Category: Breaking News

Funeral Services Held for Trooper David Cunniff

Thank you to everyone who honored our fallen brother Trooper David Cunniff by attending his funeral today. Troopers share a unique bond and as such, form a tight-knit family across New York state as well as the entire country. Any time a Trooper is injured or killed, all Troopers, both… Read More»

PBA Mourns the Loss of New York State Trooper David Cunniff

Statement from New York State Troopers PBA President Thomas H. Mungeer: The New York State Troopers PBA mourns the loss of Trooper David Cunniff, a dedicated public servant who made the ultimate sacrifice, and more importantly, a loving father and family member and a devoted friend. Tragically, Trooper Cunniff is… Read More»

Thousands Attend Funeral for NY State Trooper Ross Riley

Thousands of law enforcement officers from New York State and across the country attended the funeral and paid respects to New York State Trooper Ross Riley, who died in the line of duty on November 20 from injuries sustained during a training exercise with the Special Operations Response Team. Trooper… Read More»

Funeral Arrangements for NYS Trooper Ross Riley

The New York State Troopers PBA continues to mourn the loss of Trooper Ross Riley, who died in the line of duty on November 20 during a rescue training exercise. Funeral arrangements are as follows: CALLING HOURS Sunday, Nov. 24 & Monday, Nov. 25, 4 pm – 8 pm Casey,… Read More»

Sentencing in Knife Attack on New York State Trooper

The 18-year-old man who pleaded guilty in the violent knife assault on New York State Trooper Rodney Smith was sentenced today to 30 years in prison. Eric L. Green pleaded guilty last month to second-degree attempted murder and first-degree robbery. PBA members were in attendance to support Trooper Smith at… Read More»

Funeral Held for NYS Trooper Winston Martindale

The State Troopers PBA continues to mourn the loss of one of our own, Trooper Winston Martindale, who died last week from injuries he received while investigating a plane crash two years ago. A funeral service was held Tuesday in Orange County to remember the fallen Trooper. Article and video… Read More»

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Stabbing of NYS Trooper

The suspect wanted for questioning in the stabbing of New York State Trooper Rodney Smith on Sunday was found on Tuesday, arrested and arraigned on charges of first-degree aggravated assault on a police officer and first-degree robbery, both felonies, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor. Trooper Smith… Read More»

NY State Troopers PBA Mourns the Loss of One of Our Own

It is with deep regret that Major Rodney W. Campbell, Troop D Commander, announces the untimely death of retired Trooper Timothy A. Tyler, age 38, on Thursday, January 10, 2013. Trooper Tyler was last stationed at Troop D Headquarters in Oneida. Tim was diagnosed with peripheral t-cell lymphoma in January… Read More»