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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.
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"Our Heritage, Our Purpose"
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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


Pending retirements can be found at OSHPRetiree.org
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"An Abbreviated History of the STO"
Sunbird Reunion Video 2 2026


90th Anniversary History Update
Flying Wheel
Sunbird Reunion Video 1 2026 

Thank you to our Stetson Club Patrons for your continued support!

Bill Healy (5) ~ Tom Rice (4) ~ Robert C. Becker MD (3) ~ Lou Gliozzi (3) ~ Fred Summers (3) ~ Mike Kasler (3) ~ Jeff May (3) ~ Fred Goldstein (3) ~ Ken Marshall (3) ~ Al Branstiter (3) ~ Ed Waltz  (3) ~  Ken Morckel (3) ~ Paul Meddles (3) ~ Jim Chapman (3) ~ John Magaw (3)  ~ Sandy Chiaramonte (3) ~ Bob Booker (3)  ~ Carl Roark (3) ~ Robbie Hartsell (3) ~ Dale LaRue (3) ~ Steve Brode (3) ~ Jim Garrison (3) ~ Darryl Anderson (3) ~ Brad Kunze (3) ~ Gene Archer (3) 

Stetson Club Patrons with at least 3 or more SC 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. 
State of the Patrol
March 27, 2026

Retirees Cookout 2026 
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The OSHPRA Annual Dinner has been scheduled for Saturday, November 14th at the Aladdin Shrine Center, 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City, Ohio 43123.  

THIS WILL BE A NOON LUNCHEON EVENT WITH DOORS OPENING AT 10:00 AM. THE BUSINESS MEETING WILL START AT 11:00 AM.  Click open the PDF Flyer below.



2026_OSHPRA_Luncheon_Flyer.pdf
With our condolences, we report the passing of retired Trooper Rebecca Adams, a graduate of the 124th Academy Class.  She retired in June of 2021, last assigned to the Cambridge District.  Service and condolence information will be provided when available. 
2026_September_Aviation_Report.pdf
For your review, the September operations report from the Ohio State Highway Patrol's Aviation Section
Hoodline / Cindy Abrams leads by 19 votes, recount looms as provisional, mail-in votes are counted
WTAP / Trooper Mitch Reynolds selected by peers as the 2026 Trooper of the Year 
WTOL 11 / Toledo man gets 15 months in federal prison for pointing laser at OSHP helicopter
WKEF / Trooper Michael Moerch, Dispatcher Tyler Green recognized by peers at Springfield OSP
Ohio State Highway Patrol dispatcher Nicholas Johnson of Struthers was named the Canfield Post 2026 Dispatcher of the Year for outstanding service and teamwork.

Dispatch / Governor DeWine takes steps to remove inmates from death row
WCMH 4 / ODOT worker fatally struck by semi on I-70 in Zanesville
Fox 28 / Portsmouth troopers investigating deadly ATV crash on SR140
Mahoning Matters /  Nicholas Johnson selected as the Canfield OSHP Dispatcher of the Year
Your Ohio News / Jeremy Parks selected as Trooper of the Year at Wooster OSHP
WCMH 4 / Suspect in Amy Acton's fair stop case refuses plea deal
WCMH 4 / State lawmaker takes aim at new governor's veto power during lame duck session