Trooper Accused of Stealing Bobcat | Boston News

A Massachusetts State Police trooper is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing a $1,200 Bobcat loader and intimidating a witness — his certification suspended as evidence mounts. The equipment vanished after a contractor left it on his property; Franklin’s business partner demanded $5K to return it. When the contractor reported it stolen, Franklin contacted police, claiming he’d hired the contractor but denied the machine was on his land — despite knowing better. He asked officers not to turn on bodycams during retrieval, but they refused. No cruiser showed up, yet the Bobcat was later recovered. With court dates looming, this case raises serious questions about accountability, judgment, and what happens when authority meets misconduct. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a99e575737e25de