Ashland’s Own Sergeant Cristian Perrin Promoted to Lieutenant

Joe Lyons • January 27, 2025

Ashland’s Sergeant Cristian Perrin Promoted to Lieutenant

ASHLAND – A familiar face in the Ashland community, Sergeant Cristian Perrin, has officially been promoted to the rank of lieutenant, according to a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Ashland County residents and the team at the Ashland Post will undoubtedly miss seeing Lieutenant Perrin around, but the community wishes him all the best in his new role as post commander at the Wooster Post.

Lieutenant Perrin’s promotion was formalized on December 29 and recognized during a ceremony held today at the Patrol’s Training Academy, with Ohio State Highway Patrol Superintendent Colonel Charles A. Jones officiating the event.

Lieutenant Perrin began his career with the Patrol in May 2009 as part of the 149th Academy Class. After earning his commission in December of the same year, he was assigned to the Hamilton Post. Over the years, he demonstrated exceptional dedication, serving in the Wilmington District Criminal Patrol Unit and earning numerous accolades, including being named Post Trooper of the Year and District Trooper of the Year in 2012. He also received the Criminal Patrol Award an impressive nine times.

In 2019, Lieutenant Perrin was promoted to sergeant and joined the Ashland Post as assistant post commander. His leadership and commitment to public safety have been widely recognized throughout his tenure.

Beyond his career with the Patrol, Lieutenant Perrin has notable academic and military achievements. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice management from Union Institute & University in 2018. Additionally, he served in the United States Army from 2003 to 2011, including a combat tour in 2008 during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol, an internationally accredited agency, commended Lieutenant Perrin’s promotion as part of its mission to provide professional public safety services through inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.

As Ashland bids farewell to Lieutenant Perrin, the community expresses its gratitude for his service and wishes him continued success in his new leadership role in Wooster.

Please join us in congratulating the newly promoted members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Back row (L-R): Sergeant Darius Patterson, Lieutenant Jacob Landis, Lieutenant Bridget Matt, Lieutenant Cristian Perrin, Sergeant Benjamin Barnard, and Courtney Franklin. Front row (L-R): Sergeant Jacob McGill, Sergeant Brian Parsons, Staff Lieutenant Todd Roberts, Sergeant Seth Oszust and Sergeant Jeremy Border.