A Massachusetts State Police trooper has been suspended without pay following a citizen complaint that led to an internal affairs investigation, according to the department.
Trooper Stephen Smith was initially placed on restricted duty in mid-March after the Massachusetts State Police became aware of the complaint. He was later suspended without pay in early July after the department’s internal investigation progressed, the agency told Boston 25 News.
The State Police did not disclose what the complaint involved or provide details about the conduct under investigation.
In a statement to Boston 25 News, a department spokesperson said the allegations are serious and do not reflect the training or expectations for Massachusetts State Police troopers when patrolling roads or interacting with members of the public.
The department said it will take appropriate action once the investigation is completed.
As of the latest report, Massachusetts State Police have not publicly released additional information about the incident or the specific allegations against Smith. No further details about the outcome of the internal affairs investigation have been announced.
The case remains under investigation, and the department’s final action will depend on the findings of that process.
Source: Reporting based on information provided by the Massachusetts State Police.
