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Superintendent’sMessageColonel James F. KeathleyEach fall, I am able to visit with employees throughout the state during the troopmeetings. Patrol employees do a phenomenal amount of work for the state of Missouri.I want to express my appreciation to the professionals within this agency, andto let you know citizens of this great state also appreciate what you do.While attending the Troop H troop meeting, I had the honor of visiting with retiredLt. Walter E. Wilson. Walter turned 100 years old on October 4, 2009. He wasa member of the 6th Recruit Class, and served the people of Missouri for 27 yearsbefore retiring in 1969. On October 31, 2009, he marked 40 years of retirement.Talking to him brought to mind the importance of recognizing those who helpedbuild this agency into what it is today. Walter had several stories to tell about hisfirst assignment in Laclede County patrolling Route 66. The first person he arrestedwas the vice president of the Studebaker car company. He also recalled the firsttime he was called to work a fatal accident and how he never grew accustomed toseeing blood. People like Walter helped establish this agency as one of the nation’spremier law enforcement agencies. The respect that our agency enjoys was establisheddecades ago by the devoted employees that have gone before us. They beganthe tradition of “gentlemen who enforce the law” that all of us adhere to today.Thank you, Walter!In late October, Captain J. Tim Hull, Q/PIED, Video Production Specialist IIJeffrey K. Bassinson, Q/TND, and Video Production Specialist II Andrew P. Richmond,Q/TND, traveled to St. Joseph to film an interview with Walter. His observationsand historical anecdotes will be shared during the Patrol’s annual awards/TheMASTERS banquet next spring. In the meantime, be sure to take a look at the storyabout Walter on page 4.2 Patrol News/November-December 2009

The Official Publication of theMissouri State Highway PatrolP NATR L“OVER 75 YEARS OF SERVICE & PROTECTION”November/December 2009EWS“OVER 75 YEARS OF SERVICE & PROTECTION”NJeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon, GovernorState of MissouriJohn M. Britt, DirectorDepartment of Public SafetyCol. James F. Keathley, SuperintendentMissouri State Highway PatrolPATROL NEWS STAFFCapt. J. Tim HullManaging EditorCheryl CobbEditorErin CenterDesign-LayoutTresha McBaineChad BuschjostPrinting & AssemblyBrenda SchmitzPhotographyTROOP REPORTERSTroop A, Sgt. Collin Stosberg; Troop B, Sgt.Brent Bernhardt; Troop C, Sgt. Al Nothum;Troop D, MVI III Skip McMillan; TroopE, Sgt. Dale Moreland; Troop F, Sgt. PaulReinsch; Troop G, Lead Radio Personnel BobChaney; Troop H, Sgt. Sheldon Lyon; TroopI, Sgt. Dan Crain.GHQ REPORTERSBudget & Procurement, Brent Miller; CommercialVehicle Enforcement, Brenda Lock;Communications, Chief Technician Scott R.Bigham; Crime Laboratory, Lisa Walker;Criminal Justice Information SystemsDivision, Diana Klug; Driver Examination,Capt. Gary Moore; Drug & Crime Control,Sgt. Jason Clark; Field Operations, Capt. RonWalker; Gaming, Sgt. Mark Knox; Governor’sSecurity, Lt. Mike Meyer; Human Resources,Sgt. Kristin Coulson; Information Systems,Cheryl Crocfer; Motor Equipment, LarryRains; Motor Vehicle Inspection, BrendaDavis; Research & Development, Capt. TimBaysinger; Traffic Records, Loretta Mitchell;Training, Sgt. Leslie D. Thurston.The Patrol News is published by thePublic Information & Education Divisionof the Missouri State Highway Patrolin the interest of all active and retiredpersonnel. (573) 526-6115SHP-862Volume XLIV • Number 4Patrol History Trivia ............................................... Page 11Investigation Reveals Dogfighting World ...... Pages 18-20MO Polygraph Association Honors Lt. Platte ...... Page 25Legislation In Action ............................................... Page 28The detail includedproviding securityalong the route fromthe airport to thegame for the presidentialmotorcade.President BarackObama threw thefirst pitch of the AllStar Game.Tpr. Alexander H. Michajliczenko andCpl. Jeffrey L. Wilson discuss the detailwith a St. Louis Metro PD officer. Thirtymembers of Troop C assisted the St.Louis Metropolitan Police Departmentwith the All Star Game and relatedactivities.CoverThe MSHP Mobile Command and Communications Vehicle sits nearBusch Stadium during the MLB All Star Game. (inset top) Comm. Oper.II Michael D. Crase, Troop C, “keeps an ear out” in the MCCV during thegame. The American League won over National League 4 to 3, on July14, 2009. (inset bottom) Tpr. Elyse J. Ruckenbord, Troop C, speaks with aBusch Stadium employee before the event.November-December 2009/Patrol News 3

By Sgt. Sheldon Lyon, Troop HSunday, October 4, 2009, was avery special day for the most famousretiree in Troop H. On that date,retired Troop H Lieutenant Walter E.Wilson celebrated his 100 th birthdaywith family and friends. The receptionwas held at County Squire AssistedLiving Community in St. Joseph, andwas hosted by Walter’s daughter,Robin. Many well wishers stood in lineto greet Walter, and then enjoyed abirthday cake that was made to looklike a highway with a classic patrol cardriving down the road.Lt. Walter E. Wilson, retired, wasappointed to the Patrol on December14, 1942, as a member of the 6thRecruit Class. He attended training forsix weeks at the Sedalia fairgrounds.He was the only one who typed hisreports in a school of 24 recruits. Hisfirst assignment was to Lebanon, MO,which was in Troop F at that time.Walter worked all kinds of crashes--airplane, bus, train, and cars-- as wellas robberies, murders, kidnappings,and rapes, etc.“I made all of the riots,” he saidduring a 2005 interview, referring tothe 1954 prison riot, Lincoln Universityriot, Kansas City riots, MaryvilleCollege riot, and Warrensburg Collegeriot. He was also part of the detail sentRet. Lt. Walter Wilson celebrated 100 yearson October 4, 2009.to the Boonville School For Boys in1948. He was assigned to the MissouriState Fair for 15 years, which he verymuch enjoyed. That was his hometownand he stayed with his mother eachyear during the fair. Walter alsoworked football games for 12 years.Upon his retirement in 1969, heand his wife, Orpha, traveled all overthe U.S. and to six foreign countries.They also enjoyed their two children,five grandchildren, and several greatgrandchildren.Walter said he was proud to havebeen a member of the Patrol. All ofthe employees of Troop H want tothank Walter for 27 years of dedicatedservice to the Patrol. We wish Waltera happy birthday and many more tocome!One hundred years old is quite a milestone! So,what was life like when retired Lieutenant Walter E.Wilson was born? Let’s turn back the clock and take alook ...This replica patrol car served as a decoration on Ret. Lt. WalterWilson’s birthday cake.• The American flag had 45 stars.• Federal spending hit $69 billion.• The population of Las Vegas, NV, was only 30!!!!• A first class stamp cost two cents.• Sugar cost four cents a pound.• Milk cost eight cents per quart.• A new car cost $1,280.• Bread cost five cents per loaf.• Eggs were 14 cents a dozen.• Coffee was 15 cents a pound.• The average wage in 1909 was 22 cents per hour.• The average worker made between $200 and $400per year.• The average life expectancy was 47 years.• Only eight percent of the homes had a telephone.4 Patrol News/November-December 2009

By Sgt. Matthew K. Funderburk, Troop DAn arrest made on September 18,2009, in Greene County, resulted inthe seizure of 11 marijuana plants andapproximately one pound of processedmarijuana. This was the 55th personarrested this year for the productionof marijuana in Troop D. In Troop D,during the last four years, over 200people have been arrested for cultivatingmarijuana. Most of the arrestscame from marijuana which was foundby Sergeant A. Ed Thurman (eagleeyes) ... believe it or not, he does wearglasses.Seventeen indoor marijuana growingoperations were investigated thisyear by the Troop D Marijuana Eradicationteam. Fifty-nine people were arrestedthis year, with 2,570 cultivatedplants being eradicated, 1,132 whichwere sinsemilla (highly potent marijuanafrom female plants that are keptseedless by preventing pollination inorder to induce a high resin content).The Troop D Marijuana Eradicationteam consists of Sergeants EdThurman, Robert E. Proctor, andmyself; Corporal Robert C. Savage;Troopers Kelsey J. Rutledge and JustinE. Henderson; and Corporal DanielleE. Heil, Q/DDCC.(l to r) Sgt. Robert E. Proctor, Sgt. A. Ed Thurman, and Sgt. Matthew K. Funderburk havebeen busy during Troop D’s 2009 marijuana eradication season.A Decade Of Remembrance:Honoring Sergeant KimberlingOn October 6, 2009, the friends and family of SergeantRobert G. Kimberling gathered for the 10th time tocelebrate his life. The breakfast was held at Wyatt ParkBaptist Church in St. Joseph. This faithful group gatherson this date each year to remember Bob and to visit withthe Kimberling family. Although a decade has past, law enforcementfrom three states and several local agencies arerepresented every year. This gathering allows us to stepaway from our busy day and pay tribute to a trooper whotouched many lives. If time is a healer, then for many whoattend the breakfast, this event is more than good food--it’stherapy.Mrs. Kelly Kimberling (front) visits with friends during aspecial breakfast honoring her husband, the late Sgt. RobertG. Kimberling, who was killed in the line of duty in 1999.November-December 2009/Patrol News 5

Hot WheelsNICB Provides Guidance To Prevent Auto TheftBy MVI III Lloyd G. Richards, Troop DEvery year, $7.6 billion worthof vehicles are stolen in the UnitedStates. This alarming figure equatesto a vehicle being stolen almost every26 seconds. This makes vehicle theftthe number one property crime in thenation.Although most do not see themselvesas a direct recipient of auto theft,they are. Each year, approximatelyone-third of an auto insurance policiescomprehensive coverage is applied towardstolen vehicle claims. When addedup, the totals are staggering. Of course,the costs are passed along annually toautomobile owners through their insurancepremiums.Fortunately, according to the NICB(National Insurance Crime Bureau),auto theft is on a declining pace for itsfifth consecutive year, and although totalFBI (Uniform Crime Report) figuresare still preliminary, 2008 statistics areprojected to be 13.1 percent lower than2007. Thanks to manufacturer installedanti-theft devices, enacted legislation,law enforcement efforts, and commonsense, vehicles are becoming more difficultto steal.The NICB recommends vehicleowners use a “layered approach”, preventingthem from becoming a victimof this crime. It’s quite simple ... justlike layering for cold weather. With afour step approach, the more layers youwear ... the more protection you get.This four step “layering” approach is:1. Common Sense: Remove yourkeys, roll up your windows, lockyour doors, and be sure to parkin well lit areas. Never leave anunattended vehicle running.2. Visible Or Audible Device: Use anaudible alarm system, steeringwheel lock or column collar, theftdeterrent decal, wheel locks, andwindow etching on your vehicle.3. Vehicle Immobilizer: Choose asmart key with a computer chip,6 Patrol News/November-December 2009fuse cut-off, kill switch, or starter,ignition, and fuel disabler.4. Tracking System: Have or installa signaling device emitting asignal to police or monitoringservice capable of tracking yourvehicle’s location.The top 10 vehicles stolen nationwideand in Missouri are as follows:Nationwide:1. 1994 Honda Accord2. 1995 Honda Civic3. 1989 Toyota Camry4. 1997 Ford F-1505. 2004 Dodge Ram6. 2000 Dodge Caravan7. 1996 Jeep Cherokee/GrandCherokee8. 1994 Acura Integra9. 1999 Ford Taurus10. 2002 Ford ExplorerMVI III Charles G. McMillan, Troop DOctober was National BreastCancer Awareness month, celebrating25 years of awareness, education, andempowerment. Many women aroundthis nation and the world are affectedby this malady and must deal with itphysically, mentally, and financially.Housekeeper III Paula K. Forshee,Troop D, recently underwent surgeryand is undergoing chemotherapy.Administrative Office SupportAssistant Saundra A. Stroud and ClerkTypist III Anita M. Douglas took itupon themselves to initiate a bake salein Troop D to raise money to help Paulawith her expenses. Thanks go out to allwho contributed to this effort. The kindMissouri:1. 2000 Dodge Intrepid2. 1998 Jeep Cherokee/GrandCherokee3. 2000 Dodge Caravan4. 2005 Dodge Ram5. 1999 Ford Taurus6. 2004 Ford F1507. 2004 Dodge Stratus8. 2000 Pontiac Gran-Prix9. 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass10. 1994 Ford ExplorerCities in Missouri with the highesttheft rate include St. Louis (10,000thefts), Kansas City (9,000), andSpringfield (over 1,500).You can help Missouri and theUnited States combat this multi-billiondollar problem. Follow NICB’s layeredapproach of deterrence. If nothing else,always remove the keys from your vehicleand tell a friend to do the same.Breast Cancer Awareness Hits Close To HomeClerk Typist III Anita M. Douglas, Capt.Juan O. Villanueva, and Admin. Ofc.Support Asst. Saundra A. Stroud circlearound Housekeeper III Paula K. Forshee.people from AFLAC put one of their big AFLAC, stuffed ducks up for raffle.They matched the money received from the raffle.Total earned from the bake sale was around $1,300. Thanks to everyonewho contributed to this worthy cause.

