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

Troop E Headquarters - 4947 Highway 67 North - Poplar Bluff, MO 63901


News Release

For further information please contact: Corporal Clark D. Parrott
(573) 840-9500, ext. 3532
0126154
January 26, 2015

EMPHASIS: Captain Ridens Announces The Promotion Of Corporal Marcel M. Jones


Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, is pleased to announce the promotion of Corporal Marcel M. Jones to the rank of sergeant. Sergeant Jones will be designated the zone commander of Zone 8, which serves the citizens of New Madrid and Pemiscot counties.

Jones joined the Patrol on January 1, 1999, as a member of the 76th Recruit Class. Upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City, he was assigned Troop C, Zone 3, which serves the citizens of Saint Louis County. On April 1, 2003, he transferred to Troop E, Zone 3, which serves the citizens of Wayne County. On July 1, 2010, he was promoted to the rank of corporal and designated the assistant zone commander of Zone 8. Sergeant Jones is married to Amber (Myers) and they have one daughter, Daphny.

In support of "The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths," the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!

(Photograph available upon request)
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