Retired state trooper accused of stealing funds from union

A retired state trooper is accused of stealing funds from the New York State Police Benevolent Association.

Thomas Mungeer, 56, was arrested at Troop G Headquarters on Friday morning. Police say he stole the funds between 2018 and 2022 while serving as president of the union. He then allegedly used those funds for personal expenses.

Mungeer was charged with felony grand larceny. He was released and is due back in court in December.

CBS6 reached out to the union for comment. They sent us this statement:

The current union leadership began to internally investigate suspected impropriety involving former leadership almost three years ago and has cooperated fully with outside investigators. Since 2022, we have taken decisive steps to restore integrity and ethics to PBA operations, creating new safeguards to ensure that our union reflects the highest standards of transparency and professionalism. Our members deserve a union that works in their best interest, and both they and the public should feel confidence that the PBA is committed to responsible oversight.

CBS6 also reached out to Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon. He said in a statement

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“ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTEGRITY ARE CORNERSTONES OF MY ADMINISTRATION, AND I WAS PROUD TO PICK UP THIS CASE AND HELP THE STATE POLICE MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF TRANSPARENCY AND PROFESSIONALISM.”