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Ex-Trooper Fakes Shooting, Faces Prison and Restitution

5/22/2025

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In a shocking turn of events, 27-year-old ex-state trooper Thomas Mascia shot himself during a traffic stop on October 30, 2024, fabricating a story that an armed driver was responsible. His deceit sparked a manhunt and squandered valuable resources. Now, Mascia faces six months in prison, mandatory mental health treatment, and a hefty restitution of $289,000.

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Story summary

In a shocking turn of events, 27-year-old ex-state trooper Thomas Mascia shot himself during a traffic stop on October 30, 2024, fabricating a story that an armed driver was responsible. His deceit sparked a manhunt and squandered valuable resources. Now, Mascia faces six months in prison, mandatory mental health treatment, and a hefty restitution of $289,000.