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.

Thank you to our 3rd Year Stetson Club Members for 2026: Ken Morckel ~ Tom Rice ~ Paul Meddles ~ Jack Lonier ~ Jim Chapman ~ John Magaw ~ Phil Osborne ~ Sandy Chiaramonte ~ Rich Rucker ~ Bob Booker ~ Carl Roark ~ Robbie Hartsell ~ Ed Bowman ~ Dale LaRue ~ Steve Brode ~ Jim Garrison ~ Darryl Anderson

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.

UPDATE - MARCH 26, 2026

We are happy to report that Matt Geer's kidney transplant surgery was successfully completed yesterday, March 25th. Matt and donor Michael are in recovery at the University of Toledo Medical Center and would like to thank everyone for their continued well wishes and prayers. It was a long day but all went well!

Submitted photo Steve Murphy and Lynsey Cayton hold the signed scholarship agreement for the Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton “231” Memorial Scholarship at the Youngstown State University Foundation. Cayton was killed Oct. 16 after his cruiser was struck from behind by a semi on state Route 11 in Canfield while he was assisting another truck driver.

With our condolences, we report the passing of retired Trooper Benny Mikes, age 86, of the 65th Academy Class on Tuesday, March 24th. He is the father of active Trooper Lea Mikes, assigned to the Marietta Patrol Post. He is survived by his wife Linda Mikes.

Carolyn L. Lanning, age 79, spouse of retired Captain William “Bill” E. Lanning, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. Bill graduated from the 73rd academy class on December 30, 1966, and retired on January 18, 1997.

Service and condolence information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org.