon 5/20/2019 10:24 AM | Sergeant Jason M. Pace Promoted To Lieutenant
| Sergeant Jason M. Pace, Troop D public information and education officer, is being promoted to lieutenant and designated assistant director of the Recruiting & Community Outreach Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, effective June 1, 2019.
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| Tue 5/7/2019 04:13 PM | Troop B To Conduct Special Enforcement Operations During The Month Of May
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces during the month of May, troopers will be participating in special enforcement operations in addition to the Memorial Day weekend enforcement campaign.
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| Tue 5/7/2019 03:16 PM | Patrol: Make Safety A Top Priority This Memorial Day Weekend!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like the public to make safety a top priority this Memorial Day weekend.
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| Tue 5/7/2019 08:20 AM | Change To Inspector Mechanic Testing
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, announces the inspector mechanic test scheduled for May 8, 2019, will not be held due to the observation of Truman Day.
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| Fri 5/3/2019 07:59 AM | May 18-24 Is National Safe Boating Week!
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to stress the importance of safe boating by making the public aware of National Safe Boating Week, which takes place May 18-24, 2019.
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| Wed 4/17/2019 08:33 AM | Colonel Eric T. Olson Names Captain Corey J. Schoeneberg Troop Commander, Of Troop F Headquarters, Jefferson City
| On May 1, 2019, Captain Corey J. Schoeneberg, Q/FOB, will transfer to Troop F Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, where he will serve as troop commander.
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| Mon 4/15/2019 09:28 AM | Patrol Recognizes 31 Employees At Annual Awards Ceremony
| Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, congratulates the following employees who accepted awards at the Patrol's annual awards and The MASTERS banquet this past Saturday evening.
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| Wed 4/10/2019 09:13 AM | Troop B To Host Boater Safety Certification Course
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Long Branch Lake Corps of Engineers Visitor Center, 30174 Visitor Center Road, Macon, Missouri.
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| Fri 4/5/2019 08:54 AM | National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
| National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week takes place from April 14-20, 2019.
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| Tue 4/2/2019 11:05 AM | Motorists, Farmers: Share The Road During Planting Season!
| Spring is here and temperatures appear to be warming. That means farmers throughout Missouri will be busy planting crops and moving livestock.
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| Thu 3/28/2019 12:08 PM | Sergeant Daniel P. Banasik Promoted To Lieutenant
| Sergeant Daniel P. Banasik, Q/DDCC, is being promoted to lieutenant and designated assistant director of the Drug & Crime Control Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City.
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| Fri 3/22/2019 03:19 PM | Colonel Eric T. Olson Announces Promotion Of Captain Michael A. Turner To Major
| Captain Michael A. Turner, Troop F, will be promoted to the rank of major and assigned to the Support Services Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Wed 3/20/2019 11:41 AM | Colonel Eric T. Olson Announces Promotion Of Major Malik A. Henderson To Lieutenant Colonel
| Major Malik A. Henderson has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel, where he will serve as the assistant superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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| Fri 3/15/2019 02:35 PM | Colonel Eric T. Olson Sworn Into Office
| Colonel Eric T. Olson was sworn in at 2 p.m. today, March 15, 2019. The Honorable Patricia Breckenridge, Supreme Court of Missouri, administered the Oath of Office.
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| Wed 3/13/2019 02:23 PM | Sergeant Collin M. Stosberg Promoted To Lieutenant
| Sergeant Collin M. Stosberg, public information and education officer assigned to Troop A, Lee's Summit, MO, is being promoted to lieutenant and designated assistant director of the Public Information and Education Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City.
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| Fri 3/1/2019 02:28 PM | Spring Aboard The 2019 Boating Season!
| Lieutenant Colonel Eric T. Olson, acting superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Patrol will participate in the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators’ (NASBLA) Spring Aboard campaign.
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| Thu 2/28/2019 04:49 PM | Lieutenant Bruce D. Fiske Promoted To Captain
| Lieutenant Bruce D. Fiske, Troop I Rolla, MO, is being promoted to captain and designated commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, MO, effective March 1, 2019.
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| Tue 2/19/2019 01:01 PM | Troop B Seeks Participants For Their Student Alliance Program
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, is pleased to announce Troop B will be conducting a two-day Student Alliance Program.
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| Fri 2/15/2019 08:06 AM | Lieutenant George F. Knowles Retires March 1, 2019
| Lieutenant George F. Knowles, assistant director of the Division of Drug and Crime Control, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, retires after more than 33 years of dedicated service.
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| Thu 2/14/2019 10:23 AM | Captain Mark G. Inman, Troop G Commanding Officer, Retires
| Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, MO, will retire after more than 28 years of dedicated service.
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| Fri 1/25/2019 02:59 PM | 2019 Lake Race Event Application Notice
| Captain Matt C. Walz, director of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Water Patrol Division, would like to notify the public of an application received for the 2019 Lake Race event at Lake of the Ozarks.
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| Wed 1/23/2019 01:44 PM | Lt. Brent Drummond Will Be Promoted To Captain February 1, 2019
| Lieutenant Brent J. Drummond is being promoted to captain and will transfer to the Patrol Records Division where he will serve as director of the division.
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| Wed 1/23/2019 01:43 PM | MSHP: Ms. Cathy Brown Named Director, Fleet & Facilities Division
| Ms. Catherine F. Brown has been appointed to the position of director of the Patrol’s Fleet and Facilities Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO. The appointment was effective January 16, 2019.
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| Fri 1/18/2019 05:09 PM | Patrol: More Winter Weather Expected
| Another winter storm is in the weather forecast, and Missourian’s are urged to prepare for a combination of snow, rain, colder temperatures, and wind this weekend. Each of these conditions affect traffic patterns and can make driving hazardous.
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| Tue 1/15/2019 11:14 AM | Capt. Wilt Presents Honorary Trooper Certificate To Monroe City Resident
| On January 14, 2019, Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, presented Monroe City resident Ollie “Butch” Pennewell with a Missouri State Highway Patrol Honorary Trooper Certificate.
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| Fri 1/11/2019 09:40 AM | Patrol: Winter Storm Expected!
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol urges everyone to pay attention to changing weather conditions and make smart decisions about traveling Missouri’s roadways this weekend.
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| Mon 1/7/2019 09:18 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On January 21, 2019
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
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| Fri 1/4/2019 03:50 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeks Commercial Vehicle Officer Applicants
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premiere law enforcement agency, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of commercial vehicle officer.
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| Wed 1/2/2019 12:57 PM | Captain Kyle D. Marquart Retired January 1, 2019
| Captain Kyle D. Marquart, director of the Patrol Records Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, retired after 33 years of dedicated service.
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| Wed 1/2/2019 11:01 AM | MSHP Reports Eight Fatalities Over New Year’s Counting Period; No Boating Fatalities Or Drownings
| Eight people died in traffic crashes during the 2019 New Year’s holiday weekend.
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| Fri 12/28/2018 07:53 AM | Troop B Announces Retirement Of Trooper Brian T. Hillyer
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces effective January 1, 2019, Trooper Brian T. Hillyer will retire from the Missouri State Highway Patrol after 24 years of dedicated service.
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| Wed 12/26/2018 09:34 AM | MSHP Reports Nine Fatalities Over Christmas Holiday; No Boating Fatalities Or Drownings
| Nine people died in traffic crashes during the 2018 Christmas holiday weekend.
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| Fri 12/21/2018 11:33 AM | 27 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
| Members of the 106th Recruit Class became troopers today.
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| Thu 12/20/2018 11:20 AM | Make Smart Choices This New Year’s!
| Lieutenant Colonel Eric T. Olson, acting superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration.
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| Thu 12/20/2018 10:28 AM | Sergeant Scott M. Lance Promoted To Lieutenant
| Sergeant Scott M. Lance, Troop F, Jefferson City, MO, is being promoted to lieutenant and designated assistant director of the Missouri Information Analysis Center, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, effective January 1, 2019.
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| Thu 12/20/2018 08:33 AM | Lieutenant Kevin C. Kelley Promoted To Captain
| Lieutenant Kevin C. Kelley, Q/CVED, is being promoted to the rank of captain and designated director of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, effective January 1, 2019.
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| Mon 12/17/2018 02:02 PM | 27 New Troopers To Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
| Lieutenant Colonel Eric T. Olson, acting superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 27 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on December 21, 2018.
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| Tue 12/11/2018 08:07 AM | MSHP: Have A Safe Christmas Season!
| The 2018 Christmas holiday counting period begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2018, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, December 25, 2018.
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| Mon 12/10/2018 02:07 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On Upcoming Holidays
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed for upcoming state holidays.
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| Mon 12/10/2018 12:38 PM | Area Citizens Participate In 14th Community Alliance Program
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, MO, announces on November 12, 2018, 18 Troop B area residents completed a Community Alliance Program offered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop B Headquarters.
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| Tue 12/4/2018 12:02 PM | Patrol Program Supports Victims Of Impaired Drivers
| Lieutenant Colonel Eric T. Olson, acting superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to remind the public there are resources available for those whose lives have been impacted by an impaired driver.
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| Fri 11/30/2018 08:28 AM | Patrol Addresses Cold Weather Water Safety
| Lieutenant Colonel Eric T. Olson, acting superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages extra caution around Missouri’s many lakes and rivers during the colder months of the year.
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| Mon 11/26/2018 10:22 AM | Nine Fatalities Over 2018 Thanksgiving Holiday
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports nine people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period.
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| Wed 11/14/2018 11:53 AM | Missing Person Raffaella Maria Stroik Found Deceased
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that at approximately 9:40 a.m. on November 14, 2018, Raffaella M. Stroik, 23, of St. Louis, Missouri, was found deceased in Mark Twain Lake, south of the Mark Twain Lake State Park Highway 107 boat ramp, in rural Monroe County.
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| Tue 11/13/2018 05:08 PM | MSHP Requests Assistance Locating A Missing Person
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, requests the public’s assistance with locating a missing person.
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| Thu 11/8/2018 03:41 PM | Patrol: First Snow Of The Season Expected; Drive With Caution!
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol urges everyone to pay attention to the weather and plan ahead.
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| Thu 11/8/2018 01:41 PM | Be A Courteous, Attentive Driver This Thanksgiving Holiday!
| The counting period for the 2018 Thanksgiving holiday weekend is from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2018, through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, November 25, 2018.
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| Wed 11/7/2018 09:15 AM | Driver Examination Stations Close For November Holidays
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on holidays in November 2018.
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| Fri 10/19/2018 08:39 AM | Sgt. Johny L. Ellsworth Promoted To Lieutenant
| Sergeant Johny L. Ellsworth, Division of Drug & Crime Control, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, is being promoted to lieutenant and will supervise the Eastern District of the Gaming Division, General Headquarters.
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| Wed 10/10/2018 12:03 PM | National School Bus Safety Week Is October 22-26!
| October 22-26, 2018 is National School Bus Safety Week and a great opportunity for parents to talk with their children about their responsibilities as a passenger.
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| Fri 10/5/2018 09:41 AM | Patrol, New Madrid County Sheriff's Office Announce Resolution Of 1998 Scherer Homicides
| The following is a synopsis and timeline of the information about the case that was discussed at today's news conference
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| Thu 10/4/2018 03:53 PM | Patrol, New Madrid County Sheriff's Office Invite Media To News Conference Regarding Resolution Of 1998 Scherer Homicides
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol and New Madrid County Sheriff's Office cordially invite all media outlets to attend a press conference at 10 a.m., Friday, October 5, 2018, at the New Madrid County Courthouse in New Madrid, MO.
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| Tue 10/2/2018 10:44 AM | Watch For Deer!
| Lieutenant Colonel Eric T. Olson, acting superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds drivers that deer are more active and create hazards for Missouri motorists this time of year.
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| Thu 9/27/2018 08:19 AM | National Teen Driver Safety Week Is October 21-27, 2018
| National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 21-27, 2018, and a good opportunity for parents and driving instructors to emphasize the importance of learning good driving habits to Missouri's youngest drivers.
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| Wed 9/26/2018 02:39 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Monday, October 8, 2018
| Driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Monday, October 8, 2018, in observance of Columbus Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.
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| Tue 9/25/2018 09:42 AM | See Something? Say Something! MSHP Has An App For That!
| September 25th is national awareness day for "See something, Say something," an opportunity to reinforce the importance of watching out for our neighbors and reporting suspicious activity.
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| Mon 9/24/2018 03:39 PM | Motorists, Farmers: Stay Alert During Harvest Time!
| Everyone is encouraged to share the road. Farmers and motorists alike should be safe, courteous drivers.
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| Wed 9/12/2018 08:31 AM | Lieutenant John Enderle Promoted To Captain
| Lieutenant John M. Enderle, Q/GD, is being promoted to the rank of captain and designated commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, MO.
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| Fri 9/7/2018 09:52 AM | Captain Juan O. Villanueva Retires
| Captain Juan O. Villanueva, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, MO, retires after more than 31 years of dedicated service.
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| Thu 9/6/2018 04:40 PM | Weather Forecast: Missouri May Experience Dangerous Flooding
| The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rainfall for the next several days from the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Gordon and a stalled cold front.
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| Tue 9/4/2018 10:34 AM | MSHP Releases Labor Day Holiday Statistics
| Five people died in traffic crashes during the 2018 Labor Day holiday weekend. There were zero boating fatalities and no drownings during the same time period.
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| Fri 8/31/2018 08:01 AM | Patrol Participates In International Overdose Awareness Day
| Captain John J. Hotz, director of the Public Information and Education Division, encourages the public to join the Patrol and the National Safety Council in recognizing and taking part in International Overdose Awareness Day.
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| Thu 8/30/2018 01:23 PM | Troop B To Participate In Special Enforcment Operations During September
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces during the month of September 2018, troopers will be participating in special enforcement operations in addition to the Labor Day holiday weekend Operation C.A.R.E.
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| Tue 8/28/2018 02:02 PM | Patrol Provides Additional Explanation For RAP Back
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to provide additional information to the public regarding the RAP Back program authorized by Missouri House Bill 1350.
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| Tue 8/28/2018 11:07 AM | Patrol Provides Synopsis Of Some New Laws Related To Crime & Traffic Safety
| Below is a synopsis of some of the new legislation the Missouri General Assembly recently enacted that is related to crime and motor vehicles. The listed legislation has been signed into law.
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| Fri 8/24/2018 10:32 AM | Colonel Sandra K. Karsten Will Retire September 1, 2018
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, 23rd superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, has announced she will retire effective September 1, 2018, after 33 years of dedicated service.
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| Tue 8/21/2018 03:27 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed September 3, 2018
| Driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018, in observance of Labor Day.
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| Tue 8/21/2018 03:12 PM | Temporary Change to Driver’s License Testing In New London
| The New London Driver Examination Station located in the Ralls County Courthouse, in New London, Missouri, will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22, 2018.
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| Mon 8/20/2018 03:13 PM | Colonel Sandra K. Karsten Announces Promotion, Transfers
| Lieutenant Ryan A. Burckhardt is being promoted to captain and designated director of the Missouri Information Analysis Center, General Headquarters; Captain David A. Hall transfers to Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division; Captain Paul E. Kennedy transfers to Patrol Records Division; and Lieutenant Brent J. Drummond transfers to the Public Information and Education Division.
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| Mon 8/20/2018 03:11 PM | Troopers: Have A Safe Labor Day Weekend
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, urges Missouri’s travelers to drive and boat responsibly during the 2018 Labor Day weekend.
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| Wed 8/15/2018 07:58 AM | Sgt. Timothy R. Tinnin Retires After 32 Years Of Dedicated Service
| Sergeant Timothy R. Tinnin, Q/GSD, will retire after 32 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Missouri.
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| Mon 8/13/2018 04:50 PM | Sergeant Roger L. Phillips Promoted To Lieutenant
| Sergeant Roger L. Phillips was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the Division of Drug and Crime Control, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Mon 8/13/2018 09:13 AM | Significant Restrictions Placed On Lake Of The Ozarks For August 25, 2018 Shootout Event
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to remind the boating public about the significant navigational restrictions in effect during the 2018 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout event.