By Sgt. Michael W. “Mike” Watson, Troop DAugust 29, 2009, brought with itthe Hotter-N-Hell Hundred, a 100-mile bicycle ride in the Wichita Falls,Texas, area. Among the entrants forthis event, which is in its 28 th year,were four current and one retired Missouritrooper. Joining retired DDCCSergeant Miles Parks were SergeantJames L. “Jamie” Musche, Q/DDCC,and Sergeant Jeffrey B. “Jeff” Johnson,Trooper Brandon D. Helms, andmyself, all from Troop D. We made thepilgrimage to north central Texas theday before the ride.Not knowing what to expect, I hadto rely on what I deemed questionableinformation from my traveling partyregarding the supposed 12,000 plusriders, the oppressive heat causinghundreds to fill first aid tents, andamong other stories, the drinking ofpickle juice at rest stops to replacesalt lost during the ride. Registeringfor the ride the night before seemedominous due to the number of peoplein line and all the emergency contactinformation I was required to provide.My apprehension grew even morewhen I looked on the opposite sideof the number tag I was to pin to theback of my jersey and again there wasemergency contact information to fillout, as well as a section for my pre-ridebody weight.Early on the morning of the ride,we arrived in the “starting area”. Lookingat the sea of people, I wonderedjust how many riders and bikes couldbe wedged onto the street in a threeblock area. The answer came the nextday while reading the Wichita FallsTimes Record News. A record 14,200entrants had ridden the event--2,000more than the year before. Riderschoose to ride one of five distances--10kilometers, 25 miles, 50 miles, 100kilometers, or 100 miles.While waiting for the cannon tosignal the start of the ride, or chaosas I felt it would be, I couldn’t help butreflect on whether it had been soundjudgment to pay good money for myparticipation. At 7:05 a.m. the cannonChief Photographer Torin Halsey, Times Record News, Wichita Falls, TX. Used with permission.Chi fPh t ph T i H l Ti R dN Wi hit F ll TX U d ith p i iThe Troop D bicyclists included (l to r) Sgt. Mike Watson, Sgt. Jamie Musche, Tpr.Brandon Helms, Sgt. Jeff Johnson, and retired Sgt. Miles Parks.resonated. After about 25 minutes thetraffic had cleared enough where thefive of us could actually get on ourbikes and pedal. It took nearly an hourfor all the riders to cross the startline. For the first five or six miles myattention was divided between dodgingwater bottles that had dislodged fromthe rough, paved roads and the massof other riders we passed or who overtookus. Not to be forgotten were thescores of ambulances buzzing aboutand the riders roadside being tendedto by medical personnel following themany crashes.For the 100-mile ride, rest stopswere situated along the route everyapproximately 10 miles. The plan forour group was to stop at the 40-milerest stop (rest stop four). At each ofthe rest stops leading up to our stop, Inoticed a familiar trend regarding thelack of porta-potties. As most of thearea along the route was open pastureland with scrub brush and mesquitetrees, I did not figure that the 50 or60 men lined up side to side along thebarbed wire fence were there just toenjoy the fine Texas scenery. Arrivalat rest stop four looked like a NASCARpit area. Riders on the right side of theroad were pulling off for food, water,and a quick visit to the scenic barbedwire fence area. Riders leaving thearea merged back in with the ridersin the left lane who were not stopping.Lunch was served at rest area five.When asked what I wanted to eat byone of the 3,800 volunteers, he was alittle surprised by my request for a hotdog, 73 cups of water, and two IV bagsof fluid. I was reminded my choiceswere either a hot dog or a polishsausage. All told there were 17 differentrest stops for the five courses theriders could take.Leaving rest area five, riders onthe 100-mile course had to cross whatwas called “Hell’s Gate” within an allottedtime. Those who failed to make thetime cut off were sent to the finish lineon a shorter route. Much to my chagrinwe crossed the gate well ahead ofsaid deadline. The rest of the ride was,for the most part, uneventful and wecrossed the finish line with a blisteringaverage speed of just under 19 milesper hour. Event organizers dubbed theevent “mild” due to the high temperaturethat day being in the low 90s.An interesting side note: Thisyear’s rest areas were supplied with20,000 bananas, 9,000 oranges, 8,000pickles, 10,000 gallons of water, andmore than 70,000 pounds of ice. Ourteam would like to thank Tour of MissouriProject Manager Stacy Blombergfor providing us with the Tour of Missourijerseys. We looked great.November-December 2009/Patrol News 7

Cpl. Bradley D.HolmanSpotlightTpr. M. DavidMirandaincluding the Patrol. Tpr. Miranda is aDRE instructor, also. He is very proudto wear the uniform and to representthe Patrol on a daily basis.Admin. OfficeSupport Asst.Paula FryAppointed: January 16, 2001.First Assignment: Troop B, Zone 10,Monroe & Randolph Counties.Promotions: Corporal -- November1, 2008.Current Assignment: Troop B,Zone 5, Adair & Schuyler Counties.He is an assistant zonesupervisor and Troop B part-timepilot, as well as a first responderinstructor, negotiator, and rangeofficer.Family: Brad and his wife, Alexis,have three sons: Hayden, 4, Zander,2, and Landry, 5 months.Interests: Spending time with family,hunting, fishing, and trainingretrievers.Brad is a native of Huntsville, MO,and graduated from Westran HighSchool there. He attended CentralMethodist College in Fayette, MO, andholds an associate’s degree in criminaljustice from Mineral Area CommunityCollege in Park Hills, MO.“The Missouri State HighwayPatrol’s professionalism and reputationis what made me want to becomea trooper,” he said. During his career,Brad has been assigned to the MissouriState Fair detail and as a fieldtraining officer. He says he has enjoyeda variety of opportunities whileworking for the Patrol.Appointed: January 7, 2007.First Assignment: Troop A, Zone 14,Bates County.Current Assignment: Troop A, Zone11, Cass County.Family: Trooper Miranda is marriedto Ilda, and they have fourdaughters: Sabrina, 14, Megan, 11,Caitlyn, 6, Abigail, 3.Interests: Tpr. Miranda takes greatpride in his family and thoroughlyenjoys the time he spends withthem! When time allows, he enjoysfishing, and playing on familysoftball and bowling teams. Tpr.Miranda is also an active memberof the South Haven BaptistChurch, in Belton, MO.Tpr. Miranda was born in Harrisonville,MO. He graduated fromhigh school in Lockhart, Texas, nearAustin. After high school, he servedin the United States Marine Corps forfour years. Tpr. Miranda was a TexasState Department of Public Safetytrooper for seven years, and primarilywas stationed in the San Marcos,Texas, area. He and his wife decidedto move to Missouri to be closer to hisfamily, who live in the Cass Countyarea. Tpr. Miranda was appointed tothe Patrol on January 7, 2007, with the86th Recruit Class. He is bi-lingual andoften serves as a Spanish interpreterfor area law enforcement agencies,Appointed: November 15, 1996.First Assignment: Clerk Typist I,Troop B, Macon.Promotions/Reclassifications:Clerk Typist II -- July 1, 1998;Clerk Typist III -- July 1, 2000;Clerk IV -- January 15, 2006;Administrative Office Support Assistant-- June 16, 2008.Current Assignment: AdministrativeOffice Support Assistant,Troop B, Macon.Family: Paula has been married toher husband, Troy, for 17 years.They have two children: Jordyn,12; and Meade, 9.Interests: Horseback riding, workingout, and attending her kids’activities.Paula is a native of Lexington,MO, and a graduate of Lexington HighSchool. After high school, Paula graduatedfrom the Kansas City School ofCourt Reporting in Kansas City, MO.Prior to her employment with thePatrol, she worked as a court reporterContinued on the next page.8 Patrol News/November-December 2009

Spotlight— FryContinued from page 8.and held other secretarial jobs. Whenshe is not working, she enjoys spendingtime with her family.Paula said she is very proud andgrateful to be working for the MissouriState Highway Patrol. She has enjoyedeach of her assigned duties over theyears. Paula also stated that she considersthe Patrol part of her family andloves to come to work every day.Auto. Tech. IIICody J. FenderBy MVI Sprv. Eric W. Gibson, Troop DIt has been going on since 2005. What is that, you ask? Going green.MVI Chief Thomas W. “Tom” Hollis, Troop D, used his computer skills andknowledge to develop a database and electronic filing system to enhancethe MVI program. The database contains performance reports, inspectormechanic applications, practical exams, and dealer applications, etc. With astroke of a key, Chief Hollis can retrieve any report and have it emailed orprinted within seconds. This not only saves time and money, but it is veryefficient and creates a permanent record that can be burned to a CD. Todate, Chief Hollis has scanned approximately 30,000 documents coveringthe last five years. No longer do we have to spend endless hours at the copymachine or in the filing cabinets. This has saved the troop in paper, toner,and filing space costs.At the beginning of the fiscal year 2009, Chief Hollis designed a formthat mimics the station performance report. This form, along with the newlyacquired laptops, allows the inspector to enter the station data during theirvisit. Thus, a permanent, easier to use, and more accurate report is created.The motor vehicle inspectors at Troop D have depended on his databasefor the last five years, and are enthusiastic with this newest form. Alook into the future would include the ability to e-mail these forms directlyto Chief Hollis, thereby saving time and mileage.Appointed: June 30, 2006.First Assignment: Automotive TechnicianII, Troop A, Lee’s Summit.Promotions/Reclassifications:Auto. Tech. III -- August 2, 2009.Current Assignment: Troop A, Lee’sSummit.Family: Cody’s parents are Lori andRory Fender. He has two sisters:Nicole Bowlin and CourtneyFender.Interests: When he isn’t working,Cody enjoys hunting , paintball,camping , and spending time withhis twin niece and nephew (Avaand Archer Bowlin), who wereborn September 30, 2009.MVI Chief Tom Hollis has moved theTroop D motor vehicle inspection unitinto the electronic age.This is an example of the MVIperformance report, which can becompleted on site using a laptop.November-December 2009/Patrol News 9

