| Date | Headline | Description |
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 Thu 8/20/2026 08:28 AM | Transfers At General Headquarters
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following transfers effective September 1, 2026. |
| Wed 8/19/2026 08:43 AM | Back-To-School Safety
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to encourage parents to include conversations about safety when preparing their students for the 2026-27 school year. |
| Wed 8/19/2026 08:25 AM | 2026 Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout Boat Race
| The race will take place Saturday, August 29, 2026, through Sunday, August 30, 2026, from approximately the one-mile mark to the three-mile mark of the Grand Glaize Arm at Lake of the Ozarks. |
| Tue 8/18/2026 12:06 PM | Patrol Launches ‘Show-Me Shield’ Suspicious Activity Reporting Site and Announces Changes to Courage2Report Platform
| The Missouri Department of Public Safety and the Missouri State Highway Patrol today announced the launch of a new site for the public to report suspicious activity in Missouri. |
| Mon 8/17/2026 08:40 AM | Captain Jason N. Crites Promoted
| Capt. Crites will be promoted to the rank of major and will serve as the bureau commander of the Executive Services Bureau. |
| Fri 8/14/2026 12:04 PM | Rolla, MO, Man Charged With Livestock Theft in Barry County. Connected To Other Rural Crimes In MO Counties — Update.
| On August 11, 2026, Melvin J. Fincher entered an Alford plea to the charges in Barry County Circuit Court. |
| Thu 8/13/2026 09:11 AM | Patrol Invites Public To Provide Feedback
| The 2026 Public Opinion Survey is now open and runs to the end of the month. |
| Tue 8/11/2026 08:27 AM | Captain Joseph L. Armistead Retires
| Colonel Michael A. Turner announces the retirement of Captain Joseph L. Armistead, effective August 1, 2026, after 24 years of dedicated service. |
| Mon 8/10/2026 09:27 AM | Major Paul D. Kerperin To Retire September 1, 2026
| Colonel Michael A. Turner announces the retirement of Major Paul D. Kerperin effective September 1, 2026, after 31 years of dedicated service. |
| Thu 8/6/2026 08:40 AM | Lieutenant Cody C. Frame Promoted To Captain
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the promotion of Lieutenant Cody C. Frame, effective August 1, 2026. Lt. Frame has been promoted to captain and serves as the director of the Training Division. |
| 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. |