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

Who's getting promoted? Colonel Chuck Jones has announced the following promotions and transfers.

Announcement made on March 24th

Promotions are effective - April 6th

Ceremony Date pending

STATE OF THE PATROL ADDRESS 3/28/2025

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association is celebrating 50 Years of service to the retired and active ranks of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. We will be having a special event in celebration of this historic milestone on Saturday, November 8th, at the Aladdin Shrine Center in Grove City. Details will be forthcoming.

Gilbert Cook-(EOW 9/13/2023)

Thomas Rice ~ Jim Garrison ~ Kenneth Marshall ~ Edward Waltz ~ Sandy Chiaramonte ~ Fred Summers-Robbie Hartsell ~ Al Branstiter ~ Fred Goldstein ~ Delmer Dunlap ~ Kenneth Morckel ~ Blaine Keckley ~ Robert Warner ~ Carl Roark-Warren Davies-Jeff May ~ Magnum Davis ~ Denny Bueno ~ Darryl Anderson ~ Ernie Wilson ~ William Healy ~ Mike Kasler ~ James Chapman-Dale LaRue-Roger Landis ~ J.P. Allen~ Donald Goodman-Bob.Booker ~ John Magaw ~ Arnie Schropp ~ Brad Kunze ~ Paul Meddles-Dale Cline ~ Richard Fogt ~ Lou Gliozzi ~ Tim Mahoney ~ Ginny Fogt ~ Keith Miller ~ Steve Brode ~ Rich Rucker Ron Klier ~ Jack Lonier ~ Phil Osborne ~ Scotty Borden

With our condolences, we report the passing of retired Sergeant William "Bill" J. O' Rourke who last served at the Bucyrus Patrol Post. He retired in 1998 after 29 years of dedicated service. Bill was a graduate of the 84th Academy Class. He is survived by his wife Veronica (Hill) Bursby O'Rourke.

Service and condolence information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org