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Former NY Troopers Union Chief Arrested on Grand Larceny Charge as Plea Deal Emerges

The arrest follows a State Police investigation of union finances that included a 2023 search of PBA offices.

Overview

  • Thomas Mungeer, 56, the former president of the New York State Troopers PBA, was arrested and arraigned on a third-degree grand larceny charge.
  • State police allege he used union funds for personal expenses between March 5, 2018 and October 4, 2022 while leading the union.
  • He surrendered at State Police Troop G headquarters in Latham and was brought before state Supreme Court Justice Thomas Marcelle in Albany County Court.
  • Investigators said the alleged misuse exceeded $3,000, and a precise dollar amount was not disclosed.
  • Under a plea agreement reached in September, he is expected to plead guilty and be sentenced December 1 to probation with roughly $25,000 in restitution.