Since the inception of the MissouriState Highway Patrol, troopers havebeen making an impression. Most ofthe time, this column tells the story ofa recent act of assistance or example ofprofessionalism. However, this recentletter shows the impact of a trooperfrom those early years. (Thank you,retired Sgt. Bill Adams, for sharing it!)“In the summer 1932, my folkshad reached the decision to divorce.Both wanted custody of me. I foundout that Mom had plans for me to beunder the care of Mrs. Wilson, who Iknew and who lived just up the street.(Mrs. Wilson wore black stockingsand long underwear even though itwas summer.) So, finding this out, oneday, I made the decision to run away tomy granddad Nelson’s.I didn’t realize that where Granddadlived at Monticello was a lot ofmiles down the highway. So, I took offdown the highway toward Hannibalon roller skates. It was a hot, summerday, I remember. After a few miles ofskating down the highway, my skatesstarted giving out. The middle of thesteel wheels was falling apart!About this time, a Missouri [StateHighway] Patrol car passed me up,stopped, and then backed up. It wasMr. Booth, who I had gotten to knowwhen my dad was operating a gas station.[Sgt.] Mr. Booth said, “Jimmie,what are you doing out here?”I poured out my heart, tellinghim all about Mom and Dad and Mrs.Wilson ... Mr. Booth looked at me andsaid, “Jimmie, there is a service stationa few miles down the road. Let’s get acold soda and talk about it.”He took me back home, and somehowI wound up going to Granddad’sfor the rest of the summer ... The nextsummer (1933) I read in the Quincypaper that Mr. Booth was killed atthe junction in Columbia. I really feltbadly, because I really liked Mr. Booth.He was the first Missouri HighwayPatrolman that I ever knew ...”Mr. Jim Nelsonretired principalJackson Senior High School‘Looking Beyond the Stop’The following officers are to be commended for looking beyond the initial stop. Each of these officers made at least onefelony arrest during the period of August 24, 2009 through October 25, 2009. (Editor’s Note: This column excludes DWI arrests,warrant arrests, and “plain sight” situations. Keep in mind that there must be information under the “miscellaneous”section of the radio report to be considered for this column.)Troop ACpl. A.J. Bell, 1 arrestTpr. Z.K. Bryan, 3 arrestsTpr. M.P. Fennewald, 1 arrestSgt. B.S. Hagerty, 1 arrestCpl. S.L. Lutjen, 1 arrestCpl. R.B. McGinnis, 6 arrestsTpr. J.P. Millsap, 1 arrestSgt. C.F. Scott, 1 arrestSgt. C.M. Stosberg, 1 arrestTpr. C.A. Taibi, 2 arrestsTpr. J.M. Toal, 1 arrestTroop BTpr. T. Mobley, 1 arrestTroop CSgt. J.R. Campbell, 2 arrestsTpr. J.C. Cooksey, 1 arrestTpr. T.S. Croft, 1 arrestTpr. J.V. Garrison, 2 arrestsTpr. W.C. Haber, 1 arrestTpr. M.B. Lomedico, 1 arrestTpr. P.C. Long, 2 arrestsCpl. S.A. Miller, 1 arrestTpr. J.D. Oughton, 1 arrestTpr. K.D. Roady, 1 arrestCpl. W.B. Sevier, 3 arrestsTpr. J.J. West, 1 arrestTpr. A.L. Woods, 1 arrestTroop DTpr. J.E. Henderson, 2 arrestsCpl. G.H. Hendrix, 3 arrestsSgt. B.L. Klier, 3 arrestsTroop ETpr. D.W. Crank, 3 arrestsCpl. J.N. Crites, 1 arrestTpr. T.E. Erpenbach, 1 arrestTpr. C.D. Hamlett, 2 arrestsCpl. M.D. Lynch, 1 arrestTpr. N.H. McDaniel, 2 arrestsSgt. D.W. Rainey, 1 arrestTpr. J.S. Stewart, 5 arrestsTroop FCpl. P.W. Meyers, 2 arrestsTpr. M.E. Morice, 1 arrestCpl. T.D. Stegeman, 1 arrestTpr. P.D. Sublette, 1 arrestTpr. S.K. Talburt, 1 arrestCpl. G.D. Ward, 1 arrestTroop GTpr. L.S. Elliott, 2 arrestsTpr. J.C. Howell, 2 arrestsTpr. B.D. Odle, 1 arrestTroop HTpr. B.J. Hilliard, 2 arrestsTpr. B.L. Israel, 1 arrestTpr. J.R. Johnston, 1 arrestTpr. J.E. Peabody, 1 arrestTpr. M.L. Starmer, 1 arrestTpr. A.J. Webb, 1 arrestTroop ITpr. K.A. Baldwin, 1 arrestTpr. E.T. Hane, 1 arrestTpr. B.A. Vogt, 1 arrest10 Patrol News/November-December 2009

MSHP: 70+ Years Of Missouri Football!In 1939, Missouri State HighwayPatrol troopers were assigned to directtraffic at Mizzou football games for thefirst time. Those were the days beforeRoute 740 and Route 763, before WorldWar II, and before the Hearnes Center.The stadium was a ground levelstructure at this time. Officers wereassigned to work traffic on Route Kfrom the gate on the first parking lot,north to Kentucky Avenue, and on theparking lot located on the west side ofthe stadium.That first year, 20 men were assignedto the Missouri football games.An order dated July 18, 1979, assigned57 men to the detail. In 1939, a crowdof 10,000 people at a Mizzou footballgame was unheard of. But, in 1979,over 75,000 spectators cheered duringthat year’s Texas game. The authorizedstrength of the Patrol was 175 in1939; 800 members existed in 1979.Fast forward to 2009: The Patrolhas an authorized strength of 965(does not include Gaming Division andDivision of Drug and Crime Controlofficers). The Mizzou detail includes51 troopers who work traffic posts onStadium Drive, Providence Road, andCollege Avenue. They also providesecurity inside the stadium during thegame.Not only have the street nameschanged, but the Mizzou Arena wasbuilt just a few years ago near thestadium and Hearnes Center. Thestadium is now enclosed with seatingaround 3/4 of it. Instead of a groundlevel structure, the stadium has threelevels topped bytwo levels of suiteson the west side.Last year and thisyear, the MobileCommunicationsand CommandVehicle served asa backup to thecommand postwithin the stadium.Troopers arejoined by officersfrom the BooneCounty Sheriff’sDepartment, Universityof MissouriPolice Department, and FBI. Areafire and emergency medical servicesare present, too. Current crowdtotals average 64,000spectators.An interestinghistorical tidbit:Troopers have beenon hand before andafter every Mizzouhome football gamefor 70 years ... exceptone. In September1954, shortly after thegame started, a voiceon the loud speakerannounced that allmembers of the Patrolwere to report to their vehicles andproceed to Jefferson City. It was September... and a riot was in progressat the Missouri State Penitentiary.Tpr. Justin W. Turner,Troop F, keeps a watchfuleye during a Mizzoufootball game.Sgt. Matthew J.Broniec, TroopF, operates thetraffic lights atthe intersectionof Stadium andProvidence.Sgt. Chris J. Harris, assistant detailcommander, Troop F, watches members ofthe Patrol handle an incident in the crowdfrom the unified command post.(Editor’s Note: This article is a compilationof an article from the December 1979 PatrolNews, written by then-Sgt. G.S. Grazier,Troop F, and information gathered recentlyby Public Information Specialist III CherylD. Cobb Q/PIED. Thank you, Lt. David E.Earney, Troop F, for your assistance!)(l to r) Sgt. Clark N. Stratton, Troop A,Tpr. Phillip G. Sarakas, Troop C, and Cpl.Christine M. McIntyre, Troop B, directtraffic on Providence Road at the pedestrianbridge.November-December 2009/Patrol News 11

Promotions and ReclassificationsScott E. MeyerLieutenantTroop HCharles M. DempseySergeantQ/GDChristopher S. JollySergeantQ/GDScotty L. SizerCorporalQ/GDDenis C. PhillipsAssistant Chief Oper.Troop CJohn L. AllenCVO Sprv. ITroop CShawn M. BailesCriminalist IIIQ/CLDBrittany A. BaldwinCriminalist IIQ/CLDMelanie G. BartnickDE IITroop CTina M. BybeeCrim. Hist. Spec. IIQ/CJISDKaren M. CadeDE IIITroop CShavon G. CampbellClerk Typist IIITroop DDarla L. ConwayDE ITroop IChristopher A. CouchDE IIITroop FKyle D. CrothersDE IITroop A12 Patrol News/November-December 2009

Promotions and ReclassificationsChristopher M.DurhamCIT IIQ/ISDJennifer M. EversQuality Control Clerk IQ/CVEDTravis L. GrantCITS IQ/ISDKristeen M. HargisDE IITroop DJacob N. HendrixCIT TraineeQ/ISDFlorence J. JacksonDE IIITroop AAbbigail C. JohnsonCriminalist IIQ/CLDSharon D. JohnsonDE IITroop CLinda L. KeverCrim. Hist. Tech. IIQ/CJISDClara LandInfo. Analyst IIQ/DDCCMatthew J. LepperCrim. Sprv.Q/CLDRebecca J. MooreClerk Typist IIITroop DJessica L. MoyerCITS IIQ/ISDDana J. MuellerDE IITroop BAnne M. RayfieldDE IITroop INovember-December 2009/Patrol News 13

Promotions and ReclassificationsKristen D. ReynoldsDE IITroop FNicholle D. RhodesCriminalist IIQ/CLDTamara A. RichardsonDE IIITroop CDavid F. RoarkCITS IQ/ISDTodd D. SchneiderCIT IIIQ/ISDHannah D. SlaydenDE IIITroop HCharles A. StephanCIT IIQ/ISDMichael K. VerBruggeDE IITroop FDrew M. WansingCIT IIIQ/ISDFROM THE MASTERS ...Board Holds Fall MeetingBy The MASTERSLorna Y. WhiteDE Sprv.Troop CThe board of directors of The MASTERS held theirfall meeting on Saturday, October 17, at the Patrol’sSpringfield Crime Laboratory. At this meeting, Mr.Bill Stuart, a longtime The MASTERS member fromMoberly, was elected to serve as a director representingTroop B. It was reported at the meeting that currentmembership in The MASTERS is 1,123, and that threescholarships are being provided this year to studentswho have lost their father in the line of duty.Following the meeting, the directors and guestsenjoyed a fascinating tour of the Crime Lab. The tourwas led by Mr. Bill Marbaker, director of the CrimeLaboratory Division, who was assisted by CriminalistSprv. Matthew J. Lepper and Criminalist III M. ScottWorkman.The MASTERS board members attending the fall meeting included:(front row. l to r) Ms. Lynn Wallis (secretary), Mr. Doug Mitchell (vicepresident), Dr. Wes Stricker (president), Ret. MSHP Lt. Col. Paul Volkmer,Mr. Jack Pahlmann; (back row, l to r) Ret. MSHP Capt. Johnnie Hoggatt,Mr. Bill Ronecker, Ret. MSHP Major Mike Pace, Ret. MSHP Colonel FredMills, Mr. James Holstein, Ret. MSHP Capt. Jack Merritt, and Mr. DougLibla.14 Patrol News/November-December 2009

