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Thu 12/26/2024 10:13 AMMSHP Reports Three Traffic Fatalities Over Christmas; No Drownings or Boating Fatalities


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the Christmas holiday counting period: Three people died in traffic crashes during the 30-hour counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and ended at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
Sat 12/21/2024 01:14 AMOfficer Involved Shooting In LaBelle, Missouri


Officer Involved Shooting In LaBelle, Missouri
Thu 12/19/2024 01:45 PMNew Troopers Assigned To Troop F


Captain Jason N. Crites, commanding officer of Troop F, is pleased to announce the assignment of five new troopers to Troop F. The troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 122nd Recruit Class that graduated on Friday, December 20, 2024.
Thu 12/19/2024 12:06 PM30 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 30 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, December 20, 2024.
Thu 12/19/2024 11:57 AMCaptain Eddie A. Blaylock Assignment Of New Troopers


Captain Eddie A. Blaylock, commanding officer of Troop I, Rolla, is pleased to announce the assignment of four new troopers to Troop I. The troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 122nd Recruit Class which graduated on Friday, December 20, 2024.
Thu 12/19/2024 11:56 AMNew Trooper Assigned to Troop H


Captain Shawn P. Skoglund, commanding officer Troop H, St. Joseph, is pleased to announce the assignment of a new trooper to Troop H. The new trooper was a member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 122nd Recruit Class and graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on December 20, 2024.
Thu 12/19/2024 11:55 AMAssignment of Four New Troopers to Troop G


Captain Bruce D. Fiske, commanding officer of Troop G, is pleased to announce the assignment of four new troopers following their graduation from the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 122nd Recruit Class on December 20, 2024.
Thu 12/19/2024 11:52 AMNew Troopers Assigned to Troop E


Captain Jason J. Cluver, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, is pleased to announce the assignment of two new troopers to Troop E. The new troopers were members of the 122nd Recruit Class that graduated on December 20, 2024.
Thu 12/19/2024 11:47 AMNew Troopers Assigned To Troop D


Captain Dale O. Jinkens, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, is pleased to announce the assignment of five new troopers to Troop D. The following troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 122nd Recruit Class that graduated from the Patrol Academy on December 20, 2024.
Thu 12/19/2024 11:43 AMThree New Troopers Assigned To Troop C


Captain Kevin W. Malugen, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, is pleased to announce the assignment of three new troopers to Troop C. The new troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 122nd Recruit Class and graduated from the Patrol Academy on December 20, 2024.
Thu 12/19/2024 11:07 AMNew Trooper Assigned To Troop B


Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Trooper Austen E. Harrison has been assigned to Troop B.
Thu 12/19/2024 11:06 AMTroop A Announces The Assignment Of Five New Troopers


Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, is pleased to announce the assignment of five new troopers within Troop A. The new troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 122nd Recruit Class.
Tue 12/17/2024 02:17 PMCaptain Dale O. Jinkens Announces Promotions


Captain Dale O. Jinkens Announces Promotions
Tue 12/17/2024 07:51 AMDriver Examination Stations To Close Statewide For Upcoming Holidays


The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: December 24 at 12 p.m., December 25, and January 1, 2025.
Mon 12/16/2024 04:00 PMTroop D Announces Results of MCSAP Enforcement


Troop D Announces Results of MCSAP Enforcement
Mon 12/16/2024 09:40 AMMSHP: Have A Safe Christmas Season!


The Missouri State Highway Patrol wishes everyone a merry and safe Christmas.
Wed 12/11/2024 09:10 AMUpcoming Graduation


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that the 122nd Recruit Class will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, December 20, 2024.
Mon 12/9/2024 03:53 PMCollins, Missouri, Man Arrested For Sex Trafficking Of A Child And Possession Of Child Pornography


Collins, Missouri, Man Arrested For Sex Trafficking Of A Child And Possession Of Child Pornography
Mon 12/2/2024 12:27 PM Officer Involved Shooting And Homicide/Suicide Investigation - Lawson, Missouri



Officer Involved Shooting And Homicide/Suicide Investigation - Lawson, Missouri
Mon 12/2/2024 10:52 AMPatrol Reports Four Fatalities; No Drownings, Boating Crashes Over 2024 Thanksgiving Holiday


The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports four people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 2024. There were no boating crashes or drownings.
Thu 11/21/2024 09:38 AMPatrol To Participate In Red Ribbon - Tie One on for Safety Campaign


The Missouri State Highway Patrol will participate in the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Red Ribbon - Tie One on for Safety campaign this holiday season. The Red Ribbon campaign is a national movement for people to join together and show their commitment to the fight against impaired driving.
Wed 11/20/2024 02:15 PMCaptain Eddie A. Blaylock Announces Promotion


Captain Eddie A. Blaylock Announces Promotion
Wed 11/20/2024 09:15 AMThanksgiving Holiday Safety


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds everyone there will be an increase in traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Fri 11/15/2024 03:41 PMPiedmont, MO, Man Arrested For Various Charges Involving Juvenile Victim


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Wesley K. Shatley, 29, of Piedmont, MO.
Tue 11/12/2024 08:36 AM22nd Annual Trooper Michael L. Newton Toy Drive


Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the kickoff of the 22nd Annual Trooper Michael L. Newton Toy Drive. The toy drive began November 12, 2024, and runs through December 9, 2024.
Tue 11/5/2024 12:20 PMCaptain Eddie A Blaylock Announces Promotions


Captain Eddie A Blaylock Announces Promotions
Fri 11/1/2024 10:55 AMChange To Preliminary Online Traffic Crash And Boat/Drowning Incident Reports


Change To Preliminary Online Traffic Crash And Boat/Drowning Incident Reports
Wed 10/30/2024 10:44 AM*Updated* Driver Examination Stations To Close For November Holidays


Driver Examination Stations To Close For November Holidays
Fri 10/25/2024 04:32 PMSergeant Andrew J. Bell Promoted to Lieutenant


Captain Steve Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, announces effective November 1, 2024, Sergeant Andrew J. Bell will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant and assigned to Troop A Headquarters.
Fri 10/25/2024 04:27 PMTroop A Promotes Jessica Dillon to Chief Operator of Troop A Communications


Captain Steve Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, announces effective November 1, 2024, Assist Chief Operator Jessica Dillon will be promoted to Chief Operator of Troop A Communications.