LATHAM, N.Y. (WBNG) — A retired New York State Trooper was arrested for grand larceny after allegedly using union funds for personal expenses.
An investigation determined that between March 2018 and October 2022, Thomas H. Mungeer, 56, misappropriated union funds for personal use and expenses while serving as the President of the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association.
On Oct. 24, Mungeer was arrested at the Troop G Headquarters in Latham.
Mungeer was arraigned in Albany City Court and released, pending his next court appearance in December.
Current president of the New York State Police Benevolent Association, Charles W. Murphy, said that Mungeer’s arrest came after an investigation that began nearly three years ago.
See Murphy’s full statement below:
“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.”
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