News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Paul J. Reinsch
(573) 751-1000
July 11, 2008
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EMPHASIS: New Trooper In Osage/Gasconade Counties


Captain D.A. Schmidt, commanding officer, Troop F, Missouri State Highway Patrol, has announced that Trooper Coby G. Holzschuh, a member of the 87th Recruit Class, has been assigned to Troop F, Zone 12, which encompasses Osage/Gasconade counties.
Tpr. Holzschuh, 31, previously was employed with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop F, Jefferson City, as a commercial vehicle officer. He was employed by the Patrol as a recruit on January 7, 2008, and graduated from the Patrol Academy on July 11, 2008.
Tpr. Holzschuh is a graduate of Maries County R-II High School, Belle, MO. In 2000, he earned a bachelor’s of science degree in criminal justice from University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO. He will begin his new assignment on July 28, 2008. The new trooper will work under the supervision of Sergeant Dave D. Spurgeon, and his field training officer will be Corporal Kent M. Kreftmeyer.


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