Off-duty Trooper Catches More Than FishBy Lisa Schlichtman, Barry County AdvertiserThe actions of an off-duty MissouriState Highway Patrol trooperresulted in the arrest of three individualson burglary charges last week.Trooper Andrew Ward and friend,Chris Landstad, were driving homefrom a fishing trip just before 4 a.m.on Thursday, when they observedthree people packing items from theL&L Convenience Store in Eagle Rock[MO] into a vehicle.Driving his own pickup with afishing boat in tow, Tpr. Ward followedthe individuals into Arkansas at whichtime he pulled them over and tookthe three suspects into custody untilCarroll County, AR, and Barry County[MO] officers could arrive. Mr.Landstad assisted Tpr. Ward with theapprehension of the suspects.Blake Aggus, 18, John Crandon,21, and Matthew Brewer, 22, who arefrom the Webb City and Joplin [MO]area, were taken to the Carroll CountyJail before being extradited back toBarry County on burglary charges.A fourth individual, David Parker,18, was arrested and also charged inconnection with the burglary. Parkerwas allegedly involved in the burglaryat the L&L Convenience Store, butwas not in the vehicle with the originalthree suspects at the time of theirarrest.Barry County Detective AngelaCole recovered the items stolen fromL&L Convenience Store, which includedlarge amounts of whiskey andbeer valued at over $750. Aggus, Crandon,Brewer, and Parker have all beencharged with burglary in the seconddegree and theft-stealing.“I would like to commend TrooperAndrew Ward for his off-duty observation,”said Barry County Sheriff MickEpperly. “His dedication and perseverancestopped a crime in progress.This just proves that officers arereally never off duty,” Sheriff Epperlysaid. “We don’t know how many fishhe caught early this morning, but hecaught three criminals.”Tpr. Ward said he appreciated theprofessional assistance he receivedfrom Barry County 9-1-1 dispatchersduring the incident. “I’m very appreciativeof the way 9-1-1 assisted me,”said Tpr. Ward. “I needed their helpthat night, and they did a very goodjob.”Barry County 9-1-1 Director PatLeighter reviewed the call and alsocommended the dispatchers whowere on duty last Thursday* morning.“They worked together as a teamtoward the successful conclusionof a very dangerous situation,” saidDirector Leighter. “I was very proud ofthe dispatchers on duty at that time.”* [August 19, 2009](Reprinted with permission.)THE MASTERS HOLDS RAFFLE TO RAISE FUNDSBy The MASTERSMr. Randy and Mrs. Debby Sutter,The MASTERS [Missouri Associationof State Troopers Emergency ReliefSociety] members from Lebanon, MO,recently donated a Remington 870Police Magnum to The MASTERS.The Remington Shotgun was designedin 2006, in honor of the Patrol’s75 th anniversary, and was purchasedby the Sutters that same year. It isnumber 20 of 75 of this limited edition.The left side of the receiver ofthis 12 gauge is adorned with etchingsrepresenting 75 years of history of theMissouri State Highway Patrol. Theright side of the receiver depicts fourmodern day Missouri State HighwayPatrol troopers and a patrol car withthe license plate bearing 223-HP, representingthe badge number of Sgt. C.Dewayne Graham Jr., who was killedin the line of duty in 2005.Raffle ticketsfor this gun maybe purchasedfrom The MAS-TERS for $100each. Please mailyour check to TheMASTERS, 5287Hwy 67 North,Poplar Bluff,MO 63901. Thedrawing for thegun will be heldat the annual TheMASTERS Banquetand PatrolAwards Ceremony, which will be heldon April 17, 2010. If you would likeadditional information, contact TheMASTERS by calling 573-686-1619 ore-mail: office@themastersmo.org.(l to r) The MASTERS Director JackMerritt stands with Mrs. Debby Sutter andMr. Randy Sutter, The MASTERS memberswho are donating this 75th anniversaryweapon to the organization for a raffle.November-December 2009/Patrol News 15

December 200935 yearsSgt. Charles M. Dempsey,Q/GDUCR/NIBRS Analyst Melita L.Sloan, Q/CJISD25 yearsDE Sprv. Michelle T. LeBlanc,Troop ACVO Sprv. I Linda J. Stafford,Troop D20 yearsDE Sprv. Linda J. Byrd, TroopDCVO Sprv. I Michael R.Morris, Troop E15 yearsBldg. & Grnds. Maint. Sprv.Donald L. Anderson, TroopD10 yearsCrim. Sprv. Stephany S. Louk-Denney, Q/CLDClerk Typist III JulianneSamel, Troop BInsurance Clerk Evelyn M.Borgmeyer, Q/BPDTpr. Jennifer L. Vernon, Q/GDJanuary 201035 yearsCapt. Billy E. Chadwick, TroopGCapt. John W. Elliott, Troop BSgt. Leo W. Ream II, Q/GDCapt. Robert P. Stieffermann,Q/PSD30 yearsChief Operator Terry M.Barnett, Troop BCVO Sprv. II Harold S. Carlyle,Troop ESgt. David A. Leitman, Q/GDSgt. Michael W. Rogers,Q/DDCCCVO Sprv. II Harold D.Crowley, Troop A25 yearsResearch Analyst III Twila A.Walker, Q/ISD20 yearsSgt. David C. Bauer, Q/DDCCAnniversariesDE III Virginia K. Beretta,Troop ASgt. Brent J. Bernhardt, Troop BSgt. Michael A. Bernier, Q/GSDSgt. Gregory Q. Billings,Q/FOBSgt. Troy R. Blunt, Q/DDCCSgt. Dale A. Chenoweth, Q/GDSgt. Jason P. Clark, Q/DDCCCVO II Chris L. Colman,Troop ASgt. Jeffery C. Creech, Troop BLt. Michael W. Cross, Troop ASgt. Price R. Davis, Troop ACpl. Steven A. Donnell, Troop DLt. Vernon C. Dougan, Troop FLt. Nelson D. Elfrink, Troop BLt. John M. Enderle, Troop CSgt. Stephen B. Ferrier, Troop CCpl. Michael T. Finnegan, Q/GDCpl. John P. Gassen, Troop ASgt. Eldon L. Grissom, Troop BCpl. Curtis B. Haden, Troop GSgt. Michael W. Jones, Troop ISgt. Gregory K. Leftwich,Troop BCpl. Patrick E. Leonard, Q/GDSgt. Matthew A. Lopane, Q/GDSgt. Andrew A. Mallery, Q/FOBSgt. Anthony J. Mattox, Troop FSgt. Kevin L. Mills, Troop DDE III Grace A. Nichols,Troop ASgt. Troy L. Pittman, Q/DDCCLt. James W. Remillard, Troop IDE Sprv. Zina Roebuck,Troop CTpr. Ralph R. Ryerson, Troop FSgt. Richard J. Sanders, Troop ECpl. Jay A. Shirley, Troop HSgt. David D. Spurgeon,Troop FSgt. Mark R. Stamps, Troop CDE III Christine M. Stefanus,Troop CSgt. Fred J. Stoffregen, Troop E15 yearsSgt. Jerry L. Arnold, Troop FCpl. Bruce A. Becker, Q/GDSgt. Matthew J. Broniec,Troop FTpr. Michael L. Cary, Troop DCpl. Steven J. Childers, Troop ICpl. Jason R. Cornett,Troop DSgt. Jeffrey L. Coulson,Q/GSDSgt. David D. Finley, Troop GCpl. Jason H. Glendenning,Troop ICpl. Todd A. Hadlock,Troop DSgt. Ralph W. Hicks II,Troop ATpr. Brian T. Hillyer, Troop BCpl. Robert E. Hoehn,Troop CCpl. Brian D. Holcomb,Q/GDSgt. Paul J. Kempke, Q/FOBAdmin. Office Support Asst.Dee A. Kempker, Troop FSgt. Barry A. Kumpf, Troop ASgt. Jody T. Laramore,Troop ESgt. Donald S. Larsen,Troop CTpr. Lonnie R. LeJeune,Troop ECpl. Clinton T. Moreland,Troop DSgt. Daniel F. Nash, Q/DDCCSgt. Chris L. Patton, Troop CSgt. Shawn P. Skoglund,Troop HSgt. Jeremy S. Stoelting,Q/DDCCCpl. Casey O. Tubbs, Troop A10 yearsCIT III John P. Doyle, Q/ISDCrim. Sprv. Matthew J.Lepper, Q/CLDTelecom. Maria T. Moore,Troop FTelecom. Connie G. Duis,Troop HCITS II Micheale J. Kroeger,Q/ISDDE III Cynthia S. Wright,Troop CAccountant II Karen Laves,Q/DDCCCIT III Amanda E. Libbert,Q/ISD16 Patrol News/November-December 2009

By Public Info. Spec. III Cheryl D. Cobb, Q/PIEDOn October 19, 2009, DirectorJohn M. Britt, Department of PublicSafety, presented Trooper TimothyS. Craig, Troop C, with the DPSEmployee of the Month awardfor October 2009. Tpr. Craigwas selected for this awardto recognize his courage andlifesaving actions.Heavy rainfall causedflash flooding on Interstate55, resulting in the medianand traffic lanes becomingflooded. Tpr. Craig stoppedtraffic on the southbound lanes, butbefore the northbound lanes couldbe stopped, a vehicle skidded out ofcontrol. It overturned in the floodedmedian, and came to rest on the driver’sside. Tpr. Craig and ConservationColonel James F. Keathley (left) and DPSDirector John M. Britt (right) congratulatedTpr. Timothy S. Craig on being named DPSEmployee of the Month for October 2009.Agent Robert Sulkowski rushed intothe flood water to rescue the driver,who could not get out of her vehicle.Agent Sulkowski held the vehiclewhich was about to roll over onto itstop, while Trooper Craig removed thedriver. Moments later the water rosehigh enough to cause the vehicleto roll over onto its top andbecome submerged.“The actions of Tpr.Craig are truly what definea hero.” said CaptainRonald S. Johnson, TroopC. “I am gratified thatour agency continues toattract and train individualswiththe talents and couragelike that exhibited by Tpr. Craigon May 8, 2009.”Tpr. Craig, along with AgentSulkowski, ki is credited with saving thisperson’s life. Congratulations, Tpr.Craig, on being named October 2009DPS Employee of the Month!By Sgt. Danny J. Crain, Troop IOn Saturday, October 3, 2009, Troop I opened its doors to the public and weregreeted by a steady flow of approximately 400 citizens. This was the first suchevent since the Patrol celebrated its 75th Anniversary in September 2006. TroopI commanding officer, Captain Lee Ann H. Kenley, hoped the open house wouldserve as both an interactive recruiting tool and a means by which individuals couldSgt. Dan Crain uses the rollovermeet some of the troopers and employees in the area.to make the point that seat beltsThere were many displays available to help showcase the Patrol and enlightensave lives.the public regarding the duties our troopers and other employees are tasked withon a daily basis. These included Highway Patrol helicopter 96MP, the new MobileCommand Unit (Big Blue), a SWAT armored personnel carrier(Bearcat), the 1959 Dodge patrol car, the Troop C Major CrashInvestigation Unit, and both a Tahoe and Ford patrol cruiser. Inaddition to recruiting booths and those with educational brochures,several safety displays were used both to teach and to entertain thepublic. These included the rollover simulator, seat belt convincerand a coned-off course, which drivers attempted to negotiate in agolf cart, while their vision was impaired by fatal (impaired) visiongoggles. Free hotdogs, hamburgers, and drinks were available tohelp those in attendance enjoy this beautiful fall day at Troop I.Captain Kenley and all Troop I employees were pleased with theoutcome of this event and would like to recognize the troopers fromTroop C, F, and GHQ who traveled to Rolla to help make it a success.We would also like to thank Clerk Typist III L. Jamie Maddux,Conversation flowed throughout the afternoon.Troop I, who was instrumental in organizing the open house.November-December 2009/Patrol News 17

