A Rehoboth resident, Scott Camara, has entered a guilty plea in federal court in Boston for his involvement in a conspiracy allegedly aimed at falsifying records. The supposed scheme's goal was to provide passing scores to four Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) candidates who did not undergo the required skills examination, as stipulated by federal laws. Camara has also admitted to committing perjury in a federal grand jury setting.
At 44 years of age, Camara pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to falsify records and a count of perjury. His sentencing date is set for July 21, 2025, with U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani presiding. Camara faced charges in January 2024 via a 74-count indictment, standing alongside five others allegedly involved in the conspiracy and related actions.
The Massachusetts State Police (MSP) CDL Unit members are tasked with administering the CDL skills tests. These are established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation. The CDL test encompasses three segments requiring in-person assessment: Vehicle Inspection, Basic Control Skills, and a Road Test.
As per court records, October 2021 saw Camara allegedly collaborating with then-MSP Sergeant Gary Cederquist to award passing scores to four MSP troopers who applied for Class A CDLs without taking the necessary test. It's claimed that Cederquist falsely stated that each trooper took and successfully passed the skills test. Instead, Camara reportedly navigated the testing site with the troopers in a truck cab, devoid of a Class A qualification since it lacked a trailer. No formal skills test was conducted for the troopers by Cederquist or any CDL Unit member. Additionally, Camara allegedly completed sections of the Road Test Application with false details and falsely claimed sponsorship for the troopers.
Further, Camara acknowledged providing false testimony to a federal grand jury in May 2023, denying filling out or signing sections within three troopers’ Road Test Applications.
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles has been notified of all unqualified CDL recipients discovered during the investigation.
Co-defendant and former Trooper Calvin Butner pleaded guilty on April 7, 2025, to one count of conspiracy to falsify records, three counts of falsifying records, and five counts of making false statements. Another co-defendant, former Trooper Perry Mendes, pleaded guilty on April 14, 2025, to similar charges. In March 2025, co-defendant Eric Mathison pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit extortion.
Conspiracy to falsify records could result in up to 20 years in prison, a maximum of three years supervised release, and a fine up to $250,000. Perjury could lead to a five-year prison sentence, similar surpervision, and fines. Sentences are determined by a federal district court judge following U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and applicable laws.
This announcement was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley, Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New England, and Christopher A. Scharf, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General, Northeast Region. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Christine J. Wichers and Adam W. Deitch are prosecuting the case.
Charges remain allegations for the remaining defendant, who is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
