For further information please contact: Sgt. Kent Casey
417-359-1500 ext. 2229
May 21, 2007
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EMPHASIS: Promotion Of Officer



Captain Randy Beydler, commanding officer, Troop D, Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced Corporal Gary S. Horton, of Monett, Missouri, was promoted to the rank of sergeant. He will assume the responsibilities of zone supervisor of Zone 14, Barry County.
Sergeant Horton is a 1982 graduate of Washington High School, Washington, Missouri. He received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration from Missouri Southern State University in 1998.
Sergeant Horton became employed with the Missouri State Highway Patrol on July 1, 1989, and after graduating from the Highway Patrol Academy was assigned to Troop H, Grundy and Mercer Counties. In 1992 he transferred to Troop D, Barry County.
Sergeant Horton is married to Sabrina (Jenkins) of Mount Vernon, Missouri. They have two children, Jeremy and Erica.
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