By Sgt. Terry G. Mills, Q/DDCC, & Sgt. Jeffrey L. Heath, Q/DDCCIt was supposed to be an investigationinvolving unrelated domesticterrorism matters. However, the FBIJoint Terrorism Task Force discoveredinstead a subculture of individualswho arranged pit bull dogfights in thegreater St. Louis area. The discoveryresulted in a federal investigation lasting18 months.Eventually, a number of agenciesworked together to unveil an undergroundsociety of dogfighters. TheHumane Society of Missouri, alreadyactively involved in the pursuit ofillegal dogfighters, the U.S. Departmentof Agriculture (USDA) Officeof Inspector General, and the Patrol’sDivision of Drug and Crime Controlwere included. (The USDA is the leadfederal agency responsible for theenforcement of federal law involvingillegal animal fighting ventures.)As more and more informationwas gathered about the dogfightingmatches, it was determined there wasno domestic terrorism involved andthe FBI closed their case. However,FBI Special Agent Robert Hoelscherremained involved with the investigation.It was decided then that undercoverofficers could be introduced.Sgt. Terry G. Mills and Special AgentCarole Schmitt, of the USDA, assumedthe lead role. Sergeant Jeffrey Heath,Q/DDCC, became the primary undercoverofficer. Sgt. Mills, Sgt. Heath,and Human Society of Missouri InvestigatorsTim Rickey and Kyle Heldcontinued to delve into the dogfightingring. Special Agent Holscher, SpecialAgent Schmitt, Lieutenant Sid Conklin,Q/DDCC, and Sergeant Ethan P.Ahern, Q/DDCC, assisted.“All of the contract fights tookplace on Saturday nights after dark,”It’s such a brutal, blood‘sport’,” ... Even though adog might win the fight, itmay still die from injuries.”said Sgt. Mills. “During the year, fightsoccurred about every other weekendin barns in the country, inside garagesin the suburbs, or in alleys in the innercity of St. Louis and East St. Louis.”The federal investigation proceededthroughout the summer, fall,and winter 2008 in Missouri, Illinois,and Oklahoma. Approximately 80dog-related, undercover contacts weremade during the investigation. Ofthose, 39 undercover contacts werecontract dogfights or dogfight rolls.[A dogfight roll is when two dogsThis pit bull named Diesel runs on atreadmill. Dogs in training run for hours ata time.spar. This can be a short fight or lastuntil a dog quits.] There were over120 identified subjects involved indogfighting-related activity during theinvestigation.“Dogfighters are dedicated,” saidSgt. Mills.“It’s their sport and hobby,” addedSgt. Ahern.“When you go to a contract dogfightyou’re with them from four toeight hours at a time,” said Sgt. Mills.“The conversation before, during, andafter is about dogfighting, training,breeding, and medical issues.”The dogfighters have set rulesgoverning where, when, and how aThis picture shows what a “typical” kennelmight look like. Each dog was chained to aspecific area with a barrel on cinder blocksin which to sleep.18 Patrol News/November-December 2009Continued on the next page.

— DOGFIGHTINGContinued from page 18.fight occurs. During this conversation,dogfighters also determine how longthe training period prior to the fight isand what the dog’s weight at the timeof the fight will be. A verbal contractdetermines how much money (forfeit)is involved and each handler will puttheir half of the money into the handsof a third person agreed upon by bothparties. The fights take place in a 16-foot by 16-foot area framed by plywoodapproximately two feet tall. A refereeis used and “Cajun” rules govern thefight. On fight night, if a dog weighsmore than the agreed upon weight, theheavier dog’s handler loses his forfeit.Handlers can then negotiate a new betand the dogfight could occur.“In the box are the two dogs,each dog’s handler, and the referee,”explained Sgt. Mills. “The fight startswith the handlers releasing their dogsand continues until one dog ‘turns’ toavoid getting bit. This is considered alack of aggression. The handler of theother dog will say, ‘That dog turned.’The referee must acknowledge this forit to affect the fight. When the dogsare no longerbiting eachother (engaged),the handlersretrieve theirdogs. It may be30 minutes fromthe ‘turn’ to thebreak. At thatpoint, the dogsare put in oppositecorners with their view blocked bytheir handler. The handler wets themdown and gives them a lot of praiseand encouragement. After 25 seconds,the referee tells the handler to ‘face’their dogs. The dog accused of the‘turn’ is released and has to engage theother dog. This can happen repeatedlyduring a fight. After several times,a dog will usually slow down or quit. Itmay go into shock. If it doesn’t engagewithin 10 seconds, the referee willdeclare the other dog the winner.”There are a couple of ways a fightends ... A handler can determine theirdog isn’t going to win, but want to savethe dog for breeding or save it afterit sustained a serious injury. In thosesituations the handler tells the refereeand retrieves his dog using a “breakstick”.“The dogs fight because they loveyou,” explained Sgt. Ahern.“One of the surprising thingsabout dogfighters is how much they‘love’ the dog they are training orshaping for the next contract fightuntil it begins to lose or loses thatdogfight. Then, the dog is a ‘cur’,” saidSgt. Mills. “Most of the time, if a doglives after a fight, they don’t return toScales such as this one are used to weigh thedogs. Dogfights are set by a dog’s gender andweight.Glock, a pit bull used in dogfighting, was a grandchampion (five-time winner).Dog fights take place in a 16-foot by 16-foot box like the one shown here.the dogfighter’s kennel. They are putdown after the fight in an inhumaneway, such as drowning, electrocution,or shooting, and then tossed into ariver or 55-gallon drum.”“Dogfighters will often timesinterbreed their pit bull fighting dogsto obtain a specific trait, such as a hardbiter or game [endurance],” addedSgt. Heath. “Dogfighters believe adog needs three of four traits to be achampion (wins three fights). The fourtraits are hard biting, dance, wrestle,and gameness.”“Dogfighters will evaluate theirdogs between a year and two yearsold. If they determine a dog isn’tmatch worthy, they’ll either kill it oruse it to train dogs they believe to bematch worthy. It’s such a brutal, blood‘sport’,” said Sgt. Heath. “They trulyconsider dogfighting a sport. Eventhough a dog might win the fight, itmay still die from injuries.”In 2009, the federal dogfightinginvestigation expanded into Indiana,Kentucky, Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas,Iowa, and Nebraska. Due toits size, the numbers, and scope, thedecision was made to culminate theinvestigation. The USDA and the FBIprovided financial assistance to theHumane Society of Missouri in prepar-Continued on the next page.November-December 2009/Patrol News 19

— DOGFIGHTINGContinued from page 19.ing a warehouse for a temporary shelter.Preparations were made for themulti-state federal search and seizureof the pit bulls.On July 8, 2009, federal, state,and local agents served 28 federalsearch warrants and two state searchwarrants. Twenty-eight subjects werearrested on federal and state charges.More arrests followed in the comingweeks. During the search warrants theHumane Society of Missouri led therescue, medical triage, and shelteringeffort. Working with the HumaneSociety of the United States and theASPCA (American Society for thePrevention of Cruelty to Animals), theHSMO (Humane Society of Missouri)was responsible for the rescue, processing,forensic evidence collection,and transportation of the pit bulls tothe temporary shelter. Upon arrival,each dog was processed and given amedical evaluation according to strictHumane Society guidelines.“Two weeks prior to serving thewarrants, we were asked to verify thatall 30 search warrant locations still hadpit bull fighting dogs,” said Sgt. Heath.“We did that through visits where wetalked with owners, by flying over kennelsfor a visual of the dogs, makingtelephone calls, or walking throughthe woods to see the dogs ourselves.”“That was a very nerve wrackingday,” said Sgt. Mills. “You can imaginethe logistics required to coordinate 28search warrants in several states usingmultiple agencies. “All of the informationwas based on our investigation,hence, getting the correct house orlocation was crucial. The go time was6 a.m. CST and it went until 10 p.m.CST.”“The actual seizure/rescue of thedogs in Missouri and Illinois was coordinatedby the Humane Society of Missouri.Other states handled their ownrescue. Our humane society used fourtrailers to house the dogs as they weregathered,” Sgt. Mills continued. “Fourtrailers traveled from each searchwarrant area. Working from SouthwestIllinois and Northwest Missouri, theyworked their way to St. Louis. One ofthe trailers was able to hold about 80dogs in separate kennels.”Working closely with ASPCA andother partners, the HSMO gave eachdog an individual behavior evaluation todetermine potential placement for adoption.These reports were turned overto the judge as each case is presented.Once each case was heard, the judgereturned the reports to the HSMO, andthe dog’s fate was decided. The dogswere cared for at the temporary shelterin St. Louis throughout the federalforfeiture process. Following the courtordered disposition of the dogs, thefederal government will seek to recoverthe costs of caring for the dogs from eitherthe defendants or the targets of theseizure. [Note: The federal investigationwas approved by Assistant UnitedStates Attorney Matthew Drake, of theEastern District of the Missouri U.S.Attorney’s office, in St. Louis, MO. TheUSDA provided reimbursable grantmoney for the investigation and care ofthe animals seized/rescued as a resultof this investigation.]“Jeff and I want to thank the Patrol’scommand staff for their supportof this investigation and for allowing usto work on it for an entire year,” saidSgt. Mills. “I would add to that a thankyou to Sgt. Kevin Glaser and the SEMODrug Task Force for loaning us theirequipment and vehicle, but mostly for507 dogs seized quickly turned into over600 pit bulls as many of the dogs gave birthin the month after they were removed fromtheir owners.allowing me to use the best undercoverofficer, Sgt. Jeff Heath.”This investigation has earned aU.S. Attorney’s Award from the U.S.Attorney’s Office, Eastern District ofMissouri, in St. Louis. In addition, Sgt.Mills, Sgt. Heath, and humane societyinvestigators Tim Rickey and KyleHeld accepted an ASPCA law enforcementaward during their HumaneAwards Luncheon in New York City,NY, on October 29, 2009.The Humane Society of Missouri prepared two large warehouses like this one for the hundredsof dogs seized at the end of the undercover investigation. Each dog was placed into its ownkennel. Each of the kennels had wooden walls to prevent the dogs from seeing one another andattempting to fight.20 Patrol News/November-December 2009

