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 Thu 1/29/2026 08:10 AM | Troop A Announces Promotions
| Captain Gregory D. Primm, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the following promotions effective February 1, 2026. |
| Wed 1/28/2026 10:06 AM | Sergeant Mark D. DeGraffenreid Promoted to Lieutenant
| Captain Gregory D. Primm, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, announces effective February 1, 2026, Sergeant Mark D. DeGraffenreid will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant and assigned to Troop A Headquarters. |
| Wed 1/28/2026 09:55 AM | Promotion Effective February 1, 2026
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotion effective February 1, 2026. Lieutenant Scott A. Ballard will be promoted to the rank of captain and will serve as the commander of the Human Resources Division. |
| Wed 1/28/2026 08:07 AM | Captain Kirk A. Davis Promoted To Major
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri Highway Patrol announces the following promotion: Effective February 1, 2026, Captain Kirk A. Davis will be promoted to the rank of major and will serve as the commander of the Administrative Services Bureau. |
| Tue 1/27/2026 02:43 PM | Trooper James E. Williams Promoted To Corporal
| Captain Jason J. Cluver, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, announces Trooper James E. Williams will be promoted to the rank of corporal effective February 1, 2026. |
| Tue 1/27/2026 02:25 PM | Savannah, MO, Man Sentenced To 40 years In Prison For Two Counts Of Sexual Trafficking Of A Child
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the sentencing of Ross S. Rutherford, 33, of Savannah, MO, for two counts of sexual trafficking of a child. |
| Thu 1/22/2026 08:13 AM | Lieutenant Veasman Promoted To Captain
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces effective February 1, 2026, Lieutenant Joseph A. Veasman will be promoted to the rank of captain and will remain with the Professional Standards Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO. |
| Tue 1/13/2026 08:23 AM | Trooper Cole T. Hinshaw Promoted To Corporal
| Brandon M. White, captain of the Field Operations Bureau, announces the following promotion effective January 16, 2025: Trooper Cole T. Hinshaw will be promoted to the rank of corporal. |
| Mon 1/12/2026 12:36 PM | Troop B Promotion and Transfers Effective January 16, 2026
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following promotion and transfers effective January 16, 2026. |
| Mon 1/12/2026 08:19 AM | Driver Examination Stations To Close For January 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, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. |
| Fri 1/9/2026 01:58 PM | Park Hills, MO, Man Arrested For Various Felonies Stemming From Theft Investigation
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Donald Barry McKinney, 50, of Park Hills, MO. |
| Thu 1/8/2026 02:23 PM | Troop C Seeking Applicants For Community Alliance Program
| Captain Kevin W. Malugen, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, MO, announces Troop C is seeking individuals interested in attending a Community Alliance Program. |
| Tue 1/6/2026 12:05 PM | In-Custody Death Investigation - Johnson County, MO
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating the death of a subject after being taken into custody by troopers in Johnson County, MO. This investigation is ongoing, and all information is currently preliminary. |
| Mon 1/5/2026 10:12 AM | MSHP Reports Five Traffic Fatalities, Zero Drownings, and Zero Boating Fatalities Over New Year’s Holiday
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the New Year’s holiday: Five people died and 87 were injured in 187 traffic crashes during the 2026 New Year’s holiday counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and ended at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2026. |
| Fri 1/2/2026 09:20 AM | Troop D Announces Promotions
| Troop D Announces Promotions |
| Mon 12/29/2025 02:15 PM | Ring In The New Year Safely
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration. |
| Mon 12/29/2025 12:00 PM | Patrol Reports 10 Fatalities; No Drownings, Boating Crashes Over 2025 Christmas Holiday
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 10 people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Christmas holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2025. There were no boating crashes or drownings. |
| Mon 12/29/2025 10:54 AM | The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division Of Drug And Crime Control Investigate A Death In Bourbon, MO
| On December 27, 2025, the Bourbon Police Department requested the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) investigate a death, which occurred at a residence in Bourbon, MO. |
| Mon 12/29/2025 08:42 AM | Sergeant Brandon M. Parker Promoted To Lieutenant
| Captain Joseph L. Armistead, director of the Training Division, announces the following promotion effective January 16, 2026. Sergeant Brandon M. Parker will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant and will transfer from the Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) to the Training Division at General Headquarters, Jefferson City. |
| Mon 12/29/2025 08:03 AM | Major Corey J. Schoeneberg To Retire
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following retirement: Major Corey J. Schoeneberg, bureau commander for the Administrative Service Bureau of the Patrol, will retire February 1, 2026, after 29 years of dedicated service. |
| Tue 12/23/2025 01:38 PM | St. Charles, MO, Man Arrested/Charged In Connection With Threatening Online Statements Directed At Missouri Governor
| On December 16, 2025, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) was notified of threatening and harassing statements posted online and directed toward Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe and members of his family. |
| Tue 12/23/2025 09:03 AM | Troop A Promotion Effective January 1, 2026
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri Highway Patrol, announces effective January 1, 2026, Lieutenant Gregory D. Primm will be promoted to the rank of captain and will serve as the commander of Troop A. |
| Tue 12/23/2025 08:51 AM | Captain Steven V. Wilhoit Promoted To Major
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri Highway Patrol announces the following promotion: Effective January 1, 2026, Captain Steven V. Wilhoit will be promoted to the rank of major and will serve as the commander of the Executive Services Bureau. |
| Mon 12/22/2025 08:10 AM | Have A Safe And Merry Christmas!
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol wishes everyone a merry and safe Christmas and holiday. When traveling during the holidays, remember to wear your seat belt and obey traffic laws. |
| Fri 12/19/2025 01:06 PM | Captain Jon Pruiett Announces Assignment Of New Trooper
| Captain Jon Pruiett, commanding officer of Troop I, Rolla, MO, is pleased to announce the assignment of one new trooper to Troop I. |
| Fri 12/19/2025 12:59 PM | New Troopers Assigned To Troop H
| Captain Shawn P. Skoglund, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, MO, is pleased to announce the assignment of five new troopers to Troop H. |
| Fri 12/19/2025 12:52 PM | Assignment Of New Trooper To Troop G
| Captain Bruce D. Fiske, commanding officer of Troop G, is pleased to announce the assignment of one new trooper following his graduation from the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 124th Recruit Class on December 19, 2025. |
| Fri 12/19/2025 12:45 PM | New Trooper Assigned To Troop F
| Captain Jason N. Crites, commanding officer of Troop F, is pleased to announce the assignment of one new trooper to Troop F. |
| Fri 12/19/2025 12:38 PM | Four New Troopers Assigned To Troop E
| Captain Jason J. Cluver, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, is pleased to announce the assignment of four new troopers to Troop E. |
| Fri 12/19/2025 12:27 PM | New Troopers Assigned To Troop D
| Captain Dale O. Jinkens, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, is pleased to announce four new troopers have been assigned to Troop D. |