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 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. |
| Fri 12/19/2025 12:19 PM | Four New Troopers Assigned To Troop C
| Captain Kevin W. Malugen, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, is pleased to announce the assignment of four new troopers to Troop C. |
| Fri 12/19/2025 12:11 PM | New Troopers Assigned To Troop B
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, MO, announces Trooper Miles A. Hayden, Trooper Jordan N. Schafer, and Trooper Caden M. Wilson have been assigned to Troop B. |
| Fri 12/19/2025 12:03 PM | Two New Troopers Assigned To Troop A
| Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, is pleased to announce the assignment of two new troopers within Troop A. |
| Fri 12/19/2025 11:46 AM | 25 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 25 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, December 19, 2025. |
| Mon 12/15/2025 08:07 AM | Driver Examination Stations To Close For December 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 dates: |
| Fri 12/12/2025 11:15 AM | Troop B Promotions Effective December 15, 2025
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following promotions effective December 15, 2025. |
| Wed 12/10/2025 01:45 PM | Ste. Genevieve County, MO, Couple Arrested After A Division Of Drug And Crime Control Investigation Involving Child Sexual Abuse Material.
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Charles R. Massa, 38, and Kristen R. Massa, 35, of Bloomsdale, MO, for their involvement regarding child sexual abuse material. |
| Wed 12/10/2025 09:43 AM | Upcoming Graduation
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that the 124th Recruit Class will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, December 19, 2026. |
| Wed 12/3/2025 02:11 PM | Human Remains Found In Ripley County Identified
| On November 4, 2025, human remains were found on private property in rural Ripley County, MO. Following an autopsy on November 7, 2025, the remains were identified as Jerry B. Hale. |
| Mon 12/1/2025 11:21 AM | Drive Safe In Winter Weather
| Portions of Missouri have already been impacted by winter weather. With more winter weather impacting a significant portion of the state, the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind travelers to practice safe driving behaviors. |
| Mon 12/1/2025 10:26 AM | Patrol Reports Three Fatalities; No Drownings, Boating Crashes Over 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports three people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2025. There were no boating crashes or drownings. |
| Mon 12/1/2025 08:13 AM | Major Scott A. Shipers To Retire
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following retirement |
| Tue 11/25/2025 12:33 PM | Sergeant Adam R. Johnson Promoted To Lieutenant
| Major Justin L. McCullough, director of the Field Operations Bureau, announces the following promotion |
| Mon 11/24/2025 01:12 PM | Ste. Genevieve, MO, Man Charged With Multiple Child Sex Crimes In St. Francois And Ste. Genevieve County
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Brian L. Webb, 53, of Ste. Genevieve, MO, for child sex crimes following an investigation by the DDCC Special Victims Unit (SVU). |
| Mon 11/24/2025 08:02 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol To Participate In Project Blue Light
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that the Missouri State Highway Patrol will again participate in Project Blue Light. |
| Thu 11/20/2025 08:09 AM | Thanksgiving Holiday Safety
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds everyone there will be an increase in traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday. |
| Mon 11/17/2025 08:10 AM | Three Southeast Missouri Men Charged For The Disappearance And Death Of Kaniah P. Jennings
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces criminal charges against Keenan E. Peoples, 34, of Hayti, MO, Donald F. Peoples Jr., 38, of Caruthersville, MO, and Blake R. Patrick, 18, of East Prairie, MO. |
| Thu 11/13/2025 12:32 PM | Troop C Announces Promotions
| Captain Kevin W. Malugen, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the following Troop C promotions effective November 16, 2025. |
| Mon 11/10/2025 10:06 AM | Halfway, MO, Man Found Guilty On First Degree Murder And Armed Criminal Action Charges
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces a guilty verdict following an investigation conducted by Troop D DDCC investigators. |
| Fri 11/7/2025 04:17 PM | Two Monroe County Residents Arrested For Felony Murder
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces criminal charges against Lois Armour, 78, and Patty Armour, 51, both of Paris, MO, for Murder in the Second Degree-Felony Murder. |