A federal grand jury has indicted a former Newtown police sergeant and a former emergency communications dispatcher on felony charges, which allege that they were part of an anabolic steroids drug trafficking ring with others.

Indicted were former sergeant Steven Santucci, 38, of Waterbury and former dispatcher Jason Chickos, 46, of Bridgeport. Santucci resigned from the police department on May 1. Chickos resigned as civilian dispatcher on May 8.

charges Santucci and Chickos each with one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute anabolic steroids.The indictment

The indictment also charges Santucci with six counts of possession with intent to distribute and distribution of anabolic steroids. Additionally, the indictment charges Santucci with conspiracy to launder money.

The indictment which the grand jury returned on May 6 also names six other Connecticut men charged in connection with the drug trafficking ring.

Santucci, Chickos and others are scheduled for arraignment on the charges on Thursday, May 14, in US District Court in Hartford. The case has been assigned to US District Judge Robert Chatigny.

The charges filed against Santucci and Chickos hold the potential for lengthy prison sentences in the event they are convicted of the alleged crimes.

Santucci and Chickos were arrested by federal authorities on April 29. They are each free on $100,000 non-surety bonds.