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October 16, 2026

EMPHASIS: New Troopers Assigned To Troop B

Captain Brian N. Anderson, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the assignment of five new troopers to Troop B. The five troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 126th Recruit Class that began training on April 1, 2026, and graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on October 16, 2026. They will report for duty on November 2, 2026.

Trooper Christopher D. Barton has been assigned to Zone 5, Adair and Schuyler counties. He is a native of Maryland Heights, MO, and graduated from Pattonville High School in Maryland Heights. After high school, Tpr. Barton attended the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO, receiving a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice. Tpr. Barton is also serving in the Army Nation Guard as a combat engineer.

Trooper Ephraim N. Black has been assigned to Zone 3, Linn and Chariton counties. He is a native of Columbia, MO, and graduated from high school, after being homeschooled. After high school, Tpr. Black was employed by the Missouri Department of Corrections as a corrections officer prior to his employment with the Patrol. Tpr. Black is currently serving in the United State Marine Corps as an ammunition technician.

Trooper Cyrus L. Tauge has been assigned to Zone 2, Macon and Shelby counties. He is a native of Columbia, MO, and graduated from David H. Hickman High School, in Columbia. After high school, Tpr. Tague attended Columbia College, in Columbia, MO, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in general studies. Tpr. Tague is currently serving in the Army National Guard as a rotary wing aviator.

Trooper Alexander P. Karigan has been assigned to Zone 4, Putnam and Sullivan counties. He is a native of Sedalia, MO, and graduated from Sacred Heart High School, in Sedalia, MO. After high school, Tpr. Karigan attended the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. Tpr. Karigan is currently serving in the Army National Guard as a 31A.

Trooper Scott G. Sankey has been assigned to Zone 4, Putnam and Sullivan counties. He is a native of Freeburg, MO, and graduated from Fatima High School, in Westphalia, MO. After high school, Tpr. Sankey served in the United State Army, achieving the rank of E5 as an 11B.

Photographs of Troopers Barton, Black, Tague, Karigan, and Sankey can be found with this news release on the Patrol’s website.

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