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

Registration information is now available for the 2026 Snowbird Reunion in Lake Mary, Florida, March 5-7! The golf scramble will be at the historic Mayfair Country Club, with their new clubhouse and golf course upgrades!

For additional details, link to OSHPRetiree.org

Thanks to our newest STO Patrons, contributing monthly to our lobbying efforts on behalf of the active and retired ranks of the Ohio State Highway Patrol; Doug Hamman, Mark Nichols, Heath

Strawser and our newest Stetson Club Patron, retired Captain Marvin Hill!

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.

Please join us in congratulating the newly promoted members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Back Row (L-R): Lieutenant Chad A. Recker, Lieutenant Joshua W. Hunter, Sergeant Gabriel A. Duvall, Lieutenant Trevor A. T. Jasper. Middle Row (L-R): Sergeant Brandon P. Schreiber, Sergeant Josiah D. Custer. Front Row (L-R): Staff Lieutenant Jeff D. Madden, Captain Tiffiany L. Meeks, Staff Lieutenant Molly J. Harris.

Retired Sergeant Richard L. Schell, age 97, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. Richard graduated from the 41st academy class on March 12, 1954, and retired January 28, 1977. He is survived by his spouse, Arlene.

With our condolences, we report the passing of Sandra Fide, spouse of retired Trooper Jeffrey Fide, a graduate of the 114th Academy Class. Jeff retired in 2014. Sandra passed on January 11th following a couragous 3 year battle with cancer.

Service and condolence information is available at OSHPRetiree.org.

Retired Sgt. Dale Larue and our friends at the Cleveland Police Museum Vintage Car Fleet, proudly present SP 1413!

Restored to perfection, this 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, now dedicated to the memory of Trooper James R. Gross, Unit 1413, E.O.W. January 19, 1996.

Thank you to the Cleveland Police Vintage Car Fleet, the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees' Association and the Ohio State Highway Patrol for their continued partnership, making these projects possible.

SP 1413 will be on display at the Toledo Auto Show, from Friday, January 30th to Sunday, February 1st.