MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
A Division Of The
Department of Public Safety
Public Information and Education Division - PO Box 568 - Jefferson City, MO 65102
NEWS RELEASE
For further information please contact: Capt. Eric F. Brown 573-526-6115
September 29, 2026
Q09292026
EMPHASIS: Sergeant Andrew D. Gadberry Promoted To Lieutenant
Captain Eric F. Brown, director of the Public Information and Education Division, announces the promotion of Sergeant Andrew D. Gadberry, effective October 1, 2026. Sgt. Gadberry will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant and will transfer to the Public Information and Education Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, where he will serve as division assistant director.
Gadberry joined the Missouri State Highway Patrol as a member of the 85th Recruit Class. After graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop C, Zone 7, Warren County. On January 12, 2012, he was promoted to corporal. Gadberry was promoted to sergeant on February 1, 2023. On December 16, 2024, he transferred to Troop C Headquarters, Weldon Springs, and served as a public information and education officer.
Lieutenant Gadberry grew up in Mt. Sterling, IL, and graduated from Brown County High School in Mt. Sterling in May 2001. He earned his bachelor’s degree in law enforcement and justice administration from Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL. Lt. Gadberry completed the Police Leadership: The WestPoint Model course in 2021. He is married to his wife, Ashley, and they have two children.
A photo of Lt. Gadberry is available with this news release on the Patrol’s website.