State Police trooper admits getting free guns and is cooperating in criminal probe

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State Police cruiser out cruising the Pike
A Boston Globe file photo

State Police trooper admits getting free guns and is apparently now cooperating in a criminal probe.

 

This criminal probe is one of a number of investigations probing Massachusetts State Police troopers.

 

This particular as well as latest probe is is focusing on whether former troopers violated the law by receiving complimentary guns for personal use after having first negotiate an alleged sweet deal with a firearms dealer to buy old state police pieces.

 

Lock, load, aim & fire while off duty?
An Annie Liebowitz photo

At this point, it appears that one of troopers involved in the suspected gun grift is opting for taking the classic strategy of making the first deal in the hope of securing the best possible plea deal.

 

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