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| Wed 8/1/2018 09:16 AM | Troop B To Conduct Enforcement Operations During August
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces during the month of August 2018, troopers will be participating in special enforcement operations.
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| Wed 8/1/2018 08:15 AM | Schools Are Back In Session Soon; Watch For Students!
| As summer vacation comes to a close, students across Missouri are preparing to begin their 2018-2019 school year.
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| Fri 7/27/2018 11:49 AM | Troop B Announces Promotions And Transfer
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following Troop B transfer and promotions effective August 1, 2018.
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| Thu 7/26/2018 03:01 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Requests Assistance Locating Fugitive
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, informs the public that officers are seeking a fugitive who fled on foot from the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Northeast Sullivan County.
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| Tue 7/24/2018 01:25 PM | Boater Safety Certification Course To Be Offered At Long Branch Lake
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, August 18, 2018.
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| Tue 7/24/2018 10:10 AM | Troop B Announces Retirement Of Sergeant Eldon L. Grissom
| Effective August 1, 2018, Sergeant Eldon L. Grissom will retire from the Missouri State Highway Patrol after over 28 years of dedicated service.
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| Mon 7/16/2018 02:04 PM | J. Corey Chaney Named Director Of MSHP Communications Division
| Section Chief J. Corey Chaney, Q/CommD, is being promoted to director of radio and will remain in the Communications Division.
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| Mon 7/16/2018 08:32 AM | Captain Vernon C. Dougan Retires
| Captain Vernon C. Dougan, director of the Communications Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, retires after more than 28 years of dedicated service.
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| Mon 7/9/2018 08:22 AM | Best Looking Police Cruiser Contest
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol is taking part in the American Association of State Troopers’ "2018 America's Best Looking Cruiser Contest" and invites the public to vote for the MSHP's cruiser.
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| Thu 7/5/2018 10:26 AM | MSHP Reports Three Traffic Fatalities, Zero Boating Fatalities, & Two Drownings Over July Fourth Holiday Counting Period
| The Missouri State Highwa Patrol reports 2018 July Fourth holiday statistics.
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| Thu 7/5/2018 08:57 AM | MSHP Announces 2018 Operation Dry Water Enforcement Results
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of enforcement efforts to detect impaired boat operators in conjunction with the national “Operation Dry Water” campaign.
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| Mon 7/2/2018 08:17 AM | Lt. Justin L. McCullough Designated Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Legislative Liaison
| Lt. Justin L. McCullough, Troop F, transferred to the Executive Services Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, where he will serve as the Patrol’s governmental affairs liaison.
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| Fri 6/29/2018 11:47 AM | 26 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 26 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on June 29, 2018.
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| Mon 6/25/2018 11:05 AM | Troop B To Conduct Enforcement Operations in July
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces during the month of July 2018, troopers will be participating in special enforcement operations in addition to operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort) occurring during the July Fourth holiday.
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| Mon 6/18/2018 01:20 PM | Patrol: Choose To Have A Safe July Fourth Weekend!
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is encouraging Missouri’s travelers to make the choice to have a safe July Fourth holiday.
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| Fri 6/15/2018 11:55 AM | Colonel Sandra K. Karsten Announces Promotions, Transfers
| Lt. Benjamin C. Jones promoted to captain. Lt. Michael W. Watson promoted to captain. Capt. Joseph L. Armistead and Capt. Corey J. Schoeneberg transfer.
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| Thu 6/14/2018 11:38 AM | 26 New Troopers To Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 26 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on June 29, 2018.
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| Thu 6/14/2018 09:04 AM | Captain Roger D. Whittler Retires
| Captain Roger D. Whittler, director of the Career Recruitment Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, will retire after 31 years of dedicated service to the people of Missouri.
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| Wed 6/13/2018 02:26 PM | 2018 Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout Event Navigational Restrictions UPDATED
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to make the public aware of an update to times navigational restrictions are in effect during the 2018 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout event.
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| Mon 6/11/2018 02:31 PM | Colonel Sandra K. Karsten Announces Results Of 2018 School Bus Inspection Program
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Division's 2018 annual school bus inspection program.
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| Mon 6/11/2018 08:21 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Joins Operation Dry Water
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Patrol's participation in Operation Dry Water.
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| Tue 5/29/2018 03:08 PM | Troop B To Help With Child Safety Seat Check
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, announces Troop B will be participating in a child safety seat inspection at Macon-Atlanta Bank, 1513 North Missouri Street, Macon, Missouri.
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| Tue 5/29/2018 08:43 AM | Nine Traffic Fatalities, Zero Boating Fatalities, Zero Drownings Over Memorial Day Weekend
| Nine traffic fatalities, zero boating fatalities, zero drownings occurred over Memorial Day holiday weekend.
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| Tue 5/15/2018 11:55 AM | Extra Caution Encouraged Around Boat Docks
| Colonel Sandra Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages boat dock owners to take the necessary precautions to make their dock safe from stray electrical current.
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| Mon 5/7/2018 01:07 PM | Missouri & Illinois Law Enforcement Host Greater St. Louis Area Missing Persons Event
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, extends a heartfelt invitation to family members and loved ones of missing persons to attend an event created with them in mind.
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| Fri 5/4/2018 10:11 AM | Patrol: Have A Safe Memorial Day Weekend!
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like the public to make safety a priority this Memorial Day weekend.
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| Fri 5/4/2018 08:50 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed May 8 & May 28, 2018
| DE Stations will be closed statewide in observance of Truman Day (May 8) and Memorial Day (May 28).
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| Tue 5/1/2018 03:22 PM | May 19-25 Is National Safe Boating Week
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to make the public aware of National Safe Boating Week, which takes place May 19-25, 2018.
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| Mon 4/30/2018 09:53 AM | Patrol Honors 17 Employees At Annual Awards Banquet
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to recognize the 17 employees honored at the Patrol's annual awards and The MASTERS banquet this past weekend.
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| Fri 4/27/2018 02:13 PM | Troop B To Conduct Enforcement Operations During The Month Of May
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces during the month of May 2018, troopers will be participating in special enforcement operations.
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| Fri 4/27/2018 02:11 PM | Troop B To Conduct Enforcement Operations On Mark Twain Lake
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces sometime during the month of May 2018, troopers will conduct an enforcement saturation on Mark Twain Lake.
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| Thu 4/19/2018 08:23 AM | Patrol To Begin Annual Buoy Audit May 1
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Water Patrol Division will be conducting their annual buoy audit beginning May 1, 2018.
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| Thu 4/12/2018 09:12 AM | 106th Recruit Class Testing Period Extended
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol has extended the testing process for its 106th Recruit Class. The application deadline is April 26, 2018.
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| Wed 4/4/2018 01:26 PM | Spring Is Here!
| The Patrol offers safety tips to boaters and drivers.
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| Wed 4/4/2018 08:30 AM | Troop B Conducts Student Alliance Program
| On Saturday, March 10, 2018, 15 Troop B area high school students representing 14 high schools completed the 2018 Troop B Missouri State Highway Patrol Student Alliance Program.
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| Mon 4/2/2018 08:05 AM | Prairie Hill Man Arrested for Child Pornography
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Steven Tyler Greer, 19, of Prairie Hill, Missouri, on March 29, 2018, for possession of child pornography and furnishing pornography to a minor.
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| Fri 3/30/2018 01:23 PM | Troop B Announces Special Enforcement Operations In April
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces during the month of April 2018, troopers will be participating in special enforcement operations.
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| Fri 3/30/2018 01:18 PM | Boater Safety Certification Course To Be Offered At Long Branch Lake
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the Long Branch Lake Corps of Engineers Visitor Center, 30174 Visitor Center Road, Macon, Missouri.
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| Fri 3/30/2018 10:14 AM | Sergeant Kenneth M. Robinson Promoted To Lieutenant
| Sergeant Kenneth M. Robinson is being promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the Research & Development Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Thu 3/29/2018 01:19 PM | Patrol Releases 'Be Aware Of Your Wake' Video
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites the public to view the new "Be Aware Of Your Wake" video located on the Patrol's website.
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| Tue 3/27/2018 04:15 PM | Patrol Encourages Safety Near Flooded Areas
| Officials encourage everyone to make good decisions when traveling in flooded areas.
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| Mon 3/26/2018 12:29 PM | 2018 Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout Event Navigational Restrictions Announced
| Revised navigational restrictions will be in effect during the 2018 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout regatta. The no wake restriction for the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout event includes the main channel from the 31.5-mile mark to the 36-mile mark.
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| Tue 3/20/2018 11:06 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeks Trooper Applicants
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premiere law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The 107th Recruit Class is scheduled to begin training on January 2, 2019. The application deadline is April 14, 2018.
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| Fri 3/16/2018 04:25 PM | Troop B To Conduct Special Enforcement Operations During March
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces sometime during the month of March 2018, troopers will conduct DWI saturations in Adair, Chariton, Linn, Macon, and Sullivan counties.
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| Wed 2/28/2018 03:25 PM | Patrol Offers Commercial Vehicle Inspector “Day In The Life” Experience
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division is hosting a Commercial Vehicle Inspector Career Experience.
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| Mon 2/26/2018 03:41 PM | Ms. Stacey A. Bolinger Named Assistant Director Of Patrol Crime Laboratory Division
| Ms. Stacey A. Bolinger has been named assistant director of the Patrol’s Crime Laboratory Division. In this position, she has oversight responsibilities for the laboratory’s budget and legislation.
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| Thu 2/15/2018 12:40 PM | Patrol's Division Of Drug & Crime Control Announces March 1, 2018 Promotion
| Corporal J. Alex Lacey, Q/DDCC, is being promoted to the rank of sergeant and will remain assigned to the Division of Drug & Crime Control.
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| Thu 2/15/2018 12:19 PM | Boating Season Is Coming ... Spring Aboard!
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Patrol will participate in the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators’ Spring Aboard campaign.
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| Mon 2/5/2018 03:35 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed February 12 & February 19, 2018
| DE stations will be closed in observance for Lincoln Day and Washington's Birthday.
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| Fri 2/2/2018 09:38 AM | Troop B To Conduct Special Enforcement Operations During February
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces sometime during the month of February 2018, troopers will conduct a DWI saturation across Troop B.
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| Mon 1/29/2018 02:24 PM | Sergeant Jeffery T. Fitzgerald Promoted To Lieutenant
| Sergeant Jeff T. Fitzgerald is being promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the Gaming Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Fri 1/19/2018 03:55 PM | Troop B Seeking Students To Participate in Student Alliance Program
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, is pleased to announce Troop B will be conducting a two-day Student Alliance Program.
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| Fri 1/19/2018 10:45 AM | Captain David E. Earney Retires
| Captain David E. Earney, director of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, retires after 32 years of dedicated service.
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| Fri 1/12/2018 08:39 AM | Patrol Addresses Cold Weather Water Safety
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, urges everyone to be especially careful and aware around the state's many bodies of water during the cold weather months.
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| Thu 1/11/2018 08:48 AM | Patrol Marks 25 Years Of Accreditation
| The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Inc. recognized the Missouri State Highway Patrol recently according to Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Patrol.
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| Wed 1/10/2018 04:26 PM | Missouri Crime Victimization Survey Shows Favorable Views of Law Enforcement
| A survey conducted by the University of Missouri Sociology Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Statistical Analysis Center found that Missourians overwhelmingly hold favorable views of law enforcement.
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| Tue 1/2/2018 11:32 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed January 15, 2018
| DE stations will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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| Tue 1/2/2018 10:04 AM | Patrol Reports Seven Fatalities During New Year's Counting Period
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that there were seven fatalities during the New Year's holiday counting period from 6 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2017 to 11:59 p.m. Monday, January 1, 2018.
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| Fri 12/29/2017 10:01 AM | Unionville Driver Examination Station Schedule Changes
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the Unionville Driver Examination Station located at 1601 Main Street, Unionville, Missouri, will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2018, and Monday, January 15, 2018.
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| Fri 12/29/2017 09:57 AM | Monroe City Resident Presented With Honorary Trooper Certificate
| On December 23, 2017, Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, presented Monroe City resident Steven Williams with a Missouri State Highway Patrol Honorary Trooper Certificate.
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| Tue 12/26/2017 09:20 AM | MSHP Reports Five Fatalities Over Christmas Holiday; No Boating Fatalities Or Drownings
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports five people died in traffic crashes over the Christmas holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2017 to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 25, 2017.
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| Thu 12/21/2017 09:51 AM | MSHP: Have A Happy, Safe Start To 2018!
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration. A traffic crash would be an unfortunate way to begin 2018.
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| Mon 12/11/2017 10:42 AM | Have A Safe Christmas Season!
| There's no place like home for the holidays. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds motorists to include safe, crash free travel as part of their holiday plans.
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| Mon 12/11/2017 09:58 AM | Troop B To Conduct DWI Saturations During December
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of December 2017, troopers will conduct DWI saturations in Lewis, Marion, and Ralls counties.
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| Thu 12/7/2017 02:55 PM | Mr. Brian Hoey Named Director Of Patrol Crime Laboratory Division
| Mr. Brian Hoey has been named director of the Patrol’s Crime Laboratory Division.
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| Thu 12/7/2017 09:37 AM | Crime Laboratory Division Director William E. Marbaker To Retire January 1, 2018
| Mr. William E. Marbaker, director of the Crime Laboratory Division, will retire after 39 1/2 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Missouri.
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| Wed 12/6/2017 07:32 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed December 25, 2017 & January 1, 2018
| Driver examination stations will be closed for holidays on December 25, 2017, and January 1, 2018.
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| Tue 12/5/2017 04:34 PM | Reminder: Application Deadline For 106th Recruit Class Is December 15, 2017
| Reminder: Application Deadline For 106th Recruit Class Is December 15, 2017
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| Mon 11/27/2017 11:38 AM | 15 Fatalities Over 2017 Thanksgiving Holiday
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 15 people died during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2017, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 2017.
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| Wed 11/22/2017 09:27 AM | Troop B Officer Will Participate In A "Tweet-Along"
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Troop B Public Information & Education Officer Sergeant Eric F. Brown will host a “Tweet-along” today, November 22, 2017.
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| Tue 11/21/2017 02:44 PM | Troop B Citizens Complete Community Alliance Program
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, MO, announces on November 13, 2017, 20 Troop B area residents completed a Community Alliance Program offered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop B Headquarters.
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| Mon 11/20/2017 04:03 PM | Troop B Prepares For Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Troop B officers will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. during the 2017 Thanksgiving holiday weekend, which will begin on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, and conclude on Sunday, November 26, 2017.
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| Wed 11/15/2017 12:22 PM | 15th Annual Trooper Michael Newton Toy Drive Kickoff
| Captain Scott A. Shipers, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the kickoff of the 15th Annual Trooper Michael L. Newton Toy Drive.
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| Wed 11/15/2017 12:20 PM | It’s Winter Weather Awareness Day!
| What better opportunity to plan for the cold weather months and the sleet, ice, and snow they bring? Cold weather patterns affect road conditions and drivers need to adjust their approach to travel.
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| Wed 11/15/2017 10:09 AM | Sgt. Darron F. Blankenship, Sgt. Jason J. Cluver Promoted
| Sergeant Darron F. Blankenship is being promoted to lieutenant and designated as an assistant director of the Division of Drug and Crime Control. Sergeant Jason J. Cluver is being promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the Professional Standards Division.
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| Tue 11/14/2017 02:38 PM | Lieutenant Dorothy E. Taylor Retires
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the retirement of Lieutenant Dorothy (Dottie) E. Taylor effective November 1, 2017, after over 21 years of dedicated service to the people of Missouri.
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| Mon 11/13/2017 10:53 AM | Choose To Drive Safely During Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, urges motorists to pay attention as they travel over the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
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| Mon 10/30/2017 08:39 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed November 10
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2017, in observance of Veterans' Day. Normal operations will resume on Monday, November 13, 2017.
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| Fri 10/27/2017 12:58 PM | Make A Difference Day
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is pleased to inform the public about the agency’s participation in Make a Difference Day.
