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Thu 7/10/2025 08:30 PMMoberly, Missouri, Man Charged With Murder


Moberly, Missouri, Man Charged With Murder

Mon 7/7/2025 01:02 PMPreliminary Reports Indicate Eight Traffic Fatalities, Zero Boating Fatalities, & Zero Drownings Over July Fourth Holiday Counting Period


The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the following preliminary 2025 July Fourth holiday statistics for the counting period of 6 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Thu 7/3/2025 10:48 AMDo You Have What It Takes? Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 126th Recruit Class


The Missouri State Highway Patrol is accepting applications for the 126th Recruit Class. The 126th Recruit Class is scheduled to begin training on April 20, 2026.

Wed 6/18/2025 03:27 PMDriver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On July 4, 2025


The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following date:

Wed 6/18/2025 10:47 AM28 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 28 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Wed 6/18/2025 10:44 AMNew Troopers Assigned To Troop B


Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, MO, announces Trooper Tucker G. Hilliard, Trooper Tyler J. Davis, and Trooper Dakota L. Little have been assigned to Troop B.

Tue 6/17/2025 02:27 PM Plan A Safe July Fourth Holiday!


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe Independence Day holiday.

Tue 6/10/2025 02:31 PMMissouri State Highway Patrol Announces Promotion


Colonel Michael A. Turner, Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to announce the following promotion effective June 16, 2025:

Thu 6/5/2025 11:29 AMThe Missouri State Highway Patrol Completes 2025 Annual School Bus Inspections


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2025 annual school bus inspection program.

Fri 5/30/2025 03:13 PMTroop B Announces Promotions Effective June 1, 2025


Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, announces the following promotions effective June 1, 2025:

Tue 5/27/2025 01:39 PMPreliminary Reports Indicate Three Traffic Fatalities, No Boating Fatalities, & No Drownings Over Memorial Day Weekend


Three people died in traffic crashes over the 2025 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 23, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 26, 2025.

Mon 5/19/2025 09:07 AMHave A Safe Memorial Day Weekend!


A little planning will go a long way to making Memorial Day weekend activities a success.

Tue 5/13/2025 04:08 PMBevier, MO, Man Arrested On Rape And Kidnapping Charges


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Cameron J. Hunter, 18, of Bevier, MO. Hunter was arrested on May 12, 2025, for 1st Degree Rape or Attempted Rape, 2nd Degree Sexual Abuse, and 3rd Degree Kidnapping, after an investigation by DDCC.

Fri 5/9/2025 03:09 PMIndependence, MO, Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Randall L. Wheeldon, 58, of Independence, MO.

Wed 5/7/2025 04:30 PMFormer Macon County Deputy Arrested In Connection To Domestic Assault Investigation


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Brody C. Lewis, 26, of Tina, Missouri. Lewis, a former Macon County Sheriff’s Deputy, on May 6, 2025, in connection with a domestic assault investigation conducted by the Troop B Criminal Investigative Unit.

Tue 4/29/2025 04:33 PMDriver Examination Stations To Close Statewide For Upcoming Holidays


The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates:

Mon 4/7/2025 04:34 PMPatrol Recognizes 56 Employees At Annual Awards Banquet


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, congratulates the following employees who were recognized for their actions at the awards ceremony on April 5, 2025.

Wed 4/2/2025 02:34 PMStorms And Flooding Expected To Impact Missouri


Storms And Flooding Expected To Impact Missouri

Tue 3/25/2025 02:47 PMColonel Michael Turner Announces Promotions


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotions, effective April 1, 2025:

Tue 3/25/2025 02:47 PMColonel Michael Turner Announces Promotions


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotions, effective April 1, 2025:

Mon 3/17/2025 02:54 PMMissouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For The 125th (Accelerated) Recruit Class


The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a leading law enforcement agency, is now accepting applications for troopers.

Fri 1/31/2025 12:50 PMTroop B Seeks Participants For The Student Alliance Program


Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, is pleased to announce Troop B will conduct a two-day Student Alliance Program.

Sat 1/11/2025 12:25 PMDriver Examination Stations To Close Statewide In Observance Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day


Driver Examination Stations To Close Statewide In Observance Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Fri 1/3/2025 10:24 AMBe Extra Vigilant When Driving In Inclement Weather


Missouri’s weather forecast indicates freezing rain and snow is expected. For some of the state, this could be the first snow of the season. Whether it’s a dusting or several inches, it can affect travel.

Thu 1/2/2025 09:17 AMMSHP Reports Zero Traffic Fatalities, Zero Drownings, and Zero Boating Fatalities Over New Year’s Holiday


Zero people died and 21 were injured in 44 traffic crashes during the 2025 New Year’s holiday counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2024, and ended at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Tue 12/31/2024 11:00 AMCaptain Roger Phillips Retires


Captain Roger L. Phillips Jr., director of the Division of Drug & Crime Control, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, will retire effective January 1, 2025, after 26 years and 11 months of dedicated service.

Fri 12/27/2024 10:44 AMBring In The New Year Safely!


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration.

Thu 12/26/2024 12:47 PMColonel Eric T. Olson Announces His Retirement


Colonel Eric T. Olson, 24th superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, has announced he will retire effective February 1, 2025, after more than 34 years of dedicated service.

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