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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.
WELCOME TO TROOPER TO TROOPER
"Our Heritage, Our Purpose"
"With Respect"
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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"
District 4 Retirees 
Golf Outing 2026


90th Anniversary History Update
Flying Wheel
Retirees Cookout 2026 
Video 1
Thank you to our Stetson Club Patrons for your continued support!

Bill Healy (5) ~ Tom Rice (4) ~ 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) ~ 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. 
State of the Patrol
March 27, 2026
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!

2026_Sunbird_Flyer.pdf
Who's getting promoted?  Click open the PDF below to see the most recent promotions announced by Colonel Charles Jones, effective July 28th, 2026.  The formal promotion ceremony is pending. 

Our newest STO Patrons, recent retirees Anne Ralston (seen here with STO Board Member Bob Booker) and Loren Martel.  Thank you for your monthly support of the State Troopers of Ohio! 
Supporting our Trooper at the 
Ohio Statehouse

The Buckeye Lake Yacht Club
Monday, August 24th
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Click Open the PDF below


Miller_Fundraiser_08242026.pdf
Promotion_Announcement__July_16_2026.pdf
Retirees Cookout 2026 
Video 2
WKYC 3 - Lorain Police Officer Brent Payne has returned to duty nearly one year after he was injured in the deadly ambush shooting that killed fellow officer Phillip Wagner.
WKYC 3 / OSHP Troopers stop runaway pickup on State Route 2 in Erie County
WKTN / Troopers remind motorist to move over for emergency vehicles
WSYX 6 / Distracted driver caused I-670 crash that killed 2-year-old
WCMH 4 / Expansion of vehicular homicide bill sponsored by Rep. Kevin Miller signed into law
Cleveland 19 / Lorain marks one year when 3 officers were ambushed, killing Officer Phillip Wagner
WKYC 3 / 'Welcome Back," Lorain police officer Brent Payne returns to duty one year after shooting
WLWT 5 / Ohio FOP endorses entire slate of Republicans for the 2026 election in all statewide races
WSYX 6 / PICKLE SPILL; Truck hauling pickles overturns, closing SR 316 for several hours
USA Today / Billionaire Ramaswamy's wealth continues to rise during run for governor