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a
: a mounted police officer
b
: a state police officer
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The driver was spotted getting off the highway at Exit 32 in Southington where troopers were able to stop the vehicle, according to state police.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2025
The collision happened 2 miles south from the small community of Walker, which is roughly 80 miles southwest from Climax Springs, troopers said.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2025
Samuel allegedly fled but was tracked down by a trooper a short time later, according to the statement.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
The troopers were outside their cruisers at the time and were uninjured.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2025
The collision happened 2 miles south from the small community of Walker, which is roughly 80 miles southwest from Climax Springs, troopers said.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2025
Samuel allegedly fled but was tracked down by a trooper a short time later, according to the statement.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
The troopers were outside their cruisers at the time and were uninjured.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Trooper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trooper. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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trooper
noun
troop·er
ˈtrü-pər 
1
: a cavalry soldier
2
a
: a police officer who rides a horse
b
: a state police officer
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