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Former Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Convicted in CDL Bribery Scheme

Gary Cederquist found guilty on 48 counts for accepting bribes to issue licenses to unqualified drivers, compromising public safety.

FILE - A man walks to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles office in Lawrence, Mass., May 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
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Overview

  • Gary Cederquist, former head of the Massachusetts State Police CDL unit, was convicted on 48 counts including extortion, mail fraud, and falsifying records.
  • Prosecutors revealed Cederquist accepted bribes such as a $10,000 driveway and other gifts to grant passing scores to unqualified CDL applicants.
  • The scheme allowed over three dozen individuals, including relatives of law enforcement officers, to obtain licenses without passing required tests.
  • Cederquist was dishonorably discharged prior to his conviction and is now awaiting sentencing, scheduled for July 24, 2025.
  • The case highlights broader concerns about law enforcement integrity and public safety, prompting reforms within the State Police CDL unit.