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 3rd Year Stetson Club Members for 2026: Ed Waltz ~ Ken Morckel ~ Tom Rice ~ Paul Meddles ~ Jack Lonier ~ Jim Chapman ~ John Magaw ~ Phil Osborne ~ Sandy Chiaramonte ~ Rich Rucker ~ Bob Booker ~ Carl Roark ~ Robbie Hartsell ~ Ed Bowman ~ Dale LaRue ~ Steve Brode ~ Jim Garrison ~ Darryl Anderson

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.

HPRS just learned of the passing of Joan A. Lafferty, age 92, surviving spouse of Retired Sergeant Melvin E. Lafferty, on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Melvin graduated from the 43rd academy class on December 16, 1954, and passed away on June 17, 1983.

Services have already been held.

Condolence information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org.

A Full House at the monthly Mansfield Retirees Breakfast at Paul Reveres Restaurant in Lexington. Thanks to special guest OSHPRA President Bob Booker, OHPRS Executive Director Carl Roark and OHPRS Operations Manager Tony Bradshaw for joining us, along with our dear friends pictured above, Al and Joyce Daugherty. The Daugherty Family has been strong supporters of the OSHP for many years, going back to their days of owning and managing Daugherty's Sohio and Diner on SR13 and I-71 in Richland County. Additional photos can be viewed on our Facebook page.

Who's getting promoted? Click open the PDF below to see the most recent promotions announced by Colonel Charles Jones. The formal promotion ceremony is pending. Congratulations to all of our newest promotees!

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