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Lieutenant Chesar began his Patrol career in February 1997 as a member of the 128th Academy Class. He earned his commission in July of that year and was assigned to the Cambridge Post. In 2000, he earned the O.W. Merrell Meritorious Service Award, the prestigious Superintendent’s Citation of Merit Award and the Attorney General’s Award of Valor for rescuing four people from a burning vehicle. In 2004, he was selected as Post Trooper of the Year. He earned the Criminal Patrol Award in 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2010. In 2006, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant and transferred to the St. Clairsville Post to serve as an assistant post commander. In 2015, he transferred to the Zanesville Post. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in March of 2016 and transferred his to his current assignment at the Marietta Post. 

Lt. Chesar is a 2018 graduate of the FBI National Academy.

Lieutenant Chesar earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree majoring in criminal justice and psychology from the University of Dayton in 1991.

He continues to serve on various boards in Washington and Morgan Counties