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
H2415
February 5, 2015

EMPHASIS: Troop H: Murder Suspect In Custody


On February 4, 2015, at approximately 9:57 p.m., Troop H received information regarding the possible location of a murder suspect, Michael D. Burkman, from Wayne County, Missouri. A Wayne County warrant indicated that Burkman was wanted for 1st degree murder and armed criminal action in Wayne County, and assault on law enforcement officers in Bollinger County. Troop H officers observed Burkman in a stolen vehicle southbound on Interstate 29 in Andrew County and attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit ensued southbound on Interstate 29. The pursuit entered Platte County and continued on various county roads when officers lost sight of the vehicle. A short time later Platte County advised the suspect was involved in a traffic crash and was taken into custody by Troop A officers. Burkman is being held in the Platte County Jail.

The above charges are mere accusation and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
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