Overview

• Thomas Mascia, a former New York State Trooper, pleaded guilty to charges including tampering with evidence, false reporting, and official misconduct.
• Mascia staged his own shooting on October 30, 2024, claiming he was attacked by a 'dark-skinned' man, which led to a multi-agency search and highway closure.
• Under the plea deal, Mascia will serve six months in jail, five months of probation, pay $289,000 in restitution, and continue mental health treatment.
• His parents, Dorothy and Thomas Mascia, also pleaded guilty to firearms charges after an illegal weapon was found in their home.
• Mascia's sentencing is scheduled for August 20, with his defense citing untreated mental health issues as a factor in his actions.