State Trooper From Region Suspended Without Pay After Being Accused Of Robbery

A New York State Trooper has been suspended without pay following his arrest for an alleged robbery in the region.

A New York State Trooper has been charged with alleged robbery and suspended from his position without pay.
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08/15/2024 10:30 a.m.

The arrest occurred in Sullivan County in the village of Liberty on Tuesday, Aug. 13, for an incident in 2023.

According to Beau Duffy, director of Public Information for the State Police, Trooper Christopher DiBartolo, age 47, was charged following an investigation into an incident that occurred outside a Liberty home in which he took personal property from the victim, who was known to him, while on duty, causing damage.

DiBartolo was charged with:

Felony robbery
Criminal mischief
Official misconduct

He was arraigned in the Town of Liberty Court and released on his own recognizance until the next court date scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 27.

DiBartolo has been suspended from his position without pay.

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