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

TROOP C HEADQUARTERS
891 Technology Drive
Weldon Spring, MO 63304


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Trooper Juston Wheetley
(636) 300-2800 ext. 3334
C2012-066
September 27, 2012

EMPHASIS: Troop C Assigns Seven New Troopers


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, is pleased to announce seven new troopers are assigned to the Troop C, Weldon Spring, area. The new troopers were members of the Patrol’s 95th Recruit Class, which graduated on September 21, 2012. The troopers completed 25 weeks of highly intense training at the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City, Missouri. The new troopers report to their assignment on Monday, October 8, 2012. They will be working with a field-training officer for approximately three months before working independently. The new troopers assigned to Troop C and their assignments are as follows:

Trooper Daniel J. Arsenault, 28, a native of St. Louis, Missouri, was assigned to Zone 3, serving St. Louis County. Trooper Arsenault is a graduate of Oakville Senior High School, and attended the Ranken Technical College, in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to joining the Highway Patrol, Trooper Arsenault worked for Panera Bread, LLC in Eureka, Missouri. He is married to Tiffany (Robic) and the father of Alexis, 3, and Reese, 2.

Trooper Thomas D. Deason, 21, a native of Sullivan, Missouri, was assigned to Zone 10, serving Franklin County. Trooper Deason is a graduate of St. Clair High School, and attended Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri. Prior to joining the Highway Patrol, Trooper Deason worked for Six Flags St. Louis.

Trooper Louis B. Lairmore, 21, a native of Springfield, Missouri, was assigned to Zone 8, serving St. Charles County. Trooper Lairmore is a graduate of Hillcrest High School, and attended Ozark Technical Community College in Springfield, Missouri. Prior to joining the Highway Patrol, Trooper Lairmore worked for the Missouri State High School Activities Association.

Trooper Travis L. Peters, 29, a native of Lakeland, Florida, was assigned to Zone 4, South St. Louis County. Trooper Peters is a graduate of Meramec Valley Christian School, and attended Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Florida. Prior to joining the Highway Patrol, Trooper Peters was a police officer for Gladstone Police Department in Gladstone, Missouri. He is married to Kelley (Kinchen) and the father of Andre, 4, and Titus, 2.

Trooper Derek T. Shikles, 22, a native of Sedalia, Missouri, was assigned to Zone 7, Warren County. Trooper Shikles is a graduate of Blair Oaks High School, and attended the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri. Prior to becoming a trooper for the Highway Patrol, Trooper Shikles worked in maintenance for the Highway Patrol in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Trooper Brock A. Teague, 21, a native of Columbia, Missouri, was assigned to Zone 4, South St. Louis County. Trooper Teague is a graduate of Van-Far High School, and attended University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri.

Trooper Joshua E. Williams, 26, a native of Alton, Illinois, was assigned to Zone 12, Jefferson County. Trooper Williams is a graduate of McCluer North High School, and attended Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri.


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