INVESTIGATION YIELDS DOGS,WEAPONS, CASH, DRUGSBy Sgt. Terry G. Mills, Q/DDCC & Sgt. Jeffrey L. Heath, Q/DDCCOnce the warrants were executed, 407 pit bull dogs were seized/rescuedin Missouri and Illinois. Approximately 100 pit bulls were seized/rescuedin the other states, bringing the total to over 500. Since the warrants wereexecuted on July 8, 2009, and due to the 62-day gestation period, this numberhas grown. On August 27, 2009, an additional 20 pit bull dogs were seized in afollow-up contact associated with this investigation.Other dogfighting-related evidence seized included slat mills, electricmills, carpet mills, breeding boxes, pulling harnesses, break sticks, chains,stakes, steroids, and a large amount of dogfighting paraphernalia includingwritten paraphernalia and records, and (Veterinary dispensing-size) pharmaceuticaldrugs.In addition, non-dogfighting-related evidence was seized:• 4 marijuana indoor growing operations (one was in an undergroundbunker);• 30 marijuana plants (outdoors);• 10 pounds (approximate) of processed marijuana;• Quantity of hashish;• 2.1 pounds of methamphetamine;• 1 ounce of crack cocaine;• Quantity of prescription pills;• $130,000 seized in Missouri;• $175,000 seized in the other states;• $60,000 (approximate) in stolen property;• Over 100 guns (several stolen);• 3 vehicles; and,• 3 boats.According to Humane Society of Missouri sources, this was the largestdogfighting operation and rescue in the history of the United States. Accordingto information obtained in post arrest interviews of defendants and suspectsyet to be charged, this investigation has seriously hindered or sloweddown all dogfighting and related activities in the Midwest and beyond. Notonly are these suspected dogfighters shut down, and these particular dogsrescued, but generations of pit bulls will not, as stated by the Humane Society,be subjected to thesebrutal animal contestsresulting in suffering,torture, harassment,and death. Such sportsamount to torture forfun and are degradingand unfit for a civilizedsociety.These items are among thoseseized from dogfighters.Items pictured include achain, stake, scale, first aiditems, steroid syringes, etc.ComputerSavvyIf your computer has beenupgraded to Microsoft Office2007, go to C:\MSHPForms.Once there, run (select) $Set Office 2007 Default FileFormats AND run (select)$ Set Trusted Locations!Refer to Tips and Tricks onISD’s Intranet site for furtherdetails.Did YouKnow?80% of the work performedby the Patrol’s Crime LaboratoryDivision is done for otheragencies (2008).DecemberDecember 3 • Tpr. F.L.Walker diedin 1941.December 7 • Tpr. V.O.Dosing diedin 1941.December 12 • Tpr. R.S.Creach diedin 1943.December 25 • ChristmasDayNovember-December 2009/Patrol News 21

New EmployeesTanna L. AbbottCVE Insp. ITroop ERyan D. AldrichCVE Insp. ITroop EJason M. BelcherCVE Insp. ITroop ECarrie A. BerendzenFingerprint Tech. IQ/CJISDRachel W. BirminghamDE ITroop CMelanie R. BransonAFIS Entry Oper. IQ/CJISDJoseph W. EldredCVE Insp. ITroop DShirley R. GentryDE ITroop EAshley N. GregoryAFIS Entry Oper. IQ/CJISDRonald W. HoffmanMVI Insp. IITroop CMark D. MiddletonCVE Insp. ITroop EKarri L. MitchellDE ITroop AShirley B. MooreDE ITroop CTimothy J. MyersProg./Analyst Mgr.Q/ISDFaye A. NewkirkDE IITroop C22 Patrol News/November-December 2009

New EmployeesMichael L. PullamCVE Insp. ITroop ESteven L. RhineCVE Insp. ITroop EChristina M. RoysterDE ITroop AKristi L. RydmanCIT IIIQ/ISDKristy J. SinFingerprint Tech. IQ/CJISDAdrean J. SmartQuality Control Clerk IIQ/TFDLevi A. StoopsCVE Insp. ITroop GMichelle E. SturgeonAFIS Entry Oper. IQ/CJISDGarry L. UmphryCVE Insp. ITroop HKyle J. VaughtFingerprint Tech. IQ/CJISDTraffic FatalitiesNovember-December 2009/Patrol News 23

CuCl 2HCl EtOH H 0 2Turner’s Reagent Solves The Crime!By MVI III Charles G. McMillan, Troop DHow long does CuCl 2HCl EtOHH 20 last? Well, I can tell you--at least 10years.Trooper David H. Brown, TroopD, seized a motorcycle that had thevehicle identification number (VIN)ground off. He brought it to Troop Dto see if MVI could somehow determinethe identity of the bike.It’s not very often we get to usethe skills taught us at the Academyin number restoration! However, Ineeded to at least try. I found thebottle of Turner’s Reagent and blewthe dust off the lid. It was created forme in July 1999. “Hmmm,” I thought.I wonder if it is still good. Accordingto the Random House Dictionary, a“reagent” is a substance that, becauseof the reactions it causes, is used inanalysis and synthesis.I prepared the engine boss withsandpaper, as I had to make that areasmoother. That area had been groundoff and nothing in the form of anumber was visible. Then, with glovedhands I carefully opened the bottle ofreagent and poured a small amountinto the cap of the bottle. I took a Q-tipand soaked up a small amount andbegan rubbing the blank boss right toleft ... right to left ... right to left ... Theetching agent began to bubble andchange color ... and smell.I wiped the area off with a rag and,using my flashlight, I began to see afaint appearance of numbers. My heartmust have skipped a beat, because theexcitement of possibly thwarting thebad guy by undoing his dastardly deedwas indeed invigorating.I asked Tpr. Brown to hold theflashlight as I applied another round ofchemical. I also asked him if he couldread the numbers to add another verificationlevel--four eyes are better thantwo. Sure enough, the numbers beganto appear! But, you had to be quick asthey faded as the wetness evaporated.Troop D’s MVI unit solved a mystery involving this motorcycle using Turner’s Reagent.Finally, I had enough numbers tobegin a search for the identity of themotorcycle.I ran the numbers in MULES anddidn’t get a hit. I then called the NationalInsurance Crime Bureau (NICB)and Dan (my contact) began a searchin his vast database. Several Suzukimotorcycles came up, but none werestolen and none were in Missouri.After about 15 minutes you couldsense his excitement as he found apossibility:A stolen GSXR600! He asked if I wasnear Springfield, and I answered, “I amin Springfield.” We had identified themotorcycle.The stolen 2001 Suzuki GSXR600is being held at the Troop D impoundlot awaiting the insurance company toapply for a VIN and then it will havea new home. In the meantime, Tpr.Brown has another serious charge fora citizen that thought he had coveredhis tracks.Members: When you’re promoted, make sure you have a new portraittaken! Call Photographer Brenda Schmitz, Q/PIED, at 573-526-6277 foran appointment. Class A (long sleeves) and felt hat required. Captainsand above also need a portrait in their blouse/white shirt and felt hat.Thanks!24 Patrol News/November-December 2009

By Sgt. Darron F. Blankenship, Q/DDCCCpl. Kenneth J. Schulte, Q/DDCCThe Missouri Polygraph Associationhonored Missouri State HighwayPatrol Division of Drug and CrimeControl Lieutenant Michael W. Plattewith the first ever Richard “Dick”Arthur Award at the Tri-State PolygraphConference on October 7, 2009.The Richard “Dick” Arthur Awardwas developed to pay homage to DickArthur for his contributions to thepolygraph profession. Nominees for thisaward are individuals who advance thepolygraph profession through tirelessdedication to standardize polygraphprinciples and practices, or who havemade significant contributions to theMissouri Polygraph Association. Nomineesmust be an association memberand in good standing. The associationplans to make this an annual award.Lt. Platte has been a member of theMissouri Polygraph Association since1993. Since joining, Lt. Platte has heldthe office of treasurer, vice president,and president of the association. Lt.Platte has assisted with the coordinationof the Missouri polygraph seminars,sat on several committees, and acted associal director. He is also a member ofthe Kansas Polygraph Association, theCanadian Police Polygraph Association,and a former member of the Associationof Police Polygraphists. Lt. Platte iscalled upon to give his insight or adviceon problems or concerns encounteredduring association meetings.Lt. Platte graduated from theCanadian School of Polygraph in 1993.Since then, he has conducted over1,100 tests for local, state, and federalagencies. He has tested individualson every type of crime, from thefts tohomicides, and has been called in torun a test on other polygraphists andduring internal investigations. Lt. Plattehas assisted other polygraphists inquestion formulations as well as givenfeedback on chart interpretations andpolygraph techniques. He has taught atthe Canadian school every year since2001. Lt. Platte uses that time to keep upon the latest improvements and tech-niques in polygraphs, and then sharesthe information with his fellow polygraphists.Lt. Platte has been in chargeof the Missouri State Highway Patrolpolygraph program since 2003. Duringthat time, he has implemented manychanges, including: better equipment,more training, new pre-employmenttest, and quality control.Lt. Platte is an advocate, mentor,and teacher in the polygraph arena. Hecontinues to speak at area colleges andMissouri Polygraph Association PresidentJason Smith, Rolla Police Department,presents Lt. Michael Platte, Q/DDCC, withthe first ever Richard “Dick” Arthur Awardin October 2009.gives demonstration of the polygraphcapabilities and its uses. He is a strongproponent for standardizing polygraphtesting, and outspoken against theuses of substandard truth verificationdevices.Lt. Platte has demonstrated histireless effort to advance the MissouriPolygraph Association as well as thepolygraph profession. He is quick toassist anyone with a problem or givea suggestion on a polygraph test. It isdue to his devotion to the polygraphprofession and to the Missouri PolygraphAssociation that Lt. Michael W.Platte was honored with the Richard“Dick” Arthur Award. Congratulations,sir!40 years agoNovember 1969 -- Tpr. Jesse R. Jenkins, KOD October 14, 1969, gracedthe cover. Stories and pictures told about the Patrol’s loss of Tpr. Jenkins.There was a picture layout and in-depth story about Troop B Headquarters,and a story about an open house at Troop A Headquarters.30 years agoDecember 1979 -- The Patrol Academy, recently equipped with a colorvideo system, began making original production video training tapes.One article said troopers marked 40 years of working Mizzou footballgames this year.20 years agoNovember 1989 -- Corporal Michael A. Cooper, Troop I, received an honorablemention in the IACP/PARADE Magazine Police Service Awardprogram. The centerfold story highlighted the Automated FingerprintIdentification System and its capabilities.10 years agoDecember 1999 -- The Fatal Analysis Reporting System celebrated its25th anniversary. During the 16th Annual DDCC Conference, Sgt. JimRipley, Troop A, Special Assistant Brenda LeCure, Q/DDCC, and OfficerDaron Wilkins, COMET Drug Task Force, were recognized.November-December 2009/Patrol News 25

