A former Massachusetts State Police trooper who was allegedly part of a scheme to take bribes for giving passing scores on commercial driving tests pleaded not guilty in federal court Wednesday to a range of charges, his lawyer said. Two current and two former troopers are accused of falsifying records and giving preferential treatment to […]
Authorities issued another dishonorable discharge to a Massachusetts State Police Trooper Tuesday for allegedly conspiring to issue commercial driver licenses to unqualified applicants in exchange for personal kickbacks, including a $10,000 driveway makeover, free snowblowers, high-end bottled water, and cases of coffee and tea. Trooper Joel Rogers, 54, of Bridgewater, retired from the department effective […]
Two active Massachusetts State Police troopers accused of giving “guaranteed passing scores” to failed commercial driver’s license applicants in exchange for kickbacks have been suspended indefinitely without pay, authorities announced Wednesday. ‘Golden handshakes’: MSP troopers passed failed CDL applicants in exchange for kickbacks, feds say Sergeant Gary Cederquist, 58, of Stoughton, and Trooper Joel Rogers, […]