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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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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"
Sunbird Reunion Video 2 2026


90th Anniversary History Update
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Sunbird Reunion Video 1 2026 

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) ~ Gene Archer (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. 
State of the Patrol
March 27, 2026

Retirees Cookout 2026 
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With our condolences, we report the passing of retired Trooper Rebecca Adams, age 65, a graduate of the 124th Academy Class.  Becky passed on November 10th.  She retired in June of 2021, last assigned to the Cambridge District.  



With our condolences, we report the passing of retired Wilmington District Driving Examiner, Rev. Kenneth N. Moore, 88, of Xenia, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Overbrook Landing, Beavercreek. He was a former pastor of Pleasant Grove Missionary Church, and was a veteran of the United States Army Reserve. He is survived by his wife, Eloise (Evans) Moore.  

Service and condolence information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org. 
2026_September_Aviation_Report.pdf
For your review, the September operations report from the Ohio State Highway Patrol's Aviation Section
Fox 28 / Portsmouth troopers investigating deadly ATV crash on SR140
Mahoning Matters /  Nicholas Johnson selected as the Canfield OSHP Dispatcher of the Year
Your Ohio News / Jeremy Parks selected as Trooper of the Year at Wooster OSHP
WCMH 4 / Suspect in Amy Acton's fair stop case refuses plea deal
WCMH 4 / State lawmaker takes aim at new governor's veto power during lame duck session
WBNS 10 / Lt. Chase Watts & Sgt. Colin Gilligan talk about a career with the OSHP
Peak of Ohio / Trooper Justin Louk selected Trooper of the Year at the Marysville Patrol Post
The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Marysville Post has named Trooper Justin D. Louk its 2026 Trooper of the Year. Louk, 34, was selected by fellow officers in recognition of his service during 2026.
Ironton Tribune / Kade Conley selected as Ironton OSP's top trooper
Tribune Chronicle / Deadline nears to enter OSP children's Christmas card contest
WCMH 4 / Ohio looks to strengthen enforcement on handicap parking violations 
WCMH 4 / Doxing the police could become a felony under Ohio law