BANGOR, Maine — A 27-count incitement charging 16 individuals from Maine, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey was released Tuesday from the federal grand jury in New Haven, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut's Office.
33-year-old Marsha Watson of Bangor was among 15 other individuals charged in Connecticut with gang-related narcotics distribution regarding heroin, fentanyl cocaine, and crack substances, as well as for firearm possession offenses.
The release says 13 of the individuals charged are from the Hartford area in Connecticut, one is from New York, and one is from New Jersey.
Watson reportedly received charges alleging "conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, controlled substances," according to the release.
The report states others received charges of "unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon," "unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon," and "possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number," among other charges.
U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery of the District of Connecticut was noted in the release, stating that the charges are of alleged nature and receiving individuals are to be seen as "innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt."
The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Northern Connecticut Gang Task Force and the Hartford Police Department.
The investigation is ongoing.
