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Fri 4/10/2026 11:57 AMFour New Troopers Assigned To Troop E


Captain Jason J. Cluver, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, is pleased to announce the assignment of four new troopers to Troop E.

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 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.

Mon 3/30/2026 10:48 AMDoniphan, MO, Man Arrested In Connection To 2019 Death Investigation


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Thomas H. Skaggs, 57, of Doniphan, MO.

Fri 3/27/2026 02:00 PMDexter, MO, Man Arrested For Promoting And Possession Of Child Pornography


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Ean T. Wilson, 35, of Dexter, MO.

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.

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.

Wed 2/11/2026 09:53 AMFelony Charges Filed After A Dunklin County, MO, Illegal Gambling Investigation


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces charges involving illegal gambling activity in Dunklin County, MO.

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.

Tue 1/27/2026 02:43 PMTrooper James E. Williams Promoted To Corporal


Captain Jason J. Cluver, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, announces Trooper James E. Williams will be promoted to the rank of corporal effective February 1, 2026.

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.

Mon 1/5/2026 10:12 AMMSHP Reports Five Traffic Fatalities, Zero Drownings, and Zero Boating Fatalities Over New Year’s Holiday


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the New Year’s holiday: Five people died and 87 were injured in 187 traffic crashes during the 2026 New Year’s holiday counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and ended at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Mon 12/29/2025 02:15 PMRing In The New Year Safely


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration.

Mon 12/29/2025 12:00 PMPatrol Reports 10 Fatalities; No Drownings, Boating Crashes Over 2025 Christmas Holiday


The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 10 people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Christmas holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2025. There were no boating crashes or drownings.

Tue 12/23/2025 01:38 PMSt. Charles, MO, Man Arrested/Charged In Connection With Threatening Online Statements Directed At Missouri Governor


On December 16, 2025, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) was notified of threatening and harassing statements posted online and directed toward Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe and members of his family.

Tue 12/23/2025 09:03 AMTroop A Promotion Effective January 1, 2026


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri Highway Patrol, announces effective January 1, 2026, Lieutenant Gregory D. Primm will be promoted to the rank of captain and will serve as the commander of Troop A.

Tue 12/23/2025 08:51 AMCaptain Steven V. Wilhoit Promoted To Major


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri Highway Patrol announces the following promotion: Effective January 1, 2026, Captain Steven V. Wilhoit will be promoted to the rank of major and will serve as the commander of the Executive Services Bureau.

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