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10/16/2026

Trooper Cayton of the Canfield Post was actively working in his patrol cruiser and was fatally struck from behind. The crash occurred in the northbound lanes of State Route 11, south of U.S. 224, in Mahoning County.

September 9, 1985 – October 16, 2025
Hometown: Canfield
152nd Academy Class: August 30, 2012

Please help us congratulate Sergeant David S. Francway, Elyria Post, who retired today after 30 years of service to the ...
10/15/2026

Please help us congratulate Sergeant David S. Francway, Elyria Post, who retired today after 30 years of service to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio.

10/14/2026

Patrolman William J. Keller was fatally struck by a pickup truck while outside of his patrol car handling a traffic stop on Interstate 76 in Rootstown in Portage County. He was a member of the Ravenna Post.

August 13, 1945 - October 14, 1972
Hometown: Hershey, PA
93rd Academy Class: December 17, 1971

Have a safe Columbus Day!
10/12/2026

Have a safe Columbus Day!

Please help us congratulate Lieutenant Colonel Charles J. Linek III, Office of the Superintendent, who retired today aft...
10/09/2026

Please help us congratulate Lieutenant Colonel Charles J. Linek III, Office of the Superintendent, who retired today after 38 years of service to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio.

It is with great sorrow that the Ohio State Highway Patrol announces the off-duty death of Sergeant Tyler Carr of the Ma...
10/09/2026

It is with great sorrow that the Ohio State Highway Patrol announces the off-duty death of Sergeant Tyler Carr of the Mansfield Post, who passed away following a tragic traffic crash today.

Our thoughts are with Sergeant Carr's family, the Mansfield Post, the Bucyrus District and the Patrol family as a whole.

Buckling up takes only a second, but it could save your life. Between 2021 and 2026, crashes involving unbelted occupant...
10/07/2026

Buckling up takes only a second, but it could save your life. Between 2021 and 2026, crashes involving unbelted occupants resulted in 2,741 deaths and 11,671 injuries. Young people remain among the most at risk. Make the smart choice - click it every time.

Celebrate by giving our young walkers, bikers and rollers the space and safety they deserve! Stay alert, slow down and...
10/06/2026

Celebrate by giving our young walkers, bikers and rollers the space and safety they deserve! Stay alert, slow down and help keep our community moving safely together. 🚶‍♂️🚴

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