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| Mon 10/23/2017 01:03 PM | Have A Safe Halloween
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to incorporate safety into their plans for Halloween.
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| Fri 10/20/2017 09:25 AM | Missourians Challenged To Buckle Up & Put Their Phones Down
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to stress the importance of using a seat belt and putting down a cell phone every time you drive.
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| Tue 10/10/2017 09:28 AM | Lieutenant Stephen B. Ferrier Promoted To Captain
| Lieutenant Stephen B. Ferrier was promoted to captain and designated commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, MO.
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| Thu 10/5/2017 10:03 AM | Troop B Driver Examination Stations Closed For Meeting
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, announces the Brookfield, Macon, and Palmyra driver examination stations will be closed on Thursday, October 12, 2017, for an administrative meeting.
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| Mon 10/2/2017 08:42 AM | Watch For Deer!
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds drivers that deer are more active and create hazards for Missouri motorists this time of year.
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| Fri 9/29/2017 03:07 PM | Public Gives MSHP 91.2% Approval Rating
| According to the recent public opinion survey the Missouri State Highway Patrol is fulfilling its mission of service and protection.
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| Thu 9/28/2017 01:56 PM | Lieutenant Joseph L. Armistead Promoted To Captain
| Lieutenant Joseph L. Armistead is being promoted to captain and designated director of the Budget & Procurement Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Wed 9/27/2017 03:42 PM | Troop B To Host Blood Drive in Memory of Corporal Michael E. Webster
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, would like to invite the public to participate in the "Red Cross, Troop B Michael E. Webster Blood Drive" on Friday, September 29, 2017.
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| Wed 9/27/2017 09:10 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed On Columbus Day Holiday
| Driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2017, in observance of Columbus Day.
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| Mon 9/18/2017 04:11 PM | National Child Passenger Safety Week
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Ad Council, and other safety advocates to commemorate National Child Passenger Safety Week (September 17-23, 2017).
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| Fri 9/15/2017 12:36 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol assists St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, today announced the Highway Patrol is assisting the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department following the verdict in the Stockley case.
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| Fri 9/15/2017 10:39 AM | New Law Affects Driving During Harvest Season
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, would like to make motorists aware of a recent change in law that affects motorists during the upcoming and future harvest seasons.
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| Tue 9/12/2017 07:42 AM | Motorists, Farmers: Stay Alert During Harvest Time!
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to expect heavier farm machinery traffic--especially on rural highways--as farmers harvest their crops.
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| Fri 9/8/2017 03:44 PM | Troop B To Conduct DWI Saturations During September
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of September 2017, troopers will conduct DWI saturations in Linn, Macon, Monroe, Ralls, Randolph, and Shelby counties.
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| Fri 9/8/2017 03:36 PM | Trooper Keenan J. Cool Transfers To Troop B
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Trooper Keenan J. Cool will transfer from Troop H, Zone 10, Davies and DeKalb counties, to Troop B, Zone 3, Putnam and Sullivan counties effective September 1, 2017.
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| Wed 9/6/2017 05:01 PM | Troop B Canine Retires
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer, Troop B, Macon, announces the canine assigned to Troop B is retiring. Justo, a seven-year old German shepherd, began working in Troop B on November 1, 2011.
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| Tue 9/5/2017 01:13 PM | Troop B Releases Labor Day Holiday Statistics
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the 2017 Labor Day weekend traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop B area, which consists of the 16 northeast counties of Missouri.
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| Tue 9/5/2017 10:23 AM | MSHP Releases Labor Day Holiday Statistics
| The 2017 counting period for the Labor Day holiday ran from 6 p.m., Friday, September 1, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, September 4, 2017.
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| Mon 8/28/2017 03:06 PM | Patrol Provides Synopsis Of Some New Laws Related To Crime & Motor Vehicles
| Patrol provides a synopsis of some new legislation the Missouri General Assembly recently enacted.
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| Fri 8/25/2017 04:56 PM | Missouri Activates Blue Alert System
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces Missouri's Blue Alert System is now operational. Senate Bill 34, signed by Gov. Eric Greitens on July 6, becomes effective on Monday, August 28, and called for the creation of the Blue Alert System in Missouri.
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| Fri 8/25/2017 02:51 PM | Colonel Sandra K. Karsten Announces Promotions, Transfer
| Captain Lance M. MacLaughlin will be promoted to the rank of major and designated commander of the Executive Services Bureau. Lieutenant Michael W. Watson, Q/FOB, is transferring to the Executive Services Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City. Sergeant Michael A. Halford is being promoted to lieutenant and will remain assigned to the Field Operations Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City.
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| Thu 8/24/2017 03:21 PM | Troop B Prepares For Labor Day Traffic
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces upcoming plans for Troop B officers to participate in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort) and additional special enforcement operations over the 2017 Labor Day weekend.
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| Wed 8/23/2017 07:47 AM | Have A Safe Labor Day Weekend
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, urges Missouri’s travelers to drive and boat responsibly during the 2017 Labor Day weekend.
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| Wed 8/23/2017 07:45 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed On Labor Day Holiday
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2017, in observance of Labor Day.
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| Wed 8/9/2017 03:19 PM | Suspect Ian McCarthy Apprehended
| Captain Scott A. Shipers, commanding officer of Troop A, announces the arrest of Ian McCarthy of Clinton, Missouri. McCarthy was wanted in the killing of Clinton Police Officer Gary Michael following a traffic stop in Clinton, Missouri.
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| Tue 8/8/2017 02:21 PM | Schools Are Back In Session Soon; Watch For Students!
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers that many schools throughout the state are starting the 2017-2018 school year.
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| Tue 8/8/2017 01:50 PM | Best Looking Police Cruiser Contest
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol is taking part in the American Association of State Troopers "2018 America's Best Looking Cruiser Contest" and invites the public to vote for the MSHP's cruiser.
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| Mon 8/7/2017 09:14 AM | Officer-Involved Shooting In Clinton, Missouri
| At 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2017, a Clinton police officer initiated a traffic stop on a 2008 Dodge Nitro for a traffic violation on Green Street south of Missouri Highway 13.
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| Fri 8/4/2017 03:21 PM | Troop B To Conduct DWI Saturations During August
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of August 2017, troopers will conduct DWI saturations in Adair, Knox, Randolph, Lewis, Marion, and Ralls counties.
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| Fri 7/28/2017 11:08 AM | Plane Crash In Ralls County
| On July 27, 2017, at approximately 11:24 p.m., Troop F Headquarters in Jefferson City, Missouri, received a request from the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center to assist with locating a missing aircraft they were attempting to locate.
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| Fri 7/14/2017 11:48 AM | Arrest Following Investigation Of Officer-Involved Shooting In Brookfield
| As a result of an investigation of the officer-involved shooting that occurred on July 2, 2017, in Brookfield, Missouri, Jason R. Buckallew, 39, of Brookfield, Missouri, was arrested on a Linn County felony warrant for the following felony charges: assault first degree─serious physical injury or special victim and armed criminal action.
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| Tue 7/11/2017 03:21 PM | Troop B To Conduct DWI Saturation During July
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of July 2017, troopers will conduct DWI saturations in Adair and Knox counties.
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| Tue 7/11/2017 02:58 PM | Boater Certification Course To Be Held At Long Branch Lake
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at the Long Branch Lake Corps of Engineers Visitor Center, 30174 Visitor Center Road, Macon, Missouri.
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| Fri 7/7/2017 11:00 AM | New Trooper Assigned To Troop B
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Trooper Ty B. Smith has been assigned to Troop B.
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| Fri 7/7/2017 10:58 AM | Trooper Jesse Halley Transfers To Troop B, Zone 2
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following Troop B transfer effective July 1, 2017.
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| Thu 7/6/2017 04:43 PM | Results Of Troop B July Fourth Special Enforcement Projects
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the 2017 Fourth of July weekend traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop B area, which consists of 16 counties in Northeast Missouri.
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| Wed 7/5/2017 03:36 PM | MSHP Announces 2017 Operation Dry Water Enforcement Results
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of enforcement efforts to detect impaired boat operators in conjunction with the national “Operation Dry Water” campaign.
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| Wed 7/5/2017 10:19 AM | MSHP Reports 14 Traffic Fatalities, Zero Boating Fatalities, & Zero Drownings Over July Fourth Holiday Counting Period
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 14 people died in traffic crashes, no one died in a boating crash, and zero drownings during the 2017 July Fourth holiday counting period.
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| Mon 7/3/2017 10:10 AM | Brookfield Police Department Officer Involved Shooting
| On July 2, 2017, at approximately 10:46 p.m., the Brookfield Police Department began a pursuit on South Main Street, near Helm Street.
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| Thu 6/29/2017 01:10 PM | Troop B To Conduct DWI Saturations During July
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of July 2017, troopers will conduct DWI saturations in Randolph, Ralls, and Monroe counties.
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| Thu 6/29/2017 12:49 PM | Troop B Prepares For July Fourth Weekend
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Troop B officers will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. during the 2017 July Fourth holiday weekend.
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| Thu 6/29/2017 11:52 AM | Sgt. Thad M. Wilson To Be Promoted To Lieutenant
| Sergeant Thad M. Wilson is being promoted to the rank of lieutenant and assigned as an assistant director of the Governor's Security Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Wed 6/28/2017 08:18 AM | Sgt. C. Joey Day To Be Promoted To Lieutenant
| Sergeant C. Joey Day is being promoted to the rank of lieutenant and assigned as assistant director of the Training Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Fri 6/23/2017 11:28 AM | 27 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 27 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on June 23, 2017.
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| Wed 6/21/2017 09:41 AM | Patrol Invites Public To Provide Feedback
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites the public to take part in a public opinion survey regarding safety and security, officers' attitudes and competency, overall agency performance, and concerns regarding crime and social issues.
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| Tue 6/20/2017 10:29 AM | New Milan Driver Examination Testing Location
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the Milan Driver Examination Station located in the Milan Community Center, 205 North Market Street, Milan, Missouri, is moving to a new location.
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| Mon 6/19/2017 04:31 PM | Patrol: Have A Safe July Fourth Weekend!
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is telling Missouri’s travelers it’s imperative they include safety in their plans for the upcoming July Fourth holiday.
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| Mon 6/19/2017 04:28 PM | Arrest Following A Pursuit In Marion County
| At approximately 12:58 p.m., on June 17, 2017, a Missouri state trooper responded to a report of suspicious activity near the Phildelphia, Missouri, area. A member of the public had contacted the trooper in reference to three people who appeared to be lost and were acting strangely.
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| Fri 6/16/2017 09:26 AM | 2017 Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout Event Modification
| Revised navigational restrictions will be put into place during the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout regatta event.
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| Wed 6/14/2017 12:52 PM | Pedestrian Struck; Impaired Driver Arrested In Bucklin, MO
| At approximately 12:35 a.m., on June 14, 2017, a Missouri state trooper responded to a report of an injury traffic crash involving a pedestrian in Bucklin, Missouri. During the investigation, the trooper determined Jose R. Montoya, 18, of Bucklin, Missouri, was driving a stolen 1984 Ford truck in a careless manner through a residential yard located at 208 Baker Street in Bucklin, Missouri.
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| Mon 6/12/2017 09:24 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Joins Operation Dry Water
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Patrol's participation in Operation Dry Water.
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| Thu 6/8/2017 11:19 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 104th Recruit Class To Graduate June 23, 2017
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces 27 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, June 23, 2017.
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| Tue 6/6/2017 09:28 AM | Patrol Provides Results Of Annual School Bus Inspection Program
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Division's 2017 annual school bus inspection program.
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| Wed 5/31/2017 10:50 AM | Patrol Announces Promotions
| Sergeant Richard E. Buttram, Sergeant Kirk A. Davis, Corporal Bradley R. Germann, and Trooper Aaron K. Griffin promoted effective June 1, 2017.
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| Tue 5/30/2017 04:26 PM | Troop B Memorial Day Totals
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the 2017 Memorial Day weekend traffic crash and traffic enforcement totals for the Troop B area, which consists of the 16 northeastern counties of Missouri.
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| Tue 5/30/2017 11:18 AM | Five People Die In Traffic Crashes; Three People Drown Over Memorial Day Weekend
| Five people died in traffic crashes over the 2017 Memorial Day weekend. Troopers also arrested 107 people for driving while intoxicated and made 125 drug arrests. There were zero boating fatalities over the 2017 Memorial Day weekend. Three people drowned over the 2017 Memorial Day holiday. Marine operations troopers arrested 20 boaters for boating while intoxicated and made six drug arrests.
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| Thu 5/18/2017 04:18 PM | Patrol Creates Office Of Community Engagement And Outreach
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is pleased to announce the creation of the Office of Community Engagement and Outreach within the Patrol. Effective June 1, 2017, the office will be established and placed under the direction of Assistant Superintendent Eric T. Olson.
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| Thu 5/18/2017 08:48 AM | Boater Safety Certification Course To Be Offered at Long Branch Lake
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, and Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at the Long Branch Lake Corps of Engineers Visitor Center, 30174 Visitor Center Road, Macon, Missouri.
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| Thu 5/18/2017 08:44 AM | Troop B Prepares For Memorial Weekend
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces upcoming plans for Troop B troopers to participate in Operation C.A.R.E. and peak travel crash reduction enforcement programs over the 2017 Memorial Day weekend.
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| Wed 5/17/2017 09:40 AM | Troop B To Perform Boat Safety Inspections
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Troop B marine operations troopers will conduct courtesy boat inspections on Mark Twain Lake and the Mississippi River as a part of National Safe Boating Week.
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| Tue 5/16/2017 12:48 PM | Macon And Brookfield Driver Examination Stations Schedules Change
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that the Brookfield Driver Examination Station located at 116 West Brooks, in Brookfield, Missouri, will be closed on Thursday, May 18, 2017.
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| Wed 5/10/2017 04:47 PM | Patrol Provides Information To Missouri Attorney General’s Office
| Yesterday, the Missouri State Highway Patrol announced its withdrawal from the HELP, Inc. Board of Directors. Today the Patrol provided all information from its internal review to Attorney General Josh Hawley’s Office.
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| Wed 5/10/2017 09:50 AM | Patrol Emphasizes The Importance Of Safety Over Memorial Day Weekend!
| In some ways, Memorial Day weekend is the gateway to summer fun. The long weekend is an opportunity to visit family or friends, go to one of Missouri’s lakes, or enjoy any number of recreation opportunities in our state.
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| Tue 5/9/2017 09:05 AM | Patrol Completes Internal Review Of Service On HELP Inc. Board Of Directors
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol completed a review of our service on the HELP Inc. Board of Directors after concerns about the perception of board membership were expressed.
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| Thu 5/4/2017 11:38 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B On Twitter
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Troop B will increase its use of Twitter to help inform the public of activities occurring in Troop B, as well as statewide.
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| Wed 5/3/2017 07:51 AM | May 20-26 Is National Safe Boating Week
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to make the public aware of National Safe Boating Week, which takes place May 20-26, 2017.
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| Tue 5/2/2017 02:41 PM | DWI Enforcement Operations To Be Performed In Troop B During The Month Of June
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of June 2017, a DWI sobriety checkpoint will be held in Lewis County, and DWI saturations will be conducted in Chariton and Randolph counties.
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| Mon 5/1/2017 02:19 PM | Parts Of Missouri Experience Dangerous Flooding
| Heavy rains have fallen across Missouri over the past week, causing flooding in many areas.
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| Mon 5/1/2017 10:36 AM | Patrol Honors 21 Employees At Annual Banquet
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to recognize the 21 employees honored at the Patrol's annual awards and The MASTERS banquet this past weekend.
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| Fri 4/28/2017 04:06 PM | Long-Term Drug Investigation Leads To Arrests In Adair County
| During the early morning hours of April 28, 2017, members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Adair County Sheriff’s Office, North Missouri Drug Task Force, Kirksville Police Department, Truman State University Department of Public Safety, Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, and United States Marshal’s Service served 22 arrest warrants in Adair County and one in Sullivan County.
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| Fri 4/28/2017 08:37 AM | May Is Motorcycle Safety Month
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to make the public aware that May is Motorcycle Safety Month.
