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

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)

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.

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.

With our condolences we report the passing of Retired Trooper Bruce A. Ruese, age 73, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Bruce graduated from the 99th academy class on February 7, 1975, and retired August 10, 2001. He is survived by his spouse, Donna.

With our condolences we report the passing of Sandra L. Montgomery, age 71, spouse of retired Captain Joseph R. Montgomery, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Joe graduated from the 107th academy class on May 2, 1980, and retired on August 22, 2002.

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

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

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A Winter Haven High School student and a Jeep driver were killed Monday morning in a crash that sent a school bus into a ditch and dozens of people to hospitals, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.