‘Administrative investigation’ results in state police commander losing top local post

ONEIDA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The commanding officer of State Troopers serving most of Central and Northern New York is out of the job, a spokesperson for New York State Police confirms to NewsChannel 9.

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Major Robert Simpson is “no longer the Troop Commander of Troop D,” spokesperson Beau Duffy said.

“His reassignment is pending,” Duffy added, saying the transition is a result of “a pending administrative investigation.”

Being promoted to the job in March of 2024, Simpson served as commander just shy of a full year…

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