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Wed 4/17/2024 12:07 PMNew Trooper Assigned To Troop E


Captain Jason J. Cluver, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, is pleased to announce the assignment of a new trooper to Troop E.
Wed 4/17/2024 12:01 PMNew Trooper Assigned To Troop D


Captain D. Scott Sater, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, MO, is pleased to announce the assignment of a new trooper to Troop D.
Wed 4/17/2024 11:52 AMThree New Troopers Assigned To Troop A


Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer Troop A, Lee’s Summit, is pleased to announce the assignment of three new troopers within Troop A.
Wed 4/17/2024 10:56 AM Five New Troopers Graduate From Patrol’s Accelerated Academy


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that five troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Accelerated Law Enforcement Academy today, April 17, 2024.
Wed 4/10/2024 02:18 PMPoplar Bluff, MO Man Arrested For Promoting And Possession Of Child Pornography


The Missouri State Highway Patrol announces the arrest of Joshua D. McKnight, 46, of Poplar Bluff, MO.
Tue 4/9/2024 05:26 PM Captain Jason M. Pace To Retire May 1, 2024


Captain Jason M. Pace, director of the Recruiting & Community Outreach Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, will retire effective May 1, 2024, after 26 years and 10 months of dedicated service.
Tue 4/9/2024 08:25 AMLieutenant Danielle E. Heil Promoted


Lieutenant Danielle E. Heil, assistant director of the Division of Drug and Crime Control, will be promoted to captain and designated director of the Recruiting and Community Outreach Division effective May 1, 2024.
Wed 4/3/2024 04:41 PMSix New Troopers To Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Accelerated Law Enforcement Academy


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that six troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Accelerated Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Wed 4/3/2024 12:06 PMSolar Eclipse & Driver Examination Testing


The public should be aware the upcoming solar eclipse may affect driver examination skills testing times.
Thu 3/21/2024 06:03 PMSafety Is Important During Total Solar Eclipse


The Missouri State Highway Patrol asks the public to be aware of and plan for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Tue 3/12/2024 03:46 PMRolla, Missouri Man Arrested For Promoting And Possession Of Child Pornography


Bradley T. Colvin, 51, of Rolla, Missouri, was arrested on March 11, 2024, for possession of child pornography and promoting child pornography.
Mon 3/11/2024 01:51 PMTroop F Seeks Applicants For Community Alliance Program


Troop F is seeking individuals interested in attending a Community Alliance Program. The Community Alliance Program will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, and will be hosted at the Troop F Headquarters in Jefferson City.
Mon 3/11/2024 12:41 PMTroop F Promotion


Corporal Dennis D. Mathes has been promoted to sergeant and will remain in his current assignment in marine operations.
Wed 3/6/2024 02:25 PMMacon, Missouri Man Arrested For Multiple Sex Offenses


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Johnathon S. Taylor, 34, of Macon, Missouri.
Thu 2/29/2024 01:09 PM Troop E Promotions Announced


Captain Jason J. Cluver, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, is pleased to announce the following promotions effective March 1, 2024.
Mon 2/26/2024 08:54 AMFarmington, Missouri, Man Arrested For Promoting Child Pornography


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Isaac A. Faulkner, 26, of Farmington, Mo.
Fri 2/16/2024 10:12 AMHuman Remains Identified As Missing Osage County Man


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the recovery of human remains, identified as Derek C. Holtmeyer, 35, of Linn, Missouri.
Tue 2/13/2024 01:18 PMKennett, Missouri, Man Arrested For Promoting Child Pornography


Kennett, Missouri, Man Arrested For Promoting Child Pornography
Fri 2/9/2024 08:53 AMCaptain Dusty L. Hoffman Named Division Director, Public Information and Education Division, Jefferson City


Captain Dusty L. Hoffman, director of Governor’s Security Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, is being named division director and transferring to Public Information and Education Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, effective immediately.
Mon 2/5/2024 01:20 PMDriver Examination Stations To Close Statewide For Upcoming Holidays


Driver Examination Stations closed February 12, 2024 and February 19, 2024.
Thu 2/1/2024 11:28 AMTroop B Seeks Participants For Their Student Alliance Program


Troop B will conduct a two-day Student Alliance Program. The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for current high school students to learn more about law enforcement and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Thu 2/1/2024 11:17 AMTroop B Seeks Participants For Community Alliance Program


Troop B is seeking individuals interested in attending a Community Alliance Program.
Wed 1/31/2024 11:02 AMTroop C Announces Promotion


Effective February 1, Trooper Andrew D. Baker is being promoted to the rank of corporal and will be assigned as the assistant zone commander in Zone 1, serving the citizens of North St. Louis County.
Wed 1/31/2024 10:59 AMTroop A Announces Promotion


Effective February 1, 2024, Master Sergeant Greg D. Primm will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant and will transfer from the Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Division to Troop A Headquarters.
Tue 1/30/2024 11:12 AMTroop C Announces Promotion


Radio Operator III Kayleigh M. Troske, has been promoted to assistant chief operator effective December 3, 2023.
Tue 1/16/2024 01:32 PMDrivers Examination Station To Move From Cabool to Mountain Grove


The relocation of the Drivers Examination Station currently situated at the Stars Foundation Building, 208 Highway 181, Cabool, to a new site at the Mountain Grove Senior Center, located at 700 East State Street, Mountain Grove, Missouri 65711.
Fri 1/12/2024 07:46 AMCaptain John J. Hotz To Retire February 1, 2024


Captain John J. Hotz, director of the Public Information and Education Division, will retire effective February 1, 2024, after more than 34 years of dedicated service.
Thu 1/11/2024 03:23 PMSte. Genevieve, Missouri, Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography


Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Kristopher B. McNelis, 24, of Ste. Genevieve, MO, on January 10, 2024, for possession of child pornography.
Wed 1/10/2024 12:41 PMTroop G Announces Promotion


Troop G announces the promotions of Troopers Troy M. Broyles and Nicholas A. Frazier to the rank of Corporal.
Wed 1/10/2024 08:49 AMTroop E Promotion Announced


Assistant Chief Radio Operator Adam E. Whittom, Troop E, has been promoted to chief operator.