"In court, Judge Robert Bogle slammed the disgraced trooper for violating his oath before sentencing him. "To say that you failed to meet those standards is a drastic understatement," Bogle said. "I hope during your incarceration you will reflect on your misdeeds and abuse of official authority. "Everyone started out rooting for you," the judge added. "But you led us on fraud and dangerous, outrageous behavior," calling the phony manhunt a "wild goose chase.""
"Prosecutors said the scheming cop pulled off the "pathetic" stunt on the Southern State Parkway in West Hempstead to gain sympathy from colleagues - and to impress an "unrequited love" who has not been identified. The trooper even scattered bullet casings along the roadway to try to sell the ruse. He was later taken to Nassau University Medical Center, then released in a wheelchair during a traditional police "walkout" on Nov. 1, with dozens of law enforcement officers on hand."
A disgraced state trooper faked his own shooting during a late-night traffic stop to gain sympathy and impress an unrequited love, scattering bullet casings to sell the ruse. The deception triggered a regional manhunt and diverted law enforcement resources. He admitted he shot himself and lied about a mysterious motorist, pleaded guilty to official misconduct and evidence tampering, and accepted a deal for six months in jail and five years' probation after facing up to three years. He resigned in disgrace. A judge condemned the abuse of authority and called the manhunt a "wild goose chase." His parents avoided jail on a separate gun charge.
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