Overview

• Trooper Thomas Mascia reported being shot on October 30 while assisting a stranded motorist on Long Island's Southern State Parkway.
• The New York State Police have launched a criminal probe after suspicions arose about Mascia's account of the incident.
• A search of Mascia's home uncovered guns, steroids, and $1 million in cash, raising further questions about his activities.
• Mascia's service weapon and badge have been confiscated, and he has been suspended without pay as investigations continue.
• The Nassau County District Attorney's Office is collaborating with state police to determine if criminal charges should be filed.