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Thu 6/4/2026 10:37 AMTroop C Announces Promotion


Captain Kevin W. Malugen, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the following Troop C promotion effective June 1, 2026.

Wed 6/3/2026 01:11 PMMSHP Completes 2026 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 2026 annual school bus inspection program.

Thu 5/28/2026 02:04 PMTransfer And Promotion At General Headquarters


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following transfer and promotion effective June 1, 2026.

Tue 5/26/2026 11:08 AMMSHP Reports Eight Traffic Fatalities, Zero Drownings, and Zero Boating Fatalities Over Memorial Day Holiday


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the Memorial Day holiday:

Wed 5/20/2026 08:10 AMCaptain Skoglund To Retire


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following retirement:

Mon 5/18/2026 08:48 AMHave A Safe 2026 Memorial Day Weekend


This 2026 Memorial Day holiday counting period begins at 6 p.m., Friday, May 22, and ends at 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 25.

Tue 5/5/2026 09:05 AMNational Safe Boating Week


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to remind the citizens of Missouri of the importance of safe boating practices

Mon 5/4/2026 08:38 AMDriver Examination Stations To Close Statewide For May 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 4/27/2026 11:48 AMLoring Promoted To Captain


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotion effective May 1, 2026.

Wed 4/22/2026 09:35 AM126th Recruit Class Starts Patrol Academy


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces 39 recruits signed their final offers at General Headquarters, Jefferson City, on March 28, 2026, to join the 126th Recruit Class.

Fri 4/10/2026 11:40 AM19 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 19 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Wed 4/8/2026 10:43 AMMissouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For The 128th (Accelerated) Recruit Class


The Missouri State Highway Patrol is now accepting applications for the 128th Accelerated Recruit Class

Wed 4/8/2026 08:35 AMCaptain Fiske to Retire


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following retirement: Captain Bruce D. Fiske, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, will retire May 1, 2026.

Tue 4/7/2026 01:58 PMMissing Pennsylvania Juvenile Located During Traffic Stop. Missouri Resident Charged With Possession Of Child Pornography


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Michael L. Colchado, 18, of Seneca, MO.

Wed 4/1/2026 11:06 AMPerryville, MO, Man Arrested/Charged For Child Sex Crimes


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Jason L. Robinson, 41, of Perryville, MO.

Wed 4/1/2026 09:47 AMUpcoming Graduation


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that the 125th Recruit Class will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Fri 3/27/2026 01:46 PMValles Mines, MO, Man Arrested For Sexual Trafficking Of A Child


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of William “Red” Hackworth, 62, of Valles Mines, MO, for Sexual Trafficking of a Child and Enticement of a Child.

Wed 3/18/2026 09:55 AMMissouri State Highway Patrol and Southeast Missouri State University to Announce New Crime Laboratory Build Site


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites members of the media to a joint press conference to announce the future location and build site of the new Missouri State Highway Patrol crime laboratory in southeast Missouri.

Wed 3/11/2026 04:42 PMSt. Francois County, MO - Felony Arrests Made Regarding Child Sex Crimes and Drug Possession


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of two St. Francois County residents for child sex crimes.

Fri 3/6/2026 08:59 AMTurn Around, Don’t Drown


During the weekend much of Missouri could be impacted by damaging severe storms and heavy rainfall.

Tue 2/10/2026 08:09 AM Applications For The American Legion Cadet Patrol Academy Are Now Open


The Missouri State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the American Legion, is now accepting applications for the 54th Cadet Patrol Academy.

Thu 2/5/2026 08:58 AMBeware of Common Cryptocurrency Fraud Tactics


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is warning the public about a growing number of cryptocurrency fraud cases reported across the state.

Wed 2/4/2026 08:09 AMDriver Examination Stations To Close For February 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 2/2/2026 08:18 AMDo You Have What It Takes? Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 127th Recruit Class


The Missouri State Highway Patrol is accepting applications for the 127th Recruit Class.

Wed 1/28/2026 08:07 AMCaptain Kirk A. Davis Promoted To Major


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri Highway Patrol announces the following promotion: Effective February 1, 2026, Captain Kirk A. Davis will be promoted to the rank of major and will serve as the commander of the Administrative Services Bureau.

Mon 1/12/2026 08:19 AMDriver Examination Stations To Close For January Holiday


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: Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Fri 1/9/2026 01:58 PMPark Hills, MO, Man Arrested For Various Felonies Stemming From Theft Investigation


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Donald Barry McKinney, 50, of Park Hills, MO.

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