MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop E - 4947 Hwy 67 North, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sgt. Clark D. Parrott
E7 (573) 840-9500 ext. 3532
June 18, 2025

EMPHASIS: Three New Troopers Assigned To Troop E

Captain Jason J. Cluver, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, is pleased to announce the assignment of three new troopers to Troop E. The new troopers were members of the 123rd Recruit Class that graduated from the Patrol Academy on June 18, 2025. The new troopers will report to their assigned zone on July 7, 2025.

Trooper Tyler M. Deering-Bohannon, of Bismark, MO, has been assigned to Zone 12, which serves the citizens of Iron and Madison counties. He is a graduate of Park Hills Central High School in Park Hills, MO, and served in the United States Marine Corps for 12 years.

Trooper Benjamin W. Dillon, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, has been assigned to Zone 11, which serves the citizens of Stoddard County. He is a graduate of Westwood Baptist Academy in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Trooper Elijah M. Missey, of Piedmont, MO, has been assigned to Zone 3, which serves the citizens of Wayne County. He is a graduate of Missey Homeschool.

A photo of the new troopers can be found with this news release on Patrol’s website.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is hiring! The Patrol offers over 60 career paths. For all current openings, visit https://bit.ly/MSHPCareers or to apply for trooper or commercial vehicle officer positions, visit www.joinmshp.us to apply today.

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