Tag: State Troopers: Page 13

Training

North Carolina Troopers Get a Long-Awaited Raise

After five years of stagnant pay, N.C. State Highway Patrol troopers will receive a 5% to 6% salary increase as part of a $21 billion budget passed by state legislators last week.

August 4, 2014

Patrol

Man Gets 23 Years for Shooting Trooper's Retired K-9

Judge Robin Rosenberg declined to treat Rosier as a youthful offender worthy of a light punishment, and sentenced him as an adult to 23 years in state prison. She noted the "horrific and tragic facts" concerning the shooting of Drake, a 5-year-old German shepherd who had to be euthanized because of his injuries.

July 14, 2014

Patrol

Driver Gets Year in Jail for Mass. Trooper's Death

A driver found guilty of vehicular homicide in a crash that killed a state trooper from Brockton, Mass., was sentenced Monday to serve one year in jail, and he cannot drive for 15 years.

June 23, 2014

Patrol

Truck Driver Honored for Helping Trooper Subdue Violent Suspect

By the time Welker and the trainee began walking back to their tractor trailer, the incident had escalated to the point where the man and the trooper were fighting on the ground in the middle of the parking lot.

April 23, 2014

Weapons

Liberty Ammunition Fundraising Campaign to Benefit State Troopers

From April 16th through May 16th, 2014, one dollar from every box of Liberty Ammunition sold from the company's online store will be donated to the American Association of State Troopers in honor of National Police Week.

April 16, 2014

Patrol

N.Y. Trooper Dies from Crash Injuries

New York State Police officials announced Tuesday the death of Trooper David Cunniff. Trooper Cunnif's cruiser was hit from behind by a tractor-trailer Monday night on the Thruway.

December 18, 2013

Patrol

Ala. Jury Deliberates Trooper's Fate Over Fatal Patrol Car Crash

A Limestone County, Ala., jury will continue deliberations today on whether Trooper Heath Moss was criminally negligent in a wreck that killed a Tanner couple.

November 20, 2013

Patrol

Search Underway for Shooter of Delaware Officer

A massive manhunt is underway for the person who opened fire on a Delaware state trooper in Wilmington. Richard Deskis, a 17-year veteran of the Delaware State Police, is recovering at home Thursday after being shot in the arm Wednesday afternoon while assisting Wilmington Police. Read Full Story Here.

November 20, 2013

Patrol

Officers Investigated Over Wild N.M. Traffic Stop

Actions of New Mexico State Police officers at an October traffic stop are under investigation. The driver and her son face charges stemming from the incident. Read Full Story Here.

November 17, 2013

Patrol

Video: Man Gets 30 Years for Dragging Mo. Trooper

Approaching Hampton’s car, Cpl. Dunfee felt something was up. Hampton had something in his waistband. Dunfee pulled his gun and Hampton hit the gas. Dunfee acted without hesitation.

November 13, 2013

Patrol

Man Gets 30 Years for Dragging Mo. Trooper

During a traffic stop 16 months ago, a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper was dragged by a felon who had a gun in his waistband. The driver was sentenced to 30 years yesterday for the attack. Read Full Story Here.

November 13, 2013

Patrol

Dashcam Shows MSP Trooper, Suspect Falling Off Bridge

Dashcam video captured a Michigan State Police trooper and a suspect falling off a roadway bridge. Read full story here.

November 10, 2013