MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop H Headquarters-3525 North Belt-St. Joseph, MO 64506


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Jacob P. Angle
(816)387-2345, ext. 3847
June 30, 2015
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EMPHASIS: New Troopers Assigned To Troop H


Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer Troop H, is pleased to announce the assignment of six new troopers to Northwest Missouri. The new troopers are members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 100th Recruit Class that graduated from the Patrol Academy on June 26, 2015. The new troopers will report for duty on July 13, 2015.

Trooper Bradley R. Muck, of Kirksville, Missouri, has been assigned to Zone 8, which serves the citizens of Clinton and Caldwell counties. Trooper Muck is a graduate from Macon R-1 High School, and attended Hannibal La-Grange University majoring in criminal justice. Trooper Muck’s training officer will be Trooper Verland McBride.

Trooper Michael J. Miller, of St. Joseph, Missouri, has been assigned to Zone 3, which serves the citizens of Gentry and Harrison counties. Trooper Miller is a graduate from King City R-1 High School, and attended Vaterott College majoring in criminal justice. Trooper Miller is married to Sherri (Derks) Miller and they have one child. Trooper Miller’s training officer will be Trooper Todd Heintz.

Trooper Kyle R. Henke, of Jefferson City, Missouri, has been assigned to Zone 6, which serves the citizens of Andrew and Buchanan counties. Trooper Henke is a graduate from Blair Oaks High School, and attended Lincoln University majoring in criminal justice. Trooper Henke’s training officer will be Corporal John Christensen.

Trooper Coltin H. McGowan, of Jefferson City, Missouri, has been assigned to Zone 5, which serves the citizens of Andrew and Buchanan counties. Trooper McGowan is a graduate from New Bloomfield High School and attended Lincoln University majoring in biology. Trooper McGowan’s training officer will be Corporal Rob Dudeck.

Trooper Keaton L. Ebersold, of Springfield, Missouri, has been assigned to Zone 1, which serves the citizens of Atchison and Holt counties. Trooper Ebersold is a graduate from King City R-1 High School and attended Missouri Western State University majoring in criminal justice. Trooper Ebersold’s training officer will be Corporal Shane Hux.

Trooper Kara R. Dinwiddie, of Jefferson City, Missouri, has been assigned to Zone 6, which serves the citizens of Andrew and Buchanan counties. Trooper Dinwiddie is a graduate from Eldon High School and attended Lincoln University majoring in criminal justice. Trooper Dinwiddie is married to Bryant Dinwiddie. Trooper Dinwiddie’s training officer will be Corporal Justin Peabody.

(Photos available upon request)

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