"6 Massachusetts State Police Troopers Charged in Bribery Fraud Scheme"

A Massachusetts State Police sergeant, trooper, two retired troopers, and two civilians have been arrested in connection with an alleged bribery fraud scheme involving the issuance of unearned commercial driver's licenses. The 74-count indictment alleges that favors were traded for passing applicants, with text message exchanges revealing the defendants' involvement in the scheme. The defendants are charged with various counts of extortion, fraud, conspiracy, and falsification of records. The investigation has uncovered roughly two dozen drivers who bribed their way into a CDL, posing potential safety risks on the roadways. The State Police have cooperated with federal investigators and implemented reforms following the investigation.