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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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Snowbird Pizza Reception February 2025
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February 2025


90th Anniversary History Update
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90th Anniversary History Video
​Who's getting promoted?  Colonel Chuck Jones has announced the following promotions and transfers.  

Announcement made on March 24th
Promotions are effective - April 6th
Ceremony Date pending

STATE OF THE PATROL ADDRESS 3/28/2025

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association is celebrating 50 Years of service to the retired and active ranks of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.  We will be having a special event in celebration of this historic milestone on Saturday, November 8th, at the Aladdin Shrine Center in Grove City. Details will be forthcoming.  
Gilbert Cook-(EOW 9/13/2023)

Thomas Rice ~ Jim Garrison ~ Kenneth Marshall ~ Edward Waltz ~ Sandy Chiaramonte ~ Fred Summers-Robbie Hartsell ~ Al Branstiter ~ Fred Goldstein ~ Delmer Dunlap ~ Kenneth Morckel ~ Blaine Keckley ~ Robert Warner ~ Carl Roark ~ Warren Davies ~ Jeff May ~ Magnum Davis ~ Denny Bueno ~ Darryl Anderson ~ Ernie Wilson ~ William Healy ~ Mike Kasler ~ James Chapman ~ Dale LaRue-Roger Landis ~ J.P. Allen~ Donald Goodman-Bob.Booker ~ John Magaw ~ Arnie Schropp ~ Brad Kunze ~ Paul Meddles-Dale Cline ~ Richard Fogt ~ Lou Gliozzi ~ Tim Mahoney ~ Ginny Fogt ~ Keith Miller ~ Steve Brode  ~ Rich Rucker Ron Klier ~ Jack Lonier  ~ Phil Osborne ~ Scotty Borden

Retired Sergeant Donald C. Wood, age 81, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Don graduated from the 75th academy class on April 28, 1967, and retired April 30, 1992. He is survived by his spouse, Sandra.

Service and condolence information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org
WHIO 7 / Driver dead after vehicle goes airborne from I-70, lands in creek 
WSAZ 3 / Jackson Troopers continue to search for pickup that struck 2-year-old on SR93 
WSYX 6 / ODOT seeks status upgrade for U.S. 33 widening project in central Ohio
Cleveland News 5 / Effort to end qualified immunity supported by victims of police related crashes
WKBN 27 / Man attempts to bribe trooper during traffic stop, charged with bribery, drug possession
Springfield News Sun / Troopers handle two major crashes in Clark Couty on I-70 in 2 days
WCMH 4 / Troopers locate vehicle that struck and injured 2-year-old in Jackson County
Please join us in congratulating the newly promoted members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Back row (L-R): Dispatch Supervisor Arin M. Smith, Sergeant Aaron C. Doerfler, Sergeant Andrew M. Kobosky and Sergeant Austin J. Kleman. Front row (L-R): Staff Lieutenant Robert D. Hilderbrandt, Staff Lieutenant Brian R. McFarland and Lieutenant Jerrold T. March.
Ever felt curious about where your nearest patrol post is located? Explore this map for a detailed view! For an interactive map, click here:  https://statepatrol.ohio.gov/help-center/local-post