Zanesville OSHP Announces 2026 Trooper of the Year

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Hunter M. Albers has been selected as the 2026 Trooper of the Year at the Zanesville Post.

Trooper Albers, 24, was selected by his fellow officers in recognition of his outstanding service, professionalism, and dedication to the Patrol’s mission of promoting traffic
safety. As the Zanesville Post Trooper of the Year, Trooper Albers is now eligible for consideration for the District and State Trooper of the Year awards, which will be
announced at a later date.

Trooper Albers joined the Ohio State Highway Patrol in 2025 and has been assigned to the Zanesville Post since graduating from the Highway Patrol Academy.

A native of North Ridgeville, Ohio, Trooper Albers graduated from Lutheran West High School in 2020. He continued his education at Muskingum University, where he earned a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science in 2024.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol congratulates Trooper Albers on this well-deserved recognition and his continued commitment to serving the citizens of Ohio.