MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
A Division Of The
Department of Public Safety
Troop H Headquarters - 3525 North Belt - St. Joseph, MO 64506
NEWS RELEASE
For further information please contact: Sgt. Shane M. Hux 816-387-2345 ext. 3847
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April 10, 2026
EMPHASIS: New Troopers Assigned To Troop H
Captain Shawn P. Skoglund, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, is pleased to announce the assignment of two new troopers to Troop H. The new troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 125th Recruit Class and graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on April 10, 2026. The new troopers will report for duty in their respective assignments on April 27, 2026.
Trooper Brennar A. Jones, a native of Rushville, MO, has been assigned to Zone 5, which serves the citizens of Andrew and Buchanan counties. Trooper Jones’ field training officer will be Corporal Michael S. Cline. Trooper Jones was homeschooled and graduated in 2019. Prior to his employment with the Patrol, Trooper Jones was employed by Platte County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy. Trooper Jones is married and has one child.
Trooper Shadow D. Phillips, a native of Cameron, MO, has been assigned to Zone 10, which serves the citizens of Daviess and DeKalb counties. Trooper Phillips’ field training officer will be Corporal Vince P. Wiley. Trooper Phillips graduated from Gallatin R-V in 2010. Prior to his employment with the Patrol, Trooper Phillips was employed by the St. Joseph Police Department as a police officer. Trooper Phillips has four children.
Photos of the new troopers can be found with this news release on the Patrol’s website.
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