For further information please contact: Sgt. Collin Stosberg
(816) 622-0800 ext. 259
A2011-43
August 3, 2011

EMPHASIS: Creation of the Trooper Frederick F. Guthrie, Jr. Support Fund

A support fund has been established to assist the family of Trooper Frederick F. Guthrie, Jr. Trooper Guthrie is a 17 year veteran trooper, who went missing at approximately 3:00 p.m. on August 1, 2011, while working Missouri river flood duty in the area of Big Lake on Missouri 118 at Missouri 111 in Holt County, Missouri. Trooper Guthrie leaves behind a wife and three children.

The support fund has been established at the Bank of Weston, Missouri. The address is Post Office Box 8, Weston, Missouri 64098. The funds should be sent to the bank in care of the Guthrie Family fund.

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