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Tue 11/28/2023 09:44 AMTroop A Announces Promotions


Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the following promotions effective December 1, 2023.
Mon 11/27/2023 11:57 AMTroop C Announces Promotion


Captain Kevin W. Malugen, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the following Troop C promotion effective December 1, 2023.
Mon 11/27/2023 11:42 AMPatrol Reports Four Fatalities; No Drownings Or Boating Crashes Over 2023 Thanksgiving Holiday


The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports four people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2023, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 2023. There were no boating crashes or drownings.
Mon 11/20/2023 03:12 PMTroop G Announces Promotions


Captain Bruce D. Fiske, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the following Troop G promotion effective December 1, 2023.
Mon 11/20/2023 02:57 PMBismarck, Missouri, Man Arrested For Child Molestation


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Michael E. Barton.
Mon 11/20/2023 10:50 AMPlease Drive Safely This Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds everyone there will be an increase in traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Thu 11/16/2023 09:22 AM Driver Examination Stations To Close For November Holidays -- Update


Driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2023, and Friday, November 24, 2023, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Wed 11/15/2023 11:07 AM21st Annual Trooper Michael L. Newton Toy Drive


Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the kickoff of the 21st Annual Trooper Michael L. Newton Toy Drive.
Tue 11/14/2023 08:42 AM Webb City, Missouri, Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography


Charles B. Tyler, 46, of Webb City, Missouri, was arrested on November 7, 2023, for three counts of possession of child pornography.
Tue 11/7/2023 10:07 AMTroop D Announces Promotion


Effective November 1, 2023, Corporal Chad C. Clark was promoted to the rank of sergeant and designated the supervisor of Zone 13, which serves McDonald and Newton counties.
Fri 11/3/2023 01:53 PM Arrests Made For Possession And Promotion Of Child Pornography


The Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of three individuals for possession and/or promotion of child pornography.
Fri 11/3/2023 08:20 AMTroop E Promotions Announced


Captain Jason J. Cluver, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, is pleased to announce promotions effective November 1, 2023.
Tue 10/31/2023 02:57 PMDriver Examination Stations To Close For November Holidays


Driver examination stations close for November holidays.
Mon 10/30/2023 03:48 PMCaptain D. Scott Sater Announces Promotions


Corporal Eric I. Mueller will be promoted to the rank of sergeant; Corporal Robert R. Wilkins will be promoted to the rank of sergeant.
Mon 10/30/2023 11:58 AMSedalia, Missouri, Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Frank C. Jenkins, 35, of Sedalia, Missouri.
Mon 10/30/2023 11:55 AMTroop C Announces Two Promotions


Captain Kevin W. Malugen, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the following Troop C promotions effective November 1, 2023.
Thu 10/26/2023 12:51 PMShelbyville, Missouri, Man Arrested For Statutory Rape And Sodomy


Faren J. Lindsey, 46, of Shelbyville, Missouri, was arrested on October 25, 2023, for three counts of statutory sodomy, one count of statutory rape, and one count of forcible rape.
Mon 10/23/2023 01:05 PMTroop A Announces Promotion


Trooper Brian R. Siercks has been promoted to the rank of corporal and designated the assistant zone supervisor of Zone 4, serving the citizens of Clay County.
Fri 10/13/2023 10:05 AMMSHP: Have A Safe Halloween


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to have a safe Halloween.
Thu 10/5/2023 03:37 PMAdditional Charges Filed In Investigation Of Fulton, Missouri, Man


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces additional charges filed in an investigation involving Robert Wayne Stuart, 35, of Fulton, Missouri.
Thu 10/5/2023 02:28 PMMissouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 121st Recruit Class


The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers.
Wed 10/4/2023 01:42 PMChange In Commercial Driver License (CDL) Testing Procedure


Commercial driver license (CDL) applicants need to be aware Missouri is adopting a modernized testing standard effective December 4, 2023.
Mon 10/2/2023 02:45 PMLebanon, Missouri, Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography


Peter D. Walters, 48, of Lebanon, Missouri, was arrested on September 27, 2023, for two counts of possession of child pornography and one count of promoting child pornography.
Mon 10/2/2023 02:26 PMCorporal Timothy C. Fick Promoted To Sergeant


Captain Jason N. Crites, commanding officer of Troop F, is pleased to announce the promotion of Corporal Timothy C. Fick to the rank of sergeant.
Mon 10/2/2023 08:57 AMTwo St. Francois County Men Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography


The Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Stephen C. Watters, 38, of Farmington, Missouri, and Brandel L. Akers, 50, of Ironton, Missouri.
Fri 9/29/2023 11:51 AMOregon County Drug Investigation Results In Multiple Arrests


At approximately 6 a.m. September 29, 2023, members of the South Central Drug Task Force, in coordination with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Oregon County Sheriff’s Department, Thayer (MO) Police Department, and the Alton (MO) Police Department concluded a long-term narcotics investigation in Oregon County.
Thu 9/28/2023 03:49 PMTroop A Announces Promotions


Captain Steven V. Wilhoit announces promotions effective October 1, 2023.
Thu 9/28/2023 03:43 PMTroop C Announces Promotion


Captain Kevin W. Malugen announces a promotion effective October 1, 2023.
Thu 9/28/2023 12:14 PMTroop D Announces Promotions


Captain D. Scott Sater is pleased to announce promotions effective October 1, 2023.
Wed 9/27/2023 02:51 PMFulton, Missouri, Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography


Robert Wayne Stuart, 35, of Fulton, Missouri, was arrested on September 26, 2023, for six counts of possession of child pornography.