Trooper Thomas Mascia, who claimed he was shot while assisting a stranded driver, is now suspended without pay, with his badge and duty weapons confiscated.

New York State Police have launched a criminal probe into a trooper who claimed he was shot and wounded by an unknown gunman ...

New York State Police say they are now conducting two investigations into Long Island State Trooper Thomas Mascia, who ...

"We believe the way it was reported is not the way it happened," said Major Stephen Udice of State Police.

Officials say the investigation is far from over and no one has been arrested -- but the trooper was found to be in violation ...