Category: Breaking News

Update on Search

We are constantly posting media coverage of the State Police manhunt for Ralph "Bucky" Phillips, the man suspected of shooting Trooper Sean M. Brown in the early morning hours of June 10. The search has shifted away from Broome County and is continuing across the state. Trooper Brown, who was… Read More»

Update on legislation for penalties on fleeing police

The PBA is supporting and helping the family of Trooper Craig J. Todeschini, who was killed in a crash on April 23 while in pursuit of a speeding motorcycle, talk to legislators about the importance of passing legislation to increase penalties for individuals who flee police officers. Below is an… Read More»

Manhunt shifts for Tpr shooter

New York State Troopers and law enforcement officers continue to search for Ralph “Bucky” Phillips, the man suspected of shooting Trooper Sean M. Brown in the early morning hours of June 10. The search has shifted away from Broome County and is continuing across the state. Trooper Brown, who was… Read More»

Tpr shooter on AMW web site

The escaped convict suspected of shooting New York State Trooper Sean M. Brown is listed on the web site of “America’s Most Wanted” television show. A photo of Ralph “Bucky” Phillips is shown on the site, as well as information on possible aliases, an overview of the case and his… Read More»

$25,000 reward info

The State Troopers PBA is offering a $10,000 reward – and our law firm of Gleason, Dunn, Walsh & O’shea is adding another $5,000 to the total – bringing the total reward to $25,000 – for information leading to the arrest of Ralph “Bucky” Phillips, the man suspected of shooting… Read More»

Updated Reward information

The State Troopers PBA is offering a $10,000 reward – and our law firm of Gleason, Dunn, Walsh & O’shea is adding another $5,000 to the total – bringing the total reward to $25,000 – for information leading to the arrest of Ralph “Bucky” Phillips, the man suspected of shooting… Read More»

Search is on for Tpr shooter

The search for a man suspected in the shooting of a New York State Trooper has shifted to Broome County, where a pickup truck the man reportedly stole was located. Meanwhile, Trooper Sean Brown continues to recover at an Elmira hospital from a gunshot wound to his side. The man… Read More»

Man sought in Tpr shooting

New York State Trooper Sean M. Brown is recovering from a gunshot wound at an Elmira hospital, while law enforcement agencies are now looking for an escaped prisoner as a “person of interest” in the shooting. Brown was on patrol with his partner about 1 a.m. Saturday in Chemung County… Read More»

NYS Trooper shot but OK

A New York State Trooper was shot during a traffic stop about 1 a.m. Saturday, but thankfully his wounds are not life-threatening. Trooper Sean Brown of SP Montour Falls in Troop E was listed in fair condition at an Elmira hospital following the incident in the town of Veteran in… Read More»