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Wed 12/10/2025 09:43 AMUpcoming Graduation


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that the 124th Recruit Class will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, December 19, 2026.

Mon 12/1/2025 11:21 AMDrive Safe In Winter Weather


ortions of Missouri have already been impacted by winter weather. With more winter weather impacting a significant portion of the state, the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind travelers to practice safe driving behaviors.

Mon 12/1/2025 10:26 AMPatrol Reports Three Fatalities; No Drownings, Boating Crashes Over 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday


The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports three people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2025. There were no boating crashes or drownings.

Mon 12/1/2025 08:13 AMMajor Scott A. Shipers To Retire


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

Tue 11/25/2025 12:33 PMSergeant Adam R. Johnson Promoted To Lieutenant


Major Justin L. McCullough, director of the Field Operations Bureau, announces the following promotion

Mon 11/24/2025 08:02 AMMissouri State Highway Patrol To Participate In Project Blue Light


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that the Missouri State Highway Patrol will again participate in Project Blue Light.

Thu 11/20/2025 08:09 AMThanksgiving Holiday Safety


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds everyone there will be an increase in traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Fri 11/7/2025 04:17 PMTwo Monroe County Residents Arrested For Felony Murder


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces criminal charges against Lois Armour, 78, and Patty Armour, 51, both of Paris, MO, for Murder in the Second Degree-Felony Murder.

Thu 10/30/2025 01:00 PMTrooper Michael A. Ebeling Promoted To Corporal


Captain Jason N. Crites, commanding officer of Troop F, announces the following promotion effective November 1, 2025.

Thu 10/30/2025 08:18 AMDriver Examination Stations To Close For November 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 in November.


Mon 10/20/2025 08:06 AMSchool Bus Safety Week


October 20, 2025, marks the start of School Bus Safety Week and the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists that school bus safety is an important part of driver etiquette.

Thu 10/9/2025 03:00 PMDesloge, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes


Desloge, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes

Thu 10/9/2025 01:18 PMMSHP: Have A Safe And Spooktacular Halloween


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to have a safe Halloween. 

Thu 10/9/2025 11:40 AMOh Deer! More Deer Activity This Time of Year


Drivers are reminded to watch for deer, which are more active this time of year, especially during evening and nighttime hours.

Fri 10/3/2025 11:00 AMDriver Examination Stations Close For Holiday 


Driver Examination Stations closed Monday, October 13, 2025

Tue 9/23/2025 09:12 AMStay Alert During Harvest Season!


Missouri has entered the fall harvest season and it’s important that drivers and farmers pay attention and share the road.

Thu 9/18/2025 10:19 AMMissouri State Highway Patrol Announces New Initiative


Missouri State Highway Patrol Announces New Initiative

Thu 9/18/2025 09:55 AMMSHP Provides Synopsis of New Laws Effective August 28, 2025


Several laws related to public safety went into effect August 28, 2025. A synopsis of sections related to public safety follows. The abbreviated descriptions below are intended to make the public aware of some of the new legislation enacted by the Missouri General Assembly which is related to crime and public safety.

Fri 9/12/2025 04:55 PMTrooper Derek M. Bradshaw Promoted To Corporal


Trooper Derek M. Bradshaw Promoted To Corporal

Wed 9/10/2025 09:48 AMHigh Hill, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes


High Hill, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes

Mon 9/8/2025 09:09 AMBoonville, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes


Boonville, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes

Tue 9/2/2025 12:07 PMMSHP Releases Labor Day Holiday Statistics


Five people died in traffic crashes and one person drowned during the 2025 Labor Day holiday weekend. The 2025 counting period for the Labor Day holiday was from 6 p.m., Friday, August 29, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, September 1.

Fri 8/29/2025 09:20 AMSergeant Wallace V. Ahrens Promoted To Lieutenant Colonel


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces Sergeant Wallace V. Ahrens is being promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel effective September 1, 2025, and will serve as the assistant superintendent.

Wed 8/27/2025 10:13 AMTrooper Tyler G. Johnson Promoted To Corporal


Trooper Tyler G. Johnson Promoted To Corporal

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