New York State Police Troop D commander reassigned, facing investigation

New York State Police Troop D Commander Robert Major Simpson is being reassigned and is facing a pending administrative investigation.

In a statement from New York State Police, it was confirmed Simpson’s reassignment is pending and Captain Jason Place will serve as acting troop commander until a new troop commander is appointed.

Simpson was appointed as Troop D Commander on March 14, 2024.

New York State Police Troop D covers seven counties in Central New York, including Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego. Operating from 27 facilities, the men and women of Troop D provide service to 167 towns, 89 villages, and five cities.

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State police officials would not elaborate as to the nature of the investigation.

This article originally appeared on Observer-Dispatch: New York State Police troop commander reassigned, facing investigation