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

Troop C Headquarters - 891 Technology Drive - Weldon Spring, MO 63304

NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Cpl. Dallas R. Thompson
C2025-005 636-300-2800 ext. 3340
June 18, 2025

EMPHASIS: 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. The new troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 123rd Recruit Class, and graduated from the Patrol Academy on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The new troopers will report for duty on Monday, July 7, 2025.

Trooper John E. Childers, a native of O’Fallon, MO, has been assigned to Zone 1, serving the citizens of North St. Louis County. Trooper Childers is a 2018 graduate of Troy Buchanan High School in Troy, MO. After high school, Trooper Childers attended St. Charles Community College in St. Charles, MO, where he earned an Associate of Arts Degree in 2021. Prior to his employment with the Patrol, Trooper Childers worked at Foss Swim School in O’Fallon, MO.

Trooper Ellie R. Pritchard, a native of Washington, MO, has been assigned to Zone 8, serving the citizens of St. Charles County. Trooper Pritchard is a 2019 graduate of Washington High School in Washington, MO. After high school, Trooper Pritchard attended Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice. Prior to her employment with the Patrol, Trooper Pritchard worked at Top Golf in Chesterfield, MO.

Trooper Charles C. Swederska, a native of Poplar Bluff, MO, has been assigned to Zone 12, serving the citizens of Jefferson County. Trooper Swederska is a 2008 graduate of Oakville High School in Oakville, MO. Prior to his employment with the Patrol, Trooper Swederska worked at Dettmann Clause Painting in St. Louis, MO.

Trooper Matthew B. Momot, a native of Bonne Terre, MO, has been assigned to Zone 13, serving the citizens of Jefferson County. Trooper Momot is a 2017 graduate of West Saint Francois County High School in Leadwood, MO. Prior to his employment with the Patrol, Trooper Momoot worked at Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO.

Trooper Rothman R. Harris III, a native of Farmington, MO, has been assigned to Zone 16, serving the citizens of Ste. Genevieve and Perry counties. Trooper Harris is a 2020 graduate of Farmington Senior High School in Farmington, MO.

Trooper Devin A. Henson, a native of Creve Couer, MO, has been assigned to Zone 1, serving the citizens of North St. Louis County. Trooper Henson is a 2020 graduate of Pattonville High School in Maryland Heights, MO. Trooper Henson has been a member of the United States Army Reserves since 2017. Prior to his employment with the Patrol, Trooper Henson worked at Hillsdale Fabricators in St. Louis, MO.

Photographs of the new troopers are available with this news release on the Patrol’s website.

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