Category: Breaking News

Troopers apprehend escapees

New York State Troopers helped apprehend two fugitives from justice after the pair escaped from an Arkansas prison and drove to New York state. Trooper Stephen Austin attempted to pull over the vehicle the men were in traveling in when they did not signal a turn. The men led Troopers… Read More»

Gunman dies from injuries

The suspect in a weekend shooting incident on I-90 in Rensselaer County has died. He was taken off life support on Monday evening and died from his injuries. The State Troopers PBA is thankful no Troopers or other responding law enforcement officers were injured when a gunman began shooting during… Read More»

Gunman shoots at Troopers

The State Troopers PBA is thankful no Troopers or other responding law enforcement officers were injured when a gunman began shooting during a traffic stop in East Greenbush (Rensselaer County) over the weekend. The suspect was shot by officers and is in critical condition at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Below… Read More»

Trooper awarded Bronze Star

The NY State Troopers PBA congratulates Trooper James Meltz on being awarded a Bronze Star as a New York Army National Guardsman. Meltz was awarded the medal for actions during his service in Afghanistan. Below is an article that appeared in the Times Union newspaper about the award. By DENNIS… Read More»

Trooper murderer to appeal conviction

By BEN DOBBIN, Associated Press First published: Wednesday, October 1, 2008 ROCHESTER— Ralph "Bucky" Phillips is embellishing his reputation as a troublesome inmate as his lawyers move forward with an appeal of his conviction for killing a state trooper during the largest manhunt in New York history. Phillips, 46, who… Read More»

Tpr released from hospital

The State Troopers PBA is pleased to report that Trooper George Stannard, who was shot in the hand last week in the Tupper Lake region while attempting to disarm a suicidal man, has been released from the hospital today. Trooper Stannard was shot in the right hand with a muzzle-loading… Read More»

In memory of Tpr Longobardo

Today marks two years to the date that New York State Trooper Joseph Longobardo, 32, died from gunshot wounds sustained during the search for a suspect who is now serving life in prison without the possibility of parole. Trooper Longobardo, along with Sgt. Donald Baker Jr., were shot on Aug.… Read More»