In Memory of Trooper Fred Guthrie
1965-2011

Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Fred Guthrie died in the line of duty on Monday, August 1, 2011. Trooper Guthrie and his K9 Reed were presumed drowned after being swept into flood waters in the area of Routes 118 and 111 in Holt County. Trooper Guthrie was on river flood patrol duty when another patrol unit discovered his patrol truck idling on the road at about 3:00 pm, with his patrol boat still on its trailer. The search was officially changed to a recovery effort later that evening. K9 Reed's body was recovered Tuesday evening while Trooper Guthrie remains missing.

Trooper Guthrie, 46, had served with the Missouri State Water Patrol for 17 years until the agency was merged into the Missouri State Highway Patrol in January 2011. He was assigned to the Highway Patrol's Water Division when the incident occurred.

Please join the men and women of the American Association of State Troopers in keeping the family of Trooper Guthrie and the men and women of the Missouri State Highway Patrol in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.