COMING RETIREMENTS
Dispatcher Traci G. Malone, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective February 2, 2026 after 33 years of dedicated service. Her dedication to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio is greatly appreciated.
Dispatcher Malone has chosen not to have a formal or informal retirement testimonial.
Congratulatory cards and best wishes can be sent to:
Traci Malone
53 Sheward Road
Jackson, Ohio 45640
Trooper Andre L. Bradford, Unit 1543, Capitol Operations, will retire from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective February 4, 2026, after 32 years of dedicated service to the Division.
Trooper Bradford joined the Patrol on May 10, 1993, as a member of the 125th Academy Class. He was commissioned as a trooper in November of 1993 and assigned to the Chardon Post. Trooper Bradford also spent time as a trooper with the Office of Investigative Services and the Executive Protection Unit before transferring to Capitol Operations in August of 2023. His dedication to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio is greatly appreciated.
Trooper Bradford has chosen not to have a formal or informal retirement testimonial.
Sergeant Stacy L. Stidham, Marysville Post / Piqua District, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective February 6, 2026, with over 25 years of service. Sergeant Stidham has chosen not to have a formal or informal retirement testimonial.
Sergeant Stidham’s dedication to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio is greatly appreciated.
Congratulatory cards may be sent to:
Stacy Stidham
820 Royal Oak Drive
Marysville, Ohio 43040
Motor Carrier Enforcement Inspector Arthur W. Philabaum, District 6 LCS, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective February 20, 2026, with 30 years of dedicated service to the Division and to the citizens of the State of Ohio. MCEI Philabaum began his career on September 9, 1995, as a Motor Vehicle Inspector. He was then promoted to a Motor Carrier Enforcement Inspector on November, 28, 2004.
His dedication to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio is greatly appreciated. MCEI Philabaum has chosen not to have a formal or informal gathering.
Congratulatory cards may be sent to:
Arthur Philabaum
10975 Highpoint Road
Thornville, Ohio 43076
Festivities Pending - NONE
