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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.
Retired Sergeant John W. Robinson, age 83, father of Lieutenant Philip J. Robinson, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. John graduated from the 73rd academy class on December 30, 1966, and retired December 30, 1996. He is survived by his spouse, Barbara.
Patrolman Robert E. Karsmizki, a member of the Bucyrus Post, was fatally shot by a felon during a confrontation in Galion in Crawford County. A Highway Patrol Auxiliary officer present at the scene subsequently killed the assailant.
August 12, 1921 - March 31, 1957
Hometown: Mansfield
23rd Academy Class: September 10, 1947
Retired Trooper John J. Rozum, Jr., age 76, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. John graduated from the 98th academy class on November 15, 1973, and retired July 24, 1997.
Back Row (L-R): Sergeant Joran Cottom, Sergeant Justin P. Lister, Sergeant Reid Phillips, Sergeant Benjamin J. Wallace and Dispatcher Supervisor Shannon M. Shepard.
Front Row (L-R): Captain Alan D. Dunbar, Lieutenant Colonel Jacob D. Pyles, Major Jeffrey S. Davis and Captain Andre T. Swinerton.
Retired Captain Roger Landis, age 87, of the 76th Academy Class passed in the early morning hours of October 31st after suffering a severe stroke at his home on October 28th. Roger is the father of retired S/Lt Brian Landis and grandfather of active Lt. Jacob Landis.
