ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AVC News) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol has promoted Trooper Reid Phillips to sergeant and assigned him as assistant post commander at the Zanesville Post.
Phillips, who previously served at the Marietta Post, was promoted Sept. 20. He was recognized during a ceremony at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy by Patrol Superintendent Col. Charles A. Jones over the weekend.
Phillips began his career with the Patrol in April 2017 as a member of the 162nd Academy Class. He earned his commission in September 2017 and was assigned to the Marietta Post. During his career, he also served with the Patrol’s Training Unit, earned the Criminal Patrol Award four times and was designated a master trooper in 2024.
Phillips graduated from West Liberty University in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
