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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"
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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"
Sunbird Reunion Video 2 2026


90th Anniversary History Update
Flying Wheel
Sunbird Reunion Video 1 2026 

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) ~ Gene Archer (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. 
State of the Patrol
March 27, 2026

Retirees Cookout 2026 
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The OSHPRA Annual Dinner has been scheduled for Saturday, November 14th at the Aladdin Shrine Center, 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City, Ohio 43123.  

THIS WILL BE A NOON LUNCHEON EVENT WITH DOORS OPENING AT 10:00 AM. THE BUSINESS MEETING WILL START AT 11:00 AM.  Click open the PDF Flyer below.



2026_OSHPRA_Luncheon_Flyer.pdf
Thank you Colonel Jones and the Ohio State Highway Patrol for honoring the life of Patrolman Robert Karsmizki with this highway dedication ceremony on November 5th, 2026. A special thanks to State Representative Kevin D. Miller for sponsoring the legislation to make this happen! 

Patrolman Robert E. Karzmizki
August 12, 1921 - March 31, 1957
Hometown: Mansfield
23rd Academy Class: September 10, 1947
The full obituary for retired Trooper John J. Rozum has been posted by the Lake Erie Cematory.  John passed on October 27, 2026.  By the order of John’s will, there will be a private gathering in Geneva, Ohio on Sunday, November 8th. Flowers/Condolences may be sent to 4950 Lake Grove Drive, Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio 44041.  Condolences can be expressed in the Lake Erie Crematory website. 

WKEF / School bus carrying 21 students hit in Springfield crash;no injuries reported 
WBNS 10 / CPD assistant chief leaves duty weapon in Shipley Building restroom, IG investigating
Clevelad News 5 / Governor DeWine rejects the idea of limiting Dr. Amy Acton's executive powers
WCMH 4 / 18-year-old sentenced in traffic death of Wellston police officer 
WHIZ 5 / Zanesville troopers name Hunter Albers their 2026 Trooper of the Year
WCMH 4 / Governor Elect Amy Acton says she has no plans to speak with Ramaswamy; 'It's been a hard road'
WKEF / Dayton Patrol Post announces Trooper & Dispatcher of the year
Peak of Ohio / Springfield Post names dispatcher and trooper of the year
USA Today / Wisconsin Trooper released from ICE custody after detainment for alleged immigration violation
2026_September_Aviation_Report.pdf
For your review, the September operations report from the Ohio State Highway Patrol's Aviation Section