Bellefontaine Officer among 38 graduates of Peace Officer Academy
Thirty-eight new peace officers are ready to begin serving communities across Ohio after graduating Thursday from the 154th Basic Peace Officer Class at the... Read More.
Stories tagged with: patrol
West Liberty-Salem student Kilgore selected for Highway Patrol program
A West Liberty-Salem student has earned a unique leadership opportunity through one of Ohio's premier youth government programs.
Rising senior Madden Kilgore was selected to... Read More.
Update: Patrol releases more details on Saturday wreck motorcycle crash
Update 6/22/26 4:10 AM
A 12-year-old boy suffered injuries in a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon north of Bellefontaine after a tire blowout caused the motorcycle... Read More.
Updated: Patrol releases details on U.S. 33 crash
Update 6/3/26 2:00 PM
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash happened shortly after 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 33 and... Read More.
Memorial Day patrols focus on seat belts and sober driving
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to buckle up and drive sober during the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Troopers across the state... Read More.
Patrol to conduct OVI checkpoints
Each year, families across Ohio are forever changed by individuals who decide to drive impaired.
To ensure everyone makes it home to their loved ones... Read More.
Patrol urges motorcycle safety as warmer weather brings more riders to Ohio roads
As warmer weather returns, more motorcycles are hitting the roads across Ohio—and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding both drivers and riders to... Read More.
Patrol urges drivers to stay focused during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
In recognition of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to always keep their eyes on the road,... Read More.
Patrol promotes safe driving habits as traffic fatalities decline for fourth consecutive year
For the fourth consecutive year, Ohio has seen a decline in traffic fatalities.
To maintain this positive trend, troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol... Read More.
Bellefontaine Police bust meth during routine patrol
A late-night traffic stop on Friday resulted in felony drug and evidence-tampering charges after Bellefontaine police discovered suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during a... Read More.
Highway Patrol urges drivers to “Move Over and Slow Down”
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to move over a lane and slow down when approaching any emergency or roadside work vehicle... Read More.
Highway Patrol reports busy weekend during winter storm
The Ohio State Highway Patrol had a busy weekend responding to hundreds of incidents across the state as winter weather and hazardous road conditions... Read More.
