Trooper lied about job, military experience

Trooper lied about job, military experience

BILLINGS (AP) — A trooper who resigned last month rather than being fired was investigated several times during his 17-year career with the Montana Highway Patrol, according to a report obtained by a newspaper.

The Billings Gazette reported Thursday the investigations included allegations that Steve Wisniewski pointed a gun at a motorist and repeatedly struck a man with a baton while probing a traffic crash.

Patrol commanders assigned an officer to examine Wisniewski's past after learning Wisniewski had lied about his previous work and military...