
FILE - A New York State Police logo is shown on a state police officer's car near Dannemora, N.Y., Friday, June 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Former New York State Trooper, Thomas Mascia, center, leaves Nassau County District Court after his arraignment, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Hempstead, N.Y. Mascia, whose alleged shooting sparked a manhunt last fall pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges he falsified the incident, hours after turning himself in to authorities.( Howard Schnapp for Newsday via AP)