COMING RETIREMENTS
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.
Captain Steven R. Rhine, graduate of the 128th Academy Class, will be retiring on Friday, November 13th, 2026 after 29 years of dedicated service. The Cambridge District will be hosting a farewell reception/luncheon in Captain Rhines honor on his final day of service.
The reception will be at the Pritchard Laughlin Center, 7033 Glenn Highway, Cambridge, Ohio, beginning at 10:00 AM. Credentials will be presented at 12:00 Noon.
Please RSVP AP4 Sherrie Norris at [email protected] or call 740-439-7158 prior to November 1st. Cards can be sent to Steve and Donna Rhine at:
3000 Stine Road
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
Trooper Theodore H. Neal will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective November 2, 2026, after 25 years of dedicated service to the State of Ohio. Trooper Neal joined the Highway Patrol on October 31, 2001, as a member of the 138th academy class. His dedication to the Ohio State highway Patrol and the citizens of the state of Ohio is greatly appreciated.
Ted has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. An informal farewell reception will be held at the Portsmouth Post on Monday, November 2nd at 10:00 AM. Credentials will be presented at 11:00 AM.
Portsmouth Patrol Post 73
7611 US Route 23
Lucasville, Ohio 45648
