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

Troop G - 1226 W. Bus. 60/63, Willow Springs, MO 65793


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Martin K. Elmore
(417) 469-3121, ext. 3735
G-07132
July 15, 2013

EMPHASIS: New Trooper To Troop G


Captain Dwayne F. Isringhausen, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the assignment of one new officer to Troop G:

Trooper Michael A. Tinsley has been assigned to Zone 10, Northern Howell and Shannon counties. Trooper Tinsley is a native of West Plains, Missouri, and a graduate of Koshkonong High School, Koshkonong, Missouri. He holds an associate's degree from the University of Phoenix, Springfield, Missouri. Trooper Tinsley worked for Wilbank's Tire Store, West Plains, Missouri, before joining the Patrol. Trooper Tinsley and his wife, Shanel (Martz), have three children.

Trooper Tinsley was a member of the 96th Recruit Class of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The 96th Recruit Class began training on January 16, 2013, and graduated on July 12, 2013. Trooper Tinsley will report for duty on July 29, 2013.

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