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) ~ 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)

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.

The OSHPRA Annual Dinner has been scheduled for Saturday, November 14th at the Aladdin Shrine Center, 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City, Ohio 43123.

THIS WILL BE A NOON LUNCHEON EVENT WITH DOORS OPENING AT 10:00 AM. THE BUSINESS MEETING WILL START AT 11:00 AM. Click open the PDF Flyer below.

This past week, the Ohio State Highway Patrol hosted the National Top Trooper competition at the Academy and several other venues in the Central Ohio area. Our own Trooper Samuel Hammon was first in the firearms portion of the competition. Congratulation Sam! All of the award winners, male and female, from the 5 areas of competition can be viewed on the Patrol's Facebook page. Congratulations to all of the participants! The 2027 competition will be hosted by the California Highway Patrol.

Lieutenant Colonel Charles J. Linek III, Unit 1610, will be retiring Friday, October 9, 2026, with 38 years of dedicated service to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and citizens of Ohio.

A retirement reception will be held at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy on Friday, October 9, 2026, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with credentials presented at 11:00 a.m. Click to OSHPRetiree.org for complete details.

DELAWARE, Ohio — As a jury hears testimony about the final moments of Lynnea, Luke and Logan Soposki’s lives, Jesse Mallen is trying to remember all the moments that came before them. The bear hug his little sister gave him when he got his first car.

Retired Lieutenant Harold “Dean” Conklin, age 88, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026. Dean graduated from the 62nd academy class on June 16, 1963, and retired November 24, 1989. He was preceded in death by his spouse, Mary.

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