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Thu 9/18/2025 10:19 AMMissouri State Highway Patrol Announces New Initiative


Missouri State Highway Patrol Announces New Initiative
Thu 9/18/2025 09:55 AMMSHP Provides Synopsis of New Laws Effective August 28, 2025


Several laws related to public safety went into effect August 28, 2025. A synopsis of sections related to public safety follows. The abbreviated descriptions below 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.
Tue 9/16/2025 09:25 AMCorporal Brooks A. Pratt Promoted To Sergeant


Corporal Brooks A. Pratt Promoted To Sergeant
Fri 9/12/2025 04:55 PMTrooper Derek M. Bradshaw Promoted To Corporal


Trooper Derek M. Bradshaw Promoted To Corporal
Fri 9/12/2025 01:49 PMLathrop, MO, Man Charged With Illicit Drugs & Unlawful Possession Of A Weapon


Lathrop, MO, Man Charged With Illicit Drugs & Unlawful Possession Of A Weapon
Wed 9/10/2025 09:48 AMHigh Hill, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes


High Hill, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes
Mon 9/8/2025 09:09 AMBoonville, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes


Boonville, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes
Tue 9/2/2025 02:45 PMSte. Genevieve County, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes


Ste. Genevieve County, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes
Tue 9/2/2025 12:07 PMMSHP Releases Labor Day Holiday Statistics


Five people died in traffic crashes and one person drowned during the 2025 Labor Day holiday weekend. The 2025 counting period for the Labor Day holiday was from 6 p.m., Friday, August 29, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, September 1.
Fri 8/29/2025 09:20 AMSergeant Wallace V. Ahrens Promoted To Lieutenant Colonel


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces Sergeant Wallace V. Ahrens is being promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel effective September 1, 2025, and will serve as the assistant superintendent.
Wed 8/27/2025 10:13 AMTrooper Tyler G. Johnson Promoted To Corporal


Trooper Tyler G. Johnson Promoted To Corporal
Wed 8/27/2025 09:47 AMCaptain Dale O. Jinkens Announces Promotions


Captain Dale O. Jinkens Announces Promotions
Mon 8/25/2025 10:08 AMTroop C Announces Promotion


Troop C Announces Promotion
Thu 8/21/2025 11:11 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 2025 Labor Day weekend.
Thu 8/21/2025 10:02 AM2025 Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout Boat Race


Captain Jason N. Crites, commanding officer of Troop F, would like to inform boaters of an offshore boat race event. The race will take place Saturday, August 23, 2025, through Sunday, August 24, 2025, from approximately the 1-mile mark to the 3-mile mark of the Grand Glaize Arm at Lake of the Ozarks.
Wed 8/20/2025 10:06 AMDriver Examination Stations To Close Statewide For Upcoming Holiday


The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following date: Monday, September 1, 2025
Tue 8/19/2025 08:39 AMSt. Francois County, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Kolt E. Cain, 18, of Farmington, MO, for child sex crimes following an investigation by the DDCC Special Victims Unit (SVU).
Wed 8/13/2025 03:47 PMMissouri State Highway Patrol Invites Job Seekers to Career Expo


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites those interested in exploring employment with the Patrol to attend a career expo.
Thu 8/7/2025 09:04 AMBack to School!


August has arrived and with it the 2025-2026 school year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to encourage parents to include conversations about safety when preparing their students for school.
Mon 8/4/2025 10:07 AMLieutenant Colonel David A. Flannigan To Retire


Lieutenant Colonel David A. Flannigan, assistant superintendent of the Patrol, will retire September 1, 2025, after 32 years, eight months of dedicated service.
Thu 7/31/2025 09:02 PMPatrol Assists Lebanon Police Department With Homicide Investigation


Patrol Assists Lebanon Police Department With Homicide Investigation
Wed 7/30/2025 01:56 PMTroop C Announces Promotion


Troop C Announces Promotion
Wed 7/30/2025 11:12 AMSergeant Bryan H. Salmons Promoted to Lieutenant


Captain Brian L. Daniel, director of the Research and Development Division, announces the following promotion: Effective August 1, 2025, Sergeant Bryan H. Salmons will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant and designated assistant director of the Research and Development Division.
Wed 7/30/2025 09:23 AMTroop A Announces Promotions


Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the following promotions effective August 1, 2025: Becker, Moeller, Thomas
Tue 7/29/2025 10:59 AMTroop E Promotions Announced


Troop E Promotions Announced
Tue 7/29/2025 10:43 AMSergeant Ryan S. Smith Promoted To Lieutenant


Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, announces effective August 1, 2025, Sergeant Ryan S. Smith will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant and assigned to Troop A Headquarters.
Thu 7/24/2025 12:16 PMSt. Francois County, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Nathan M. Dowdy, 23, of Farmington, MO, for child sex crimes following an investigation by the DDCC Special Victims Unit (SVU).
Mon 7/21/2025 01:53 PMBranson Area Events - Traffic Awareness Alert


Branson Area Events - Traffic Awareness Alert
Thu 7/10/2025 08:30 PMMoberly, Missouri, Man Charged With Murder


Moberly, Missouri, Man Charged With Murder
Mon 7/7/2025 01:02 PMPreliminary Reports Indicate Eight Traffic Fatalities, Zero Boating Fatalities, & Zero Drownings Over July Fourth Holiday Counting Period


The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the following preliminary 2025 July Fourth holiday statistics for the counting period of 6 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2025.