2MINEOLA, N.Y. – A former New York State Trooper who shot himself in the leg and falsely claimed he was attacked by a motorist during a traffic stop was sentenced to six months in jail and five years’ probation, prosecutors said.

Thomas J. Mascia, 28, pleaded guilty in May to tampering with physical evidence, falsely reporting an incident, and official misconduct.

He was sentenced this week before Judge Robert Bogle in Nassau County Court and ordered to pay a civil judgment of $289,511 and undergo mandatory mental health treatment.

Key Points

Former trooper Thomas Mascia was sentenced to six months in jail and five years’ probation.

Mascia shot himself and fabricated a story about being ambushed by a motorist in 2024.

His parents were also convicted on unrelated firearm possession c

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