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Wed 3/12/2025 02:49 PMInvestigation Into Human Remains Found in Pike County, Missouri


On December 21, 2024, the Pike County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing man, identified as Nathanial C. Mueller.
Wed 3/5/2025 02:07 PMPiedmont, Missouri, Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Tanner D. Stevens, 22, of Piedmont, MO.
Wed 3/5/2025 02:03 PMPlatte City, Missouri, Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Timothy Johnson, 57, of Platte City, MO.
Tue 3/4/2025 03:33 PMCape Girardeau, Missouri, Woman Arrested For One Count Of Abuse Or Neglect Of A Child - Resulting In Death


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Alyssa N. Wehmeyer, 21, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Tue 3/4/2025 11:59 AMBismark, Missouri Man Arrested For Three Counts of Possession Of Child Pornography


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Corey A. Oliver, 52, of Bismarck, MO.
Mon 3/3/2025 12:48 PMTroop C Announces Promotions


Captain Kevin W. Malugen, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the following Troop C promotions effective March 1, 2025.
Fri 2/28/2025 03:34 PMTroop C Announces A Promotion


Captain Kevin W. Malugen announces the following promotion effective March 1, 2025:
Fri 2/28/2025 03:00 PMTroop A Announces Promotions


Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the following promotions effective March 1, 2025.
Tue 2/11/2025 09:30 AMApplications For The American Legion Cadet Patrol Academy Are Now Open


The Missouri State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the American Legion, is now accepting applications for the 53rd Cadet Patrol Academy.
Tue 2/4/2025 09:28 AMColonel Michael Turner Sworn Into Office


Colonel Michael A. Turner, 25th superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, was sworn in at 10 a.m. on February 3, 2025, during a ceremony at General Headquarters, Jefferson City.
Mon 2/3/2025 02:22 PMColonel Michael Turner Announces Promotions


Colonel Michael Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotions effective March 1, 2025:
Mon 2/3/2025 01:47 PMDriver 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:
Mon 2/3/2025 01:22 PMBonne Terre, Missouri, Man Arrested for Promoting Child Pornography and Possession of Child Pornography


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Sean C. Paul II, 21, of Bonne Terre, Mo.
Mon 2/3/2025 12:14 PMMSHP Investigates Officer Involved Shooting In Columbia, Missouri


the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating an officer involved shooting in Columbia, MO.
Fri 1/31/2025 04:06 PMSavannah, Missouri, Man Arrested For Sexual Trafficking Of A Child


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Ross S. Rutherford, 32, of Savannah, Mo.
Fri 1/31/2025 12:50 PMTroop B Seeks Participants For The Student Alliance Program


Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, is pleased to announce Troop B will conduct a two-day Student Alliance Program.
Fri 1/31/2025 12:22 PMTroop C Announces Promotion and Transfer



Captain Kevin W. Malugen, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the following Troop C promotions effective February 1, 2025:
Mon 1/27/2025 03:20 PMTroop G Announces Promotion and Transfer


Captain Bruce Fiske, commanding officer of Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotions and transfers, effective February 1, 2025.
Wed 1/15/2025 01:22 PMTecumseh, Missouri, Woman Arrested For Murder-2nd Degree And Assault


Tecumseh, Missouri, Woman Arrested For Murder-2nd Degree And Assault
Wed 1/15/2025 10:15 AMBismarck, Missouri, Man Arrested For Possession And Promoting Child Pornography


Bismarck, Missouri, Man Arrested For Possession And Promoting Child Pornography
Tue 1/14/2025 01:56 PMTroop G Announces January Promotions


Troop G Announces January Promotions
Mon 1/13/2025 03:35 PMTroop I Drivers Examination Station Relocation


Troop I Drivers Examination Station Relocation
Sat 1/11/2025 12:25 PMDriver Examination Stations To Close Statewide In Observance Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day


Driver Examination Stations To Close Statewide In Observance Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Fri 1/3/2025 10:24 AMBe Extra Vigilant When Driving In Inclement Weather


Missouri’s weather forecast indicates freezing rain and snow is expected. For some of the state, this could be the first snow of the season. Whether it’s a dusting or several inches, it can affect travel.
Thu 1/2/2025 10:09 AMTrooper Dylon M. Wyatt Promoted To Corporal


Trooper Dylon M. Wyatt Promoted To Corporal
Thu 1/2/2025 09:17 AMMSHP Reports Zero Traffic Fatalities, Zero Drownings, and Zero Boating Fatalities Over New Year’s Holiday


Zero people died and 21 were injured in 44 traffic crashes during the 2025 New Year’s holiday counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2024, and ended at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
Tue 12/31/2024 11:00 AMCaptain Roger Phillips Retires


Captain Roger L. Phillips Jr., director of the Division of Drug & Crime Control, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, will retire effective January 1, 2025, after 26 years and 11 months of dedicated service.
Mon 12/30/2024 10:35 AMNew Troop A Public Information Officer


New Troop A Public Information Officer
Fri 12/27/2024 10:44 AMBring In The New Year Safely!


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration.
Thu 12/26/2024 12:47 PMColonel Eric T. Olson Announces His Retirement


Colonel Eric T. Olson, 24th superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, has announced he will retire effective February 1, 2025, after more than 34 years of dedicated service.