NYSP Troop D Commander re-assigned, sources say

Published on March 06, 2025

NYSP Major Simpson

ALBANY, NY- The Commander of the New York State Police Troop D Region has been re-assigned.

This development stems from the latest from Syrcasue.com. Maj. Robert J. Simpson was on the job less than twelve-months prior to this update.

Troop D encompasses our local listening area, including Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis and Oneida Counties.

A State Police spokesperson told reporters that there is an administrative investigation and could not comment further as to why Simpson has been re-assigned.

In the meantime, Capt. Jason Place has received the nod to fill in as the acting commander of Troop D, until a permanent candidate arises.

Simpson began his career with the State Police in 1994.

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