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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"
Snowbird Pizza Reception February 2025
Snowbird Golf Video
February 2025


90th Anniversary History Update
Flying Wheel
90th Anniversary History Video
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.  
Registration information is now available for the OSHPRA 2025 Sunbird Reunion, scheduled for August 9th.
Sunbird_Flyer_2025.pdf

Thanks to our Patrons from the ACTIVE RANKS who are supporting the STO!

Andrew Kobosky ~ Daniel Muck ~ Tyler Deal ~ Brian Parsons ~ Adrian Wilson ~ Corey Cottrill ~ Reid Phillips ~ Todd Cunningham ~ Justin Picklesimon ~ Hayden Huntington ~ Micah Flatt ~ William Caldwell 

Thanks to our newest Patrons from the Retired Ranks! 

Scott Carrico ~ Ann Geer ~ Matthew Tharp ~ Thomas Gerber ~ Steven Bacsi 
Voting is Now Open - Click the photo to link to the Best Looking Cruiser Contest and vote for the Ohio State Highway Patrol! 
Fox 28 / Ohio State Troopers being deployed to Texas to assist with flood search and recovery efforts
WCMH 4 / Isaiah Allen, son of retired Major Gary (Tanya) Allen killed in motorcycle crash on SR161
With much sadness, we report the passing of retired Motor Vehicle Inspector Richard Terepka, age 73, on July 7th. He is survived by his wife Linda.  Condolence and service information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org. 

With our condolences we report the passing of retired S/Lt. Kenneth "Ken" Wellendorf, age 82, of the 64th Academy Class on July 8th.  He is survived by his wife Marti.  Services are pending.  Condolence information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org. 


With great sadness, we report the passing of Isaiah Allen, age 34, adult son of retired Major Gary and Tanya Allen as the result of a vehicle crash on July 7th in Franklin County.  Please keep Gary and Tanya in your prayers during this difficult time. Service information will be provided when available. 


OSHP Media / Ohio is currently third in the "Best Looking Cruiser" contest; KEEP VOTING! 
WOWK 13 / West Virginia begins statewide speed enforcement effort later this week 
Warren County Post / The OSHP needs your vote
Delaware Gazette / Former OSHP Delaware Commander Eric Caudill promoted to Captain
Fox 8 / OSHP releases video of hour-long, high- chase into Pennsylvania
WCMH 4 / How Ohio is expanding drivers-ed requirements
Spectrum News / Advocates seek signatures to end qualified immunity, police union leaders say no