"the actions of all three men involved in the June stop, including Trooper Bryan D. Lee, 25, of the Granville post, who wrote the tickets. Footage from Lee's cruiser shows him recognizing Highsmith and
turning off the sound halfway through the official recording."
Fire this a-hole. Where there's smoke, there's fire. If he hasn't done this or worse before, he certainly will if he gets away with it this time. Zero tolerance is their mantra, so live by the sword, die by the sword.
Firing is the least that should be done...
How about an "Obstruction of Justice" charge for starters...