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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"
"With Respect"
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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"
Snowbird 2026
Luncheon Business Meeting 
Snowbird 2026
Golf Outing 
Riverboat Luncheon

90th Anniversary History Update
Flying Wheel
Snowbird 2026
Pizza Party
Marriott Patio
Thank you to our Stetson Club Patrons for your continued support!
Bill Healy (5) ~ Tom Rice (4) ~ 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) ~ Ed Bowman (3) ~ Dale LaRue (3) ~ Steve Brode (3) ~ Jim Garrison (3) ~ Darryl Anderson (3) ~ Brad Kunze (2) ~ Rich Rucker (2) ~  Jack Lonier (2) ~ Phil Osborne (2) ~ R. Scotty Bordon (2)

Total Stetson Club Contributions in parentheses
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
STO Director Tom Rice visiting with STO supporter Brad Kunze at the Memorial Tournament
Sign Up Now for the Nicholas Cayton Legacy Run scheduled for Sunday, September 27th
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Happy Birthday retired S/Lieutenant Ed Centofante, 99 years young!  Ed is a graduate of the 27th Academy Class, our most "senior" retiree (retired July 1980) last assigned to the aviation section. He celebrated by playing a round of golf near his home in Fulton, Texas and is looking forward to attending the Snowbird Reunion in 2027.
Please join us in congratulating the newly promoted members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 
Back Row (L-R): Sergeant Elliot Rawson, Dispatch Supervisor Jessi Lovejoy, Administrative Professional 4 Jessica Coleman, Financial Manager Samantha Farrell and Sergeant Timothy Myers.
Middle Row (L-R): Staff Lieutenant Steven Daugherty and Lieutenant James Walton.
Front Row (L-R): Captain Bradley Longo, Major Kristin Wickman and Captain Aaron Williams. See less
ACP News / Two Wooster Troopers promoted, one began career at Ashland
WSAZ 3 / Ohio Governor DeWine discusses summer road safety
Cleveland.com / Ohio Turnpike Plazas to host summer appreciation days 
WTOL 11 / Ohio Highway Patrol made 6 arrests for OVI following the shooting in west Toledo
Yahoo Finance / Social Security fund needs help from Congress
WSYX 6 / State Troopers find woman dead in Richland County rest area, foul play not suspected
Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a Pennsylvania State Trooper? Chief Meteorologist Tom Russell went to the academy to find out what it's like to experience a day in the life of a cadet.  Rigorous training, endless exercises, and continuous discipline fulfill the day when training to become apart of the state police.

Cleveland 19 / Car being chased by troopers crashes into tree after pursuit was terminated
Fox 8 / Driver killed as car hits ditch, catches fire