COMING RETIREMENTS
Lieutenant Michael K. Hasson, Unit 693, Office of Planning, Research & Development, Crime Lab, will be retiring Friday, September 4, 2026, with 28 years of dedicated service with the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Lieutenant Hasson has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. An informal farewell reception will be held in Lieutenant Hasson’s honor on September 4, 2026.
Date: September 4, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Credentials: 11:30 a.m.
Location: OSHP Columbus Post
1583 Alum Creek Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43209
Cards may be sent to:
Michael Hasson,
14139 Lockbourne Eastern Road
Ashville, Ohio 43103
Trooper Cynthia D. Wilt, Unit 0641, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective September 8, 2026 with over 25 years of dedicated service to the Division. Trooper Wilt joined the Patrol on March 21, 2001 as a member of the 137th Academy Class. Her dedication to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio is greatly appreciated.
Trooper Wilt has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. The Milan Post will be hosting a farewell reception in her honor on her final day, beginning at 10:30 AM, credentials to be presented at 11:00 AM. Please join us at the Milan Patrol Post on the Ohio Turnpike, US250 Exit 118, Milan, Ohio 44846. RSVP AP1 Michelle Hall at [email protected].
Congratulatory cards may be sent to:
Cynthia Wilt
357 Greenview Court
Wellington, Ohio 44090
Lt. Colonel Charles J. Linek as annouced by Colonel Jones:
I am privileged to announce the upcoming retirement of Lieutenant Colonel Charles J. Linek III, Office of the Superintendent, effective October 9, 2026, after more than 32 years of service with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Lieutenant Colonel Linek also served in the Ohio Air National Guard from 1986 - 1992, with a combined total of 38 years of service to the citizens of Ohio.
Lieutenant Colonel Linek began his Patrol career in February 1994 as a member of the 126th Academy Class. He earned his commission in July of that year and was assigned to the Granville Post. As a trooper, he also served in the Office of Personnel. While serving in the Office of Personnel, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 1999, lieutenant in 2004, staff lieutenant in 2009 and captain in 2014. As a captain, he also served in the Office of Planning, Research and Development. In 2019, he was promoted to the rank of major and transferred to the Office of Personnel to serve as commander. He was promoted to the position of lieutenant colonel on September 11, 2022.
For over three decades, Lieutenant Colonel Linek showed unwavering leadership and dedication to both the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the people of our great state.
Please join me in congratulating him on a distinguished career. More details will be forthcoming to celebrate Lieutenant Colonel Linek.
Sincerely,
Colonel Charles A. Jones
