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July 16, 2007

EMPHASIS: New Troopers Assigned To Troop I

Captain Randy L. Becker, commanding officer of Troop I, announces the assignments of three new troopers to Troop I. These officers began training at the Highway Patrol Academy on January 8, 2007, and graduated on July 13, 2007, after receiving comprehensive training covering all facets of law enforcement.
Trooper Aimee N. McMahon will be assigned to Zone 2, which patrols Phelps and Maries counties. Her training officer will be Trooper D.W. Melton. Tpr. McMahon is a graduate of Waynesville High School and Mineral Area College in Park Hills, Missouri, where she earned an associate’s of arts degree in criminal justice.
Trooper Joshua J. McDonald will be assigned to Zone 9, Crawford County. His training officer will be Trooper J.A. Mulkey. Tpr. McDonald is a graduate of Rolla High School and Mineral Area College, where he an earned associate’s of arts degree in criminal justice. He is married to the former Laura Merson and they have three children.
Trooper Christopher A. Kimes will be assigned to Zone 7, Dent County. His training officer will be Trooper K.D. Wilmont. Tpr. Kimes is a graduate of West Plains High School and Missouri Southern University in Joplin, Missouri, where he earned a bachelor’s of science degree in criminal justice.
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