Missouri State Trooper charged with second-degree rape in Howell County

Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper charged with second-degree rape in West Plains; pleads not guilty

A Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) trooper has pleaded not guilty to second-degree rape after a woman reported he sexually assaulted her at her home in July, court records show.27-year-old Ethan Minge is accused of forcing sexual intercourse on the victim on July 27 at her residence despite her repeatedly refusing his advances, according to a police affidavit. The woman reported the incident to the West Plains Police Department on Oct. 23. T…

Missouri State Trooper charged with second-degree rape in Howell County

A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper is charged with second-degree rape in Howell County following a West Plains police investigation. He is now on unpaid leave.

Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper charged with second degree rape in Howell County

A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper has been charged with raping a woman.On December 9, 2025, Howell County prosecutors charged Ethan Minge with Second Degr

Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper in Troop G charged with rape

A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper in Howell County is accused of raping a woman.

State trooper charged with rape

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Missouri State Trooper Charged With Rape

A Missouri state trooper has been placed on administrative leave after police in West Plains charged him with rape. Court documents say a woman reported that Ethan Minge came to her home on July 27 and tried to have sex with her, KMBC reports. When she repeatedly said no, he allegedly pushed her onto her back and raped her. The woman said he texted her the next day, acknowledging she said no and apologizing, the affidavit says. She reported the …