| Date | Headline | Description |
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 Fri 7/31/2026 08:31 AM | Troop C Announces Promotion
| Trooper Addie D. Pogue is being promoted to the rank of corporal and will be assigned as the assistant zone supervisor of Troop C, Zone 14. |
| Thu 7/30/2026 03:15 PM | Water Safety Reminders
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public of the importance of water safety during the summer season. |
| Wed 7/29/2026 04:06 PM | Officer Involved Shooting - Lincoln County, MO
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating an officer involved shooting, that occurred during the afternoon hours of Wednesday, July 29, 2026, on Pinewood Drive in Lincoln County, MO. |
| Wed 7/29/2026 01:22 PM | Lieutenant Brian N. Anderson Promoted To Captain
| Lieutenant Brian N. Anderson will be promoted to the rank of captain and will serve as the commander of Troop B, Macon, MO, effective August 1, 2026. |
| Wed 7/29/2026 09:45 AM | Transfers At General Headquarters
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol announces the following transfers effective August 1, 2026. |
| Mon 7/27/2026 09:09 AM | Captain Darewin L. Clardy To Retire August 1, 2026
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the retirement of Captain Darewin L. Clardy effective August 1, 2026, after 33 years of dedicated service. |
| Mon 7/27/2026 08:56 AM | Captain Erik A. Gottman To Retire August 1, 2026
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the retirement of Captain Erik A. Gottman, Troop B, Macon, effective August 1, 2026, after 30 years of dedicated service. |
| Mon 7/27/2026 08:31 AM | DDCC Seeks Information Regarding 1985 Dent County Death Investigation
| Criminal investigators with the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s DDCC are seeking the public’s assistance regarding the suspicious death of William "Bill" Sundermeyer, 68, of Rolla, MO. |
| Mon 7/20/2026 10:12 AM | Corporal John M. Harrison Promoted To Sergeant
| Corporal John M. Harrison has been promoted to sergeant and designated the zone commander for Zone 5. |
| Mon 7/13/2026 10:08 AM | Gerald, MO, Man Arrested/Charged For Possession Of Child Pornography
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s DDCC announces the arrest of Bobby G. Chaplin, 33, of Gerald, MO, for child sex crimes following an investigation by the DDCC Special Victims Unit SVU |
| Mon 7/6/2026 10:20 AM | MSHP Reports Nine Traffic Fatalities, Three Drownings, and Zero Boating Fatalities Over July Fourth Holiday Counting Period
| Nine people died and 113 were injured in 235 traffic crashes during the 2026 July Fourth holiday counting period. |
| Thu 7/2/2026 11:24 AM | Bolivar Woman Charged With Stealing Charitable Bingo Proceeds
| Captain Kevin J. Hunter announces the results of an investigation into a theft from the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Chapter 66 in Bolivar, MO |
| Wed 7/1/2026 10:18 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On July 3, 2026
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, for the observance of Independence Day. |
| Wed 7/1/2026 09:01 AM | Fredericktown, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Anthony R. Dorsey, 42, of Fredericktown, MO, for child sex crimes. |
| Tue 6/30/2026 03:05 PM | Illinois State Police Seeks the Public’s Assistance Identifying the Remains of a Man Discovered in Lake Mattoon
| On behalf of the Illinois State Police, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is sharing the following news release: |
| Mon 6/29/2026 01:42 PM | Captain Jon Pruiett Announces Promotions
| Captain Jon Pruiett, commanding officer of Troop I, Rolla, is pleased to announce the following promotions effective July 1, 2026. |
| Fri 6/26/2026 08:23 AM | Troop G Announces Promotions and Transfers
| Captain Garrett J. Loring, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the following promotions and transfers effective July 1, 2026. |
| Tue 6/23/2026 02:09 PM | DDCC Warns Of A Scam Utilizing The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Name/Image
| A growing number of financial fraud cases have been reported across the state and country, resulting in significant financial loss to individuals. |
| Mon 6/22/2026 01:26 PM | Promotion At General Headquarters
| Lieutenant Kevin J. Hunter will be promoted to the rank of captain and will serve as the commander of the Gaming Division. |
| Mon 6/22/2026 12:22 PM | Wrong Way Driver Arrested After Attempted Carjacking In Harrison County
| The subject was identified as Edgar Y. Martinez-Ramirez, 36, of Olathe, KS. |
| Mon 6/22/2026 08:46 AM | Have A Safe Fourth Of July Holiday!
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers and boaters to make smart choices and celebrate safely during the Independence Day holiday. |
| Mon 6/15/2026 12:28 PM | Troop B Promotion Effective June 16, 2026
| Trooper Eric J. Smith will be promoted to corporal and designated the assistant zone supervisor of Zone 10, Randolph and Monroe counties. |
| Wed 6/10/2026 01:06 PM | Fenton, MO, Man Arrested/Charged With Child Pornography
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Cooper A. Rodman 31, of Fenton, MO, for Possession of Child Pornography. |
| Tue 6/9/2026 12:00 PM | 2026 Shootout Offshore Boat Race At Lake Of The Ozarks
| The race will take place on June 13, 2026 & June 14, 2026, at the 0.0 – 3.2-mile mark on Lake of the Ozarks. |
| Mon 6/8/2026 08:30 AM | Driver Examination Stations Close Statewide For Juneteenth
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, for the observance of Juneteenth. |
| Fri 6/5/2026 10:43 AM | Promotion And Transfer At General Headquarters
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following transfer and promotion effective June 1, 2026. |
| Thu 6/4/2026 12:52 PM | Troop G Announces Promotion And Transfer
| Captain Garrett J. Loring, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the following promotion effective June 1, 2026. |
| Thu 6/4/2026 10:37 AM | Troop C Announces Promotion
| Captain Kevin W. Malugen, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the following Troop C promotion effective June 1, 2026. |
| Wed 6/3/2026 01:11 PM | MSHP Completes 2026 Annual School Bus Inspections
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2026 annual school bus inspection program. |
| Mon 6/1/2026 01:44 PM | St. Joseph, MO, Man Arrested/Charged With Child Pornography
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Billy E. Meyerdirk, 48, of St. Joseph, MO, for Possession of Child Pornography |