MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop A - 504 S.E. Blue Parkway - Lee's Summit, MO 64063

NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Cpl. Justin C. Ewing
A2025-3 (816) 622-0800 ext. 3159
June 18, 2025

EMPHASIS: Troop 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. The new troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 123rd Recruit Class, which graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on June 18, 2025. The new troopers will report for duty in their respective assignments on July 7, 2025.

Trooper Jacob V. Dillon, a native of Odessa, MO, has been assigned to Zone 5, which serves the citizens of Ray and Carroll counties. Trooper Dillon graduated from Wellington-Napoleon High School in Wellington, MO, in 2020. Prior to his appointment to the Patrol, Trooper Dillon joined the United States Army in 2020, where he continues to serve as a reservist. Trooper Dillon is married and has a son.

Trooper Daniel D. Mullins, a native of St. Joseph, MO, has been assigned to Zone 3, which serves the citizens of Clay County. Trooper Mullins graduated from Savannah High School in Savannah, MO, in 2010. Prior to his appointment to the Patrol, Trooper Mullins served 6 years in the United States Navy as an Aviation Rescue Swimmer.

Trooper Blaine C. Stark, a native of Boonville, MO, has been assigned to Zone 4, which serves the citizens of Clay County. Trooper Stark graduated from Boonville High School in Boonville, MO, in 2022. Prior to joining the Patrol, Trooper Stark was employed as a corrections officer. Trooper Stark is engaged.

Trooper Dallas T. Waller, a native of Versailles, MO, has been assigned to Zone 2, which serves the citizens of Platte County. Trooper Waller graduated from Morgan County High School in Versailles, MO, in 2020. Prior to his appointment to the Patrol, Trooper Waller attended the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and legal studies in 2024.

Photos of Troopers Dillon, Mullins, Stark, and Waller can be found with this news release on the Patrol’s website.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is hiring! The Patrol offers over 60 career paths. For all current openings, visit https://bit.ly/MSHPCareers or to apply for trooper or commercial vehicle officer positions, visit www.joinmshp.us to apply today.

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