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| Thu 4/27/2017 01:20 PM | Wrong Way Driver Arrested
| On April 27, 2017, at 11:32 p.m., the Missouri State Highway Patrol Headquarters Troop B Headquarters began receiving multiple reports on its emergency line of a vehicle traveling southbound, in the northbound lanes, of U.S. Highway 63 near Jacksonville, MO.
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| Wed 4/26/2017 03:54 PM | Motorists & Boaters: Use Caution In Flooded Areas
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, cautions motorists and boaters to avoid areas where heavy rains cause flooding.
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| Mon 4/24/2017 04:37 PM | Colonel Sandra K. Karsten Announces Promotion
| HR Mgr. Amanda L. Renn, Q/HRD, is being promoted to assistant director of the Human Resources Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Fri 4/21/2017 09:48 AM | Colonel Sandra K. Karsten Announces May 1, 2017 Promotions
| Lieutenant Julie A. Kerr will be promoted to the rank of captain and designated director of the Human Resources Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO. Lieutenant Jerry C. West will be promoted to the rank of captain and designated director of the Training Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Wed 4/19/2017 04:20 PM | Moberly Man Arrest For Child Pornography Offenses
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Joseph Allen Schmitt, age 19, of Moberly, Missouri, for promoting child pornography on April 18, 2017.
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| Mon 4/17/2017 04:25 PM | Major Kemp A. Shoun Retires
| Major Kemp A. Shoun, Executive Services Bureau, will retire effective May 1, 2017, as a member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol after over 31 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Missouri.
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| Tue 4/11/2017 01:37 PM | National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
| April 9-15, 2017, marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This event honors the thousands of men and women throughout the United States who respond to emergency calls for assistance, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving, pre-arrival instructions to citizens of our great nation.
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| Tue 4/11/2017 01:28 PM | Water Patrol Division Begins Annual Buoy Audit April 15
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Water Patrol Division will be conducting the annual buoy audit beginning April 15, 2017.
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| Fri 4/7/2017 03:33 PM | Search Warrant Leads to Drug Arrests
| At approximately 3:42 a.m., on March 28, 2017, the Missouri State Highway Patrol executed a search warrant on a residence located at 713 West Dodson Street, Kirksville, Missouri.
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| Thu 4/6/2017 03:18 PM | Search Warrant Leads To Drug Arrests
| At approximately 2:07 p.m. on April 4, 2017, members of the United States Postal Service, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, East Central Drug Task Force, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol executed a search warrant at 606 West Cooper Street, Madison, Missouri.
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| Wed 4/5/2017 03:19 PM | Troop B Promotion and Transfer
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following Troop B promotion and transfer effective April 1, 2017.
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| Mon 4/3/2017 04:40 PM | Troop B Promotions
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Troop B promotions effective April 1, 2017.
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| Mon 4/3/2017 02:19 PM | Patrol Program Supports Victims Of Impaired Drivers
| Missouri offers a wide variety of things to experience: lakes, rivers, theme parks, caves, hiking trails, sporting events, live entertainment, historical sites, museums─the list of things to do in Missouri is endless. One thing you should NOT do is drive impaired.
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| Fri 3/31/2017 08:28 AM | Troop B Conducts Student Alliance Program
| On Saturday, March 25, 2017, 22 Troop B area high school students representing 13 high schools completed the 2017 Troop B Missouri State Highway Patrol Student Alliance Program.
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| Mon 3/20/2017 03:20 PM | Colonel Sandra K. Karsten Announces Transfer, Promotions Effective April 1, 2017
| Major Sarah L. Eberhard to transfer to CIB; Captain David A. Flannigan to be promoted to major; Captain Vince S. Rice to be promoted to major; and Lieutenant Dusty L. Hoffman to be promoted to captain.
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| Mon 3/20/2017 01:04 PM | Captain Robert F. Wolf To Retire April 1, 2017
| Captain Robert F. Wolf, director of the Governor’s Security Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, is retiring after over 37 1/2 years of dedicated service.
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| Tue 3/14/2017 05:00 PM | Colonel Sandra K. Karsten Sworn Into Office
| Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, 23rd superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, was sworn in at 3:30 p.m. on March 14, 2017, during a ceremony at General Headquarters, Jefferson City.
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| Fri 3/10/2017 10:50 AM | Major Eric T. Olson Promoted To Lieutenant Colonel
| Major Eric T. Olson has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel, where he will serve as the assistant superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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| Thu 3/9/2017 02:44 PM | Boater Safety Certification Course To Be Offered At Long Branch Lake
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the Long Branch Lake Corps of Engineers Visitor Center, 30174 Visitor Center Road, Macon, Missouri.
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| Wed 3/1/2017 08:17 AM | Patrol: Spring Aboard!
| Developed by NASBLA, and produced under a grant administered by the U.S. Coast Guard, the annual Spring Aboard campaign informs and motivates boaters to prepare for the boating season by providing information on how to enroll in a boater education course.
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| Thu 2/23/2017 01:20 PM | Promotion Of Trooper Brad D. Ritter
| Trooper Brad D. Ritter was promoted to corporal and designated the assistant zone commander of Zone 1, Macon and Shelby counties.
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| Wed 2/22/2017 11:22 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeks Trooper Applicants
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premiere law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri.
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| Wed 2/22/2017 11:19 AM | Patrol Assigns Full-Time Recruiter To Northwest Missouri
| Captain Roger D. Whittler, director of the Career Recruitment Division, is pleased to announce the assignment of a Patrol recruiter to the Northwest Missouri area.
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| Tue 2/14/2017 08:45 AM | Sergeant Rocky L. Seiner Retires
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that effective March 1, 2017, Sergeant Rocky L. Seiner will retire with over 33 years of dedicated service.
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| Tue 2/14/2017 08:43 AM | Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt Retires
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces effective March 1, 2017, Troop B Public Information and Education Officer Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt will retire from the Missouri State Highway Patrol with over 27 years of dedicated service.
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| Tue 2/14/2017 08:41 AM | Corporal Kevin E. Linear Retires
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces effective March 1, 2017, Corporal Kevin E. Linear will retire with over 26 years of dedicated service.
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| Tue 2/14/2017 08:39 AM | Sergeant Eric F. Brown Assigned As Troop B Public Information Officer
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following assignment effective February 5, 2017.
Sergeant Eric F. Brown was assigned as the Troop B public information and education officer.
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| Mon 2/6/2017 11:40 AM | Troop B Officers To Conduct DWI Enforcement Saturations During The Month Of March 2017
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of March 2017, DWI saturations will be conducted in Adair and Sullivan counties.
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| Fri 2/3/2017 02:15 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 104th Recruit Class Attends Law Enforcement Academy
| Lieutenant Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, acting superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 38 people reported to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy on January 2, 2017, to begin the 25-week training course to become a trooper.
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| Fri 2/3/2017 08:15 AM | Boater Safety Certification Course To Be Offered At Mark Twain Lake
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at the MW Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center -- Mark Twain Lake, 21629 Highway J, Perry, Missouri.
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| Wed 2/1/2017 11:12 AM | Boater Safety Certification Course To Be Offered At Long Branch Lake
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the Long Branch Lake Corps of Engineers Visitor Center, 30174 Visitor Center Road, Macon, Missouri.
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| Thu 1/19/2017 04:53 PM | Update To Officer-Involved Shooting In Columbia
| On January 19, 2017, an autopsy of Troy Bateman, 35, of Marshall, MO, was conducted at the University of Missouri, by the Boone County Medical Examiner Office.
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| Fri 1/13/2017 09:12 AM | Forecast Demands Caution
| Freezing rain is already falling in parts of Missouri, which could make conditions dangerous for motorists. The Missouri State Highway Patrol urges everyone to pay attention to the weather and plan ahead.
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| Wed 1/11/2017 08:36 AM | Suspect Identified In Moberly Officer-Involved Shooting
| At approximately 1:30 p.m., on January 10, 2017, a Moberly police officer was called for a “keep the peace” request at the residence of 406 West Carpenter Street in Moberly, Missouri.
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| Wed 1/4/2017 08:31 AM | Troop B Christmas And New Year's Enforcement And Traffic Crash Totals
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the traffic crash and enforcement totals for both the Christmas and New Year’s counting periods for the Troop B area.
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| Tue 1/3/2017 09:16 AM | Patrol Reports Two Fatalities During New Year's Counting Period
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that there were two fatalities during the New Year's holiday counting period from 6 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2016 to 11:59 p.m. Monday, January 2, 2017. Troopers investigated 220 traffic crashes, which included 84 injuries and both fatalities.
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| Tue 1/3/2017 09:08 AM | Troop B Seeking Students To Participate In Student Alliance Program
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, is pleased to announce Troop B will be conducting a two-day Student Alliance Program.
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| Fri 12/30/2016 12:01 PM | Patrol Commissions 39 Troopers
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces 39 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy today, Friday, December 30, 2016.
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| Wed 12/28/2016 09:16 AM | Major Gregory D. Kindle To Retire
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that effective February 1, 2017, Major Gregory D. Kindle, commander of the Support Services Bureau, General Headquarters, is retiring after 36 years of dedicated service.
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| Tue 12/27/2016 11:42 AM | MSHP Reports Six Fatalities Over Christmas Holiday; No Boating Fatalities
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports six people died in traffic crashes over the Christmas holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2016 to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 26, 2016. There were no boating fatalities.
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| Fri 12/23/2016 02:19 PM | Major Luke Vislay Retires
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that effective January 1, 2017, Major Luke Vislay, commander of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, is retiring after 30 years of dedicated service.
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| Fri 12/23/2016 12:02 PM | Colonel J. Bret Johnson Announces Promotions, Transfers
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotions and transfers effective January 1, 2017.
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| Fri 12/23/2016 09:26 AM | MSHP: Welcome The New Year Safely!
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration. A traffic crash would be an unfortunate way to begin 2017.
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| Wed 12/21/2016 07:38 AM | 103rd Recruit Class Graduation Scheduled December 30, 2016
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces 39 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, December 30, 2016.
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| Tue 12/20/2016 03:26 PM | MSHP: Drive Safely This Christmas Season!
| There's no place like home for the holidays. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds motorists to include safe, crash free travel as part of their holiday plans.
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| Tue 12/20/2016 02:00 PM | Colonel J. Bret Johnson Announces His Retirement
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces he will retire effective February 1, 2017. Colonel Johnson is a 30-year veteran of the Patrol, and has served as its 22nd superintendent since May 1, 2015.
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| Mon 12/12/2016 09:11 AM | Troop B Officers To Participate In C.A.R.E. Lifesaver Weekend
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that Troop B officers will be participating in the statewide 2016 C.A.R.E. Lifesaver Weekend in an effort to stop people from driving while impaired this holiday season. Enforcement efforts will be increased from December 16, 2016, through December 19, 2016, and will focus on reducing deaths and injuries caused by impaired drivers.
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| Mon 12/5/2016 12:40 PM | Cold Weather Changes Demand Caution When Driving
| Missouri’s weather forecast changes regularly, especially when winter is approaching. Depending on where you live in Missouri, the weather may be sunny, foggy, or include rain, hail, sleet, ice, or snow!
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| Mon 12/5/2016 09:13 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed In Observance of Christmas Day, New Year's Day
| DE stations closed In observance of Christmas Day, New Year's Day.
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| Mon 11/28/2016 10:11 AM | 2016 Troop B Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Crash And Enforcement Totals
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the 2016 Thanksgiving holiday traffic crash and preliminary enforcement totals for the Troop B area, which consists of the 16 northeast counties of Missouri.
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| Mon 11/28/2016 09:50 AM | 10 Fatalities Over 2016 Thanksgiving Holiday
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 10 people died during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2016, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 27, 2016.
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| Tue 11/15/2016 08:41 AM | Troop B Citizens Participate In Patrol's Community Alliance Program
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, MO, announces on November 14, 2016, 20 Troop B area residents completed a Community Alliance Program (citizens' academy) offered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop B Headquarters.
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| Mon 11/7/2016 02:10 PM | Troop B Traffic Enforcement Planned For Thanksgiving Holiday Period
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Troop B officers will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. during the 2016 Thanksgiving holiday weekend which will begin on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, and conclude on Sunday, November 27, 2016.
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| Mon 11/7/2016 01:44 PM | Please Drive Safely During Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages motorists to include safety in their plans for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
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| Fri 11/4/2016 08:27 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed For Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving
| Driver examination stations closed for Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving holidays.
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| Wed 11/2/2016 08:10 AM | Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Troop B promotions effective November 1, 2016.
| Corporal Paul Behrens was promoted to sergeant. Trooper Brandon Griffin was promoted to corporal.
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| Tue 11/1/2016 08:09 AM | Boater Education Course To Be Offered At Mark Twain Lake
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at the Mark Twain Lake Visitor Center, 21629 Highway J, Perry, Missouri.
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| Fri 10/21/2016 02:59 PM | Watch For Deer!
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds drivers that this time of year, deer are more active and create hazards for Missouri motorists.
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| Tue 10/11/2016 10:40 AM | Troop B Officers To Conduct DWI Saturations During The Months Of October & November 2016
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of October 2016, a DWI saturation will be conducted in Monroe and Randolph counties, and in November 2016, a DWI saturation will be conducted throughout the 16-county Troop B area.
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| Tue 10/4/2016 04:26 PM | Motorists, Farmers: Stay Alert During Harvest Time!
| Farming plays a vital role in Missouri’s economy, history, and identity. With the arrival of fall comes harvest time.
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| Tue 10/4/2016 03:47 PM | MSHP Employees Care About Our Veterans
| Missouri State Highway Patrol employees hope to raise public awareness about an important issue: The number of veterans committing suicide every day.
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| Thu 9/22/2016 02:58 PM | Colonel Bret Johnson Announces Promotion
| Sergeant Benjamin C. Jones is being promoted to lieutenant and being assigned to the Career Recruitment Division where he will serve as assistant director.
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| Thu 9/8/2016 03:02 PM | Weather Forecast Includes Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to remind the public that heavy rain can result in flash flooding, a safety concern for both motorists and boaters.
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| Tue 9/6/2016 12:05 PM | Troop B Area Driver Examination Stations To Be Closed On Tuesday, October 4, 2016
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that all driver examination stations, including CDL test sites, will be closed on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, for an administrative meeting.
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| Tue 9/6/2016 12:03 PM | 2016 Labor Day Weekend Enforcement And Traffic Crash Totals
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the 2016 Labor Day weekend traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop B area, which consists of the 16 northeast counties of Missouri.
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| Tue 9/6/2016 11:29 AM | MSHP Releases Labor Day Holiday Statistics
| Fifteen people died in traffic crashes; one person drowned during the 2016 Labor Day holiday weekend.
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| Thu 9/1/2016 04:15 PM | The Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeks Trooper Applicants
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premiere law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri.
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| Tue 8/30/2016 12:23 PM | Patrol Provides Synopsis Of Some New Laws Related To Crime, Motor Vehicle/Boat Use
| Below is a synopsis of some of the new legislation the Missouri General Assembly recently enacted that is related to crime, motor vehicles, and boats. Governor Jay Nixon has signed the listed legislation into law. Unless otherwise noted, these laws went into effect August 28, 2016.
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| Wed 8/24/2016 01:09 PM | Results Of Marion County Sobriety Checkpoint
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI sobriety checkpoint conducted in Marion County.
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| Fri 8/19/2016 07:40 AM | Officer-Involved Shooting In Paris, Missouri
| At approximately 12:03 a.m., on August 19, 2016, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a white male attempting to break into a vehicle using a hatchet in Madison, Missouri.
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| Wed 8/17/2016 09:14 AM | Colonel J. Bret Johnson Announces Promotion
| Sergeant Brent J. Drummond is being promoted to the rank of lieutenant and assigned to the Patrol Records Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO. Lt. Drummond will serve as the Patrol's Custodian of Records.
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| Wed 8/17/2016 08:51 AM | Results Of DWI Saturation Held In Randolph County
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI saturation conducted in Randolph County.
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| Wed 8/17/2016 08:00 AM | Patrol Reminds Drivers: Watch For Students!
