News Release

For further information please contact: Sgt. Mike Watson
417-359-1500 ext. 2229
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April 7, 2008

EMPHASIS: Patrol Announces Transfer Of Trooper Andrew Ward To Barry County


Captain Randy Beydler, commanding officer, Troop D, Springfield, announced effective March 2, 2008, Trooper Andrew B. Ward transferred from Troop E, Poplar Bluff, to Troop D, Springfield. He is assigned to Zone 14, Barry County.
Trooper Ward was born in Springfield, Missouri, and graduated from Cassville High School, Cassville, Missouri. Prior to his appointment to the Patrol, he attended College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Missouri. He began his career with the Patrol in January 2006, and was first assigned to Butler and Ripley counties in Troop E.
Trooper Ward is the son of Bryant and Julie Ward, Shell Knob, Missouri.
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