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Wed 10/14/2026 12:55 PM Stay Alert For Deer This Fall


Last year Missouri had 2,829 traffic crashes where deer-vehicle strikes occurred.
Tue 10/13/2026 12:49 PMUpcoming Graduation


The 126th Recruit Class will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Tue 10/13/2026 08:29 AMMissouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 2027 Recruit Classes


he Missouri State Highway Patrol announces that it is now accepting applications for its 2027 recruit training classes.
Fri 10/9/2026 04:12 PMBonne Terre Man Arrested/Charged With Stalking And Harrassment


DDCC announces the arrest of Phillip L. Jaster, 30, Bonne Terre, MO.
Fri 10/9/2026 11:59 AMCaptain Jon Pruiett Announces Promotion


Trooper Keaton P. Hunt has been promoted to the rank of corporal and designated as the assistant supervisor of Zone 9.
Mon 10/5/2026 01:41 PMWright County Driver’s Examination Location Relocating to Mansfield


Beginning Monday, October 19, 2026, Wright County driver examinations will be conducted at Mansfield City Hall.
Mon 10/5/2026 10:05 AMDriver Examination Stations Close For Holiday


Driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Tue 9/29/2026 08:47 AMSergeant Andrew D. Gadberry Promoted To Lieutenant


Sgt. Gadberry will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant and will transfer to the Public Information and Education Division.
Mon 9/28/2026 02:28 PMTroop A Announces Promotions


Captain Gregory D. Primm, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, announces the following promotions effective October 1, 2026.
Fri 9/25/2026 12:22 PMTwo Charged/Arrested In Connection To An Investigation Into Abandonment Of Two Infants


DDCC announces the arrest of Keith J. Armbruster, 41, Valles Mines, MO, and Rebecca L. Whaley, 31, Bonne Terre, MO, for two counts of Abandonment of a Corpse.
Wed 9/23/2026 04:11 PMWarrensburg, MO, Man Arrested/Charged For Child Sex Crimes and Drug Possession


DDCC announces the arrest of Adam W. Patton, 46, of Warrensburg, MO, for child sex crimes.
Mon 9/21/2026 09:15 AMPromotion And Transfer At General Headquarters


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotion and transfer effective October 1, 2026.
Thu 9/17/2026 08:08 AMTrooper Jeffrey J. Wilt Promoted To Corporal


Trooper Jeffrey J. Wilt is promoted to corporal of Troop F, Zone 9, which serves the citizens of Callaway and Montgomery counties.
Wed 9/16/2026 08:19 AMTroop B Promotions and Transfer Effective September 16, 2026


Captain Brian N. Anderson, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following promotions effective September 16, 2026.
Tue 9/15/2026 08:22 AMStay Alert During 2026 Harvest Season!


Missouri has entered the fall harvest season and it’s important that drivers and farmers pay attention and share the road.
Mon 9/14/2026 03:05 PMOwensville, MO, Man Charged In Connection With An Assault/Death Investigation


DDCC announces the arrest of Henry W. Lorton, 36, of Owensville, MO, in connection with the September 13, 2026, death of Trey R. Johnson
Tue 9/8/2026 04:26 PMHazelwood Man Charged In Connection With St. Francois County Death Investigation


DDCC announces the arrest of Albert L. Walker, 49, of Hazelwood, MO, in connection with the September 5, 2026, death of Destiny S. Hooker, 46, of Fairdealing, MO.
Tue 9/8/2026 11:12 AMMSHP Reports Eight Traffic Fatalities, Zero Drownings, and Zero Boating Fatalities Over Labor Counting Period


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the Labor Day holiday:
Fri 9/4/2026 08:30 AMMSHP Provides Synopsis of New Laws Effective August 28, 2026


The abbreviated descriptions are intended to make the public aware of some of the new legislation enacted by the Missouri General Assembly which is related to crime and public safety.
Thu 9/3/2026 08:26 AMHuddle Before The Drive


The Patrol would like to remind motorists and football fans that construction season is also ongoing, as work to improve and add a third lane in each direction to Interstate 70 is underway across the state.
Tue 9/1/2026 09:49 AMCaptain Jon Pruiett Announces Promotions


Captain Jon Pruiett, commanding officer of Troop I, Rolla, is pleased to announce the following promotions effective September 1, 2026.
Tue 9/1/2026 08:51 AMDriver Examination Stations To Close Statewide September 7


The Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Mon 8/31/2026 02:19 PMPromotion At General Headquarters


Lead Administrative Support Professional Deidra N. Borgmeyer will be promoted to executive administrative support professional.
Mon 8/31/2026 08:16 AMInclude Safety In Your Plans For Labor Day Weekend


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to plan for a safe 2026 Labor Day weekend.
Thu 8/27/2026 08:29 AMSergeant Shawn A. Brazas Promoted


Sergeant Brazas will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant and will transfer to the Training Division where he will serve as a division assistant director.
Wed 8/26/2026 10:27 AMTroop B Promotion Effective September 1, 2026


Sergeant Christopher M. Turner will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant and assigned to Troop B Headquarters, Macon.
Wed 8/26/2026 08:35 AMCaptain Julie A. Kerr To Retire


Colonel Michael A. Turner announces the retirement of Captain Julie A. Kerr, after 36 years of dedicated service.
Tue 8/25/2026 02:10 PMTroop B Transfer Effective September 1, 2026


Sergeant Keegan E. Kindle will transfer from Zone 3, Linn and Chariton counties, to Zone 10, Randolph and Monroes counties.
Tue 8/25/2026 01:27 PMRetirement At General Headquarters


Lead Executive Administrative Support Professional Mary A. Redel will retire effective September 1, 2026, after 17 years of dedicated service.
Mon 8/24/2026 02:54 PMLieutenant Eric F. Brown Promoted


Lieutenant Brown will be promoted to captain and designated the division director of the Public Information and Education Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City.