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

Troop I Headquarters, P.O. Box 128, Rolla, Mo 65402


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Dan Crain
573-368-2345
January 6, 2014
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EMPHASIS: New Troopers Report To Troop I


Captain Lee Ann H. Kenley, commanding officer of Troop I, announces the assignment of three new troopers to Troop I.
The newly assigned troopers were members of the 97th Recruit Class, which began training on July 1, 2013, at the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City, Missouri, and graduated on December 20, 2013. The new troopers reported to duty at Troop I Headquarters in Rolla, Missouri, on January 6, 2014, and will continue their training under the guidance of their field training officers.
Trooper Robert L. Stark has been assigned to Zone 1, which patrols Phelps and Eastern Maries counties. Trooper Stark is a native of House Springs, Missouri, and a 2004 graduate of Northwest High School in Cedar Hill, Missouri. Trooper Stark is also a 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where he earned a bachelor's of science degree in criminal justice. Trooper Stark is married to Jennifer (Rasnic) Stark. His field training officer will be Corporal Matthew A. Goodson.
Trooper Charles M. Barclay has been assigned to Zone 5, which patrols Pulaski and Western Maries counties. Trooper Barclay is a native of Bourbon, Missouri, and completed his studies in 2008 while being home schooled. Trooper Barclay also attended East Central College in Union, Missouri, where he studied heating and air conditioning. Trooper Barclay is married to Christine (Pennington) Barclay. His field training officer will be Trooper Douglas W. Pfeifer.
Trooper Gary S. Sloan has been assigned to Zone 6, which patrols Laclede County. Trooper Sloan is a native of Conway, Missouri, and a 2004 graduate of Conway High School. After graduating, Trooper Sloan went on to serve in the U.S. Army for eight years, where he attained the rank of sergeant. Trooper Sloan is married to Kayla (Brockman) Sloan and they have one son, Jaden. His field training officer will be Corporal J. Clay Marlin.


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