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to pay attention every time they are behind the wheel, but especially before and after school when children are walking, biking, or driving to school.
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| Tue 8/16/2016 01:21 PM | Labor Day Enforcement Planned In Troop B
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces upcoming plans for Troop B officers to participate in Operation C.A.R.E. and a special enforcement operation over the 2016 Labor Day weekend.
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| Tue 8/16/2016 08:03 AM | Patrol: Make Safety Part Of Your Labor Day Weekend Plans
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make safety part of their Labor Day weekend.
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| Mon 8/15/2016 11:08 AM | Colonel J. Bret Johnson Announces Promotion
| Sergeant Michael A. Petlansky is being promoted to the rank of lieutenant and designated assistant director of the Water Patrol Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Wed 8/10/2016 11:47 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed On Labor Day Holiday
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed Monday, September 5, 2016, in observance of Labor Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.
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| Tue 8/9/2016 08:30 AM | Blood Drive To Be Held At Troop B Headquarters In Memory Of Corporal Webster
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, would like to invite the public to participate in the "Red Cross, Troop B Michael E. Webster Blood Drive" on Friday, September 30, 2016.
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| Tue 8/9/2016 08:27 AM | Announcement Of DWI Saturations Planned In Troop B Area During The Month Of September 2016
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of September 2016, DWI saturations will be conducted in Clark, Shelby, and Knox counties.
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| Mon 8/8/2016 01:54 PM | Lake of the Ozarks -- Shootout Boat Race Information
| Captain Michael A. Turner, commanding officer, Troop F, Jefferson City, would like to remind boaters of the upcoming Lake of the Ozarks Shootout boat race event being held near the Hurricane Deck Bridge on Lake of the Ozarks.
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| Thu 8/4/2016 04:16 PM | Jamestown Man Arrested For Murder
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Christopher Cody Buxton, 30, of Jamestown, Missouri, for murder.
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| Mon 8/1/2016 10:06 AM | Troop B Promotion And Transfers
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following Troop B promotion and transfers effective August 1, 2016.
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| Wed 7/27/2016 11:42 AM | Results OF DWI Saturation And Checkpoint Conducted In Adair County
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI sobriety checkpoint and saturation conducted in Adair County.
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| Tue 7/12/2016 11:33 AM | Boater Safety Certification Course To Be Offered At Long Branch Lake
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at the Long Branch Lake Corps of Engineers Visitor Center, 30174 Visitor Center Road, Macon, Missouri.
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| Tue 7/12/2016 11:31 AM | Results Of DWI Saturations Held In Chariton, Monroe, Ralls, And Randolph Counties During The Month Of July 2016
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of DWI saturations conducted in Chariton, Monroe, Ralls, and Randolph counties.
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| Mon 7/11/2016 10:01 AM | DWI Enforcement Programs To Be Conducted In Troop B Area During The Month Of August 2016
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of August 2016, DWI sobriety checkpoints will be held in Marion and Randolph counties, and DWI saturations will be conducted in Macon and Randolph counties.
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| Mon 7/11/2016 09:58 AM | New Location For Driver Examination Station In Memphis, MO
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces effective August 8, 2016, the Driver Examination Station in Memphis, Missouri, will change locations.
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| Thu 7/7/2016 11:17 AM | Troop B 2016 Fourth Of July Holiday Totals
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the 2016 Fourth of July weekend traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop B area, which consists of the 16 northeast counties of Missouri.
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| Tue 7/5/2016 10:35 AM | MSHP Reports Four Traffic Fatalities, Zero Boating Fatalities, & No Drownings Over July Fourth Holiday Counting Period
| Four people died in traffic crashes, no one died in boating crashes, and no one drowned during the 2016 July Fourth holiday counting period. The counting period began at 6 p.m., Friday, July 1, 2016, and ended at 11:59 p.m., Monday, July 4, 2016.
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| Fri 7/1/2016 02:03 PM | Forecasted Heavy Rain May Cause Flash Flooding Dangers For Missouri Motorists And Boaters
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, urges the public to make smart decisions regarding flash flooding. The weather forecasts indicate heavy rains may cover much of Missouri which may affect safety on both the waterways and roadways.
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| Mon 6/27/2016 02:28 PM | New Trooper Assigned To Troop B
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that Trooper Tyler C. Fuller has been assigned to Troop B.
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| Fri 6/24/2016 11:36 AM | Patrol Commissions 102nd Recruit Class; 26 New Troopers Take Oath Of Office
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces 26 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, June 24, 2016.
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| Thu 6/23/2016 03:34 PM | Colonel J. Bret Johnson Names Captain Matthew C. Walz Director Of Water Patrol Division
| Captain Matthew C. Walz is being designated director of the Water Patrol Division effective July 1, 2016. As the director, he will serve as Missouri's state boating law administrator.
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| Thu 6/23/2016 02:27 PM | Water Safety Paramount During Extremely Hot Weather
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds the general public of the importance of water safety during the extremely hot weather.
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| Thu 6/23/2016 09:52 AM | Captain Mark E. Richerson Retires September 1, 2016
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that Captain Mark E. Richerson, director of the Water Patrol Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, will retire effective September 1, 2016, after over 30 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Missouri.
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| Wed 6/22/2016 10:29 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Joins Operation Dry Water
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Patrol's participation in Operation Dry Water.
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| Tue 6/21/2016 04:33 PM | 102nd Recruit Class Graduation Scheduled June 24, 2016
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces 26 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, June 24, 2016.
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| Tue 6/21/2016 02:44 PM | Results Of DWI Sobriety Checkpoint Conducted In Randolph County
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI sobriety checkpoint conducted in Randolph County.
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| Fri 6/17/2016 01:08 PM | Have A Safe July Fourth Weekend!
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers of the importance of safety during the upcoming July Fourth holiday.
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| Tue 6/14/2016 12:32 PM | Troop B Enforcement Operations To Be Conducted During July Fourth Holiday
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Troop B officers will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. during the 2016 July Fourth holiday weekend.
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| Tue 6/14/2016 10:12 AM | Results Of DWI Saturations Conducted In Chariton, Lewis, And Randolph Counties
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of DWI saturations conducted in Chariton, Lewis, and Randolph counties.
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| Tue 6/14/2016 10:03 AM | Troop B To Conduct Boater Safety Certification Course At Mark Twain Lake
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at the Mark Twain Lake Visitor Center, 21629 Highway J, Perry, Missouri.
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| Thu 6/9/2016 01:14 PM | DWI Enforcement Operations Planned In Troop B During The Month Of July 2016
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of July 2016, a DWI sobriety checkpoint will be held in Adair County, and DWI saturations will be conducted in Adair, Chariton, Monroe, Ralls, and Randolph counties.
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| Tue 6/7/2016 08:43 AM | Results Of Sobriety Checkpoint Conducted In Lewis County
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI sobriety checkpoint conducted in Lewis County.
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| Mon 6/6/2016 08:51 AM | Boater Safety Certification Course To Be Offered At Long Branch Lake
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from noon to 6 p.m., on Sunday, June 12, 2016, at the Long Branch Lake Corps of Engineers Visitor Center, 30174 Visitor Center Road, Macon, Missouri.
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| Mon 6/6/2016 08:50 AM | Northeast Missouri Motorists Urged To Be Aware Of Bike Across Missouri (BAM) Event
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, urges Northeast Missouri motorists to be aware of the presence of several hundred bicyclists who will be traveling on rural roadways as they are participating in the Bike Across Missouri (BAM) event from June 12 through June 17.
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| Wed 6/1/2016 12:01 PM | Results Of DWI Saturations Conducted In Troop B Area During The Month Of May 2016
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of DWI saturations conducted in Marion, Ralls, and Sullivan counties.
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| Tue 5/31/2016 01:27 PM | 2016 Memorial Day Totals For Troop B
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the 2016 Memorial Day weekend traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop B area, which consists of the 16 northeast counties of Missouri.
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| Tue 5/31/2016 10:46 AM | Seven People Die In Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Crashes
| Seven people died in traffic crashes over the 2016 Memorial Day weekend.
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| Thu 5/19/2016 07:35 AM | MSHP Has An App For That!
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is pleased to inform the public the MSHP has created a new, free mobile app.
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| Mon 5/16/2016 11:22 AM | Drug Arrests In Macon County
| At approximately 3:50 p.m. on May 12, 2016, a Missouri state trooper stopped an eastbound 2015 Toyota Corolla for exceeding the speed limit on U.S. Highway 36 near the Long Branch exit, in Macon County.
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| Thu 5/12/2016 04:02 PM | Drivers, Boaters Encouraged To Have A Safe Memorial Day Weekend!
| Memorial Day weekend is the first long weekend of summer. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy visiting family or friends, go to one of Missouri’s lakes, or enjoy any number of recreation opportunities in our state. It is also an opportunity to put safety first.
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| Thu 5/5/2016 08:32 AM | Troop B Enforcement Efforts Planned Over The 2016 Memorial Day Weekend
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces upcoming plans for Troop B officers to participate in Operation C.A.R.E. and peak travel crash reduction enforcement programs over the 2016 Memorial Day weekend.
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| Thu 5/5/2016 08:31 AM | DWI Enforcement Operations Planned In Troop B During The Month Of June 2016
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of June 2016, DWI sobriety checkpoints will be held in Lewis and Randolph counties, and DWI saturations will be conducted in Chariton, Lewis, Randolph, and Shelby counties.
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| Tue 5/3/2016 03:59 PM | Patrol Announces New Safety Video “Don’t Violate The Trust”
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces a new traffic safety program for teenage and adult drivers entitled, “Don’t Violate The Trust."
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| Mon 5/2/2016 03:10 PM | May 21-27 Is National Safe Boating Week
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to make the public aware of National Safe Boating Week, which takes place May 21-27, 2016.
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| Mon 5/2/2016 10:53 AM | Patrol Honors 26 Employees At Annual Banquet
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to recognize the 26 employees honored at the Patrol's annual awards and The MASTERS banquet this past weekend.
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| Mon 5/2/2016 09:17 AM | Trooper Hitt Transfers To Troop B
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces effective May 1, 2016, Trooper Adam Hitt transferred from Troop F to Troop B.
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| Tue 4/26/2016 11:49 AM | Arrest Following Investigation Of Officer-Involved Shooting In Randolph County
| As a result of an investigation of the officer-involved shooting that occurred on April 25, 2016, in Randolph County, James R. Fainter, 34, of Moberly, Missouri, was arrested on a Randolph County felony warrant.
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| Mon 4/25/2016 02:44 PM | Officer-Involved Shooting In Randolph County
| At approximately 11 a.m., on April 25, 2016, a Randolph County sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a black 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada, occupied by a male driver and a female passenger, on Randolph County Road 2270 for careless driving.
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| Wed 4/20/2016 08:41 AM | Results Of Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Operation Conducted In Marion County
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a commercial motor vehicle enforcement operation conducted in Marion County on April 14, 2016.
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| Tue 4/19/2016 11:05 AM | Courtesy Boat Inspections To Be Conducted On Mark Twain Lake And Mississippi River
| Courtesy Boat Inspections To Be Conducted On Mark Twain Lake And Mississippi River
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| Tue 4/19/2016 11:01 AM | Click It Or Ticket Enforcement Campaign To Be Conducted In Marion County
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that from May 14, 2016, through June 2, 2016, Troop B officers will be conducting a “Click It Or Ticket” enforcement operation in Marion County.
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| Wed 4/13/2016 11:41 AM | National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to make the public aware of the following: April 10-16, 2016, marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
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| Mon 4/11/2016 04:26 PM | Boater Safety Certification Course To Be Offered In Kirksville, Missouri
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the Missouri Department of Conservation Northeast Regional office, 3500 S. Baltimore Street, Kirksville, Missouri.
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| Mon 4/11/2016 04:24 PM | Changes Announced For Cape Girardeau Examination Station
| Captain Jeffrey N. Vitale, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, announces that the motorcycle skills portion of the testing process has been temporarily suspended on Thursdays at the Cape Girardeau Driver Examination Station.
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| Fri 4/8/2016 11:30 AM | Troop B To Conduct DWI Saturations During The Month Of May 2016
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of May 2016, Troop B officers will conduct DWI enforcement saturations in Marion, Ralls, and Sullivan counties.
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| Fri 4/8/2016 10:18 AM | Motorcycle Skills Tests To Resume At Kirksville Driver Examination Station
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces effective immediately motorcycle skills tests will once again be administered at the Kirksville Driver Examination Station.
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| Thu 3/17/2016 01:49 PM | Troop E Announces Results Of Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) Enforcement Operations
| Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, announces the results of Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) enforcement operations conducted on Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau County
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| Wed 3/16/2016 01:10 PM | Colonel J. Bret Johnson Announces Lt. Jeffrey N. Vitale Promotion
| Lieutenant Jeffrey N. Vitale will be promoted to the rank of captain and designated commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff.
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| Wed 3/16/2016 01:06 PM | Troop E’s Commanding Officer Captain George E. Ridens Retires April 1, 2016
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, will retire effective April 1, 2016, after 35 years of dedicated service.
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| Thu 3/10/2016 09:56 AM | Driver Examination Schedule Changes For Troop B Area
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces schedule changes for Troop B area driver examination stations effective March 21, 2016.
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| Tue 3/8/2016 02:12 PM | Homicide Victim In Montgomery County Identified
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office are currently conducting an investigation into a homicide in rural Montgomery County.
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| Tue 3/8/2016 01:58 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Provides Safety Tips For Severe Weather
| Spring’s varying temperatures and weather patterns are expected to bring thunderstorms this week. Thunderstorms can include heavy rains, thunder, lightning, tornadoes, straight-line winds, flash floods, and hail.
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| Tue 3/8/2016 12:00 PM | CAUTION: Flash Flooding Is Extremely Dangerous To Motorists & Boaters
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, urges the public to make smart decisions regarding flash flooding. The weather forecasts indicates heavy rains will cover much of Missouri which will affect safety on both the waterways and roadways.
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| Tue 3/8/2016 09:33 AM | Montgomery County Media Staging Area
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, informs the media of a staging area for outlets covering the search for Pablo Antonio Serrano-Vitorino, who is wanted for questioning in multiple homicides.
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| Tue 3/8/2016 08:31 AM | Patrol Warns Public Of Armed, Dangerous Individual In Montgomery County Area
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, warns the public of an armed and dangerous individual in Montgomery County area.
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| Thu 3/3/2016 01:47 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Releases Blood Specimen Handling Procedures For Blood Alcohol Determinations
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol is releasing the following procedures to clarify the agency’s blood specimen handling procedures for blood alcohol determinations. These procedures come directly from the Forensic Handbook (SHP-271) and the Patrol’s General Order 66-04-1574.
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| Mon 2/29/2016 08:36 AM | Boater Safety Certification Course To Be Offered At Long Branch Lake
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at the Long Branch Lake Corps of Engineers Visitor Center, 30174 Visitor Center Road, Macon, Missouri.
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| Tue 2/23/2016 09:58 AM | Kansas City Resident Arrested On Drug Charges In Macon County
| At approximately 1:15 p.m., on February 20, 2016, Nathaniel D. Bales, 41, of Kansas City, Missouri, was arrested following a narcotics investigation at the Amtrak Train Depot in La Plata, Missouri.
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| Mon 2/22/2016 11:20 AM | Results Of DWI Saturations Conducted In Troop B Area During The Month Of February 2016
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI saturations conducted in Ralls, Randolph, and Marion counties.
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| Thu 2/18/2016 09:10 AM | 102nd Recruit Class Training At Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 41 people reported to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy on January 4, 2016, to begin the 25-week training course to become a trooper.
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| Tue 2/16/2016 02:29 PM | Troop B To Offer Boater Education Class At Mark Twain Lake
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at the Mark Twain Lake Visitor Center, 21629 Highway J, Perry, Missouri.
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| Tue 2/9/2016 04:02 PM | The Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeks Trooper Applicants
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premiere law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri.
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| Wed 2/3/2016 09:20 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed For State Holidays In February
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Friday, February 12, 2016, and Monday, February 15, 2016.
