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 4, 2011
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EMPHASIS: New Troopers Assigned To Troop I



Captain Lee Ann H. Kenley, commanding officer of Troop I, announces the assignment of two new troopers to Troop I. The troopers were members of the 92nd Recruit Class, which began training at the Highway Patrol Academy on July 1, 2010, and graduated on December 17, 2010.
Trooper Derek B. Blankenship has been assigned to Zone 2, which patrols Phelps and eastern Maries counties. Tpr. Blankenship is a native of Raytown, Missouri, and a graduate of Glendale High School in Springfield, Missouri. Tpr. Blankenship is also a 2000 graduate of Ozark Technical Community College, where he obtained an associate’s degree in automotive technology. He is married to Kendra (Phillips) Blankenship. Tpr. Blankenship’s field training officer is Corporal Jeremie L. Keathley.
Trooper Jonathan D. Fariole also has been assigned to Zone 2. Tpr. Fariole is a native of Conway, Missouri, and a graduate of Conway High School. Tpr. Fariole also attended Ozark Technical Community College prior to his appointment to the Patrol. Tpr. Fariole is married to Angie (Stevens) Fariole. His field training officer is Trooper Brock A. Vogt.
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