News Release

For further information please contact: Trooper Nathan L. Wheeles
(573) 840-9500
E01091
January 9, 2009

EMPHASIS: Sergeant Nelson L. Wallis Retires.


Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, announces effective January 1, 2009, the retirement of Sergeant Nelson L. Wallis.
Sergeant Wallis joined the Patrol on January 1, 1983, in the 55th Recruit Class. Upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City, MO, he was assigned to Troop E Zone 5, working New Madrid and Pemiscot counties. On February 1, 1991, he was promoted to corporal and became the assistant zone commander for Zone 5. On June 1, 1993, he was promoted to sergeant and was designated zone commander for Troop E, Zone 1, Butler and Ripley counties.
Sergeant Wallis and his wife, Karen, have two grown children and four grandsons.

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