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| Wed 2/3/2016 08:51 AM | Results Of DWI Saturation Conducted In Marion And Ralls Counties
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI (driving while intoxicated) saturation conducted in Monroe and Ralls counties.
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| Wed 2/3/2016 08:50 AM | Macon Driver Examination Station Closed On Thursday, February 11, 2016
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that the Macon Driver Examination Station, located at 1716 Prospect Drive (Suite D) in Macon, Missouri, will be closed on Thursday, February 11, 2016, due to office renovations.
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| Mon 1/25/2016 09:39 AM | Timothy Brokes Jr. Charged In Monroe City Officer-Involved Shooting
| On Thursday, January 21, 2016, Timothy Brokes, Jr., 34, of Hannibal, Missouri, was arrested on a Monroe County warrant for armed criminal action, first degree assault on law enforcement with a deadly weapon, and felony hindering prosecution.
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| Tue 1/19/2016 08:05 AM | Canalou Man Arrested For Promoting and Possession Of Child Pornography
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Casey L. Bailey, 49, of Canalou, Missouri, for promoting child pornography and possession of child pornography.
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| Fri 1/15/2016 03:23 PM | Missing Duck Hunter's Body Recovered At The Four Rivers Conservation Area In Vernon County
| Today, at approximately 10:08 a.m., search teams recovered a body in the water at the Four Rivers Conservation Area in Vernon County. The body was positively identified as Adam J. Nixson, 29, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri.
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| Fri 1/15/2016 08:55 AM | June Smith Arrested For Involvement In Monroe City Officer-Involved Shooting Incident
| On Thursday, January 14, 2016, June Smith, 34, of Hannibal, Missouri, was arrested on a Monroe County warrant for felony hindering prosecution.
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| Wed 1/13/2016 02:24 PM | Patrol Addresses Cold Weather Water Safety
| Winter weather has arrived in Missouri and with it colder temperatures?on land and in the water. Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages extra caution around Missouri’s many lakes and rivers.
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| Mon 1/11/2016 03:09 PM | DWI Saturations Planned In Troop B During The Month Of February 2016
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of February 2016, Troop B officers will conduct two DWI enforcement saturations.
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| Wed 1/6/2016 08:21 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed On Martin Luther King Jr. Day
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2016.
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| Tue 1/5/2016 08:26 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Invites Public, Media to Follow Agency On Social Media
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites the public and media to follow the Patrol on Twitter via the following accounts.
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| Mon 1/4/2016 02:25 PM | Troop B Christmas And New Year's Enforcement And Traffic Crash Totals
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the traffic crash and enforcement totals for both the Christmas and New Year’s counting periods for the Troop B area.
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| Mon 1/4/2016 11:02 AM | Troop B Seeking Students To Participate In Upcoming Student Alliance Program
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, is pleased to announce Troop B will be conducting a two-day Student Alliance Program.
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| Mon 1/4/2016 09:32 AM | Patrol Reports Five Fatalities During New Year's Counting Period
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that there were five fatalities during the New Year's holiday counting period from 6 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2015 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2016.
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| Tue 12/29/2015 04:58 PM | Patrol Urges Caution Around Hazardous,Water Covered Roadways
| Over the course of the last several days, heavy rains have caused extensive flash flooding throughout Missouri and has led to many roadway closures.
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| Mon 12/28/2015 09:51 AM | Patrol Reports Two Fatalities; Seven Drownings Over Christmas Holiday Crash Counting Period
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports two people died in traffic crashes and seven people drowned over the Christmas holiday counting period--from 6 p.m., Thursday, December 24, 2015 to 11:59 p.m., Sunday, December 27, 2015.
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| Mon 12/21/2015 11:57 AM | Motorcycle Skills Tests To Be Offered In Palmyra, Missouri
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces effective immediately, motorcycle skills tests will once again be offered at the Palmyra Driver Examination Station, located at the Marion County Courthouse in Palmyra, Missouri.
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| Mon 12/21/2015 09:19 AM | Troop B To Conduct A DWI Saturation In Marion And Ralls Counties Sometime During The Month Of January 2016
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of January 2016, Troop B officers will conduct a DWI enforcement saturation in Marion and Ralls counties.
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| Mon 12/21/2015 09:18 AM | New Troopers Assigned To Troop B
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, is pleased to announcement of two new troopers to Troop B.
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| Fri 12/18/2015 03:25 PM | Patrol Commissions 25 New Troopers
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 25 Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, December 18, 2015.
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| Fri 12/18/2015 11:59 AM | Brookfield Driver Examination Station To Be Closed On December 24, 2015
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the Brookfield Driver Examination Station will be closed on December 24, 2015.
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| Fri 12/18/2015 11:57 AM | Brandon Ellingson In-Custody Death Investigation
| Today, following a special prosecutor charging Trooper Anthony Piercy with involuntary manslaughter in the May 31, 2014, drowning death of Brandon E. Ellingson, the Missouri State Highway Patrol placed Trooper Piercy on leave without pay.
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| Thu 12/17/2015 12:50 PM | MSHP: Welcome The New Year Safely!
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration. A traffic crash would be an unfortunate way to begin 2016.
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| Tue 12/15/2015 02:30 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed On New Year’s Day
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1, 2016. Normal operations will resume on Monday, January 4, 2016.
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| Tue 12/15/2015 02:00 PM | Pursuit And Arrest In Sullivan County
| At approximately 1:30 a.m., on December 15, 2015, a Milan, Missouri, police officer responded behind a business on Fourth Street in Milan, in reference to an assault investigation.
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| Mon 12/14/2015 04:27 PM | 101st Recruit Class Graduation Scheduled December 18, 2015
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces 25 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, December 18, 2015.
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| Wed 12/9/2015 03:04 PM | Have A Safe Holiday Season!
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol wishes everyone a safe holiday season. One way for it to be merry is for everyone to arrive at their destination safely.
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| Wed 12/9/2015 12:16 PM | Troop B Officers To Participate In C.A.R.E. Life Saver Weekend
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that Troop B officers will be participating in the statewide 2015 C.A.R.E. Life Saver Weekend in an effort to stop people from driving impaired this holiday season from December 18, 2015, through December 21, 2015.
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| Mon 12/7/2015 10:13 AM | Plane Crash In Chariton County
| At approximately 9:15 p.m., on December 6, 2015, Troop B Headquarters received a report from a citizen that a small aircraft had crashed approximately eight miles northeast of Keytesville, Missouri, in Chariton County.
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| Fri 12/4/2015 02:40 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Christmas Day
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed in observance of Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2015. Normal operations will resume on Monday, December 28, 2015.
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| Wed 12/2/2015 02:14 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Reaccredited
| The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) awarded advanced accreditation to the Missouri State Highway Patrol at its fall conference banquet in Miami, FL, on Saturday evening, November 21, 2015.
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| Wed 12/2/2015 09:04 AM | Palmyra Driver Examination Station Closed On December 24, 2015
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces no driver testing will be conducted on December 24, 2015, at the Palmyra Driver Examination station due to the Marion County Courthouse being closed.
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| Tue 12/1/2015 08:23 AM | Troop B Transfer
| Trooper Jesse S. Halley will transfer from Troop F, Zone 7, Howard/Cooper counties to Troop B, Zone 3, Chariton/Linn counties.
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| Mon 11/30/2015 01:46 PM | Results Of DWI Saturation Conducted In Randolph County
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of DWI saturation conducted in Randolph County.
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| Mon 11/30/2015 01:45 PM | 2015 Troop B Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Crash And Enforcement Totals
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the 2015 Thanksgiving holiday traffic crash and preliminary enforcement totals for the Troop B area, which consists of the 16 northeast counties of Missouri.
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| Mon 11/30/2015 11:36 AM | Nine Fatalities Over 2015 Thanksgiving Holiday
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports nine people died during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2015, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 2015.
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| Tue 11/24/2015 11:30 AM | Winter Weather Calls For Caution When Driving
| Missouri’s weather forecast changes regularly, especially when winter is approaching. This time of year, Missourians might experience sunshine, rain, hail, sleet, ice, or snow.
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| Thu 11/19/2015 08:42 AM | Results Of Troop B DWI Saturations Conducted In November 2015
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of DWI saturations conducted throughout the Troop B area. The saturations were conducted from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. on November 14, 2015 and November 15, 2015.
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| Tue 11/17/2015 08:49 AM | Area Residents Complete Troop B Community Alliance Program
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, MO, announces on November 16, 2015, 19 Troop B area residents completed a Community Alliance Program (citizens' academy) offered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop B Headquarters.
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| Fri 11/13/2015 09:40 AM | Troop B Enforcement Operations Planned For Thanksgiving Holiday
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Troop B officers will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. during the 2015 Thanksgiving holiday weekend which will begin on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, and conclude on Sunday, November 29, 2015.
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| Thu 11/12/2015 03:04 PM | Please Drive Safely During Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages motorists to include safety in their plans for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
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| Mon 11/2/2015 02:29 PM | Troop B Promotion, Transfers
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following Troop B promotion and transfers effective November 1, 2015.
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| Mon 11/2/2015 10:20 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed For Holidays
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed in observance of Veterans Day and Thanksgiving holidays in November.
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| Fri 10/30/2015 04:56 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Launches Online Crime In Missouri Report
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the development of the online Crime In Missouri report.
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| Fri 10/30/2015 04:55 PM | Procedural Hearing Board Canceled For November 2, 2015
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol announces the cancelation of the procedural hearing board scheduled for November 2, 2015.
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| Thu 10/29/2015 11:22 AM | Patrol Helicopter Rescues Missing Ralls County Resident Using Short Haul Rescue
| At approximately 1 p.m. October 28, 2015, the Ralls County Sheriff’s Department and New London Police Department requested Troop B officers to assist them in locating a missing 38-year-old Ralls County man.
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| Thu 10/29/2015 09:55 AM | Patrol Urges Caution On Roadways
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, urges motorists to remain alert while driving in changing weather patterns. In some parts of the state, roadways have been dry for extended periods of time.
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| Tue 10/27/2015 08:52 AM | Motorcycle Skills Tests Suspended At Memphis Driver Examination Station
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that motorcycle skills tests at the Memphis Driver Examination Station will not be conducted until further notice.
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| Thu 10/22/2015 08:09 AM | DWI Saturations To Be Held In Troop B During The Month Of November 2015
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of November 2015, Troop B officers will conduct two DWI enforcement saturations.
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| Tue 10/20/2015 01:54 PM | Have A Safe Halloween
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to include safety in their plans for Halloween.
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| Tue 10/6/2015 08:46 AM | Location Change For Shelbina Driver Examination Testing On November 10, 2015
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the testing location for the Shelbina Driver Examination Station for November 10, 2015, will be at the Shelbina Public Library, 102 North Center Street, Shelbina, Missouri.
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| Mon 10/5/2015 12:48 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed For Holiday
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed in observance of Columbus Day, on Monday, October 12, 2015. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2015.
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| Fri 10/2/2015 02:15 PM | Watch For Deer!
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds drivers that this time of year, deer are more active and create hazards for Missouri motorists.
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| Fri 10/2/2015 09:05 AM | Troop B Promotion
| Corporal Eric Brown was promoted to sergeant, and designated the zone commander of Zone 3, Chariton and Linn counties.
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| Tue 9/29/2015 01:17 PM | Troop B: Drug Arrest And Seizure In Marion County
| At approximately 10:50 p.m., September 28, 2015, a 2014 Chrysler Town and Country van was stopped by a Missouri state trooper for a traffic violation on U.S. Highway 36, near Monroe City, Missouri.
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| Tue 9/29/2015 12:01 PM | Results Of Shelby County DWI Saturation
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of DWI saturation conducted in Shelby County.
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| Fri 9/25/2015 01:49 PM | Procedural Hearing Board Continued
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol announces the Procedural Hearing Board scheduled for September 28, 2015, at the Patrol’s General Headquarters has been continued.
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| Thu 9/24/2015 03:37 PM | Kentucky Residents Arrested In Randolph County Following Narcotics Investigation
| On September 23, 2015, five Kentucky residents were arrested in Randolph County, following a report and investigation of individuals attempting to fraudulently obtain controlled substances at a pharmacy in Moberly, Missouri.
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| Thu 9/24/2015 03:02 PM | Motorists, Farmers: Stay Alert During Harvest Time!
| Farming plays a vital role in Missouri’s economy, history, and identity. With the arrival of fall comes harvest time. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to expect heavier farm machinery traffic--especially on rural highways.
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| Tue 9/22/2015 08:58 AM | Results Of DWI Sobriety Checkpoint Held In Randolph County
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI (driving while intoxicated) sobriety checkpoint conducted in Randolph County.
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| Mon 9/21/2015 02:20 PM | Troop B Driver Examination Stations And CDL Testing Sites To Be Closed On Thursday, October 15, 2015
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that all Troop B driver examination stations and commercial driver’s skills testing sites will be closed on Thursday, October 15, 2015, due to administrative meetings.
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| Mon 9/21/2015 02:07 PM | Blood Drive To Be Held At Troop B In Honor Of Corporal Michael Webster
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, would like to invite the public to participate in the "Red Cross, Troop B Michael E. Webster Blood Drive" on Friday, October 16, 2015.
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| Tue 9/15/2015 05:02 PM | Troop B: Results Of DWI Saturation Conducted In Knox County
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI (driving while intoxicated) saturation conducted in Knox County. The saturation was conducted from 11 p.m. on September 12, to 3 a.m. on September 13, 2015.
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| Tue 9/15/2015 08:09 AM | Patrol Offers Helpful Tips To Parents Teaching Teenagers To Drive
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, understands that teaching a young person to drive can be stressful to both the parent teaching and the teenager learning.
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| Thu 9/10/2015 09:57 AM | Colonel J. Bret Johnson Expresses His Appreciation
| As I write this, it has been a sad and tragic couple of weeks for law enforcement around our nation. In particular, for state police & highway patrol agencies in Louisiana, Michigan, and Missouri, and also for local departments in Illinois and Texas. These are certainly trying times for all who serve in our profession.
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| Tue 9/8/2015 04:50 PM | Missing 78-Year-Old Randolph County Resident Located
| On Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at approximately 8:25 a.m., the Missouri State Highway Patrol was requested to assist the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department with the search of a missing 78-year-old rural Randolph County resident.
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| Tue 9/8/2015 01:21 PM | Troop B Labor Day Holiday Traffic Crash And Enforcement Totals
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the 2015 Labor Day weekend traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop B area, which consists of the 16 northeast counties of Missouri.
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| Tue 9/1/2015 11:51 AM | National Child Passenger Safety Week
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Ad Council, and other safety advocates to commemorate National Child Passenger Safety Week (September 13-19, 2015).
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| Tue 9/1/2015 11:17 AM | The Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeks Trooper Applicants
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premiere law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Initial testing will occur during the months of August, September, and October 2015. The application deadline is October 6, 2015.
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| Mon 8/31/2015 02:40 PM | Colonel J. Bret Johnson Announces Funeral Arrangements For Tpr. James M. Bava
| The visitation for Trooper James M. Bava will take place from 4-8 p.m., on Thursday, September 3, 2015, at Baue Funeral Home, 620 Jefferson Street, St. Charles, Missouri. The funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Friday, September 4, 2015, at The Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer Road 364, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri.
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| Fri 8/28/2015 02:28 PM | Trooper James M. Bava, Troop F, Killed In The Line Of Duty
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, regretfully announces the death of Trooper James M. Bava, badge 162, as a result of a one-vehicle traffic crash this morning in Audrain County.
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| Thu 8/27/2015 04:10 PM | Patrol Provides Synopsis Of Some New Laws Affecting Motor Vehicle & Boat Use
| The Missouri General Assembly recently enacted new legislation affecting motor vehicles and boats, and Governor Jay Nixon has signed the legislation into law. Unless otherwise noted, these laws go into effect August 28, 2015. The Patrol wishes to make the public aware of several of these new laws or changes to increase public awareness and education.
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| Wed 8/19/2015 12:19 PM | Troop B Labor Day Holiday Enforcement Efforts
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces upcoming plans for Troop B officers to participate in Operation C.A.R.E. and a special enforcement operation over the 2015 Labor Day weekend.
