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) ~ 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 (3) ~ 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.

Make your reservation for the 2026 Sunbird Reunion, scheduled for Saturday, August 8th, at the All Occasions Banquet Facility in Waldo, Ohio. Visit with our famous Hartman Farm Retirees who are glad to tell you 'How it used to be!,' Click open and print out the PDF below. We hope to see you there!

Who's getting promoted? Click open the PDF below to see the most recent promotions announced by Colonel Charles Jones, effective June 28th, 2026.

The formal promotion ceremony is

scheduled for July 23rd at 11:00 AM

Congratulations to all of our newest promotees!

Sergeant Andrew Geer (center), currently assigned to the Mt. Gilead Patrol Post, will be the new post commander at the Marion Patrol Post. Seen here at the District 4 Retirees Golf Outing with brother Matt and OSP retirees Butch and Brenda Collins. Congratulations to Andy and all of our new promotees!

Conneaut, Ohio (WOIO) - A person is dead after members of the Special Response Team in Ashtabula County were executing a felony warrant at a home in the 600 block of Orange St, in Conneaut on Thursday. When law enforcement arrived on scene it was met by family members of the individual. It was verified that the individual was in the basement of the home with another person.