Gibson named Trooper of the Year at Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Lima post

LIMA — Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Kenton Gibson has been selected as the 2026 Trooper of the Year at the Lima post. The selection of Gibson, 36, is in recognition of outstanding service during 2026 at the Lima post. Fellow officers stationed in Lima chose Gibson based on leadership abilities, professional ethics, courteous treatment of others, enthusiastic work attitude and cooperation with supervisors, peers and the public, the announcement said. Gibson joined the patrol in 2016 and has served at the Lima post since then. Originally from Lima, he is a graduate of Temple Christian School. Awards he received in the past include Criminal Patrol Award, Ace Award, Traffic Safety Award, Safe Driving Ribbon, Auto Larceny Award of Excellence and Physical Fitness Ribbon with Star. Gibson and his wife, Shelby, reside in Lima area with their three children.