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

'Over 500 retirees, actives, or friends of the Patrol have provided a monetary gift of support to the STO to fund our legislative efforts. Many of our uniform retirees have made a $5.00 per month pledge from their monthly pension. Link to our STO page to learn more about the STO and how you can support our efforts in 2023.

With our condolences, we report the passing of retired Trooper Michael L. Arnett, 73, of Zanesville. Mike passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, at 12:41 P.M. on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. Mike was a member of the 92nd Academy Class, retiring in July of 1998. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Anita.

Mike was a lifelong member of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association and was one of the first and strongest supporters of the State Troopers of Ohio Inc. A great friend and advocate for the Ohio State Highway Patrol, he will be dearly missed. Rest in Peace Mike.

HPRS just learned of the passing of Betty E. Hogue, age 96, surviving spouse of Retired Sergeant Walter M. Hogue, on September 24, 2023. Walter graduated from the 24th academy class on December 30, 1947 and passed away on October 18, 2012.

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

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Highway Patrol post has reached a major milestone. The post celebrating its 90th anniversary protecting residents and enforcing traffic laws in our area. In order to celebrate the past and look ahead to the future -- the post hosted an open house at their headquarters.