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!

Tom Rice (4) ~ Al Branstiter (3) ~ Ed Waltz (3) ~ Ken Morckel (3) ~ Tom Rice (4) ~ 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) ~ Rich Rucker (2) ~ Jack Lonier (2) ~ Phil Osborne (2)

Total Stetson Club Contributions in parentheses

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Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton,

Ohio State Highway Patrol

Wherever he went, whatever he was doing, Nick Cayton seemed to make a favorable impression. “He had such a knack for making people feel welcome,” childhood friend Brent Tharp said. “He was a magnet — that’s just who he was.” His charisma, intelligence and quick wit served him well throughout life – during a seven-year stint in the Ohio Army National Guard, college at Youngstown State University, training with the State Highway Patro and beyond. Trooper Cayton, a 13-year veteran of the patrol, was killed on Oct. 16, 2025, when his cruiser was struck by a Mack truck in Canfield while he was helping the driver of a disabled tractor-trailer. He was 40, married to his high-school sweetheart, the father of two children, a devoted family man and a true public servant.

Link to the complete transcript of the Ohio AG's press release below

Major Anne Ralston, Office of Personnel, has announced her retirement, effective June 1st, 2026, after 28 years of dedicated service.

Last day festivities are scheduled for Friday, May 29th. Details can be found at OSHPRetiree.org.

Congratulations Anne. Enjoy your retirement.