RetirementsSgt. Michael A.CooperSergeant Michael A. “Mike” Cooperretired on December 1, 2009, after31 years of dedicated service.Mike was born in Carthage, MO.He graduated from Eldon High Schoolin 1974. He is married to Peggy A.(Parish) Cooper. Mike and Peggy havetwo grown children: Jason M. Cooperand Stacey M. Schauer.Mike was a member of the 47thRecruit Class, and began his trainingon June 1, 1978. He was first assignedto Troop C, St. Louis County. Miketransferred to Troop I, Rolla, on July1, 1981, and was promoted to corporalon July 1, 1989. He was assigned as theassistant zone supervisor of PulaskiCounty.Mike transferred to the Divisionof Drug and Crime Control on October15, 1990, and was assigned to theNarcotics/Vice Section for the remainderof his career. During his tenurewith the Division of Drug and CrimeControl, he was assigned to Team 5,St. Louis, and to Team 2, Springfield.He was promoted to sergeant on September1, 1996.Congratulations, Mike, on yourretirement! We will miss you.Crim. Sprv. DavidF. NannemanCriminalist Supervisor David F.“Dave” Nanneman, Q/CLD, retiredAugust 31, after 37 years of service.He supervised the Troop G Crime Labin Willow Springs, MO.Dave grew up on a dairy farmclose to Salisbury and Marceline,MO. He attended Wilson School, aone-room school, for first grade withonly one other student--Ernie Raub.Wilson School closed the next year,and he and Ernie went to differentschools. In 1972, both of them startedto work for the Patrol. Ernie retired asa captain several years ago. Dave saysthat every time they saw each other,they had 100% attendance of theirfirst grade class reunion. Dave graduatedfrom St. Joseph High School, inSalisbury, in 1967. He went on to earnhis bachelor’s of science in chemistryfrom Northeast Missouri State University(now Truman State) in 1972.Dave was hired as a laboratorytechnician for the Patrol Crime Labin 1972. He worked as a chemist atthe GHQ Lab until 1977, when he waspromoted to director of the Troop HSatellite Lab when it opened in 1977.He transferred to the Troop G SatelliteLab in 1984, to reopen it. In 2003, hewas promoted to criminalist supervisorwhile working at the Troop G Lab.Dave met his wife, Pat Steffen, inJefferson City. They were married in1978. They have two sons: Mark, wholives in Columbia, MO, and Andy, wholives in Fayetteville, AR.During his career at the laboratory,Dave introduced the use of thinlayer chromatography for marijuanaand THC analysis, gas chromatographyfor blood alcohol analysis, andthe use of “Sharpie” pens to markevidence. He testified before the grandjury for the Ken Rex McElroy inves-Continued on the next page.Retirees Enjoy Food & FellowshipOne hundred retireesgathered in Lee’s Summitfor lunch in August2009. Ret. Major Lewis G.Ullery brought along hisreplica 1931 Ford patrolcar for all to enjoy. RetiredDE Sprv. Ruby Williamsis hoping for an evenlarger crowd next year!26 Patrol News/November-December 2009

— NannemanContinued from page 26.Retirementstigation, and was mentioned in “TrueDetective” magazine in the MichelleSteele murder case.Dave’s favorite part of working forthe Patrol’s Crime Laboratory systemhas been meeting the investigatorsthat submit evidence and the prosecutorswho handle the cases in court,and being able to answer their questionsabout the evidence.“It’s been a pleasure working forthe MSHP, meeting the other employeesof the lab and the rest of thePatrol,” said Dave. “It really is like afamily. I will miss these great people.”After retirement, Dave plans totravel with his wife, Pat, go on moreextended white water river trips, workaround the house, and visit friends andrelatives. Dave, we wish you luck inyour retirement!DE I Doris A.“Ann” McAllisterAnn was born in Dudley, MO,and graduated from Greenville HighSchool in 1969. She attended ThreeRivers Community College in PoplarBluff in 1986 and 1987, studying herlove for music. Ann has two daughters,Cheryl Parker and Nancy Gallamore,and five grandchildren, Morgan, 14,Bailey, 10, Christian, 6, Trevor, 7, andTaylor, 4.Ann loves to listen to and playbluegrass music and is an originalmember of a bluegrass group wellknown in Southeast Missouri as StringCircle. Ann has been playing musicfor 17 years and has been with StringCircle for 14 years. String Circle hasplayed in a five-state area and is wellknown for their bluegrass gospelmusic. Ann plays the stand up bassand guitar. Ann is an active member ofFirst Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff,and enjoys being involved in manyactivities there.After retirement Ann plans onplaying more music, and spendingmore time with her grandchildren. Shewants to spend some time travelingand will work part-time for Three RiversCommunity College as a securityofficer.Troop E employees thank Ann forher dedicated service and wish her thevery best in a long and happy retirement.Good luck! Ann, your big smileand helpful spirit will be missed!January’62 Recruit ClassEnjoys ReunionBy Mrs. Vada TerrellThe Highway Patrol recruitclass of 1962 held their annualreunion September 14, 15, and 16,2009, in Jefferson City, at the DeVilleHotel. Bill and Marty Pattersonwere hosts of this year’s reunion.Jefferson City proved to be a greatplace for a Patrol reunion as itbrought back a lot of memories ofa career that began 47 years ago.Several of the men enjoyed achance meeting with some fellowretirees while at lunch Mondayat the Prison Brew. On Mondayafternoon, they toured the Patrol’sSafety Education Center, and onTuesday afternoon, they touredthe Governor’s Mansion whereFirst Lady Georganne WheelerNixon welcomed the group.Attendees this year wereWoody and Rosella Aytes, Davidand Joyce Cook, Dick and VadaTerrell, Myron and Janice Garrett,Rex and Anna Bartlett, Shayand Linda East, Harold and DarlysShelton, Herb and Wilda Hoffman,Louise Allinson Bailey, and Billand Marty Patterson.Plans for their 48 th reunionwere made before everyonedeparted. We’ll meet in 2010 inSt. Joseph, MO, with Myron andJanice Garrett as hosts.On October 1, 2009, DE I Doris A.“Ann” McAllister retired after 13 yearsof dedicated service to the MissouriState Highway Patrol. Ann was hiredon September 1, 1996, as a clerk typist.Ann was promoted to Clerk Typist IIon March 1, 1998, and to Clerk TypistIII on March 1, 2000. Ann was re-classifiedas a driver examiner on March1, 2009.January 1January 18January 18• New Year’sDay• Tpr. K.L.Poynterdied in2002.• MartinLuther KingJr. DayPlease Update!If you’ve changed address,family status, education level, ormilitary status, fill out an SHP-10form and send it to the HumanResources Division. Thanks!November-December 2009/Patrol News 27

Legislation In ActionExpanded DNA Law Catches CriminalBy Sgt. Michael W. Watson, Troop DMissouri’s expanded DNA profilinglaw, which took effect on August28, 2009, quickly paid dividends forlaw enforcement and the victim of onecrime in Jasper County. The new law,which was sponsored by RepresentativeMarilyn Ruestman and signed intolaw by Governor Jay Nixon, expandsthe collection of DNA to include thosearrested for certain felonies. Samplesare now required from anyone whois 17 years of age or older and whois arrested for first or second degreeburglary or a felony offense involvingcrimes against a person, sex offenses,prostitution, or pornography. Previously,DNA samples were collected onlyfrom individuals who pleaded guilty orwere found guilty of felony crimes andcertain misdemeanor sex crimes, notpersons who were simply arrested.On May 9, 2009, Jasper CountySheriff’s Department deputies investigatedthe burglary of a conveniencestore on Missouri Route 66 at the KansasState Line. Investigators recoveredblood evidence inside the store near abroken window and the evidence wasentered into CODIS (Combined DNAIndex System). The case remainedunsolved and without a suspect until thearrest of an individual on September 12,2009, by the Carl Junction Police Departmentstemming from the burglaryof an elementary school. The DNAsample collected from the arrestee pursuantto the new law led to a “match”with the sample collected from theearlier burglary. On October 2, 2009,the Jasper County Sheriff’s DepartmentPictured left to right are Lt. D. Scott Sater, Troop D, Rep. Marilyn Ruestman,Jasper County Sheriff Archie Dunn, Carl Junction Chief Delmar Haase, CriminalistSprv. Jason Wyckoff, and Laboratory Manager Kay Monk during the newsconference announcing a DNA match related to a new law allowing DNA collectionat the time of arrest.was notified by Criminalist SupervisorJason L. Wyckoff from the SpringfieldCrime Laboratory.Both Criminalist Sprv. Wyckoff andLaboratoryManager KayE. Monk, alsofrom SpringfieldCrimeLaboratory,attended anews conferenceat theJasper CountySheriff’sDepartmenton October 9.While there,they fielded many questions regardingDNA evidence and the Patrol’s role inthe testing of samples in conjunctionwith the new law. The “match” fromthe Jasper County case, analyzed at thePatrol’s Springfield Crime Lab, resultedin the first criminal charge being filedas a result of the new law. As of thedate of the news conference, the Patrolhad matched three other DNA profilesobtained from arrestees to existing DNAprofiles from unsolved crimes. Thosecases remain under investigation by therespective agencies.BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTSLayton I.Tpr. Andrew F. & Mrs. Heather J.CheaneyQ/GDPeyton RyleeTpr. Evan L. & Mrs. Leanna R.TyrrellTroop AJasper ThomasTpr. Thomas O. & Mrs. Crystal B.MitchellTroop FGracie Anna MarieTpr. Joseph S. & Mrs. Leeann M.BaughmanTroop AAndrew DavidTpr. Joshua D. & Mrs. Rachel E.OwensTroop AGavin TaylorCpl. Gregory D. & Mrs. Amanda L.PrimmTroop AEmma NicoleSgt. Warren W. & Mrs. Paula M.WiedemannQ/DDCCBroxton OwenMr. Kent A. & Clerk Typist IIITammy S. MahaneyTroop FIsaac DavidTpr. Benjamin N. and Mrs. KimberlyS. ComerTroop ARylan CarterTpr. Paul C. and Mrs. Shelia LongTroop CKeith RylanCpl. Keith A. & Mrs. Shelly A.AlmondTroop EMaddox RobertTpr. Dustin L. & Mrs. Brooke S. LyleTroop HSlade RockwellTpr. Thomas E. & Mrs. Brett A. YoungTroop GDanny BrockMr. Jason P. and Clerk Typist IISonna L. BaslerTroop B28 Patrol News/November-December 2009

Randy J. TillmanRandy Joe Tillman, 54, of Hayti,MO, died June 23, 2009.He was born on July 24, 1954, inKennett, MO, to the late Howard Ovaland Lilly Buck Tillman. On June 15,1980, in Caruthersville, MO, he wasunited in marriage to Carol Ann Malone,who survives at the home.Randy was a longtime employeeof KCRV (approximately 25 years). Hehas worked for the state of Missourifor over 18 years in different capacities.Randy was a criminal investigatorfor the public defender office locatedin Caruthersville, for approximatelynine years, and a case worker for theDivision of Family Services for abouttwo years. At the time of his death,Randy was a commercial vehicle officerfor the Missouri State HighwayPatrol where he spent most of hisemployment at E-3 Weigh Station onInterstate 55, and recently received aposition as a CVO II on the portablescale truck 1510. Randy was a MissouriState Highway Patrol recruiterand a first responder instructor. Healso served as the code enforcementofficer for the city of Hayti.Randy was a devoted husband,father, and grandfather. He was a longtimemember of the Hayti First BaptistChurch where he was the SundaySchool director for several years andrecently resigned his position to teacha young adults class for those ages 18-30 with his wife, Carol. Randy enjoyedbeing a member of the men’s quartetDeathsat First Baptist Church. He alwaysenjoyed an occasional camping trip tothe “boonies” with his friend, MartyMetzger.He was preceded in death by hisparents, Howard Oval and Lilly BuckTillman; brothers, Eddie and CharlesTillman; a sister, Virginia Ann Tillman;and a daughter, Stefany Ann Tillman.Randy leaves his wife, Carol AnnTillman, of Hayti; two daughters, GinnyAnn Tillman, of Hayti, and SelenaTillman Taylor (and her husband, Herman),of Clarkton, MO; two grandchildren,McKenzie and Karson Taylor, ofClarkton; two brothers, Sam Tillman(and his wife, Nadine), of Marble Hill,MS, and George Tillman (and hiswife, Linda), of Greers Ferry, AR; twostepbrothers, James Babcock (andhis wife, Wanda), of Smyrna, TN, andEarnie Babcock, of Hayti; one stepsister,Vickie Turnage (and her husband,Randy), of Hayti; sisters-in-law, AngelaTillman, of Bartlett, TN, and ShirleyTillman, of Birmingham, AL; a host ofnieces, nephews, other relatives; andmany, many friends.Pallbearers were Missouri StateHighway Patrol troopers and MissouriState Highway Patrol commercial vehicleofficers. Funeral services wereheld Friday, June 26, 2009, in the FirstBaptist Church in Hayti, with Dr. TonyCherry officiating. John W. GermanFuneral Home in Hayti was in chargeof the services.(The Patrol family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Tillman family. This articlewas reprinted from the Caruthersville DemocratArgus with permission.)Take NoteEffective January 1, 2010,Catalyst Rx will administer theprescription drug program forMoDOT/Patrol. You shouldreceive a new prescription drugbenefit card at the end of 2009.Ronald D. SmithRonald D. Smith, 66, of Union,MO, died Friday, September 11, 2009,in Ames, Iowa.He was born July 27, 1943, inLangley, VA, the son of Oscar E.and wife Emma (Wodtley) Smith.Mr. Smith was united in marriage toCandace Mahon (Ahmann) on May 21,2001, in Union.Mr. Smith is survived by his wife;one son, Ronald D. Smith, from thecountry of Denmark; one daughter,Sheila Downey (and husband,Charles), of Concordia, MO; twostepsons, Brendan Mahon (and wife,Jill), of Union, and Robert Mahon(and wife, Elaine), of Seattle, WA;one brother, Ed Smith, of El Paso,Texas; one sister, Constance Strait,of Chantily, VA; his mother-in-law,Eunice Ahmann, of Washington, MO;six grandchildren, Laura Unerstall, ofSt. Louis, Sam Unerstall, of Krakow,Emma Downey, of Concordia, SophiaMahon, of Seattle, and Mia and OliviaMahon, both of Union; other relatives;and many friends.Mr. Smith was preceded in deathby his parents; one brother, VernonSmith; and one sister, Barbara Smith.He was a member of the AmericanLegion, V.F.W., 40 and 8, and servedhis country in the U.S. Army. Mr.Smith worked with the Missouri StateHighway Patrol for 35 years and withthe federal Department of Transportationfor eight years.Memorial services were held onNovember-December 2009/Patrol News 29

