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

Thank you to our Stetson Club Patrons for your continued support!

Bill Healy (5) ~ Tom Rice (4) ~ Robert C. Becker MD (3) ~ Lou Gliozzi (3) ~ Fred Summers (3) ~ 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) ~ Dale LaRue (3) ~ Steve Brode (3) ~ Jim Garrison (3) ~ Darryl Anderson (3) ~ Brad Kunze (3)

Stetson Club Patrons with at least 3 or more SC contributions

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.

Who's getting promoted? Click open the PDF below to see the most recent promotions announced by Colonel Charles Jones, effective August 23rd, 2026. Date pending for the formal promotion ceremony.

The formal ceremony for the August 23rd promotion announcement has been scheduled for Monday, September 14 at 10:00 AM

We recently learned of the passing of former Patrolman William C. Cattran, age 89 of St. Clairsville, formerly of Lancaster, on February 27, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Bill was a graduate of the 49th Academy Class, January 24th, 1958. He started his career with the Ohio State Highway Patrol and later ventured into the insurance industry.

Service and condolence information can be found at OSHPRetiree.org

A great day of fellowship at the "Friends of S/Lt. Molly Harris" luncheon on August 28th at the Der Dutchman in Plain City. Thanks to all of Molly's 'mostly retired' friends who made the trip from near and far to spend a little time catching up and telling a few stories. A good time by all!

Please join us in congratulating the newly promoted members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Shown left to right: Sergeant Tyler L. Boetcher, Lieutenant Christopher J. Finley, Staff Lieutenant Rustun K. Schack, Lieutenant Phillip M. Rutherford and Sergeant Dalton M. Surbey.