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Fri 6/20/2025 10:53 AMSt. Francois County, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Lane J. Wigger, 21, of Farmington, MO, for child sex crimes following an investigation by the DDCC Special Victims Unit (SVU).
Fri 6/20/2025 10:51 AMFarmington, MO, Woman Arrested For Child Sex Crimes


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Erica L. Morton, 36, of Farmington, MO, for child sex crimes following an investigation by the DDCC Special Victims Unit (SVU).
Wed 6/18/2025 03:27 PMDriver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On July 4, 2025


The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following date:
Wed 6/18/2025 03:17 PM2025 XInsurance Offshore Boat Race At Lake Of The Ozarks


Captain Jason N. Crites, commanding officer of Troop F, would like to inform boaters of an offshore boat race event taking place on June 21, 2025 & June 22, 2025, at the 0.0 – 3.2 mile mark on Lake of the Ozarks.
Wed 6/18/2025 10:47 AM28 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 28 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Wed 6/18/2025 10:44 AMNew Troopers Assigned To Troop B


Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, MO, announces Trooper Tucker G. Hilliard, Trooper Tyler J. Davis, and Trooper Dakota L. Little have been assigned to Troop B.
Tue 6/17/2025 03:13 PMCaptain Jon Pruiett Announces Assignment Of New Troopers


Captain Jon Pruiett, commanding officer of Troop I, Rolla, MO, is pleased to announce the assignment of two new troopers to Troop I.
Tue 6/17/2025 03:11 PMThree New Troopers Assigned To Troop E


Captain Jason J. Cluver, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, is pleased to announce the assignment of three new troopers to Troop E. The new troopers were members of the 123rd Recruit Class that graduated from the Patrol Academy on June 18, 2025.
Tue 6/17/2025 03:10 PMNew Troopers Assigned To Troop F


Captain Jason N. Crites, commanding officer of Troop F, is pleased to announce the assignment of three new troopers to Troop F.
Tue 6/17/2025 03:08 PM Six New Troopers Assigned To Troop C


Captain Kevin W. Malugen, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, MO, is pleased to announce the assignment of six new troopers to Troop C.
Tue 6/17/2025 02:35 PMNew Troopers Assigned To Troop D



Captain Dale O. Jinkens, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, is pleased to announce the assignment of two new troopers to Troop D. The following troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 123rd Recruit Class that graduated from the Patrol Academy on June 18, 2025.
Tue 6/17/2025 02:33 PMThree New Troopers Assigned To Troop G


Captain Bruce D. Fiske, commanding officer of Troop G, is pleased to announce the assignment of three new troopers following their graduation from the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 123rd Recruit Class on June 18, 2025.
Tue 6/17/2025 02:30 PMTroop A Announces The Assignment Of Four New Troopers


Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, MO, is pleased to announce the assignment of four new troopers within Troop A.
Tue 6/17/2025 02:29 PMNew Troopers Assigned To Troop H


Captain Shawn P. Skoglund, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, MO, is pleased to announce the assignment of two new troopers to Troop H.
Tue 6/17/2025 02:27 PM Plan A Safe July Fourth Holiday!


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe Independence Day holiday.
Tue 6/10/2025 02:31 PMMissouri State Highway Patrol Announces Promotion


Colonel Michael A. Turner, Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to announce the following promotion effective June 16, 2025:
Mon 6/9/2025 04:48 PMBenton County Treasurer Arrested For Enticement Of A Child


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Richard L. Renno, 62, of Lincoln, MO, for child sex crimes following an investigation by the DDCC.
Fri 6/6/2025 11:38 AMMissouri State Highway Patrol's Division Of Drug And Crime Control Investigating The Death Of Bernie, MO, Police Officer


On June 5, 2025, at 4:53 p.m., law enforcement responded to an address on West Crumb Avenue, in Bernie, MO, for a domestic disturbance. Bernie Police Lieutenant Eddie Mays, 58, tragically died while attempting to take a male subject into custody.
Thu 6/5/2025 11:29 AMThe Missouri State Highway Patrol Completes 2025 Annual School Bus Inspections


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2025 annual school bus inspection program.
Tue 6/3/2025 02:55 PMDriver Examination Stations Close Statewide For Juneteenth


The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, for the observance of Juneteenth.
Fri 5/30/2025 03:13 PMTroop B Announces Promotions Effective June 1, 2025


Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, announces the following promotions effective June 1, 2025:
Thu 5/29/2025 09:01 AMTroop C Announces Promotions


Captain Kevin W. Malugen, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the following Troop C promotions effective June 1, 2025:
Wed 5/28/2025 02:21 PMCaptain Dale Jinkens Announces Troop D Promotions


Captain Dale O. Jinkens, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, is pleased to announce the following promotions effective June 1, 2025.
Tue 5/27/2025 04:19 PMTroop A Announces Promotion


Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the following promotion effective June 1, 2025:
Tue 5/27/2025 01:39 PMPreliminary Reports Indicate Three Traffic Fatalities, No Boating Fatalities, & No Drownings Over Memorial Day Weekend


Three people died in traffic crashes over the 2025 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 23, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 26, 2025.
Fri 5/23/2025 12:44 PMTwo St. Francois County, MO, Men Arrested For Child Sex Crimes


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of 32-year-old Robert Rutherford-Sobol of Bonne Terre, MO, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, and 24-year-old Christopher C. Short of Farmington, MO, on May 21, 2025, for child sex crimes following an investigation by the DDCC’s Special Victims Unit (SVU).
Mon 5/19/2025 09:07 AMHave A Safe Memorial Day Weekend!


A little planning will go a long way to making Memorial Day weekend activities a success.
Thu 5/15/2025 04:46 PMMarble Hill Police Officer Arrested For Burglary And Stealing


Marble Hill Police Officer Arrested For Burglary And Stealing
Tue 5/13/2025 04:08 PMBevier, MO, Man Arrested On Rape And Kidnapping Charges


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Cameron J. Hunter, 18, of Bevier, MO. Hunter was arrested on May 12, 2025, for 1st Degree Rape or Attempted Rape, 2nd Degree Sexual Abuse, and 3rd Degree Kidnapping, after an investigation by DDCC.
Fri 5/9/2025 03:51 PMTroop C Announces Promotions


Captain Kevin W. Malugen, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the following Troop C promotions effective May 1, 2025: