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Tue 11/12/2024 08:36 AM22nd Annual Trooper Michael L. Newton Toy Drive


Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the kickoff of the 22nd Annual Trooper Michael L. Newton Toy Drive. The toy drive began November 12, 2024, and runs through December 9, 2024.
Tue 11/5/2024 12:20 PMCaptain Eddie A Blaylock Announces Promotions


Captain Eddie A Blaylock Announces Promotions
Fri 11/1/2024 10:55 AMChange To Preliminary Online Traffic Crash And Boat/Drowning Incident Reports


Change To Preliminary Online Traffic Crash And Boat/Drowning Incident Reports
Wed 10/30/2024 10:44 AM*Updated* Driver Examination Stations To Close For November Holidays


Driver Examination Stations To Close For November Holidays
Fri 10/25/2024 04:32 PMSergeant Andrew J. Bell Promoted to Lieutenant


Captain Steve Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, announces effective November 1, 2024, Sergeant Andrew J. Bell will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant and assigned to Troop A Headquarters.
Fri 10/25/2024 04:27 PMTroop A Promotes Jessica Dillon to Chief Operator of Troop A Communications


Captain Steve Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, announces effective November 1, 2024, Assist Chief Operator Jessica Dillon will be promoted to Chief Operator of Troop A Communications.
Fri 10/25/2024 04:18 PMTroop A Announces Promotions


Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, MO, announces the following promotions effective November 1, 2024: Shows, Baughman, Rosenthal and Purnell
Fri 10/25/2024 02:10 PMCorporal Michael L. Scoggins Promoted To Sergeant


Captain Jason J. Cluver, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, is pleased to announce the promotion of Corporal Michael L. Scoggins to the rank of sergeant. The promotion is effective November 1, 2024.
Fri 10/25/2024 02:01 PMOfficer Involved Shooting - Camden County


At the request of the Camden County Sheriff’s Office, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating an officer involved shooting which occurred in Camdenton, MO.
Mon 10/21/2024 01:13 PMMSHP: Have A Safe Halloween


It’s that time of year when young ghosts, vampires, superheroes, and cartoon characters are planning their night of trick-or-treating. While some local events take place in large parking lots the weekend prior, many trick-or-treaters will be out on Halloween night. It’s imperative that drivers and pedestrians stay alert.
Tue 10/15/2024 12:43 PMDriver License System Changes


Driver License System Changes
Tue 10/15/2024 08:53 AMNew Troopers Assigned To Troop F


New Troopers Assigned To Troop F
Mon 10/14/2024 12:54 PMOfficer Involved Shooting - Callaway County


Officer Involved Shooting - Callaway County
Fri 10/11/2024 01:18 PMNew Trooper Assigned To Troop E


Captain Jason J. Cluver, commanding officer of Troop E, Polar Bluff, is pleased to announce the assignment of a new trooper following his graduation from the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 121st Recruit Class.
Fri 10/11/2024 07:19 AMNew Troopers Assigned To Troop G


Captain Bruce D. Fiske, commanding officer of Troop G, is pleased to announce the assignment of three new troopers following their graduation from the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 121st Recruit Class on October 11, 2024.
Fri 10/11/2024 07:13 AMNine New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Accelerated Law Enforcement Academy


The 121st Recruit Class reported to the Academy on July 1, 2024. The new troopers will report to duty in their assigned troops on October 21, 2024.
Wed 10/9/2024 02:54 PMMissouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 124th Recruit Class


The Missouri State Highway Patrol is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 124th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on June 30, 2025.
Wed 10/9/2024 12:18 PMDriver Examination Stations Close For 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, October 14, 2024, in observance of Columbus Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Fri 10/4/2024 10:00 AMJefferson City, Missouri, Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography


Jefferson City, Missouri, Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography
Wed 10/2/2024 02:11 PMUpcoming Graduations


Colonel Eric T. Olson announces the upcoming graduations: 121st Recruit Graduation and the 17th CVO Graduation.
Mon 9/30/2024 04:18 PMPatrol Warns Public Of Scam


Patrol Warns Public Of Scam
Mon 9/30/2024 03:08 PMCaptain Eddie A Blaylock Announces Promotions


Captain Eddie A Blaylock Announces Promotions
Mon 9/30/2024 02:24 PMTroop C Announces Promotions


Troop C Announces Promotions
Fri 9/27/2024 02:39 PMTroop C Announces Promotions


Captain Kevin W. Malugen, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the following promotions effective September 1, 2024: Sergeants Andrew F. Cheaney, Troop E, and Dwade F. Isringhausen, Troop C, have been promoted to the rank of lieutenant and will serve as a members of Troop C command staff.
Fri 9/27/2024 02:07 PMTroop B Announces Promotions


Troop B Announces Promotions
Fri 9/13/2024 03:14 PMChild Passenger Safety Week Is Spetember 15-21, 2024


Child Passenger Safety Week Is September 15-21, 2024
Wed 9/11/2024 11:31 AMMSHP Provides Synopsis of New Laws Effective August 28, 2024


MSHP Provides Synopsis of New Laws Effective August 28, 2024
Tue 9/10/2024 09:49 AMStay Alert During Harvest Season!


Stay Alert During Harvest Season!
Mon 9/9/2024 07:23 AMFarmington, MO, Man Arrested For Possession And Promoting Child Pornography


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Dillon J. Miller, 30, of Farmington, MO.
Mon 9/9/2024 07:18 AMLieutenant Dale O. Jinkens Named Commanding Officer, Troop D, Springfield


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotion effective September 1, 2024: Lieutenant Dale O. Jinkens, Troop A, has been promoted to the rank of captain and named commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, MO.