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| Wed 8/19/2015 12:17 PM | Results Of Marion County Sobriety Checkpoint
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI (driving while intoxicated) sobriety checkpoint in Marion County.
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| Tue 8/18/2015 11:25 AM | A Letter From Colonel J. Bret Johnson
| August 14-16, 2015, was a deadly weekend in Missouri. Traffic crashes took the lives of 15 people.
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| Mon 8/17/2015 08:17 AM | Patrol: Make Safety Part Of Your Labor Day Weekend Plans
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make safety part of their Labor Day weekend. Col. Johnson strongly urges the use of seat belts when traveling in any kind of vehicle and life jackets when on a Missouri lake, river, or stream.
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| Fri 8/14/2015 12:27 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Launches Online Traffic Safety Compendium
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the development of the online Missouri Traffic Safety Compendium.
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| Tue 8/11/2015 09:01 AM | Results Of DWI Saturation Conducted In Macon County
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI (driving while intoxicated) saturation conducted in Macon County.
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| Fri 8/7/2015 02:26 PM | 101st Recruit Class Reports To Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 36 people reported to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy on July 1, 2015, to begin the 25-week training course to become a trooper.
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| Thu 8/6/2015 09:05 AM | Watch For Students, School Starts Soon
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers that schools throughout the state are starting their 2015-2016 school year. It will be a big change for these young people after the summer break of fun in the sun, sleeping in, going to camp, or summer employment.
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| Wed 8/5/2015 11:14 AM | Troop B To Participate In Brake Safety Awareness Week
| The Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, will participate in "Brake Safety Awareness Week,” scheduled for September 6 through September 12, 2015.
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| Mon 8/3/2015 11:58 AM | Results Of Monroe County Sobriety Checkpoint
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI (driving while intoxicated) sobriety checkpoint in Monroe County.
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| Mon 8/3/2015 11:19 AM | Troop B Officers To Conduct DWI Sobriety Checkpoint And Saturations During The Month of September 2015
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of September 2015, a DWI (driving while intoxicated) sobriety checkpoint will be held in Randolph County, and DWI saturations will be conducted in Knox and Shelby counties.
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| Mon 7/27/2015 04:27 PM | Patrol Announces An Increase In Traffic Fatalities And Drownings So Far In 2015.
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces Missouri has experienced an increase in traffic fatalities and drowning's so far in 2015.
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| Fri 7/24/2015 09:19 AM | Boater Safety Course To Be Offered In Kirksville, Missouri
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, August 29, 2015, at the Adair County Ambulance Training facility, 606 West Potter Avenue, Kirksville, Missouri.
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| Thu 7/23/2015 03:24 PM | Additional Charges Due To Death Of Keytesville, Missouri, Child
| On July 13, 2015, the Chariton County Sheriff’s Department received a call of an unresponsive two-year-old female who had been found in a private swimming pool in Keytesville, Missouri.
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| Wed 7/22/2015 08:49 AM | Results Of DWI Sobriety Checkpoint And Saturation Conducted In Adair County
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI (driving while intoxicated) sobriety checkpoint and saturation conducted in Adair County.
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| Wed 7/15/2015 09:39 AM | Keytesville, Missouri Residents Arrested For Endangering The Welfare Of A Child
| At approximately 6:04 p.m., on July 13, 2015, the Chariton County Sheriff’s Department received a call of an unresponsive two-year-old female who had been found in a private residential swimming pool in Keytesville, Missouri.
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| Tue 7/14/2015 02:25 PM | Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment On Patrol
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced today a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc., will arrive on August 2, 2015, to examine all aspects of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's policies and procedures, management, and operations and support services.
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| Tue 7/14/2015 02:02 PM | Results Of DWI Saturations Conducted In The Troop B Area
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of DWI (driving while intoxicated) saturations conducted in Lewis, Monroe, Ralls, and Randolph counties.
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| Mon 7/13/2015 10:30 AM | Troop B Officers To Conduct DWI Sobriety Checkpoint And DWI Saturation
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of August 2015, Troop B officers will be conducting a DWI sobriety checkpoint and a DWI saturation.
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| Tue 7/7/2015 01:50 PM | 2015 July Fourth Traffic Crash And Enforcement Totals For Troop B Area
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the 2015 July Fourth traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop B area, which consists of the 16 northeast counties of Missouri.
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| Mon 7/6/2015 11:03 AM | 10 People Die In Traffic Crashes Over July Fourth Holiday
| Ten people died in traffic crashes, zero died in boating crashes, and no one drowned during the 2015 July Fourth holiday counting period.
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| Sat 7/4/2015 08:39 PM | Livonia Man Arrested For Murder, in Tama County, Iowa
| Captain Eric T. Olson, director of the Division of Drug and Crime Control, announces the arrest of Bruce Smith Sr. for the murder of Jani Smith.
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| Sat 7/4/2015 10:45 AM | No-Wake Policy Lifted For Lake Of The Ozarks
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that the no-wake policy at the Lake of the Ozarks instituted Thursday has been lifted, effective immediately.
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| Fri 7/3/2015 05:00 PM | No-Wake Policy Continues For Lake Of The Ozarks
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the no-wake policy put into effect at the Lake of the Ozarks on July 2 will not be lifted today (Friday, July 3).
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| Wed 7/1/2015 08:59 AM | Troop B Promotions Announced
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following Troop B promotions effective July 1, 2015.
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| Tue 6/30/2015 01:38 PM | MSHP Announces 2015 Operation Dry Water Enforcement Results
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of enforcement efforts to detect impaired boat operators in conjunction with the national “Operation Dry Water” campaign.
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| Tue 6/30/2015 01:37 PM | Results Of Sobriety Checkpoint Conducted In Marion County
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a sobriety checkpoint conducted by Troop B officers in Marion County during the month of June 2015.
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| Tue 6/30/2015 01:36 PM | Testing Days Changed At Hannibal And Palmyra Driver Examination Stations
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following changes to testing days for the Hannibal and Palmyra driver examination stations effective July 7, 2015.
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| Mon 6/29/2015 10:23 AM | Missing 81-Year-Old Randolph County Resident Located
| At 11:12 p.m., on June 27, 2015, Troop B officers were advised of a missing 81-year-old Clifton Hill, Missouri, resident.
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| Mon 6/29/2015 10:19 AM | New Troopers Assigned To Troop B
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, is pleased to announce the assignment of two new troopers to Troop B. The new troopers are members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 100th Recruit Class that began training on January 5, 2015, and graduated from the Patrol Academy on June 26, 2015.
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| Mon 6/29/2015 07:51 AM | Flash Flooding Presents Dangers To Motorists
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, would like to remind motorists of the dangers of flash flooding.
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| Fri 6/26/2015 12:27 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Commissioned 100th Recruit Class
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 32 Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, June 26, 2015.
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| Wed 6/24/2015 04:12 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Moves 100th Recruit Class Graduation Location Due To Weather Forecast.
| The graduation ceremony for the 32 members of the 100th Recruit Class is scheduled for 9 a.m., Friday, June 26, 2015, but is being moved to Helias High School, Rackers Field House, 1305 Swifts Highway, Jefferson City, MO. This change in location is due to the weather forecast.
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| Mon 6/22/2015 09:39 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed For Holiday
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed in observance of July Fourth Holiday, on Friday, July 3, 2015. Normal operations will resume on Monday, July 6, 2015.
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| Thu 6/18/2015 09:02 AM | Results Of DWI Saturations Conducted In Lewis And Monroe Counties During The Month Of June 2015
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of DWI (driving while intoxicated) saturations conducted in Lewis and Monroe counties. The Lewis County saturation was conducted from 10 p.m. on June 12, to 2 a.m. on June 13, 2015.
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| Thu 6/18/2015 08:38 AM | Boater Safety Course Offered At Long Branch Lake
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at the Long Branch Lake Corps of Engineers Visitor Center, 30174 Visitor Center Road, Macon, Missouri.
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| Wed 6/17/2015 09:28 AM | CAUTION: Flooding Is Extremely Dangerous To Motorists & Boaters
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds the public that flooding is extremely dangerous to motorists and boaters. Just yesterday, June 16, 2015, a man died after his car was swept away as he was attempting to cross a flooded roadway in Washington County.
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| Wed 6/17/2015 09:07 AM | July Fourth Holiday Weekend Enforcement Planned For Troop B
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Troop B officers will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. during the 2015 July Fourth holiday weekend.
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| Wed 6/17/2015 09:06 AM | Northeast Missouri Motorists Urged To Be Aware Of Bike Across Missouri (BAM) Event
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, urges Northeast Missouri motorists to be aware of the presence of several hundred bicyclists who will be traveling on rural roadways as they are participating in the Bike Across Missouri (BAM) event from June 22 through June 26.
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| Mon 6/15/2015 04:06 PM | Have A Safe July Fourth Weekend!
| Whether your plans will take place on land or on the water, Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers of the importance of safety during the upcoming July Fourth holiday.
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| Fri 6/12/2015 03:03 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy To Commission 100th Recruit Class
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 32 Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, June 26, 2015.
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| Mon 6/8/2015 03:34 PM | Captain Matt Walz To Serve On National Boating Safety Advisory Council
| Missouri State Highway Patrol Captain Matt Walz was sworn in as a 'state member' of the National Boating Safety Advisory Council at the 93rd meeting of the council on May 28, 2015, in Washington D.C.
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| Fri 6/5/2015 01:23 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Joins Operation Dry Water
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Patrol's participation in Operation Dry Water. Operation Dry Water is a national campaign in which marine law enforcement officers from across the country coordinate special patrols during the last weekend in June to keep our waterways safe from boaters operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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| Thu 6/4/2015 01:44 PM | Troop B Officers To Conduct DWI Saturations During The Month Of July 2015
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of July 2015, Troop B officers will conduct DWI enforcement saturations in Adair, Lewis, Monroe, Ralls, and Randolph counties.
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| Thu 6/4/2015 01:43 PM | Troop B To Conduct DWI Sobriety Checkpoints In July 2015
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of July 2015, sobriety checkpoints will be held in Adair and Monroe counties.
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| Thu 6/4/2015 01:32 PM | 46th American Legion Cadet Patrol Academy Graduates
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to inform the media that the 46th American Legion Cadet Patrol Academy is taking place May 31 to June 5, 2015, at the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City. This program, which began in 1971, is in cooperation with the American Legion Department of Missouri.
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| Tue 6/2/2015 09:54 AM | New Public Information & Education Officer Assigned To Division of Drug & Crime Control
| Captain Eric T. Olson, director of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug & Crime Control, announces effective June 7, 2015, Sergeant Shawn M. Griggs will assume duties of public information and education officer for the division.
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| Mon 6/1/2015 01:30 PM | Results Of "Click It Or Ticket" Enforcement Campaign Conducted In Troop B
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of the “Click It Or Ticket” enforcement operation held in Marion County from May 18, 2015, through May 31, 2015.
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| Fri 5/29/2015 04:14 PM | Colonel J. Bret Johnson Announces Lt. Roger D. Whittler Promotion
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Lieutenant Roger D. Whittler will be promoted to the rank of captain and designated director of the newly created Career Recruitment Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Fri 5/29/2015 04:06 PM | Patrol Establishes Career Recruitment Division
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the reorganization of the Patrol’s recruiting efforts, including the creation of a new division within the agency.
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| Fri 5/29/2015 11:00 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Announces 2015 School Bus Inspection Results
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Division's 2015 annual school bus inspection program.
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| Wed 5/27/2015 11:09 AM | 2015 Memorial Day Weekend Totals For Troop B
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the 2015 Memorial Day weekend traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop B area, which consists of the 16 northeast counties of Missouri.
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| Thu 5/14/2015 09:15 AM | Results Of DWI Saturation Conducted In Marion, Monroe, And Ralls Counties
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI (driving while intoxicated) saturation conducted in Marion, Monroe and Ralls counties.
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| Wed 5/13/2015 09:08 AM | Move Over And Slow Down Awareness Month
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like the public to be aware that Governor Jay Nixon signed a proclamation designating May 2015 as Move Over And Slow Down Awareness Month in Missouri.
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| Wed 5/13/2015 08:00 AM | Have A Safe Memorial Day Weekend!
| The first long weekend of summer will be here soon. Memorial Day weekend is an opportunity to enjoy visiting family or friends, go to one of Missouri’s lakes, or enjoy any number of recreation opportunities in our state. It is also an opportunity to put safety first.
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| Tue 5/12/2015 08:26 AM | Patrol Invites Public And Media To Attend Hannibal Commercial Driver's License Supersite Openhouse On Friday, May 29, 2015
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, would like to invite the public and media to attend an open house to celebrate the recent opening of the newly constructed commercial driver’s license supersite.
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| Wed 5/6/2015 10:09 AM | Troop B Officers To Participate In Operation C.A.R. E. And 20-Mile Trooper Enforcement Programs Over The 2015 Memorial Day Weekend
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces upcoming plans for Troop B officers to participate in Operation C.A.R.E. and 20-Mile Trooper enforcement programs over the 2015 Memorial Day weekend.
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| Tue 5/5/2015 08:26 AM | Troop B Officers To Conduct DWI Sobriety Checkpoint In Marion County Sometime During The Month Of June 2015
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of June 2015, a sobriety checkpoint will be held in Marion County.
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| Tue 5/5/2015 08:25 AM | Troop B Officers To Conduct DWI Saturations In Lewis, Monroe, And Randolph Counties During The Month Of June 2015
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of June 2015, Troop B officers will conduct DWI enforcement saturations in Lewis, Randolph, and Monroe counties.
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| Tue 5/5/2015 08:24 AM | Troop B To Offer Boater Safety Course
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered at the Mark Twain Lake Visitor Center, 21629 Highway J, Perry, Missouri, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
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| Mon 5/4/2015 03:57 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide For May Holidays
| Driver Examinations Stations Will Close For Truman Day and Memorial Day.
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| Mon 5/4/2015 03:56 PM | Colonel J. Bret Johnson Announces Promotion
| Sergeant Michael W. Watson is being promoted to the rank of lieutenant, assigned to the Field Operations Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, and designated homeland security liaison.
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| Fri 5/1/2015 04:00 PM | May 16-22 Is National Safe Boating Week
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to make the public aware of National Safe Boating Week, which takes place May 16-22, 2015.
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| Fri 5/1/2015 03:55 PM | Colonel J. Bret Johnson Announces Transfers, Promotion Effective May 1, 2015
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following transfers and promotions effective May 1, 2015.
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| Fri 5/1/2015 06:22 AM | Colonel J. Bret Johnson Sworn Into Office
| Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, was sworn in at 10:30 a.m. on May 1, 2015, in his hometown of Unionville, MO, at the Putnam County Courthouse.
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| Thu 4/30/2015 11:00 AM | Colonel Ron Replogle Retires As Patrol Superintendent
| Colonel Ron Replogle retires as Missouri State Highway Patrol superintendent effective May 1, 2015. Colonel Replogle is a 31-year veteran of the Patrol, and served as its 21st superintendent for the past five years.
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| Tue 4/28/2015 01:52 PM | Troop B Officers To Participate In "Click It Or Ticket" Enforcement Operation In Marion County
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that from May 18, 2015, through May 31, 2015, Troop B officers will be conducting a “Click It Or Ticket” enforcement operation in Marion County.
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| Tue 4/28/2015 01:50 PM | Results Of DWI Saturation Conducted In Monroe And Ralls County
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI (driving while intoxicated) saturation conducted in Monroe and Ralls counties.
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| Mon 4/20/2015 04:03 PM | 15 Patrol Employees Honored At Annual Awards Ceremony
| Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to congratulate the 15 employees honored at the Patrol's annual awards and The MASTERS banquet this past weekend.
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| Tue 4/14/2015 09:28 AM | Michigan Residents Arrested Following Traffic Stop In Marion County
| On Friday, April 10, 2015, at approximately 6:45 p.m., a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper initiated a traffic stop on an eastbound 2014 Toyota Corolla, on U.S. Highway 36 in Marion County.
