Jail Time for Trooper Named in CDL Scheme

Jail time for trooper named in CDL scheme

A former Massachusetts state trooper will serve time in prison for his part in a conspiracy to accept bribes in exchange for passing grades on CDL tests. In January, Calvin Butner and five other individuals were charged in a 74-count indictment alleging that he and others produced false records and passing scores for CDL applicants in exchange for bribes. Prosecutors claim the scheme lasted from May 2019 through January 2023. During that time, B…

Retired trooper sentenced after taking bribes to approve unqualified drivers

A retired Massachusetts State Police trooper has been sentenced to three months in federal prison for his role in a bribery scheme to provide Commercial Driver’s License credentials to applicants who were not qualified. Calvin Butner, 64, of Halifax was sentenced to three months plus one year of supervised release with the first three months in home confinement, according to a news release from the Office of the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts.