| Date | Headline | Description |
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 Wed 6/10/2026 01:06 PM | Fenton, MO, Man Arrested/Charged With Child Pornography
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Cooper A. Rodman 31, of Fenton, MO, for Possession of Child Pornography. |
| Tue 6/9/2026 12:00 PM | 2026 Shootout Offshore Boat Race At Lake Of The Ozarks
| The race will take place on June 13, 2026 & June 14, 2026, at the 0.0 – 3.2-mile mark on Lake of the Ozarks. |
| Mon 6/8/2026 08:30 AM | Driver Examination Stations Close Statewide For Juneteenth
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, for the observance of Juneteenth. |
| Fri 6/5/2026 10:43 AM | Promotion And Transfer At General Headquarters
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following transfer and promotion effective June 1, 2026. |
| Thu 6/4/2026 12:52 PM | Troop G Announces Promotion And Transfer
| Captain Garrett Loring, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the following promotion effective June 1, 2026. |
| Thu 6/4/2026 10:37 AM | Troop C Announces Promotion
| Captain Kevin W. Malugen, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the following Troop C promotion effective June 1, 2026. |
| Wed 6/3/2026 01:11 PM | MSHP Completes 2026 Annual School Bus Inspections
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2026 annual school bus inspection program. |
| Mon 6/1/2026 01:44 PM | St. Joseph, MO, Man Arrested/Charged With Child Pornography
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Billy E. Meyerdirk, 48, of St. Joseph, MO, for Possession of Child Pornography |
| Mon 6/1/2026 01:16 PM | Troop E Promotions Announced
| Captain Jason J. Cluver, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, is pleased to announce the following promotions effective June 1, 2026. |
| Mon 6/1/2026 11:51 AM | Troop B Promotion and Transfer Effective June 1, 2026
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following promotion and transfer effective June 1, 2026. |
| Fri 5/29/2026 01:53 PM | Death Of Corporal Gary T. Daniels
| On Thursday, May 28, 2026, at approximately 2:55 p.m., the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper was shot on Callaway County Road 395, east of U.S. 63. The preliminary investigation found that Corporal Gary T. Daniels died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot. |
| Thu 5/28/2026 02:04 PM | Transfer And Promotion At General Headquarters
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following transfer and promotion effective June 1, 2026. |
| Wed 5/27/2026 10:23 AM | Troop A Announces Promotions
| Captain Gregory D. Primm, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, announces the following promotions effective June 1, 2026. |
| Tue 5/26/2026 11:08 AM | MSHP Reports Eight Traffic Fatalities, Zero Drownings, and Zero Boating Fatalities Over Memorial Day Holiday
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the Memorial Day holiday: |
| Wed 5/20/2026 08:40 AM | Corporal Bradley E. Maudlin Promoted To Sergeant
| Captain Shawn P. Skoglund, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, announces the following promotion effective May 16, 2026. |
| Wed 5/20/2026 08:10 AM | Captain Skoglund To Retire
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following retirement: |
| Tue 5/19/2026 08:29 AM | Corporal Gipson To Retire
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following retirement. |
| Mon 5/18/2026 12:04 PM | Barry County Death Investigation Reopened
| Criminal investigators with the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control are seeking the public’s assistance regarding the suspicious death of Justin Hocutt, 14, of Seligman, MO. |
| Mon 5/18/2026 08:48 AM | Have A Safe 2026 Memorial Day Weekend
| This 2026 Memorial Day holiday counting period begins at 6 p.m., Friday, May 22, and ends at 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 25. |
| Thu 5/14/2026 08:47 AM | Troop A Announces Promotions
| Captain Gregory D. Primm, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, announces the following promotions effective May 16, 2026. |
| Wed 5/13/2026 08:32 AM | Promotions And Transfers To General Headquarters
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotions and transfers effective June 1, 2026. |
| Mon 5/11/2026 08:55 AM | Crime Laboratory Division Director Brian K. Hoey To Retire
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following retirement. |
| Tue 5/5/2026 10:45 AM | Lieutenant Jason S. Brumble Graduates From Northwestern University’s Center For Public Safety
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Lieutenant Jason S. Brumble (Troop G) from the School of Police Staff & Command |
| Tue 5/5/2026 09:05 AM | National Safe Boating Week
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to remind the citizens of Missouri of the importance of safe boating practices |
| Mon 5/4/2026 08:38 AM | Driver Examination Stations To Close Statewide For May 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 |
| Tue 4/28/2026 08:23 AM | Columbia, MO, Man Arrested/Charged For Child Sex Crimes
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Paul D. Piersee, 40, of Columbia, MO, for child sex crimes. |
| Mon 4/27/2026 01:27 PM | Promotions And Transfers To General Headquarters
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotions. |
| Mon 4/27/2026 11:48 AM | Loring Promoted To Captain
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotion effective May 1, 2026. |
| Thu 4/23/2026 04:11 PM | Charges Filed In Carroll County Homicide
| At the request of the Carrollton, MO Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating a homicide which occurred on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. |
| Wed 4/22/2026 09:35 AM | 126th Recruit Class Starts Patrol Academy
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces 39 recruits signed their final offers at General Headquarters, Jefferson City, on March 28, 2026, to join the 126th Recruit Class. |