MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
A Division Of The
Department of Public Safety
Troop I Headquarters - P.O. Box 128 - Rolla, MO 65402
NEWS RELEASE
For further information please contact: Sgt. Ralicia A. Tyler 573-368-2345 ext. 3953
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October 16, 2026
EMPHASIS: Captain Jon Pruiett Announces Assignment Of New Troopers
Captain Jon Pruiett, commanding officer of Troop I, Rolla, is pleased to announce the assignment of two new troopers to Troop I. The troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 126th Recruit Class, which graduated on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Trooper Cole G. Mason, of Waynesville, MO, has been assigned to Zone 6, which serves the citizens of Pulaski County. In 2017, Tpr. Mason graduated from Iberia High School. Prior to joining the Patrol, Tpr. Mason attended Central Methodist University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in education. He also received a Master of Science in leadership from Northwest Missouri State University. Prior to joining the Patrol, Tpr. Mason was employed with Iberia High School as a math teacher.
Trooper Jacob S. Ogle, of Waynesville, MO, has been assigned to Zone 1, which serves the citizens of Phelps and Maries Counties. In 2017, Tpr. Ogle graduated from Dixon High School. Tpr. Ogle obtained a Master of Science in communication science and disorders from Missouri State University. Prior to joining the Patrol, Tpr. Ogle was a speech and language pathologist with the Waynesville School District in Waynesville, MO.
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