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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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"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"
Snowbird 2026
Luncheon Business Meeting 
Snowbird 2026
Golf Outing 
Riverboat Luncheon

90th Anniversary History Update
Flying Wheel
READ THE FEBRUARY - MARCH AVIATION REPORT



Snowbird 2026
Pizza Party
Marriott Patio
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. 
State of the Patrol
March 27, 2026
2026_February_Aviation_Monthly_Report.pdf
Support our advocate at the Ohio Statehouse.  The annual Kevin Miller Golf Outing is scheduled for Friday, June 5th at the Clover Valley Golf Club.  Click open the PDF below for the sign up flyer. 
Miller_Golf_Sign_Up.pdf
WHIO 7 / Debris from blown semi tire strikes car, injures driver on I-70
Marion Star / Larry Householder seeks presidential pardon after U.S.  Supreme Court says no
Gloria A. Smith, age 88, surviving spouse of Retired Lieutenant Robert R. Hovater, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Robert graduated from the 30th academy class on October 7, 1950, and passed away on June 17, 1978.

Service and condolence information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org.
AP / Quick thinking students save school bus, rescue driver in Mississippi
WBNS 10 / Columbus police officer files lawsuit alleging unlawful termination
WTVG 13 / State Trooper cited after causing crash in Sandusky County
WHIO 7 / OSHP pursuit ends in Montgomery County, one injured
WHIO 7 / Drivers react to $4.00 per gallon gas, "It's gotten expensive" 
2026_Aviation_March_Report.pdf
Who's getting promoted?  Click open the PDF below to see the most recent promotions announced by Colonel Charles Jones.  

The formal promotion ceremony has been scheduled for April30th .  



Congratulations to all of our newest promotees! 

Promotion_Ceremony_-_April_30_2026.pdf
A Historical Overview of the firearms used by the Ohio State Highway Patrol 1933 to Present
OSHP_HISTORY_OF_DIVISION_ISSUED_FIREARMS.pdf
News 5 / OSHP investigating crash involving East Cleveland police cruiser
Cleveland 19 / Elyria police arrest man after chase ends in crash, OSHP investigating
WSYX 6 / Columbus police officer shot during traffic stop, suspect killed