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| Mon 4/6/2015 10:25 AM | Results Of Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Operation Conducted In Troop B
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a commercial motor vehicle enforcement operation conducted in Marion County on March 30, 2015.
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| Fri 4/3/2015 02:07 PM | Patrol Positions Helicopter Near Areas Affected By Flooding
| As a proactive measure and in an effort to reduce response times and better serve the citizens in the areas affected, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has positioned a Bell 407 helicopter in West Plains, MO.
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| Fri 4/3/2015 08:40 AM | CAUTION: Flash Flooding Is Extremely Dangerous To Motorists & Boaters
| Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds the public that flash flooding is extremely dangerous to motorists and boaters.
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| Mon 3/30/2015 10:41 AM | Sergeant Joseph L. Armistead Promoted To Lieutenant
| Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotion effective April 1, 2015: Sergeant Joseph L. Armistead is being promoted to lieutenant and will transfer to the Professional Standards Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Tue 3/24/2015 08:54 AM | Troop B Area Students Participate In Patrol's Student Alliance Program
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that 26 Troop B area high school students, representing 14 high schools, completed the 2015 Troop B Missouri State Highway Patrol Student Alliance Program.
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| Tue 3/17/2015 08:36 AM | Troop B Officers To Conduct DWI Saturations In Marion, Monroe, And Ralls Counties During The Months Of April And May 2015
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the months of April and May 2015, Troop B officers will conduct DWI enforcement saturations in Marion, Monroe, and Ralls counties.
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| Tue 3/17/2015 08:35 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol: Spring Brings Varying Temperatures, Flooding, Hazards For Motorists & Boaters
| Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to remind the public that spring brings varying temperatures and weather patterns, which can bring challenges for motorists and boaters.
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| Mon 3/16/2015 04:08 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy Training 100th Recruit Class
| Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 45 people reported to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy on January 5, 2015, to begin the 25-week training course to become a trooper.
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| Fri 3/13/2015 02:03 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Graduates 8th Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Inspector Class
| Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 13 Missouri State Highway Patrol commercial vehicle enforcement inspectors graduated from the Patrol's Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, March 13, 2015.
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| Tue 3/3/2015 11:45 AM | Patrol Addresses Cold Weather Water Safety
| Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, urges everyone to be especially careful and aware around the state's many bodies of water during the winter months.
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| Fri 2/27/2015 02:46 PM | Colonel Ron Replogle Announces Lieutenant Christopher S. Jolly Promotion
| Lieutenant Christopher S. Jolly will be promoted to the rank of captain and designated director of the Patrol's Gaming Division.
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| Fri 2/27/2015 02:00 PM | Additional Information Regarding Multiple Homicides In Texas County
| As part of the ongoing investigation into the multiple homicides in Texas County, the names of some of the shooting victims are being made available for release at this time.
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| Fri 2/27/2015 08:16 AM | Multiple Homicides In Texas County
| The investigation is continuing by the Texas County Sheriff’s Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control. Any information the public might have regarding this case can be forwarded to the Texas County Sheriff’s Department at 417 967-4165 or the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G Headquarters at 417 469-3121.
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| Wed 2/25/2015 08:49 AM | Results Of DWI Saturation Conducted In Marion And Ralls Counties
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI (driving while intoxicated) saturation conducted in Marion and Ralls counties.
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| Wed 2/25/2015 08:22 AM | Results Of "Click It Or Ticket" Enforcement Campaign Conducted In Troop B
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a recent "Click It Or Ticket" enforcement campaign.
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| Tue 2/24/2015 08:23 AM | Colonel Ron Replogle Announces Additional Transfers/Promotions Effective March 1, 2015
| Captain Norman Murphy transfers to Field Operations Bureau; Lt. Michael Turner promoted to captain and assigned to Troop F; Lt. Ethan Ahern transfers to the Division of Drug and Crime Control; Sgt. Paul Reinsch promoted to lieutenant and assigned to Public Information and Education Division.
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| Thu 2/19/2015 10:25 AM | The Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeks Trooper Applicants
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premiere law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri.
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| Thu 2/19/2015 08:34 AM | Troop B Officers To Conduct DWI Saturation In Adair County Sometime During The Month Of March 2015
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of March 2015, Troop B officers will conduct a DWI enforcement saturation in Adair County.
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| Wed 2/11/2015 04:19 PM | Colonel Ron Replogle Retires May 1, 2015
| Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces he will retire effective May 1, 2015, after 31 years of dedicated service. The announcement was made in Governor Jay Nixon's office. Gov. Nixon will submit Major J. Bret Johnson to the Missouri Senate for confirmation as the next superintendent.
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| Wed 2/11/2015 03:01 PM | Colonel Ron Replogle Announces Lt. John J. Hotz Promotion
| Lieutenant John J. Hotz will be promoted to the rank of captain and designated director of the Public Information and Education Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Wed 2/11/2015 01:24 PM | Colonel Ron Replogle Announces Promotions Effective March 1, 2015
| Corporal Greg T. Curnes is being promoted to the rank of sergeant. Corporal Paul W. Meyers is being promoted to the rank of sergeant.
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| Mon 2/9/2015 08:38 AM | Browning Resident Arrested For First Degree Assault And Armed Criminal Action
| At approximately 10:15 p.m., on Friday, February 6, 2015, Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers were called to respond to a residence on Missouri Route KK, southeast of Browning, Missouri, in reference to a report of a stabbing.
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| Fri 2/6/2015 08:12 AM | Colonel Ron Replogle Announces Transfer, Promotions Effective March 1, 2015
| Major Malik A. Henderson will transfer to Support Services Bureau, General Headquarters. Captain Gregory D. Kindle will be promoted to the rank of major and designated commander of the Administrative Servcies Bureau. Captain Gregory K. Smith will be promoted to the rank of major and designated commander of the Technical Services Bureau.
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| Tue 2/3/2015 09:20 AM | Testing Schedule Changes For Macon And Moberly Driver Examination Stations Effective March 30, 2015
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces effective March 30, 2015, testing schedule changes will go into effect for the Macon and Moberly driver examination stations.
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| Mon 2/2/2015 11:33 AM | Troop B Promotions And Transfer
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, is pleased to announce Troop B promotions and transfer effective February 1, 2015.
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| Mon 2/2/2015 09:45 AM | Major Timothy P. McGrail, Major Duane L. Robinson, & Capt. J. Tim Hull Retire Effective March 1, 2015
| Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following retirements: Major Timothy P. McGrail, Major Duane L. Robinson, & Capt. J. Tim Hull Retire Effective March 1, 2015.
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| Fri 1/30/2015 10:41 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide For February Holidays
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Thursday, February 12, 2015, Lincoln's birthday and Monday, February 16, 2015, Washington's birthday (observed).
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| Tue 1/27/2015 08:23 AM | Results Of DWI Enforcement Saturation Conducted In Marion And Ralls Counties
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI (driving while intoxicated) saturation conducted in Marion and Ralls counties.
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| Tue 1/27/2015 08:22 AM | Troop B Officers To Participate In "Click It Or Ticket" Campaign
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that the Patrol will once again participate with the Missouri Department of Transportation's Division of Highway Safety and join other law enforcement agencies' efforts on February 20, 2015, for a "Click It or Ticket" mobilization.
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| Fri 1/16/2015 09:29 AM | Patrol Addresses Cold Weather Water Safety
| Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, urges everyone to be especially careful and aware around the state's many bodies of water during the winter months.
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| Thu 1/8/2015 07:54 AM | 2015 National Missing Children’s Poster Contest
| Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites Missouri's schools to participate in the National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest. The 2015 contest is open to all Missouri fifth grade students.
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| Wed 1/7/2015 02:08 PM | Patrol Reports Preliminary 2014 Boating & Traffic Fatality Statistics Show Decrease
| Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is pleased to announce Missouri has experienced a reduction in drownings, boating fatalities, and traffic fatalities in 2014.
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| Wed 1/7/2015 08:20 AM | Christmas And New Year's Holiday Totals For Troop B
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the traffic crash and enforcement totals for both the Christmas and New Year’s counting periods for the Troop B area.
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| Tue 1/6/2015 03:02 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed On Martin Luther King Jr. Day
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, 2015. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2015.
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| Mon 1/5/2015 10:25 AM | Patrol Reports Nine Fatalities During New Year's Counting Period
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that there were nine fatalities during the New Year's holiday counting period from 6 p.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2014 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2015.
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| Fri 1/2/2015 09:07 AM | Troop B Officers To Conduct DWI Saturations In Marion And Ralls Counties Sometime During The Months Of January And February 2015
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the months of January and February 2015, Troop B officers will conduct DWI enforcement saturations in Marion and Ralls counties.
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| Fri 1/2/2015 08:28 AM | Troop B Seeking Students To Participate In Student Alliance Program
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, is pleased to announce Troop B will be conducting a two-day Student Alliance Program.
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| Wed 12/31/2014 11:35 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed On New Year’s Day
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day on Thursday, January 1, 2015. Normal operations will resume on Friday, January 2, 2015.
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| Mon 12/29/2014 09:47 AM | Patrol Reports 12 Fatalities During Christmas Holiday Traffic Crash Counting Period
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 12 people died during the Christmas holiday counting period--from 6 p.m., Wednesday, December 24, 2014 to 11:59 p.m., Sunday, December 28, 2014.
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| Fri 12/19/2014 01:00 PM | New Troopers Assigned To Troop B
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, is pleased to announce the assignment of three new troopers to Troop B.
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| Fri 12/19/2014 12:05 PM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Commissions 99th Recruit Class
| Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 31 Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers graduated from the Patrol's Law Enforcement Academy today, Friday, December 19, 2014.
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| Tue 12/16/2014 02:03 PM | Make Sure Your New Year Begins Safely!
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration. A traffic crash would be an unfortunate way to begin 2015.
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| Sun 12/14/2014 04:59 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Looking For Suspect Vehicle In Officer-Involved Shooting
| On Saturday, December 13, 2014, at 11:30 pm, a Pleasant Valley police officer initiated a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle on southbound Interstate 35 just north of Interstate 435. When the suspect vehicle pulled to the shoulder the driver immediately exited his vehicle and began shooting toward the Pleasant Valley officer.
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| Fri 12/12/2014 09:41 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol To Commission 99th Recruit Class
| Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 31 Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers will graduate from the Patrol's Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, December 19, 2014. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. in the Academy gymnasium.
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| Wed 12/10/2014 09:46 AM | Testing At Hannibal Driver Examination Station To Resume On Friday, December 12, 2014
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that driver license testing will resume at the Hannibal Driver Examination Station, located at the National Guard Armory at 561 Highway 61 South, Hannibal, Missouri, on Friday, December 12, 2014.
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| Tue 12/9/2014 08:59 AM | Troop B Officers To Participate In Statewide Holiday DWI Enforcement Campaign And C.A.R.E. Life Saver Weekend During The Christmas And New Year's Holidays
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that Troop B officers will be participating in the statewide 2014 Holiday DWI Enforcement Campaign in an effort to stop people from driving impaired this holiday season from December 12, 2014 through January 1, 2015.
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| Tue 12/9/2014 08:41 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Christmas Day
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed in observance of Christmas Day, December 25, 2014.
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| Mon 12/8/2014 09:06 AM | Have A Safe Christmas Holiday!
| Many Missourians will be making special plans for the Christmas holidays. Is safe, crash free travel part of your plans?
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| Tue 12/2/2014 08:49 AM | Results Of DWI Enforcement Programs Conducted In Troop B During The Month Of November 2014
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of DWI (driving while intoxicated) saturations conducted throughout the Troop B area on November 14 & 15, 2014, and in Randolph and Macon counties on November 26, 2014.
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| Tue 12/2/2014 08:36 AM | 2014 Troop B Thanksgiving Holiday Enforcement And Traffic Crash Totals
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the 2014 Thanksgiving holiday traffic crash and preliminary enforcement totals for the Troop B area, which consists of the 16 northeast counties of Missouri.
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| Mon 12/1/2014 10:03 AM | 15 Fatalities Over 2014 Thanksgiving Holiday
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 15 people died during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2014, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2014. Troopers investigated 319 traffic crashes, which included 109 injuries. In addition, troopers arrested 92 people for driving while intoxicated.
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| Thu 11/20/2014 04:03 PM | NASBLA, Patrol Release Operation Dry Water Results
| Colonel Ronald K. Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is pleased to inform the public of the national and state results from Operation Dry Water 2014.
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| Wed 11/19/2014 09:03 AM | Hannibal Driver Examination Station Temporarily Closed Until Further Notice
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces effective immediately and until further notice the Hannibal Driver Examination Station will be closed.
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| Fri 11/14/2014 08:40 AM | Colonel Ron Replogle Announces Promotion
| Sergeant Kristin D. Coulson will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant and be assigned to the Professional Standards Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.
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| Fri 11/14/2014 08:36 AM | Colonel Ron Replogle Announces Promotions, Transfer Effective December 1, 2014
| Captain Malik A. Henderson will be promoted to the rank of major and assigned commander of the Administrative Services Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City. Major Kemp A. Shoun will transfer from commander of the Administrative Services Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, to the position of chief of staff and remain at General Headquarters. Lieutenant Corey J. Schoeneberg will be promoted to the rank of captain and designated director of the Professional Standards Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City.
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| Fri 11/14/2014 08:35 AM | Major Timothy McDonald Retires December 1, 2014
| Major Timothy McDonald will retire from the Missouri State Highway Patrol after serving and protecting the citizens of Missouri for almost 34 years.
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| Fri 11/14/2014 07:58 AM | Winter Weather Calls For Caution When Driving
| Missouri’s weather forecast is calling for snow across much of the state this weekend. Winter weather affects driving conditions and traffic patterns. The Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages motorists to plan ahead and drive safely or not at all during inclement weather.
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| Wed 11/12/2014 08:45 AM | Troop B Officers To Participate In Operation C.A.R.E. And 20-Mile Trooper Operation During The 2014 Thanksgiving Holiday Period
| Troop B Officers To Participate In Operation C.A.R.E. And 20-Mile Trooper Operation During The 2014 Thanksgiving Holiday Period
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| Wed 11/12/2014 08:43 AM | Troop B Area Residents Complete Patrol's Community Alliance Program
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, MO, announces on November 10, 2014, 19 Troop B area residents completed a Community Alliance Program (citizens' academy) offered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop B Headquarters.
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| Mon 11/10/2014 10:06 AM | Please Drive Safely During Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
| “It's important that everyone arrive at their Thanksgiving destination safely," said Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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| Thu 11/6/2014 08:20 AM | Troop B Transfers Effective November 1, 2014
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following transfers in the Troop B area effective November 1, 2014.
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| Tue 11/4/2014 12:00 PM | Driver Examination Stations Closed For Holiday
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed in observance of Veterans’ Day, on Tuesday, November 11, 2014.
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| Fri 10/31/2014 01:02 PM | MSHP Rural Crimes Investigation Unit Honored
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Rural Crime Investigative Unit is the recipient of the International Association of Chiefs of Police/Thomson Reuters Award for Excellence in Criminal Investigation.
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| Tue 10/28/2014 01:04 PM | Troop B To Conduct DWI Enforcement Operations
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of November 2014, Troop B officers will conduct three DWI enforcement saturations throughout the Troop B area.
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| Tue 10/28/2014 10:09 AM | Have A Safe Halloween
| Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to plan ahead on Halloween. Safety is an important part of a fun Halloween.
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| Mon 10/20/2014 04:23 PM | Patrol’s General Headquarters Over The Edge Team Raises $30K For SOMO
| Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, commends the Patrol’s Livin’ On The Edge team for its part in making the Special Olympics Missouri Over The Edge event a success.
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| Thu 10/16/2014 12:58 PM | Waiver In Effect For Overweight Grain Loads Until December 14, 2014
| A waiver is in effect for overweight grain loads until December 14, 2014.
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| Thu 10/16/2014 09:35 AM | Motorcycle Skills Tests Suspended At Queen City Driver Examination Testing Facility
| Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces until further notice all motorcycle skills tests will be suspended at the Queen City Driver Examination Testing Facility, located at the Queen City Hall.
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