— SmithContinued from page 29.Saturday, September 19, at Miller FuneralHome, in Washington, with theRev. Mark Gregor officiating. Memorialsdirected to the American CancerSociety or American Heart Associationare preferred.(The Patrol family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Smith family. Reprinted withpermission from the Washington Missourian,September 22, 2009.)James L. “Jim”LaffoonJames “Jim” Leroy Laffoon, ofrural Farmington, MO, died on Saturday,September 26, 2009, at ParklandHealth Center, at the age of 78. He wasborn on March 15, 1931, in Old Hickory,TN, the son of the late Claybornand Jessie “Pauline” (Murphy) Laffoon.He was also preceded in death bya daughter, Donna Gail Laffoon.Mr. Laffoon proudly served hiscountry in the U.S. Navy Seabeesduring the Korean War. Mr. Laffoonserved as a Missouri state trooper for30 years, and retired in 1988. He wasa member of the St. Joseph CatholicChurch of Farmington.He will be greatly missed by all,and that includes his loving and devotedwife of 33 years, Mrs. Therese Agnes(Mangan) Laffoon; two sons, SamLaffoon (wife, Michelle), of Gerald,DeathsMO, and Steven Laffoon (wife, Jerri),of Linn, MO; a brother, Robert Laffoon(wife, Barbara), of Banning, CA; onehalf-sister Rosemary (husband, Wallace),Downey of Hopkinsville, KY; onehalf-brother Mike Laffoon, two granddaughters,Andrea Laffoon; of CostaMesa, CA, and Christina Laffoon, ofFlorissant, MO; two grandsons, MarkLaffoon (wife, Angela), of North Pole,AK, and Jason Laffoon, of Florissant,MO; a great-grandson, Joseph Laffoon;a great-granddaughter, KirstynLaffoon; and special friends, Reta andGlynn Dennis, of Linn, MO. Otherrelatives, numerous friends, and hischurch family also survive.The family received friends at CozeanMemorial Chapel on September29, 2009. A mass of Christian burialwas celebrated at St. Joseph CatholicChurch on September 30. Intermentwith full military honors followed atNew Calvary Cemetery. Memorialsmay be sent to St. Joseph CatholicChurch Building Fund, or the WildlifeLand Trust.(The Patrol family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Laffoon family. Reprinted withpermission from the Cozean Memorial Chapel.)Karen J. HulettKaren Janeen Hulett, 69, a residentof Chillicothe, MO, died Saturday,October 3, 2009, at St. Luke’s Hospitalin Kansas City, MO, as a result of astroke.She was born on June 27, 1940,the daughter of Bonnie and Vergie(Sears) Jackson in Watsonville, CA. OnNov. 1, 1959, she married William M.Hulett in Bynumville, MO. He survivesat the home.Karen moved to Chillicothein 1965, having previously lived inBynumville, Kansas City, and St.Joseph, MO. She worked for theMissouri State Highway Patrol for18 years as a driver examiner. Karenwas a member of the Mt. Zion UnitedMethodist Church, Bynumville, and attendedthe United Methodist Church,Chillicothe, where she was very active.Karen volunteered many hours atthe Chillicothe House of Prayer. Shewas a leader in the Girl Scouts and4-H. She enjoyed researching familygenealogy and scrapbooking. Karenalso enjoyed spending time with hergrandchildren, family, and friends.She is survived by three daughters:Lynette Juresic and husband,John, of Andover, KS, Jeanna Maley,and husband, Steve, of Wichita, KS,and Karisa Huntley, and husband,Tim, of Mulvane, KS; one brother,Lonnie W. Jackson, and wife, Debby,of Carrollton, MO; four grandchildren:Rachelle and Nathan Juresic, ofAndover, KS, and Jenae and SpencerMaley, of Wichita, KS; two step-grandchildren,Tricia and Bryce Huntley;one step-great-grandchild, TaelynHuntley, and many aunts; uncles;cousins; nieces; and nephews. She waspreceded in death by her parents.Services were held at 1 p.m., onWednesday, October 7, 2009, at theUnited Methodist Church, in Chillicothe.Memorial contributions maybe made to the House of Prayer and/or Fitzgerald Cemetery and may bemailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O.Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601.(The Patrol family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Hulett family. Reprintedfrom the Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune withpermission.)30 Patrol News/November-December 2009

Thank YouI would like to thank Patrol employeesand retirees for their kindnesssince my mother’s recent death.Whether you called, sent a card orflowers, made a memorial donation, attendedvisitation or the funeral mass,or said a prayer for my family, yoursupport was very much appreciated.Ret. Fiscal & Budgetary Analyst IIIMarilyn K. Schneider, Q/BPD•••I would like to take this opportunityto express my appreciation for thesupport given to my family after theloss of our mother. Your calls, cards,and flowers were a great comfort atthis difficult time. I received many positivecomments from my family andfriends regarding the Patrol’s presenceand professionalism displayed at thevisitation and service. Although I knewwhat to expect, it was the first time Iwas a recipient instead of a participant.Again, it was greatly appreciated.Sgt. Marc A. McCalister andfamily, Troop C•••Thanks so much for the manycards and phone calls, and especiallythose officers who attended the funeral,after the death of my father. Itmakes me feel that I am still a part ofthe Patrol family.Ret. Sgt. Stephen Dorsey•••We would like to thank the Patrolfamily for all of your cards, prayers,and kind words of sympathy duringour time of sorrow. We would also liketo thank those who attended the visitationand funeral. A special thank yougoes to the honor guard for their respectduring the visitation and the funeral,as well as those who served aspallbearers. What a tribute to Jim [Laffoon]!He so loved the Patrol.Mrs. Therese Laffoon•••On behalf of our family, I wouldlike to thank everyone for the prayers,cards, and expressions of sympathyfollowing the death of my wife, Karen.We are especially thankful to thosewho attended the visitation and funeral.It meant a lot to us. We felt honoredfor the escort to the cemetery. Karenwould have been very impressed. Yourthoughtfulness and kindness duringthis difficult time is deeply appreciated.Thank you.Ret. CVE Insp. Sprv. I William“Bill” Hulett•••My thanks to all who helped tomake the MSHP retirees luncheon ahuge success! We met our goal of 100 attendees!Our goal next year will be 110.A special thanks to Sgt. Norwood, Sgt.& Dottie Stockdell, Ret. DE Chief FountFouschee, and Mrs. Betty Kerrnick.I really appreciate all your help. Also,thanks to those who donated door prizes.A big thanks to retired Major LewisG. Ullery for sharing his replica 1931Ford patrol car.I look forward to seeing you nextyear!Ret. DE Sprv. Ruby P. WilliamsI’d like to thank everyone for thecards, prayers, flowers, and other expressionsof sympathy after my father’sdeath. A special thank you to those employeeswho attended the visitation andfuneral service. It was noticed and muchappreciated by both my family and me.Chief Operator Vinita Williams,Troop GOur deepest sympathy goes to the following personnel who have lost a member oftheir family:Technical Support Manager RuthNiblack (Q/ISD) - brother-inlawCITS I Ryan Badresingh (Q/ISD) -grandmotherRet. Special Assistant Mary K.Rodeman - fatherRet. DE III Shirley Hardge - fatherCrim. Hist. Spec. I Pamela M. Aberle(Q/CJISD) - father-in-lawRet. Fiscal & Budgetary Analyst IIIMarilyn K. Schneider (Q/BPD)- motherTpr. Reid T. Fessler (B) - mother-inlawMVI Sprv. Gary W. Stockton (D) -sisterRet. Sgt. Harvey R. Harris - fatherin-lawCDL Auditor Tamala R. Sakaguchi(H) - fatherRet. Lt. Lester E. Thompson - wifeCpl. George H. Falterman (G) -father-in-lawRet. ACTE Roger M. Collier - wifeDE III Katie L. Hoover (D) - motherin-lawSympathyClerk Typist III K. Cheyenne Stone(D) - stepgrandmotherRet. Sgt. Francic R. “Bobby” Gehner- sonCVO II Timothy M. Chappell (E) -fatherDE III Dennis W. Richardson (F) -mother-in-lawSgt. Marc A. McCalister (C) - motherRet. Sgt. Stephen H. Dorsey - fatherRet. Capt. Gary W. Phillips - brotherFiscal & Budgetary Analyst IIIBrenda S. Koenigsfeld (Q/BPD)- fatherAFIS Entry Oper. III Jeffrey S.Koenigsfeld (Q/CJISD) -grandfatherRet. Lt. Robert R. Threlkeld -grandsonRet. CVE Insp. Sprv. I William M.“Bill” Hulett - wifeTpr. William C. Fox (Q/GD) -grandmotherTpr. Mark C. Mason (D) -grandfatherCpl. D.M. Hedrick (I) - fatherNovember-December 2009/Patrol News 31

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROLGeneral HeadquartersP.O. Box 5681510 E. Elm St.Jefferson City, MO 65102-0568Address Service RequestedPrstd. Std.U.S.PostagePAIDJefferson City, MOPermit No. 440Recruiting •1-800-796-7000E-mail •mshppied@mshp.dps.mo.govHome Page •http://www.mshp.dps.mo.govGroup EffortThis group of people from the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control, Federal Bureau of Investigation,U.S. Department of Agriculture, Humane Society of Missouri, and the Assistant U.S. Attorney’s Office accepted a DistinguishedService Award from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Missouri, for their work during the dogfighting investigation. Thecoordination between agencies led to the disbanding of the largest underground dogfighting ring in U.S. history.