Trooper to Trooper Columbus, OH 43228

This website is dedicated to all Troopers and non-sworn employees, both past and present, whose hard work, dedication, loyalty and integrity have made the Ohio State Highway Patrol one of the most professional and well respected law enforcement agencies in the Country. Troopers who have dedicated their lives to the Patrol and put them on the line every day to serve and protect the citizens of our great State deserve our support.

It represents those who are proud to be a Trooper, proud of the Flying Wheel and proud to wear the black and gray. It represents Troopers who serve their communities with respect, honesty and integrity. It represents Troopers who respect the Highway Patrol and all it stands for. It represents Troopers who love the Patrol and care about its future!

Trooper to Trooper is an independent website developed by a group of retired Troopers focusing on the interests, issues, and activities affecting the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Funding is provided by the retired Superintendents of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

All website content is reviewed and approved by the Trooper to Trooper Editorial Board.

We appreciate the support of all living, retired Superintendents and those in memoriam who have shared in our journey.

Colonel Robert M. Chiaramonte

EOW December 7th, 2014

Colonel Jack B. Walsh

EOW May 22nd, 2015

Colonel Thomas W. Rice

Colonel Warren H. Davies

Colonel Kenneth B. Marshall

Colonel Kenneth L. Morckel

Colonel Paul D. McClellan

Colonel Richard H. Collins

Colonel John Born

Colonel Paul Pride

Colonel Richard Fambro

Major David D. Sturtz, Ohio's 1st IG

EOW September 18, 2015

The Annual State of the Patrol Address has been scheduled for Friday, March 27th at 12:00 Noon.

Doors open at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy at 11:00 AM. Colonel Charles Jones will review the significant accomplishments in 2025 made by the men and women of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

The address can be viewed online by clicking open the Ohio Channel Box below.

Thank You Ed & Patty Bowman for your generous Stetson Club Contribution made by using our PAY PAL LINK.

Thanks also to Dale LaRue, Rich Rucker, Sandy Chiaramonte,Tom Rice, Phil Osborn, Paul Meddles, John Magaw, Jack Lonier, and Ken Morckel for your 2nd Year Contributions!

Find out how you can support the lobbying efforts of the State Troopers of Ohio by linking to the STO page on this website. One time contributions can be made through Paypal by clicking on our STO logo to the right! State Troopers of Ohio is a registered 501(c)4.

Retired Staff Lieutenant John Shore was honored as the Retiree of the Year at the Bucyrus District Awards Banquet on Friday, March 13th at the Der Dutchman Restaurant in Bellville. He was recognized as the OSHP Retiree of the Year in February for his volunteer work with the Ohio Honor Flight Program for Veterans and his work with the President Warren G. Harding Center in Marion. Seen here with Captain Scott Rike, Bucyrus District Commander.

Congratulations John!

Enjoyed a visit from our State Troopers of Ohio advocates at our March 20th meeting, State Representative and OSP Retiree Kevin Miller, and a call-in visit from State Representative Haraz Ghanbari, who attended and spoke at the Lt. Matt Geer Benefit Hockey Game on March 15th. Thank you Haraz and Kevin for your continued support.

Thanks to visitors Jack Lonier and Phil Osborn for their 2nd year Stetson Club contribution!

Pictured (L -R) Ken Morckel, Butch Collins, Rep. Kevin Miller, Brenda Collins, Tom Rice, Darryl Anderson, Bob Booker, Charlie Linek, Robbie Hartsell, STO Patrons Jack Lonier, Phil Osborn, and BatchCo Lobbyist Hunter Wright.

A short slideshow video of photos taken at the benefit hockey game for Lt. Matt Geer at BGSU on March 15th. Matt, Ann, and Matt's donor, Michael Jacob, appreciate the many friends, family, and co-workers who turned out to support them on this amazing journey of hope and selfless friendship.