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 Wed 3/11/2026 04:42 PM | St. Francois County, MO - Felony Arrests Made Regarding Child Sex Crimes and Drug Possession
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of two St. Francois County residents for child sex crimes. |
| Tue 3/10/2026 02:45 PM | Rolla, MO, Man Charged With Livestock Theft in Barry County. Connected To Other Rural Crimes In MO Counties.
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces formal charges against Melvin J. Fincher, 39, of Rolla, MO. |
| Mon 3/9/2026 09:40 AM | Troop I Drivers Examination Station Closing
| Captain Jon Pruiett, commanding officer of Troop I, announces that effective April 6, 2026: the Steeleville Driver Examination Station will permanently close. |
| Fri 3/6/2026 08:59 AM | Turn Around, Don’t Drown
| During the weekend much of Missouri could be impacted by damaging severe storms and heavy rainfall. |
| Fri 2/13/2026 03:20 PM | California, MO, Man Charged With Forgery And Stealing
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces prosecutorial charges against Douglas S. Naros, 57, of California, MO. |
| Fri 2/13/2026 02:25 PM | Peculiar, MO, Man Charged With Rape
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Collin K. Goodsell, 28, of Peculiar, MO. |
| Fri 2/13/2026 11:02 AM | Troop A Announces Promotion
| Captain Greg Primm, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, MO, announces the following promotion effective February 15, 2026. |
| Wed 2/11/2026 09:53 AM | Felony Charges Filed After A Dunklin County, MO, Illegal Gambling Investigation
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces charges involving illegal gambling activity in Dunklin County, MO. |
| Wed 2/11/2026 08:14 AM | Rusk Promoted To Division Assistant Director
| Captain Scott A. Ballard, commander of the Human Resources Division, announces the following promotion effective February 16, 2026. |
| Tue 2/10/2026 08:09 AM | Applications For The American Legion Cadet Patrol Academy Are Now Open
| he Missouri State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the American Legion, is now accepting applications for the 54th Cadet Patrol Academy. |
| Mon 2/9/2026 10:40 AM | Gainesville, MO, Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Edward A. Britt, 71, of Gainesville, MO. |
| Thu 2/5/2026 08:58 AM | Beware of Common Cryptocurrency Fraud Tactics
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is warning the public about a growing number of cryptocurrency fraud cases reported across the state. |
| Wed 2/4/2026 09:48 AM | Troop B Seeks Participants For Their 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. |
| Wed 2/4/2026 08:09 AM | Driver Examination Stations To Close For February 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 2/2/2026 08:18 AM | Do You Have What It Takes? Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 127th Recruit Class
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol is accepting applications for the 127th Recruit Class. |
| Fri 1/30/2026 12:04 PM | Trooper Dustin H. Crafton Promoted To Corporal
| Captain Jason N. Crites, commanding officer of Troop F, announces the following promotion effective February 1, 2026.
Trooper Dustin H. Crafton is promoted to corporal of Troop F, Zone 11, which serves the citizens of Camden and Miller counties. |
| 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. |