BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—A commitment to public service and a career of exemplary performance have earned Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Mark H. McLaughlin another distinguished honor.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has announced McLaughlin as the 2026 Bucyrus Post Trooper of the Year, marking the third time he has received the recognition.
Selected by fellow officers and dispatchers at the Bucyrus Post, McLaughlin was recognized for his leadership, professional ethics, job knowledge, performance and dedication to serving the public.
A graduate of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s 137th Academy Class in September 2001, McLaughlin began his career at the Milan Post before transferring to Bucyrus in 2006. His accomplishments include a 20-year Safe Driving Award, a Health and Physical Fitness Ribbon with Star attachment, service as a Field Training Officer and numerous Letters of Commendation.
For McLaughlin, the recognition also reflects deep local roots. Originally from the Bucyrus area, he graduated from Colonel Crawford High School and served four years in the United States Marine Corps.
He now lives in Crawford County with his wife, Kristin, and their children, Miriam and Harlan. He is also an active member of Christian Alliance Church in Bucyrus.
His third selection as Trooper of the Year highlights a career built on consistency, professionalism and a continued commitment to the community he calls home.