RMV says 26 drivers have had their CDLs revoked in connection with state police bribery scandal, reports Boston 25 News

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles has revoked the commercial driver’s licenses of more than two dozen drivers in connection with a bribery scandal involving state police troopers. Acting US Attorney Joshua S. Levy announced a 74-count indictment accusing four Massachusetts State Police troopers of providing passing scores to failed commercial driver’s license applicants in exchange for kickbacks. The RMV confirmed that immediate action has been taken against the 26 individuals identified in the scandal, downgrading their licenses to Class D passenger licenses.

Sergeant Gary Cederquist and Trooper Joel Rogers have been suspended without pay, and Cederquist has been dishonorably discharged from the department. Retired troopers Calvin Butner and Perry Mendes, along with civilians Scott Camara and Eric Mathison, are also facing charges related to the scandal. The troopers allegedly used the code word “golden” to refer to applicants who received special treatment in passing their skills tests.

The state police conducted an internal investigation after becoming aware of the federal investigation and implemented reforms to the CDL Unit to improve efficiency and accountability. The fate of the troopers’ pensions will be determined by the state retirement board. Colonel John E. Mawn Jr. condemned the actions of the current and former CDL Unit members involved in the scandal. The RMV is working with Levy’s office to identify any additional individuals connected to the investigation.

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