A2026-08
October 16, 2026

EMPHASIS: Seven New Troopers Assigned To Troop A

Captain Gregory D. Primm, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, is pleased to announce the assignment of seven new troopers within Troop A. The new troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 126th Recruit Class, which graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on October 16, 2026. The new troopers will report for duty in their respective assignments on November 2, 2026.

Trooper Cristobal O. Arredondo, a native of Kansas City, KS, has been assigned to Zone 10, which serves the citizens of Lafayette and Saline counties. Tpr. Arredondo graduated from Turner High School in Kansas City, KS, in 2013. Prior to his appointment to the Patrol, Tpr. Arredondo served in the United States Navy as an aviation ordnanceman. Tpr. Arredondo was previously a commercial vehicle officer with the Patrol.

Trooper Noah P. Copeland, a native of Kirksville, MO, has been assigned to Zone 3, which serves the citizens of Clay County. Tpr. Copeland graduated from Kirksville High School in in 2021. Prior to his appointment to the Patrol, Tpr. Copeland attended Truman State University in Kirksville, MO, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology.

Trooper Treyton D. Dixon, a native of Stover, MO, has been assigned to Zone 16, which serves the citizens of Benton County. Tpr. Dixon graduated from Morgan County R-1 High School in Stover, MO, in 2018. Prior to his appointment to the Patrol, Tpr. Dixon worked for a fertilizer company.

Trooper Hunter C. Hastings, a native of Harrisonville, MO, has been assigned to Zone 15, which serves the citizens of Henry County. Tpr. Hastings graduated from Harrisonville High School in 2019. Prior to his appointment to the Patrol, Tpr. Hastings served in the United States Navy as a navy corpsman. Tpr. Hastings is married.

Trooper Zane K. Kelley, a native of Urbana, MO, has been assigned to Zone 15, which serves the citizens of Henry County. Tpr. Kelley graduated from Hickory County R-1 High School in Urbana, MO, in 2021. Prior to his appointment to the Patrol, Tpr. Kelley attended College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, MO, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in music.

Trooper James A. Porter III, a native of Hannibal, MO, has been assigned to Zone 4, which serves the citizens of Clay County. Tpr. Porter graduated from Hannibal High School in 2023. Prior to his appointment to the Patrol, Tpr. Porter worked for a construction company.

Trooper Cole E.J. Webber, a native of Warrensburg, MO, has been assigned to Zone 11, which serves the citizens of Cass County. Tpr. Webber graduated from Warrensburg High School in 2023. Prior to his appointment to the Patrol, Tpr. Webber worked as a landscaper for a lawn care company.

Photos of Troopers Arredondo, Copeland, Dixon, Hastings, Kelley, Porter, and Webber are attached to this news release on the Patrol’s website.

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