COMING RETIREMENTS
Captain Scott C. Rike, Unit 545, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective October 5, 2026, after more than 28 years of dedicated service to the Division. Captain Rike entered the Academy on April 20, 1998, as a member of the 131st Academy Class and was assigned to the Wooster Post. As a trooper, he also served at the Canton Post. In 2005, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant and served at Findlay, Ashland, Canton, Marion, and Bucyrus Posts. In 2016, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and assumed command of the Bucyrus Post. In 2021, he was promoted to the rank of staff lieutenant where he served as an assistant district commander for the Findlay and Bucyrus Districts. In 2023, he was promoted to the rank of captain where he assumed command of the Bucyrus District. Captain Rike’s dedication and service to the Division and the citizens of Ohio is greatly appreciated.
Captain Rike has chosen not to have a formal or informal retirement gathering at this time. An informal gathering will be held at a later date.
Cards may be sent to:
Scott Rike
3870 State Route 98
Bucyrus, Ohio 44820
Lieutenant Colonel Charles J. Linek III, Unit 1610, will be retiring Friday, October 9, 2026, with 38 years of dedicated service to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and citizens of Ohio.
Lieutenant Colonel Linek has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. A retirement reception will be held at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy on Friday, October 9, 2026, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with credentials presented at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, October 9, 2026
10:30 a.m.
Presentation at 11:00 a.m.
Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy
Leadership Auditorium
740 E. 17th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211
RSVP: Commanders are to submit one list of the attendees from their district/section by noon on October 2, to Christi Hawk [email protected], Superintendent’s Office.
Sergeant David S. Francway, Unit 0601, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective October 15, 2026, after 28 years of dedicated service to the Division.
Sergeant Francway entered the Training Academy on October 14, 1998, as a member of the 132nd Academy Class and was first assigned to the Milan Post. As a trooper, he also served at the Cleveland and Elyria posts. Additionally, he spent time with the Office of Investigative Services at both the Massillon and Cleveland District Headquarters. In 2016, he was promoted to sergeant and assigned to the Hiram Post. He later served as a sergeant at the Cleveland Post and, finally, the Elyria Post.
Sergeant Francway has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. The Elyria Post will host a farewell reception in his honor at the Cleveland District Headquarters on Thursday, October 15th at 10:00 AM, credentials presented at 10:30AM.
Cards can be sent to:
David Francway
325 Crestview Drive
Elyria, Ohio 44035
Trooper Rodney J. Bingman, Swanton Post will retire from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective November 5, 2026, with over 29 years of dedicated service to the State of Ohio.
Trooper Bingman has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. The Swanton Post will be hosting a farewell reception in Trooper Bingman’s honor on his last day at 10:30 AM, credentials presented at 11:00 AM. T
The reception will be held at the Ohio Turnpike - Kunkle Maintenance Building, I-80 eastbound at milepost 16 13413 Williams County Road 17, Pioneer, OH 43554.
