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Columbus - The Patrol’s 166th Academy Class graduated today after 30 weeks of intense training. Remarks were provided by Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted, Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Thomas J. Stickrath and Colonel Richard S. Fambro, Patrol Superintendent. The Oath of Office was issued by Judge Peter B. Abele, Fourth District, Court of Appeals.
“It was a distinct honor to help recognize the 42 cadets graduating from the Academy today as they commit to living a life of service with respect,” said Lt. Gov. Jon Husted. “Joining the Ohio State Highway Patrol requires a commitment to service in every sense of the word, and I commend the men and women of the 166th graduating class for their dedication and perseverance.”
Courses completed by the 166th class included; crash investigation, criminal and traffic law, detection of impaired drivers, firearms, physical fitness, self-defense, and emergency vehicle operations.
Trooper Emily S. Coakley, Zanesville, was selected as class speaker and thanked the Academy and cadet family members for being supportive during their training.
Four graduates received special honors for top performance in various fields of study at the Training Academy. The honorees were:
- Overall performance – Trooper David J. Paul, Canfield Post
- Top performance in academics – Trooper Andrew B. Lash, Milan Post
- Top performance in driving – Trooper Blake S. Combs, Georgetown Post
- Top performance in firearms – Trooper Eric C. Maskey, Marion Post
- Top performance in physical fitness – Trooper David J. Paul, Canfield Post
Each of the graduates will report to their posts on Sunday, January 19, 2020. The graduates’ first 70-working days will be a field-training period under the guidance of a veteran officer. The new graduates are assigned to 24 of the Patrol’s 59 posts.
Editor’s Note: Academy Class Roster Attached
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FIRST
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MI
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LAST
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HOMETOWN
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Assignment
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William
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F.
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Abdel-Salam
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Cleveland
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OH
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Bucyrus District, Fremont Post
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Marcello
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E.
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Anverse
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Troy
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OH
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Piqua District, Dayton Post
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Benjamin
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L.C.
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Boutot
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Columbus
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OH
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Piqua District, Springfield Post
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Matthias
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L.
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Carson
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Reynoldsburg
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OH
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Bucyrus District, Marion Post
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Mutawakkil
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Carter
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New York City
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NY
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Piqua District, Piqua Post
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Jalal
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E.
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Chaib
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Reynoldsburg
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OH
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Columbus District, Mt. Gilead Post
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Francisco
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C.
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Chavez
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Defiance
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OH
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Findlay District, Lima Post
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Emily
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S.
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Coakley
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Zanesville
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OH
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Cambridge District, St. Clairsville Post
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Blake
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S.
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Combs
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Bethel
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OH
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Wilmington District, Georgetown Post
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Dylan
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I.
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Dunlap
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Wapakoneta
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OH
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Piqua District, Xenia Post
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Gabriel
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A.
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Duvall
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New Philadelphia
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OH
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Cambridge District, Steubenville Post
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Jeremy
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T.
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Farmer
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Piketon
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OH
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Wilmington District, Georgetown Post
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Jordan
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L.
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Flecha
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Avon
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OH
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Bucyrus District, Fremont Post
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Osama
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A.
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Hamed
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Hilliard
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OH
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Piqua District, Dayton Post
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Charles
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R.
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Hawkins III
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Danville
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OH
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Columbus District, Mt. Gilead Post
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Cody
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A.
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Huffer
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Oak Hill
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OH
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Wilmington District, Lebanon Post
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Christopher
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P.
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Kaczmarsky
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Canton
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OH
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Bucyrus District, Milan Post
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Phillip
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K.
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Kern
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Buffalo
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NY
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Wilmington District, Hamilton Post
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Andrew
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B.
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Lash
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Sheffield
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OH
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Bucyrus District, Milan Post
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David
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Lopez II
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Toledo
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OH
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Findlay District, Findlay Post
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Eric
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C.
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Maskey
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Sycamore
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OH
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Bucyrus District, Marion Post
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Austin
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C.
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Mathis
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Chillicothe
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OH
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Wilmington District, Wilmington Post
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Zackeria
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K.
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Maust
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Sugar Grove
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OH
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Columbus District, Granville Post
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Zackery
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C.
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Metz
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Wadsworth
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OH
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Warren District, Ashtabula Post
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Jared
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M.
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Miller
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Waterford
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OH
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Cambridge District, Marietta Post
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Hannah
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G.
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Oehlke
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Elyria
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OH
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Bucyrus District, Bucyrus Post
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David
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J.
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Paul
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Cortland
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OH
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Warren District, Canfield Post
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Jacob
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G.
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Peffer
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Smethport
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PA
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Warren District, Ashtabula Post
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Kyle
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A.
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Ratcliff
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Logan
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OH
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Piqua District, Springfield Post
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Evan
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M.
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Reidenbach
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Holmesville
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OH
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Columbus District, Mt. Gilead Post
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Krystal
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M.
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Rodriguez-Jimenez
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Puerto Rico
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Findlay District, Lima Post
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Jonathan
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W.
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Sanborn
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Sugar Grove
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OH
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Cambridge District, Cambridge Post
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Andrew
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G.
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Sliwoski
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Medina
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OH
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Warren District, Hiram Post
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Nicholas
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D.
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Smart
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Clarkston
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MI
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Bucyrus District, Milan Post
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Jared
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T.
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Smith
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Wapakoneta
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OH
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Piqua District, Xenia Post
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Darriontae
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L.
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Stewart
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Cleveland
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OH
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Piqua District, Piqua Post
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Rebecca
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J.
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Tent
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Cleveland
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OH
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Bucyrus District, Fremont Post
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Sara
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E.
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Vinca
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Harrisville
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PA
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Cambridge District, St. Clairsville Post
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James
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L.
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Voiles
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Jackson
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OH
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Wilmington District, Hamilton Post
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Zachary
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M.
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Weaver
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Southington
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OH
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Warren District, Chardon Post
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Zachary
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M.
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Witmer
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Seville
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OH
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Piqua District, Dayton Post
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Emily
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N.
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Wooley
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Madison
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OH
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Bucyrus District, Fremont Post
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Note: Photos of the newly commissioned troopers are available upon request. To request photos, please e-mail oshp@dps.ohio.gov
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