BOSTON, Mass. - Four current and former Massachusetts state troopers have been indicted over an alleged scheme to give commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to people who failed or didn’t take their tests in exchange for bribes.

Trooper Joel Rodgers of Bridgewater and Sergeant Gary Cedarquist of Stoughton were arrested Tuesday morning, while two retired troopers, Calvin Butner and Perry Mendes, were arrested in Florida on Monday.

Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy said the troopers allegedly received a snowblower, a new driveway and other kickbacks for falsifying CDL test results.

It is believed more than two dozen CDLs were given to people who shouldn’t have qualified. These people were allegedly referred to as "golden" by the troopers.

During a Tuesday briefing on the 74-count indictment, which includes charges related to extortion, fraud and falsification of records, Levy said the officers allegedly sent multiple text messages making light of their arrangement.

“In one text, defendant Butner, a Massachusetts state trooper, allegedly talks about an applicant performing required maneuvers and he described him as ‘a mess’, and said the applicant owes defendant Cederquist prime rib for passing the test,” Levy said.

Two civilians, Scott Camara of Rehoboth and Eric Mathison of Boston, were also indicted for their alleged involvement.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Mathison worked for a spring water company which employed drivers who needed CDLs, and Camara worked for a truck-driving school in Brockton. It is alleged both conspired with the troopers in their scheme to falsify test results and provide kickbacks.

"It's concerning to me just as someone who's driving on the roads that something like this would happen, and probably a concern to everyone in this room,” Levy said. “And you hope something like this clears up a system where there's been such serious allegations of misconduct."

Levy said the investigation is ongoing, and additional leads will be followed as they come in, adding that he hopes these indictments put a spotlight on this sort of conduct.

In a statement, Massachusetts State Police Association President Brian Williams said, "we were disappointed to learn of the recent indictments involving two current and two former members. I take these allegations seriously and urge everyone to wait until a thorough examination of the facts is public in order to ensure that the case is adjudicated in a fair and impartial manner."

Special Agent Michael Krol, who oversees Homeland Security investigations in New England, said the officers broke their oath and lost their moral compass.

“Their actions, however, should not tarnish the reputation of an entire institution,” Krol said. “Especially for the overwhelming majority of public servants in the Massachusetts State Police and Fire Service who serve the citizens of our Commonwealth day in and day out with pride, honor and integrity."

All CDL drivers who were discovered to have been unqualified for their licenses have been reported to the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.