News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Martin K. Elmore
(417) 469-3121, ext. 225
G-07084
July 22, 2008

EMPHASIS: New Troopers To Troop G

Captain Billy E. Chadwick, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the assignment of two new troopers, each from the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 87th Recruit Class, which graduated from the Patrol Academy on July 11, 2008:

Trooper Travis L. Brown has been assigned to Zone 1, Wright County. Brown is a native of Cabool, Missouri, and a graduate of Cabool High School. Prior to his appointment as a trooper, he was employed with the Patrol as a commercial vehicle officer. Trooper Brown is also a United States Army veteran. He is married to the former Shena Curtis.

Trooper Amye D. Ladd has been assigned to Zone 4, Carter and Reynolds counties. Ladd is a native of Sparta, Missouri, and a graduate of Sparta High School. She holds a bachelor’s of science degree in finance from Avila University, Kansas City, Missouri, and a master’s degree in business administration from Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri.

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