Category: Breaking News

Press conference for Craig J. Todeschini bill

The PBA participated in a Senate press conference today along with family members of Trooper Craig Todeschini, who was tragically killed April 23 in a Troop car accident while pursuing a motorcyclist driving recklessly in excess of 100 M.P.H. The press conference was in support of a proposed bill, named… Read More»

PBA defends actions of Troopers on news program

The State Troopers PBA supports its members in a wide variety of ways, including participating in news interviews with various media outlets. PBA Troop E Delegate Vince Hill was interviewed by Channel 10 News in Rochester regarding a case in which a judge ruled a Trooper’s search was unlawful. The… Read More»

Arrest in death of Trooper

A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of New York State Trooper Craig Todeschini, who was killed on Sunday night when his patrol vehicle crashed into a tree during the pursuit of a motorcycle. Below is an article distributed by the Associated Press about… Read More»

Funeral services held for NYS Trooper Craig Todeschini

More than 2,000 law enforcement and fire officials honored New York State Trooper Craig Todeschini at his funeral on April 27 at the Holy Family Church in Fairmount. Trooper Todeschini, 25, was killed on April 23 when his patrol vehicle crashed into a tree as he pursued a speeding motorcyclist.… Read More»

Funeral for Tpr Todeschini

The following is information on funeral services for New York State Trooper Craig J. Todeschini, who was killed in the line of duty on April 23, 2006. Both the calling hours and the Funeral Mass will be held at the Holy Family Church at 127 Chapel St. in the Syracuse-area… Read More»

NYS Trooper killed in crash

The State Troopers PBA is mourning the loss of one of our own, Trooper Craig Todeschini, who was killed in a car crash Sunday evening while pursuing a speeding motorcycle in the hamlet of Pompey Hill in Onondaga County. Trooper Todeschini, 25, was en route to a call about 6… Read More»

Bill would allow plea bargaining by Troopers

New York State Sen. John Bonacic has sponsored legislation in the Senate that would allow Troopers to continue to plea bargain traffic tickets despite a short-sighted plan from State Police leaders that tells Troopers they can’t. The PBA applauds Sen. Bonacic for his understanding of the hardships this State Police… Read More»

Sullivan Co DA speaks out on new Division scheme

More and more county District Attorneys, municipal justices and elected officials are speaking out against a new scheme by the Division of State Police to disallow Troopers from prosecuting or plea-bargaining traffic tickets. Below is an article from the Times Herald-Record newspaper of Middletown, in which the Sullivan County District… Read More»