State trooper charged with robbery in Liberty, suspended from duty without pay

LIBERTY - A New York State trooper was charged with robbery in the village of Liberty on Tuesday.

The trooper, Christopher DiBartolo, 47, has been suspended without pay, pending the outcome of the case.

According to state police, DiBartolo was arrested following an investigation into an incident that took place outside a residence in the village of Liberty in 2023.

The male complainant, who was known to DiBartolo, came forward after he was involved in an incident with DiBartolo while he was on duty. The complainant reported that DiBartolo took personal property from him, causing damage.

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DiBartolo was charged with first-degree robbery, a felony; and official misconduct and fourth-degree criminal mischief, both misdemeanors.

DiBartolo was arraigned in the Town of Liberty Court and released on his own recognizance, pending an Aug. 27 court appearance.

The name of DiBartolo's attorney was not immediately available.

Mike Randall covers breaking news for the Times Herald-Record and the Poughkeepsie Journal. Reach him at mrandall@th-record.com.

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